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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19

At some point along a 300-mile bat
tie front in France and Belgium the
worlds greatest military tragedy is
expected to occur. If either side is to
win the war, that apparently impreg
nable line must be broken and thoroly
shattered, otherwise a compromise or
temporary peace may result which
would mean another world war later
on. In and back of the vast network
of trenches on both sides of the dead
line" in France lie two great armies
aggregating about 100000 men,
Facing each other in support of these
armies are two great lines of artillery
Stretching away like an endless chain
from the North sea to Switzerland.
Scattered thru the entire fighting area
are acres upon acres of stacked shells
and other war supplies, first aid sta
lions, hospitals, repair depots and an
Understandable network of country
roads and railways. all combining 6
vital part of the mighty mechanism
of modern war. And mingled with
the torn soil or buried in the fields of
this vast area are the bones of more
shan a million men who have died in
the greatest war of the ages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19
DAYLIGHT SAVING.

The daylight saving bill, which be-
comes operative the last Sunday in
March, will change nothing but the
set forward one hour, and the last
Sunday in October of each year clock
time will be retarded one hour. The
promise is that an enormous saving in
fuel for heating and lighting will be
effected if the theory fits actual re-
suits in everyday practice.
The man who gets out of bed now
at s o'clock by the timepiece, will not
under the new law face the day at 5
o;clock-except by the sun. He will
still be beginning the day at o'clock
by his watch, but o'clock by the
sun. Those who have war gardens
will have more daylight in the even
ings to work than under the old sys-
tenn, and the results from that and
cred in discussion of the bill are ex-
pected to amount to a heavy economy
and advantage to be obtained in no
other way with the same degree of
comfort
What is advanced in the name of
work applies also to leisure hours and
recreations under the law. If the
measure work out all the ADVANTAGES
claimed for it the end of the war
will find no waiting demand for its
repeal. But it must show results in
this age of efficiency and reasons for
everything.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19
DINNER STORIES

A certain English foreman in one
of the Kensington textile factories
is in the habit of having an appren-
tice heat his luncheon for him. The
other day he called a new apprentice
go down stairs and eat up my
lunch for me- ordered the foreman.
The boy-a typical young Ameri-
can. with no knowledge of cockney
English, obeyed with alacrity. He was
hungry.
Ten minutes later the foreman
came down. He also was hungry.
Where's my lunch?" he demanded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19

The boy gazed at him in amazement.
You told me to eat it up-and 1
ate it," he stated.
Il didn't tell you to heat it up"
roared the irate foreman. Il told
you to eat it up"
We'll, 1 didn't heat it up" main
tanned the yuongster, stoutly. II ate
it cold.'
What makes that hen of yours
cackle so loudly?" inquired Jenkins of
his neighbor.
why, they've just laid a corner
stone for the new worlxingmen's club
across the road. and she's trying to
make the neighbors think she did it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19
NEXT LOAN 5 BILLlON7
Congress About TO Authorize Issuing
of Additional War Bonds.

Washington, March 19.-Congress IN
about to authorize billions more in
war bonds.
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
will urge the passage of a new bond
bill before the third liberty loan CAM
paign opens on April 6. -
Approximately $3,646,O00, of the
bonds already authorized by congress.
remain unissued. McAdoo's decision
to ask for a new authorization indt-
Gates the third liberty loan will be
over $4,000. 900, 000-probab1y for as
900. 000. 000-congress leaders inti-
mated today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19
LAUNCH WOODEN SHIF
First of 10 Under Construction at New
ark Yards Named Coyote

Newark. n. J.. March 19.-The first
of ten of the Ferris type" wooden
ships. being constructed at the Car
ney's Meadows slips by the Foundation
Shipbuilding company, was launched
here this afternoon.
The vessel, christened the Coyote by
Miss Phyllis Hughes. daughter of the
late Senator Hughes of New Jersey.
is 2S7 feet long, forty foot beam and
500 tonnage. Officials from the fed
eral shipping board and large num-
Der of shipbuilders witnessed the
launching.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19
SPIES TAP D. C. WIRES
Senate Asks What War Dept Is Doing
to Combat Them.

