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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-07
REGISTRATION SLUMP
Less Than 10 Per Cent Of 1917 Num-
Der in New Class.

SIumps in the cities and large towns
Of the state will bring the total Kan
sas registration below 10 per cent OF
the 1917 registration. Early estimates
placed the Wednesday registration at
5000, or 10 per cent. of the total OF
a year ago. Now the registration fig
ures indicate a heavy drop, owing to
the hundreds of volunteers from the
larger towns. The volunteer enlist
ments have not affected rural districts
as heavily as the cities.
Figures compiled in the office OF
Charles S. Huffman. adjutant general.
show the following records for 1917.
as well as the registration last We'd
nesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-07
German U.BOat Raid on e. S.
Only Hurts Hun Cause.
Brings America Definitely Into
the War Area.
RAID OF CITIES AN ABSURDITY
Suggestion Not Practical, Arch
ibald S. Hurd Writes.
English See Advantages in Re-
cent "Sub" Activities.

London, June THE manner IN
which the American nation received
the latest exhibition of German sub
marine frightfulness represents an
other defeat for Germany. says Arch
iba1d S. Hurd, in a further statement
on the U-boat operations off the At
lantic coast of the United States. Mr..
Hurd, who is well known as a writer
on naval subjects, characterizes rs alb
surd the notion that the Germans can
carry out air raids on American towns
from submarines.
This side of the Atlantic" the
statement says, has heard of the at
titude of the American people toward
the submarine raid and has accepted
it as further evidence of their sanity
and the correct appreciation they
have formed of the~trategic neces-
'sity which the war imposes upon them.
That represents another defeat for
the Germans.
Did Not Weaken Americans.
They had calculated upon weak
ening the hands of the executive de-
partments and particularly the de-
partments directly concerned with the
navy and army. In that respect, the
raid failed.
What the Germans really have
done by the exhibition of frightfulness
off American shores is to bring the
entire American continent definitely
within the war area. That is a grea:
achievement, the penalty of which the
enemy will suffer in due course. He
will obtain little temporary compen-
sation because he cannot, owing to
the difficulties involved, make an even
limited blockade of the American
coast.
Air Raids An Absurtiity.
planes operating from submarines can
lombard American cities is an alb
surdity. A bombing airplane is not a
weapon to be carried in a submarine
over 5000 miles. Even if the diff
Guilty of slowing could be overcome,
how would the airplane return to its
base even If it were not shot down
:. lille over American territory?
1T cannot be repeated too often
that America is defended against the
enemy most effectively on this side OF
the Atlantic. The German army, the
German fleet and German submar ines
can one and all be fought most eff
fectively in Europe"
Americas decision to send war:
ships to Europe represented a great
avowal of faith in permanent
strategic principle. Moreover, BY
placing these vessels under British
admirals. unity of command wa.
dShie'eu anu unity oI CollIldnu
more important on the sea than or
the land, because naval warfare i.
more technical and swifter in its man.
ifestations than land warfare.
Unity OF Command.
Unity Of command thus is main
| tanned in the North sea where the
grand fleet is supported By some o.
the finest American warships and
offers its daily challenge to the
enemy. 1t is also preserved in com
| bat against the submarines.
unfortunately, unity of command
| Is not yet fully attained in the Medi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-07
10000 ARMENIANS
Caucasian Government Orders Mo.
bilization Against Turks

London, June IA bitter struggle
is being waged in the Caucasus be-
tween the new Caucasian government
and the Turks says an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Moscow The
Turks are reported to have massacrcd
fortnight.
The Caucasus government has or
dered the mobilization of all men be-
tween the ages of 19 and AZ and new
ly formed Caucasian detachments are
concentrating in the Tislis district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-07
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lessons the risk of chronic throat or lung
trouble. All the remedial and tonic quail
tiles are comhired in this Calcium COM
pound No harmful drugs Try them to-
SO cents box, including war tax
For sale by an druxxists
Eckman Laboratory. PhiIndelph1n
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
PROSPEROUS YEAR At
harrison ST. Church
Much Money Raised for
BenevOlence. Quarterly
Conference Reports Show
625 NAMES ON
THE CHURCH roll.

