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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-30

The baseball public everywhere is talking
about the wonderful come back of Ma
poleon LajOic. who has carried off the high
est honors or the International League in
face Of the strongest kind OF competition
ind this after rwenty-three years of service
when IL was thought that this veteran of
nauy seasons was getting too old for the
same. He was both manager and star
showing was so remarkable that Major
League Clubs throughout the country have
been seeking him with golden offers for
the present season Interest in Mr.. Lajoies
Ease and the causes to which ne attributes
his astonishing strength and energy are in
creased when il is recalled that ten years
Is generally the limit # a ball players use
fuluess in the Major Leagues aud 'oDg ago
1he famous DIR. Osler declared that men
over forty had passed the best years of
their lives But 10th men and women of
tlfs age should BE- at their best if. like Ma
poieon Iajoie they keep their systems in
proper condition and their blood filled with
iron DIR. James Francis Sullivan, formerly
physician Of Bellevue Hospital Outdoor
f1pept.f New York and the Westchester
remarkable results which Nuxated Iron has
aproduced for Mr.. Lajoie and other athletes
said There is no doubt that iron is
Important factor in keeping up the strength
81 athletes. They must have plenty OF rich,
red blood to give them energy and stamina
Tor the severe strains to be met at every
turn. I have strongly emphasized the great
Necessity of physicians making blood exam
nations or their weak. anaemic. Midtown
patients. Thousands IF persons go on year
after year suffering from physical weakness
and a highly nervous cordition due to lack
ruscles without ever realizing the real and
frue cause Of their trouble Without iron
IN your blood your food merely passes
through the body, something like corn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-30

weeks Then test your strength again and
see for yourself how much you have gained.
Many athlete or prize fighter has won
the day .imply because he knew the secret
of great strength and endurance, which
comes from having plenty of iron in the
blood, while many another has gone down
to inglorious defeat simply for lack of iron.
Manufacturers note: Nuxated Iron
which has been successfully used by Ma
poeon Lajoie and others of the Worlds
Greatest Athletes. and which is prescribed
and recommended by physicians is not
secret remedy, but one which we'll known
to druggists everywhere Unlike the older
Inorganic iron products. it is easily assim-
Hated. does not injure the teeth, make
them black nor upset the stomach The
manufacturers guarantee successful and en-
tirely satisfactory results to every pur-
chaser or they will refund your money. 1t
is dispensed in this city by Arnold Drug
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-30

Former Lawton Mayor Dead.
Lawton. Okla, April 3O.-Henry
Boyle, former mayor of Lawton. was
dead TODAY following short illness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-30
Is YEARS AGO In TOPEKA
From the columns of
The TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL.

April 80, 1898.
The final estimate of the population of
Topeka and suburbs has been fixed by Sam
Radges at 4504S. The estimate is made
follows: Population within city limits
3S,61S; Potwin and Auburndale 1O6: Col
lege Hill, 1,34S: Quinton Heights $50; ad-
dftions east of town, 921 Oakland. S17: ad-
ditions north of town. 52S: additions to
First ward. rs; floating population (esti-
mated), $50.
The queen of the May will have to keep
her flannels on If this weather continues
According to Poor Commissioner Hale,
there are thirty seven inmates at the
county farm, OF whom twenty-four are
men and thirteen women.
A few ladies enjoyed Mrs. p. L. Soper-s
hospitality yesterday afternoon, and talked
over old times The ladies were all mem
bers of the Intro Nous club, popular
organization few years ago and of the
entire membership the only ones able to
be present this occasion were Mrs.
John Boal. of California; Mrs. Arthur
Adams. of Oregon: Mrs. Reed Alexander,
Mr.. c. c. Baker and Mrs. Dell Keller.
Mrs. j. H. Keller who was called here
by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. A. J.
Teter. has returned to her home in Mt.
Pleasant. Iowa She was accompanied by
her grandson. Master Harry Teter-
Governor and Mrs. Lewelling left Satur-
day for Chicago, to attend the Worlds fair
opening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-30
HUNS BLEED RUSSIAN LABOR
Poland Drained to Exhaustion-Other
Parts of Russia Coming Next

Zurich, April 30.-According to the
Leipziger Volkestimme, Germany, dur
ing the past three years having
drained the labor resources of Poland
almost to the point of complete ex-
haustion, is now turning her attention
to the occupied territories of Russia,
whence German troops have already
begun to transport men to Germany.
The Germans also hope to obtain
skilled workers from the densely
populated Ukraine.
Polish 1aborers on estates in Saxony
are treated like modern slaves, their
wages are extremely low which TENDS
t., keep down the rate of pay for farm
work and to increase the war pront
of agrarianS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-30

possessed to just as great -
a degree by a man of my
age if he keeps his blood 6 8
filled tDith iron. Nuxated
Iron has put the pep of 6
youth into my Whole body. 81
1t has giuen me tremendous
neDforce, poUer and endurance.
can noW go through, the hard
est game Without fatigue and
come out feeling fresh as daisy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-30
Father of General Dies in Missouri