Washington, March 19.-Charging
that German spies are constantly tap
ping telephone and telegraph wires
used by the war department. Senator
Owen of Oklahoma today announced
in the senate in resolution calling on
the department to furnish information
concerning what measures were being
taken to combat ii.
The senate passed the resolution
without debate. The war department
was asked particularly to report on
available mechanical devices designed
to prevent wire tapping
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19

Guce our dependence upon foreign
C. untries, adds importance to the rap
dustry in the United States. a nom
producer of tin. Nearly s500.000,O6O
as been sent out of the United States
in the last dozen years in the pur-
chase of tin. most of it brought from
the other sid of the globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19

Perhaps when the disorderly eIe-
ments in Russia have worn themselves
out and no longer can obtain money
from interested parties on the outside
they will subside as similar class in
Mexico has done. Mexico no longer
attracts the attention of the world.
sRussia is so much bigger and. so much
worse
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19
DIDN'T MASSACRE JAPS
Report of Bolsheviki Killing Off Japs
in Siberia Was Exaggerated.

London, March f9.-The casualties
in the clash between japanese volun-
teers and Russian MaXimalists at
Rlagovetschenk, in Siberia, were
greatly overstated in first reports, ac-.
cor6ing to an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Tien Tsin, dated Sum
day and received today.
Initia, reports said $50 japanese
were killed. The Tien Tsin dispatch
said one japanese was killed and two
wounded.
said 20 have improved
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19
u. S. CAPTAIN KILLED
Casualty List Issued Today Contains
Thirty Names.

Washington, March 19.-The cas-
ualty list issued today by the war de-
partment contained only thirty names.
Capt Phelps Collins was included
among those killed in action Lieut.
Geo. c. Middleditch. died of accident
The casualties were divided as fol-
lows: Killed in action. 2; diedi OF acct
dent, 8 died of wounds, 8; died of dis
ease, IL: wounded severely. 2; slightly
wounded s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19
LOCAL MENTION

Hazel Gardner. daughter of NJ. II.
Gardner. foreman of the State Jour-
nal composing room, married Leonard
Lauder. son of Benjamin Lauder Of
Los Angeles, Cal. a relative of Harry
Lauder who is in Topeka today Mr..
and Mrs. Leonard Lauder live at Los
Angeles.
Safety razor blades sharpened better
than new. 25c-35c doz- Brunt-Martin.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19

The spirit of Prussianism and the
spirit of Americanism cannot live in
the same world. One or the other
must conquer. America has never lost
q fight. Her cause for taking up arms
always has been a just one. With
these facts before us there is nothing
TO do but be patient and fight on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19
HAS a. SONS IN ARMY!
Negro Family Has Military Record
That'H. Make Kaiser Enyious.

Greensboro. n. C., March 70
George Borden. negro of Go1dsboro,
has furnished sons to the war in the
sum of nearly two squads
He is the father of 35 children, "a
of them living and IA of them in the
United States army either in this
country or in France. He has been
married three times and on four &C.
casions has been the father of quad
ruplets-a worlds record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19
HORRORS OF HUN
from Page one.I

vide artificial limbs for some, to teach
others trades, and to furnish others
with a little capital on which they can
start life anew
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19
GLOBE SIGHTS
[From the Atchison Globe.]

Death is emperor of the world.
A successful financier is one who
advertises his profits and hides his
losses.
1t is said of so many noted men of
history that they were great women
chasers.
A newlymarried man will look at
a short skirt longer than a newly
engaged man.
good job in the city requires
about as much hard work as a good
lob in the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19

Albany, y. Y, March 19.-The as
sembly today voted to postpone in
definitely further consideration of
the McNab referendum prohibition
bill. The action automatically dis
poses of prohibition legislation now
before the assembly and puts the
question up to the legislature in 1919,
so far as the assembly is concerned.
The senate acts tomorrow. &C | !.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-19
DELAWARE JOINS DRYS
Legislature Ratifies Amendment-N
Y. Delays Action Until 1919.

Dover, Della, March 1s.-John Bar
leycorn will be decapitated here late
this afternoon when Governor Town
send signs the bill ratifying the fed
eral prohibition amendment
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
sANAToKiuM PATIENTS ..,.:7 fpELIeHTFuLLY ENTERTAINED
 Members of St. Aeness Guild Provide MirthfuI Play, Music and Readings.4