The fourth quarterly conference OF
Harrison Street NJ. z. Church was held
last evening by Or. Robert Watt. The
reports showed the church in splendid
condition. The report Of the Sunday
school was most encouraging and
showed a high average attendance and
a missionary collection Of $500, which
was s32 in excess OF he highest point
ever reached.
The pastors report disclosed some
most interesting facts The member
ship OF the church is now 625. During
the year the church has raised for out
side beneyolences, such as Armenians,
Halifax sufferers, Red Cross and tenn
perance. $500 The Woman's Home and
Foreign Missionary Societies have
raised $3.50 and S2010 for tho Collegiate
Institute. A new parsonage fund has
been raised, which now amounts 10
more than $4,000 The pastor also re-
ported $3.50 In hand for the conference
bcneVolences. not including any OF the
local expenses. This makes a total for
beneyolences and special causes OF
$500.
a most optimistic spirit characterized
the assembly. and larger and better
things are planned for the future
which. oil agreed, was exceedingly
bright At the close Of the bushes;
Dr. and Mrs Anderson entertained the
conference with light refreshments.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
FASH ms AND FADs.

Over-blouses are worn with black
satin skirts.
The fashionable new sray is a misty
shade.
A charming lathing suit is Of silver
gray.
prettiest.
Metal glrdles -~'N- - ''-' '-'h c,l-
ored silk or hedes -.- -s4I.
Occasionally a jacket is seen reaching
almost 10 the knees.
Heavy angOra wool Is used for en-
hroidering chiffon and linen.
some capes are cut 20 drape over one
shoulder like a Roman toga.
Pipings Of yellow are a great addi-
The fash 'onable blouse is made Of
G-orgette crepe with collar and Guns Of
gngham.
Cotton voiles and cotton crepes will
be among the most favored Of summer
materials.
The new spring colors frequently have
natural names-ruby. garnet copper
EN- raid and 50 on.
There is quite a little fringe used
in finishing the ends Of girdles and the
bottom Of tunics
.tion 20 the blue serge dress.
The new calicoes have delishtful de-
signs, on a white background
Black velvet and sold Is a favorlte
combination for evening gowns.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
ACCUSED OF STEALING
HIS FIR ENDS BICYCLE

Charles r. Pusey. a neat-appearing
young man, AGED 10 years, was before
judge Churchman in Municipal Cour:
today on the charge OF the larceny OF a
bicycle valued at si5 Raymond Stout,
who conducts a bicycle repair shop at
No. 6il French street, told the court
that Pusey called at his store a few
days ago and made inquiries which led
Nir. Stout 10 believe the boy wanted 10
sell the wheel at a price much cheaper
than its value.
Herbert Dougherty, Of No. 1921 Della
ware avenue, testified that the bicycle
was his and that % had been taken
from a shed in The yard OF his home.
traced the wheel 20 Stouts shop and
there recognized It.
Detectives Mah0ney and Falrchild
there recovered It. The officers stated
IN court that the defendant confessed
90 them that he had intended 20 get a
loan on the bicycle and then later re-
deem the wheel and return IL 20 It's
owner.
The defendant and Herbert Dough
ariy were friends Younc DOugherty' 5
mother told The court that she did not
know Pusey bad taken the bicycle OF
she would not have made a complaint
90 the police.
Judge Churchman held the accused
for trial in 500 bail.
:. Frank Bail appeared for the de-
fendani
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
H. J. BARNARD is
FATALLY STRICKEN

Stricken with apoplexy early yesler-
day afternoon. Harry J. Bernard, aged
az years. or NO iC5 West Eiehth
street. died in the Phoenix ambulance
while be was being taken to the Della
ware Hospital lie became III during
the morning and could not see as a re-
suit of a preliminary stroke. He was
sent 20 bis home. Later be was found
unconscious in the bathroom and the
ambulance was called 20 remove him
TO ihe hospital
Mr. Barnard was connected with the
Majestic Theatre and was well known
in this city DE had previously been
engaged in The ieweiry business. hay-
ing been with the Rudolph store for
several years until he retired. because
OF his health james n. Cinns. man
ager Of the Majestic Thcat e. Busted
himself In seeing that persons who
might be Interested In Mr.. Barnard
were notified OF his DEATH
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
DON'T LET YOUR
HAIR GROW GRAY

Hair that is gray. streaked with gray
or faded is a mark OF age by which you
are iudged and which will surely shut
YOU out from much you desire.
Thousands Of women keep the youth
mi dark glossy beauty Of their hair
lust as you may-hy u=ing Q-BAN Hair
Color Restorcr occasionally.
O-BAN Is not q dye. 10 Is a delightful
toilet requisite which restores the orig-
inal color Of the hair gradually. evenly
and naturally. Guaranteed harmless.
Won't stain the scalp, wash or rub or.
and does not hinder washing or way
ing the hair An excellent tonic and
positively eradicates dandruff.
sold by an good druggists everywhere
on Money-Back guarantee. PRICE 75c
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
CITY MAY HAVE TO
INCREASE SALARIES