Otterville, Mo, April 3O-The fu-
neral of James c. Clark, father of Ad-
jutant General Harvey c. Clark, was
held Monday. Mr.. Clark died Saturday
night. He was sheriff and collector of
Bates county several years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-30

The queen of the May will have to keep
her flannels on If this weather continues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-30

When a man gets past forty,
some people seem to think he is
finished, especially where athlet-
les are concerned. But | believe
the wdy play today proUes that
the strength, Uitality and youth
full ginger Which are the chief
assets of young felloWs, can be
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-24
EVERY GERMAN LOST
Company Wiped Out in Attack on
Armentieres Front.

Armentieres Front.
Liverpool, My 1S.-How every man
of a German company lost his life In
an attack on the Armcntieres front Is
told in n letter from a Liverpool ofii-
Ger to his local newspaper.
1.-The fiercest fight we had, ne
writes. was when the enemy massed
troops with the object Of widening
the gap he had made. The attempt
was made in open country. where We
were able to mass a number Of bat
talions against him, and the fighting
was very fierce.
"Our Liverpool battalion had the
post Of honor. When the Germans
started to throw their troops against
us we poured into their ranks a very
heavy fire and did terrific execution.
Immediately in front of US, Ger
man company got caught between ouI
fire and that of another English regi-
ment, with the result that they could
neither advance nor 60 back. They
kept on trying to reach our square
but were shot down one by one until
only six of them remained. These six
threw down their rifles and signified
that they wished to surrender. But
they were seen by a German officer
nearby, who gave an order to his men
and the six were shot down by their
own comrades before they could
reach U.S."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-24
Ukranians Resist German Food Rob


beries.-Thc ruthless methods Of tho
Germans in attempting to gather food
stuffs in the Ukraine are meeting with
bitter opposition from the cXaspcrated
populacc. according to Russian gov
ernment wireless message received In
London. District assemblies through
out the Ukraine decided to burn all
bread and other provisions. The land
owners were declared to be outcasts.
Twenty thousand peasants attempt
ed to hold an assembly Of their own
in Kicv but they were dispersed by
the Germans.
Gen. Skoropauski. the self-appoint-
ed hctman. has been declared an i'm
poster by many Ukranian organiza- :
tions and the people have been order
cd to disregard his DEGREES. Except
for his body guard OF 100 men the
hctman Is said to have no troops nj
his disposal.
Everywhere the Germans arc ap-
pointing their own officials. while
the country is groaning from hunger,
misery and slavery. The Russian
statement says that thousands are at
tempting to fec to Great Russia.
The members of the rada are re-
Garded as traitors.
Almost the entire population is
armed. Attempts by the Germans TO
dsarm the people are meeting with
deadly resistance.
Towns and villages are reported
to have been burned.
The Germans. the statement adds,
export to Germany all the provisions
they can lay hands on, but there are
no imports into the Ukraine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-24
GERMAN TANK A FAILURE
Speedier Than British, But Cannot
Travel Rough Ground.

Further details have become avail
able regarding the new German
tanks. several of which made such n
poor showing ut Nillcrs- -RretonncuX.
on the Aimcs front. late last month.
The machine weighs 81 tons and is
80 unwicldy ii is unable to negotiate
broad trenches and cannot move over
ground torn heavily 10y shells. Tho
tank is pointed ut both ends. II is
approximately % feet long and 9l-e
feet wide and II feet high. The ar
NOR is OF poor quality of steel and
varies in thickness up to 30 millimct-
crs.
\ direct artillery hit will put one
out OF action and they are also vul-
ncrable to machine guns and rife
fire at various points. The armament
consists of n D. inch gun forward.
which fires high explosives and case
shot: six heavy machine guns. two
on each side and two in the rear. II
is equipped with two 100 horse power
fuur-C ylinder poppct valve engines
with an electric starter. and one man
can control and drive il easily. Its
top speed on good ground Is ten miles
an hour. : crew Of 10 Is carried.
consisting OF one officer. three gun
nrrs for the forward guns. two driv-
rrs. two mechanics. ten machine gun
nCrs and one signal man.
The drivers and mechanics arc vol
untccrs from motor transport units
and tho Sunnrrs are drawn from the
artillery and infantry. These volun
tccrs are promised double pay and
rations.
Prior 10 the appearance of these
tanks south of the Sommc. Field Mar
shal Won Hindenburg inspected some
OF them ut Charleroi. One was taken
out for trial and got ditched in n
trench. The field marshal said he
did not think the tanks would he Of
much usc. hit since they had been
made they had better he given n trial.
This naturally did not improve the
morale OF the tank corps and later
when two of the machines got into
trouble at Villcrs- -BrctonneauX their
crews abandoned them and fled.
though later the tanks were rescued.
The manufacture of the tanks was
begun at Daimers. near Berlin, in the
spring Of 1917. but difficulties were
encountered in their construction.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-24
BRITISH FIGHTING WOMEN
Some Of Them Wounded in Work at
the Front.