Monday evening at the state tubers culosis sanatoriufn the members 6f St: Agnes guild. of Christ Episcopal church under the able leadership of Miss Phoebe Brewster presented for the. benefit of Dr. Hugh GampbelTs patients the delieiously ludierous com :. edy My Cousin Tfmmy.
 In plot Cousin 7'Immy dealt in hu- f1orous fashion with certain happeh- ings in the girls finishing school cons dleted by Miss Betty, who had tired her pupils with intending eulogistie references to "her Cousin TimfnS- the persecution, and also get even with a rival pupil, one of the young ladies' impersonates Cousin Timnay. The many mix ups which result and the unfolding of the parallel love affair, of Jonas, the gardener, and Mary, the maid, furnished ample opportunity for all sorts of fun making. |
 The. stellar roles were taken by Miss Phoebe Brewster as Jonas, Mrs. Albert Riese as Miss Betty and Miss Boynton as the pseudo Cousin Tirnmy. y.4s-
 In addition to the playlet, a varied ana excellent program of readings, songs and- Instrumental music, was furnished by the visitors. Miss Eliza beth Lane, already because of past treats an established faverite with the patients, gave several violin solos and as usual was eflcored several times for her Scotch bagpipe improvisation
 Miss Villa Bussey, whose voice and
 personality have pleased in former en-
 tertainrnents, was encored for several vocal selections. Mrs. Curtis Bernard also pleased with vocal solos in a fir1e-
 ly sentimental vein. The humorous
 readings and songs by Miss Brewster and Mrs. Riese gave pleasure Throughout the whole program Miss Olive Riley proved sympathetic &C., companist. A...
 At the close of the entertainment the company were the guests of Dr. Camp bell for a collation., g, brief dance rounding ost the evening.
 The complete program follows Piano solo, Drifting, Miss Riley; read ing, Seefn' Things at Night, Mrs Riese; violin solo, Alteration. Miss Lane; vocal solo, Meet Me at the Sta tion Miss Bussey; two-act comedy My Cousin Timrny; violin solo. salut DAmour, Miss Lane; Banjo Song, Mrs Bernard; reading, The Motorcycle
 Girl, Miss Brewster: vocal solo, Jus | a Baby's Prayer Miss Bussey; voea. solo, The. House of Memories, Mrs Bernard; vocal solo, Always Take
 Mothers Advice, Mrs. Riese: voca solo, I Want Another Job Like That Miss Brewster; vocal solo, Don't Evel Forget Your Parents, Mrs. Riese; epi. | logue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
OPENING. DAY OF THE
 N EXTENSION SCHOOL.
Score of Interested Dairy and Poultry Men Hear Addresses.

With an attendance, of about twenty the Norwich Town extension school opened Tuesday morning at the little
 red schooihouse at Norwich Town green. The extension school is being held under the auspices of the New
 London county farm bureau. The gathering was called to order by N. E..
 Whiting and the first speaker was dairying. Mir. Musser told how a dairyman with fifteena COWS could fn- crease his income $460. The secret,
 he said, was buying feed by the car
 load and keeping records on his cows. MT. Musser spoke of one man in this county who has actually made the s4oO increase by following out this method. E B. c. Southwick spoke on better bay crops. He showed the value of early cut hay over hay cut after it blossoms. .sa.sl. @.f <. r-.;;s- Roy E. Jones spope on poultry. He l dweH particularly on poultry ratiors 1 and showed how a. saving: of Ses a
 month on 1000 hens could be made by
 the poultryman. whe< mixes his own poultry feed. This saving is based
 on present. retail prices of grain and
 the saving. would be- even greater if the grain is purchased by the car. The program today: win be as fnl-
 lows: 10 a. ,fn., Potato. Growing and Fertilizer, Prof. Siade; II a. rn.. How
 to Select the Cheapest Ration. Kari {, B. Musser; D.. m... Can We AfforS
 to Buy Fertilizer This Year?. Prof Slade; ? p. m, Practice in Making Tn
 Rations, Mir. Musser;5 8 ID. m. Faedins
 Swine, J. A. Simms.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
DIED

DIED
 GaEEaNE-sdn Norwich. Feb. Il, 191S,
 fRev. Lewis "A. Greene, aged e5 years, Ill n1gnths and Ii days. his son @fr1sfaw, Mathew M. Brown,
 S1e4 sch65f street, Thursday after
 Siioon. Feb. f4, at 5 o'clock.
 FA1tGQ-At the home of Mrs. Arclfia sB Jennings, .ifi Meriden, Feb, IF, Norwich aged sea years. ls5 BuTfa1 in Yantie cemetery Thursday Feb. 14, on arrival of train. s o'sgLLIvAN-In wallace, idaho, Aug, 15, 19i7. Stephen B. OSullivafl, son Of Stephen OsSulnvah and the late Mary .Healy o'sufIivan, Of Norwich aged 2g years,
 Funeral from the hefae of his father at a7 Fifth street on Thursday morn ing al. S.s0 o'clock. Solemn higf at o'clock. Kindly omit flowers.
 sAssoT5 tsss e tsfs ssffssntnssSh nssss 5asS.on Pawsa ! aged 51 years.
 lPAL1fEsR.-In ssoningson (Road dis, 1 triet), Feb. Il, 1913, Eugene Palmer I WANGERL1N-In Westerly. R. L, Feb ] 10, 1918, Brick Wangerfin, aged 6l l years.
 JAMESAfn Needham, Mass, Feb. 10 1918. Rev. Joseph H. James, formerl. 1 Of Rockville, Conn, aged S2 years. : | KING GsEE Hartford, Feb. 1s I 1913, Ellen, widow of Luke Kingsle! 1 Z of NorWieh Town.
 Notice of funeral hereafter.
 |
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
RED CROSS AUXILIARY REPORT
What the Workers in Nearby Towns Accomplished Last Month-Many Bandages, Hospital Shirts Sweaters and Mufflers for tie Boys in Uniform