Employees Of the city departments are
watching with interest Councils ac-
ton towards the resolution introduced
before that body by City Councilman
James W. Robertson. chairman u the
finance committee, last night. provid-
ing for an extraordinary appropriation
It was intimated today that the sole
purpose Of the proposed measure was
10 allow for an increase. in the sal
aries Of city employees.
This action, il is con'cnded, is neccs-
sary If the present clerical forces are
10 be retained, as % has been known
for some time that many clerks in the
city departments have received latter
ing offers Of employment from local
Industrial concerns
As an Illustration Of this fact, 10 has
been impossible TO secure anyone 90 ac-
cept the position Of Clerk Of the City
Court at a s8lary Of si5o0 a year City
Auditor Souder has been working for
months without any assistant. no one
Deing willing 10 accept the position at
the salary paid.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
PEOPLES SETTLEMENT
NOTES

The regular meeting Of the Woman's
Club which Is held every Thursday
afternoon. was postponed yesterday,
and the women went in a body 10 the
cooking demonstration. given under
government direction al the Library
Building. Much interest ia Wartime
cooking had been shown by this
group. and another visit TO the rooms
of the cooking demonsirator Will be
arranged as soon as possible.
Next week the club will sew for the
Red Cross.
As a result Of the recent Patriotic
League Rally over 0fty young women
and girls have signed as desiring to
join the now military training class
which is Go be held every Monday even
ing in the settlement gymnasium. A
regular attendance must be guaranteed,
as the best results are only obtained
through regularity, but judging by the
enthusiasm, there will be no difficulty
on this score. An officer from the army
viii have charge Of the military drill
The Girl Scouts OF this house have al
ready had the benefit OF weekly train
+ Ing in military drilling. under the direc
tion Of Miss Margaretta Miller since
J. nov tIIl-I ldrl dlN IltlI Nld@. VIII ~
continued as usual every Monday after
noon. The scouts assisted as ushers al
the Patriotic League meeting on Wed
nesday
A splendid report Is given below. Of
The work done through medical inspec-
iion in the public schools. and clinics
held at our settlement dlspensary. AZ q
recent meeting Of the executive COM
miliee OF this house % was. voted 20
double the time of Che nurse In this
department. az a result of the excellent
work which was ho'~
days O week will be set aside fOr medical
inspection 10 the schools and follow up
work 90 the neighborhood instead Of
two as formerly
The report follows:
Children examined in three schools S2l
Visits 90 homes Of children ......... iia
Adults treated at dlspensary ........
Children treated at dlspensary. i5t
Operations Tor adenoids and tonsils
ADVISED OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES q,
Operations performed .............. q
. Eye cases treated and glasses pro-
cured, pair Observation-Disclosures. ts
f Eye cases treated and no glasses
needed .....-.... ........-.........
Ear cases treaied ................... 81
Hours I'M dispensary .................
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
ASK FOR Clothing
FOR WAR STRCKEN
ID lge Marvel Appeals For
Help For Bele ians
and French
RED CROSS TO TAKE
CHARGE OF SUPPLIES

In urging Delawareans to contribute
wearing apparel for stricken Belgians
and French. in response to a Red Cross
appeal. former Judge David T. Marvel
today said
1T Is about one year since the Com
mission for the Relief Of Belgians has
made any appeal 70 the people for as
sistance During that time the native
stock OF raw materials and all clothing
in parts Of France and Belgium have
become exhausted II is impossible for
them TO import SUFFICIENT raw material
for manufacture The world Is short
OF clothing and OF raw materials What
is needed cannot be purchased. The
rich have not the necessities and the
poor are destitute. The way TO relieve
this Is TO put our spare garments 10
service OF the world by donating them
for use OF the suffering French and
Belsians Almost every family can give
something
The Commission for Belgian Relief
appeals 20 all It's members and those
who have co-operated with them in the
past 10 give their earnest and active
support In the clothing campaign from
the 18th 20 the 25th OF this month An
nouncement OF the campaign is expect
ed 10 be made in each church on sun
day next and every school teacher Is
expected 10 announce and explain the
drive. ! am sure the people will meet
same to their pupils. So far, Delaware
has met It's allotment in every national
this one.
zone third Of all contributions will
90 TO the French back OF the Allied and
German lines, the remainder TO the
Belgians All contributions should bs
sent 10 the Red Cross at Eleventh anC
Tatnall streets, Wilmington, Del. fyou
live in the city and cannot send your
offering. send postal or letter saying
where 20 call for the same Everyone
should act/promptly that the clothin.
may be at the Red Cross rooms. Elev.
enth and Tatnall streets. by the 25th o
this month ! hespeak the hearty sup
port Of the people In this movement
and believe that Delaware's part-ter
tons OF cl0thinc-will be received be
fore the end Of the campaign.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
FINED ron LIQUOR SALE.