The first British women who. wear
ing their country's military uniform,
ever have been wounded in battle. re-
turned from the fighting zone in
France n few days ago and are now
bcing nursed at n Rcd Cross hospital
in London, writes correspondent.
They are all "Waacs." otherwise mem
bers Of the now famous "Women's
Army Auxiliary corps" The "Waacs'
have occupied an especially prominent
place in the limclight of late. not
ONLY on account of the fine account of
themselves which they have given In
the course Of the great battle still
raging, but because OF a persistent
campaign OF calumny directed against
these plucky girls. campaign. how
ever. to which 1t appears likely that
the final quictus has now been given.
Not long after the present great Of
fcnsivc of the Hun began all sorts OF
wildcat rumors OF disaster to the
"Waacs" began to circulate at home.
Hundreds Of them were said 10 have
been brought home wounded. Then a
sinister report to the effect that a
a large number Of the Womcn's ARM
Auxiliary corps had been captured by
the Germans. and this canard. until II
vas officially denied. naturally caused
the keenest apprehension to the rela-
tives OF the girls in France. Tn"
Huns way with women Is all too well
known and the tale OF the "Waacs'
supposed capture sent an involuntary
shudder through the nation.
This tale was more or less absurd
on the face of 1t, for the "Waacs" in
France arc well behind the fighting
line, though by no means out OF the
zone OF battle. The facts are that a
comparatively few Of them have re-
ceived injuries while carrying on at
the front. frequently under shell fire.
II will be some time, no doubt. be-
fore the full story Of the intrepidity OF
these girls and women. all OF them
recruited from civilian life. with red
war raging on every side OF them, can
be told. but one story will give an ink
in OF what a fine chapter in British
history the "Waacs's" part in the
present lighting will make.
"Waacs" Refuse to Ride.
One big British depot at the front
where a lot of "Waacs" were perform
ing military tasks that, until they
came. had always been done by men.
began to get much too warm to suit
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-24
Our New Name-we call them Sam

mics.
The French people call them Nos
nozamee.
When our soldiers began to arrive
in France. the French people hear
ing the expression Sammics, at once
decided that we were trying to say
Nos Amis. but rendered 1t Sammies.
Now, Nos Amis is French for Our
Friends-and We are beginning to
learn that when the French people
announce friendships such friend
ships are as lasting as the Rock OF
Gibraltar. Their sincerity is proved
by the fact that they are taking our
boys into their homes. and the French
home circle is the most difficult Of ac.
cess in the world. You may do bust
ness with n Frenchman many years,
yet never enter his home.
II this means that the rest OF the
world shall finally call Americas
soldiers Nos Amis. 1t will. in all scri-
BUSINESS. be one Of the finest things
that can come out Of the war. and
thing we can be most proud OF.
Imagine a nation whose soldiers
will be universally known as our
friends.
Shall we live up to the mark Nos
Amis have set for us?-Atlanta Journ-
al
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-24

4 the military chiefs who are RESPONSE
BILE for the safety OF this feminine
wing of the British army. \ fleet oi
motor lorries was promptly dispatched
10 bring the ''WaacS" away. But when
these vehicles arrived the plucky and
devoted "Waacs" declined TO avail
themselves of the proffered lift"
Those lorries may hr wanted for
the wounded" they said. We'll march
back To the base" And march they
did-fiftcen miles or more along roads
that were under shell fire all the time.
arriving ioS-tired and foot weary. hut
one and all avowing themselves in
the pink" as the arm! phrase goes.
The pink" OF course. is the pink Of
condition.
II is not permitted 10 give exact
figures regarding the present MEN,
hcrship OF the Women's Army Aux
Hilary corps but the strength" Of
the corps represents many thou
sands. The "Waacs" wear khaki and
their officers, including many notable
women, are all Of their own sex. Tho
corps was formed TO release men
from the lighter forms OF army
work. both ut the frcnt and at nome,
and It Is now plain that the scandal
olIs lib,ls upon the "Waacs" which
have been so industriously circulated.
and which, OF late, have seriously in
tcricrrcd with recruiting for the corps.
Il serious matter. originated with
a small minority OF the men dis
placed Ey the "waacs." Tkcs" lattcr
have not rclishcd exchanging jobs at
the base to take their place in the
lighting line. and apparently. hav"
vented their spite by casting bascless
aspcrsions upon the morals Of the
"Waacs" as a whole.
1t is not necessary TO specify too
exactly the stories of supposedly
loose conduct on the part OF the
"Waacs" which have been reaching
girls first went TO France. EvcntuallN
the effect of these stories. which were
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-24
OUT OF THE ORDINARY
American Soldier a Queer Compound
of Lime and Grit.