The report of the auxiiiarfes of the Norwich chapter of the American Red Gross for the month Of January, made public on Tuesday shows much aetiti- ty among the workers in nearby towns In the report the activities If the various branches are summarized as follows: s'-. a Y
 Baltic Branch: One hundred and fif- teen bandages, 125 sings. comfort pillows, 20 knitted wash cloths 56 knitted cotton basTdages. Given to sol- dies before leaving home, 2s knitted three piece sets.
 Lebanon at1xiiiarys zs pajandas, 20 hospital shirts, ,6 bandagesy 90 knitted face cloths, 2 floor clothss I hot water bag cover. 5 comfort pillows 5 pairs
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13

trar1ts with movable joints and no deformity which interferes with walk ing and weight bearing power.
 Accept registrants with varicose
 veins, when not associated with oedema and leg ulcer.
 Accept all foot and ankle lesions, if they do not interfere with the wear ing of an ordinary shoe and with walking and weight bearing power; hammer toe, hallux vaigus, callosities. bunion, the different types of flat, club and claw foot are to be accepted n they come within the above require ments. Reject no foot cases.
 Dental requirements. Accept regis trants who have three serviceabie nat ural masticating teeth above and three below, opposing, and three sericeable natural incisors above and three be-
 low, opposing. All these teeth must be so opposed as to serve the, purpose of incision, and mastication. Therefore the registrant shall have a minimum total of six masticating teeth and g minimum total of six incisor teeth. The needed dental treatment will be performed at the cantonment. How ever, if time permits, a registrant, if he prefers, may have the necessary work done at home previous to his induction into military serice.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
FOUR. MINUTE MEN
. TO AID NAVY
Will Cooperate in Campaign For 5i.
 nocuIars and Telescopes.

The United States navy will have the assistance of the Four Minute Men in it's important campaign during the present week for the solicitation of binoculars. spy glasses, and, telescopes. The local Four Minute Men will there fore speak on Eyes" for the navy at the local theatres. The governments need will be fully explained by the Four Minute Men who are the authen- tic ispokesmen for the government.
 At the Davis on Thursday night Rev. c. H. Riolietts will be the speak CT. At the Breed. Lee R. Robbins is scheduled, and at the Auditorium E. WePerkins will deliver the four min ute talk. On Saturday night Andrew B. Davies will speak at the Auditor ium. Charles l.. Stewart will appear at the Davis and c. V. James speaks at the Breed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13

underdfawers and sleeveless shirts.
 tsi gialltefDury; sst ae paJamss rs.as ID nospi sleeveless vests. Knitted garfnents;. I sweaters, nnuffiers, 12 socks, he. . mets, wristlets. Cotton knitting: sponges, 1 3 yard bandages ? hot va. ter bag covers. Preston City:' 2s pajamas. com valeseent robe, 21 surgical aprons, i. comfort pillows. Knitted goods: sweaters. seeks, wristlets, 2 searfs L helmet.
 | Gales Ferry: .pa5afnas, 555 muslin
 bar1dages. Knitted goods: 2 sweaters
 3 helmets, wfistlets, 8 socks. Leffingwell. 1s hospital shirts, S1;
 paJanas, and g5 bandages. ~. .... :
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
Ulae eRullefftlS
TIE WEATHER.