40 the request OF Philip L. Garrett
The charge OF disorderly conduct against
Cora posiles. Negress, In Municipal
Court today was continued until next
Friday.
The charge OF manslaughter against
William Frederick was continued until
tomorrow az the request Of James
Salisbury.
Jeane Wright and Estella Taylor. Ne
crosses, were found guilty on the
charge OF selling liquor at No. 3o6
Taylor street without a license. and
were fined 500 each and In default OF
payment serve 80 days in the work
house.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
NON-PARTIsAN LEAGUE
EXPLAINS ITS POSITION

The Non-parlIsan League met last
nght 10 the new quarters, No. 50i Mar
ket street. +. NJ. Davis, The president,
directed the secretary 20 read a news
paper article signed by James Z. stein,
secretary of the Manufacturers Asso-
or The National Non-partlsan League,
citation asking II the league Is a part
which 40 this time has soften 10 trouble
in some sections OF the country be-
cause Of allegations OF disloyalty. The
members declared that they had no
connection with such an orsanization.
The club Is run Independently Of any
outside organization, either political or
otherwise 10 was explained
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
NEARLY EVERYBODY
Guys WAR STAMPS
CanvsSsers Report Enthu-
Siasiic Response in Visit
TO HOuseholderS
ONE WORKER SELLS
$4OO WORTH IN DAY

The Torch OF Liberty" is being
lighted In nearly every house In VIII
mlngion The women workers IN the
War Savings campaign. who are max
ing a house-to-housc canvass. repo ted
.this morning that their 0rst days work
was successful beyond their greatest
expectations.
With fo'N exceptions the household
ers visited by them became purchase. s
Of Thrift stamps and War Savings
Stamps. In spite OF the unpleasant
weather conditions the canvasscrs stuck
TO their work an day and started out
again 20 lay with. greater enthusiasm
than before
One Of the workers reported a sale
OF 800 worth Of stamps and virtually
every one sposed of The amount with
which she started ont and renewed the
supply az some OF the various agencies
They found many housoholders al
ready owners Of these stamps, but In
many OF these cases additional stamps
were sold
One OF the most promising things
about the canvass was the number OF
postal cards asking for regular deliv-
cries OF stamps 20 the houses that were
signed. This insures a continued saw
ing 10 each case. A lars, number OF the
householders also signed the Delaware
Thrift Club card. pledgng themselves 10
purchase d.nniie amounts OF stamps
during The year. These cards are bene
returned 10 the state Director so that
be may be Informed as 90 the number
OF purchases promised.
The campaign viii probably be IN
Ishld today. though in a few cases IL
may go over into tomorrow 70 viii be
necessary FOR a number Of The can
vassers 10 go over their districts a Sec
ond time because Of the ahsentees who
could not be reached the hrst
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
NO TOMATO PRICE
FIXING, HE SAYS

Edmund Mitchell, state Food Admin
lstrator. who returned from Washing
ion yesterday, in discussing the agta-
ton over tomato prices said:
The purchasing department OF the
Army and Navy made a statement that
they would receive from the Gamers
based upon the price OF tomatoes,
which should not exceed S2i per ton,
for Delaware, Maryland and New Jer-
sey.
There was nothing compulsory upon
The Gamers making an offer % the
Army and Navy based upon this price
The price Of tomatoes is entirely be-
tween the growers. the packers and the
consumer. and the Food Administration
has no disposition whatever to say
what the price shall be"
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
SALE OF SONGS NET
S. FOR SMOKES FUND

Miss Frances Douehcriy and Miss
Margcry stuart last night 40 the Queen
Theatre sold SONGS t0 aid the "Our
Boys ln Franco Tobacco Fund. and
netted 50 for smoke for ihe soldie s.
The y0unr women arc connected with
the store of r. Topkis sons. IA ioi-
lowins contributions 60 the tobacco
fund are acknowledged.
Previously acknowledged ..... .s336s 90
Geo. W. Quinn. " ID. u. o..
sixth ami Tatnall streets ..... 90
Mrs MARY y. Quinn. sixth and
Tatnal streets ....-.......... 80,
Frances Doughcrly and Margery
Stuart. Care Topkis Dept
store. 600. .........-..... 300
Total 90 date ................ '33lAt0
Songs WI be sold az the Majestic
Theatre this afternoon and evening Co.
the bcncft % th1 tobacco fund
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
DROVE OFF MOTOR CAR.

Albert Brinkle. Negro, was charged In
Municipal Court today with driving on
an automobile belonging 10 John W.
Morris.
Mr. Morris told the court that the
defendant. who has been his chauffeur,
last night took his machine from the
garage at Fifth and jefferson streets
without his consent. The defendant
was held for trial in $500 bail.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
nIGH sCHO0L CIyICs

Harold l.. Gibbs. spoke upon Civic
Education and Its Practical Applica-
tion" before the High School Civics
Club yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Gibbs
said that the larger outlook brought to
the world by the war will result in
more attention to social and community
relations Man will be ready for a
deeper knowledge OF his relations 20
humanity and 10 God.
Mr.. Gibbs explained the difference
between the natural and social sciences
lie advised the student Of social science
10 specialize in some OF its phases,
and recommended social service as Of
fering good opportunities and salaries.
Scientific law drafting, prison reform,
juvenile court work. city and educa-
tional surveys are all open at good
compensations TO trained workers, said
he speaker
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building Inspector Preston today Is
sued the following permits
To J. w Barkley 10 build a garase
at No 24ii West Sixteenth street, to
cost s700.
To John B Ensllsh 10 make allera-
tlons at the s. W. Corner Twelfth and
French streets. 10 cost Sit0
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
RRIIIsH REPII 81 RAID.

By the United Press
LONDON. March IS Hostile raiders
were repulsed IN the neishborhood of
Passachaendale Poelcapple last night.
Field Marshal Hoig reported today
West Of Nillersguislain. British raiders
entered the enemys lines and took a
few prisoners.
There was mutual artilleryias
throueh the nisht south and west Of
Camhai. south Of Arnentiercs and 10
the Messines and Menln road sectors.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
KERRFLL's FIGHTING

Mrs. Willial Jones. Of Elsmerj.
VISITED THE VENNG JOURNAL ONCE
today and ann 1unced that Jess Kerrell
whose name " IS published 10 Whining
ton ncWspape 8 as a Stacker, had en-
listed 40 the lo al recruiting station last
August. and is now in France doing his
share toward winning the war for
America and ile Allies. Youns Kerrell
is serving witt the nth Field Artillery.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
ANIAToRs NoT WANTED.

Sergeant Green. in charge Of the local
recruiting station. at No sos Market
street, received today the following
notice from Washington military au-
thorities, disseminating the enlistment
Of any more men here for the aviation
section of the signal Corps. "Accep-
tance for aviation section. Signal Corps,
arc discontinued. Applicants already
accepted for the aviation section will
be enlisted, II eligible. and qualified"
From the time enlistments were FIRST
authorized for the aviation section Of
the Signal Corps. more than 10000 ap-
plicants have been accepted.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
NEW STRIKE UNDER
WAY in AUSTRIA
Nv Tho Uniied Press.

BY The United Press.
COPENHAGEN, March IS. A new
strike is under way in Austria, It was
learned here today.
Austrian workers on the Northwestern
Rsi,way. the Trr7ipani -N3-ihc.a on
--.~.4i othtt railways have struck. ao-
cording 10 the LOkal Anleiger, OF Ber-
lin.
The movement Is growing. Most of
factories in FiOrisdOr0 have closed. ...
Evening journal., 1918-03-15

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Evening journal., 1918-03-15
rNREGIsTEREp pOGs PROvE COsILl

Agnes smith, charged In Munic pal
Court today with keeping an unregis-
tered doc. was lne1 s5 and costs.
'--s 20. Town
SEND street, also charged win keepins
an unregistered dog, WAS fined 50 and
costs by judge Churchman.
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
10000 KILLED In
TURKESTAN FIGHTING
In The Tnilcl prcss.

By The Unitci Press.
PETROGRAI', March "a CDelayed).-
Twenty thous md casualties have re-
suited from tie civil war which has
broken out IN Turkostan between thv
soyiets and the natives, according 10
disnatches re- lived here today. Fierce
battles are be ng fought
Evening journal., 1918-03-15
nIrK nI-ncE man

BY The United Press.
LONDON, March i5.-D'ck Burge. for
mer boxer and a promoter. died here
today OF pneumonia.