A cSci6flic .dehression of eonSdefa- Die intensity has developed in the last S4 hours tfid moved to the St. Law fefics vaiey. It has been attended by qtfite general rains and q very fl7A- teriai ifiefease in temperature. Tn gen erai, pressure Is below thirty inches exseBt in the extreme south portion of Florida and on the Pacific coast. The above named depression will move eastward oyer the Canadian fdaff1afne provinces Wednesday,, attended by snow CT rain in northern New Eng land. Elsewhere in the Washington forecast district the weather Wedfaes- day and Thursday will be fair with uf1important temperature changes. Storm warnings are displayed eii the Atlantic coast from NdFe5lk to East port.
 Winds. North Atlantic fresh tc strong southwest, showers. Mi&Sle Atleztsie fresh west and faiI weather.
 Forseast. ! Southern New England; Rains ana somewhat colder Wednesday; Thurs. day fair.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes ill temperaSure and the bafometrit
 Thsf. Bar < a. m. ...s.....s.....'... aa sS.s. sS 5. F m. ::....'..s.......s...% z ss ss.s: 5. Highest 4s, lowest 51.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
Bereft Dance,

Saturday evening masquerade for the benefit of the Lisbon honor roll was held at the Ger1nania Shooting club in Lisbon. Prizes were awarded fer the most original costumes and also for the winners in a bowling con- test held during the evening. There was large attendance and a good sum was realized.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
csEE.EE..NEvn1.E
sedy sf Local Man Who Died h ida
 To Arrfvss.-sPre- Lsntsfs 1ahes il : Pulaski Hall. =

The body Of Stephen E. o's;uiiivan, who died in Wallace. idaho, On Aug. 1b, fSi7, reached the home of his fa- ther, Stephen O'Sallfvah, Tuesday morning and was taken in charge by Shea. & Burke. Mr. O'Sul1ivan was born here 2g years ago, the son Of Ste- p7sh and the late Mary Hsaly O'Sul- livan, and spent the greater part of his life here where he has been ern- pioyed iif the various Industrial plants He went west several years ago He is survived by his father who is a r1ouider in this city, three brothers MyIes D., a letter carrier. Joseph E.
 railway mali clerk, and John 7of Cali forfiia, and two sisters, Misses Mary D. and Annie M., both of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
]. J. punlea,vlv.- Raiantad.

John Joseph Dunleavy of 4e Church street applied for enlistment in the Aviation section of the navy Monday at the, New Haven recruiting station but was rejected for a minor physi- cal defect Mir. Dufieavy is a well known local carpenter and tried to se- cure this rating in the service. MT. DunlAavy was volunteer. as. .hsl is over the draft age.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
PooUETANucK WHIST z Last of Series Held by .Woman,s
 Guild.

The last of the series of successful whfsts given under the auspices of the Wonan's Guild of St. James church, Pequetanuck, was held at the home of Mir. and Mrs. John Taylor Monday evening. The first gentlemen's prize was won by Mr. Langly of Nor wich, the first ladies' prize by Mrs. N. B. Lewis. also of Norwich, and the consolation prizes by Mrs. Henry Hart, and Miss Rita Egglestone. Nine tables were played Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
Mardi eras Festival.

'. Tuesday night Mardi Gras festival social was held in Pulaski hall with q large number present. The hail was prettiiy decorated with streaniers and at intervals the dancers were showerad with confetti. Dancing was enjoyed from $50 until 12. LAng's tweive-pi orchestra furnishing the music,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-13
PROMOTING TEMPERANCE
 .,1N ST. P&TRlCK'S CHURCH
Members of Congregation Asked to \ Abstain Particularly From, All In- texicatins Liquors During Lent.

In: his circular. letter announcing the Lenten regulations, Bishop John J. Milan of this diocese especially urges total abstinence as a fitting form of seif-denial In accordance with this. suggestion, there were distributed to the members of St. Patrick's church, Sunday at the three. masses pledge cards designed to promote temperance during Lent, which begins today These cards bear the Guido head Of tl suffering Christ, entitled, Behold the Man.o An the reverse the card reads:
 The promise to practice total absti- hence in memory of our Lords Sacred Thirst, during the Holy season of Lent.
 Afterwards Jesus said, thirst And they, putting sponge full of vinegar upon hysop, offered it to His mouth.'' --St. John xix. 2S-29.
 .c Prayer. .-
 o Lord Jesus Christ, Mirror of Ab- stinence, Who to teach us the virtue of abstinence lasted forty days and forty nights. and for our sakes suffered an agonizing thirst upon the cross, grant that, serving Thee and not our own appetites, we may live soberiye and piously with contentment, without gluttony or drunkenness, that, Thy will being our meat and drink. we may hunger and thirst after justice, and finally obtain from Thee that food which endureth unto life eternal Amen. promise:
 | l.. To abstain from all intoxicating drinks during Lent.
 ?. Not to enter saloons. g. To recite one Our Father and three Hail Marys every day for the suppression of intemperance.