The general impression which on"
derives from q visit to an American
camp IL that OF solidity.
Physically the American Is com
pound of lime and gIit. OFTEN there
IL something Of the young lad in tn"
English soldier, even when he Is OF
ripening age. The American soldier
is n man even in his first youth. II
does not seem. If one observes him.
az IL the muscles could be tcnser IN"
limbs more supple the whole frame
more hardened by exercise or that
the. nerves could be steadier. Tho
framework is certainly stronger than
that of the average man. He Is like
n house, the framework Of which IL
iron instead OF wood. a uniform com
plcxion. almost bronze, with nothing
in II OF lilies or roses. helps 10 Civ"
an impression OF irresistible strength.
The next result liz. perhaps. "A Iittl"
heavy. II is not in the least like to
the supple and elegant English
sportsman OF all modern western
types the closest TO the champions
OF tho Olympic games. The American
is a Roman-a quirite, erect and mas
sIvc like a tower. with an air Of grav-
ity which Is enhanced by his lean and
closely shaven face.
A Lover Of Water.
Mcticulously careful In his person.
the American, like the Englishman.
is a tidy creature and lover OF water.
He AYERS, like Pinard. generations ago.
'Udor, udor, ariston!" CWater. water.
an excellent thingD
Before they could establish regu-
lar water supply at their camp or
cantonment they brought barrels OF
water to make up the deficiencies OF
partly dried up or exhausted springs
and brooks. They attended not mere
~ to their own quarters and kept
them in condition Of irreproachable
cleanliness and order. but also to the
village and communities in which they
sojourned. Immediately on arrival
the Americans thoroughly clean up
the villages. which. though they
charm their visitors by their quaint
beauty. fill them with uneasiness be-
cause OF their lack OF cleanliness.
One OF our most illustrious generals
said to me, You will recognize the
presence Of Americans In a village by
the disappearance OF all heaps Of
NAM re from the streets."-Le Temps,
Paris
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-24

c. w. Huntington Of New York. has
been removed by Director General Nc
Adoo as president Of the Virginia
Railway for disobedience Of the rail-
road administrators orders for main-
tenance and improvement Of his road.
j. Fl. Young Of Norfolk. Va. has been
appointed Federal director for the
road.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-24
Senatorial Campaign.

July II. The itineraries are as FOL
lows:
Senatorial Campaign.
Winnsboro. Tuesday, June Is.
Chester. Wednesday. June ls.
Yorkville. Thursday. June 20.
Lancaster. Friday. June Il.
Camden. Saturday. June -.
Chesterfield. Tuesday, June 20.
Bennettsville, Wednesday. June 26.
Darlington, Thursday, June q.
Bishopville. Friday, June IS.
Sumter, Saturday. June %.
st. Matthews. Monday. July !.
Orangeburg. Tuesday. July ,.
-. George. "Wednesday. July 3.
Columbia. Thursday. July 1.
Manning. Monday. July -.
Dillon. Tuesday, July l6.
Florence. Wednesday. July Il.
Conway. Thursday. July Is.
Marion. Friday. July 10.
kingstrcc. Saturday. July 20.
Georgetown, Monday. July %.
Monck's Corner, Tuesday. July %.
Charleston. Wednesday, July II.
Waltcrboro. Thursday. July %.
Ridgcland. Friday. July 26.
Beaufort. Saturday. July -.
Hampton. Monday, July %.
Barnwrll. Tuesday. July 80.
Bamberg. Wednesday, July 81.
Aiken. Thursday. August l.
Edgefield. Friday. August =.
Saluda, Saturday. August 3.
Lexington. Tuesday, August 8.
Newbcrry. "Wednesday. August ..
Iaurcns, Thursday, August ).
Greenwood, Friday. August 9.
Abbeville. Saturday. August 10.
Mccormick. Tuesday, August l3.
Anderson, Wednesday, August II.
Walhalla. Thursday. August 10.
Pickens, Friday. August lG.
Grccnville. Saturday. August II.
Union. Wednesday, August u.
Gaffney. Thursday. August 22.
Spartanburg, Friday. August %.
State Campaign.
Barnwcll. Tuesday. June is.
Hampton, "Wednesday, June ls.
Beaufort. Thursday, June 20.
Ridgcland, Friday. June u.
Waltcrboro. Saturday, June %.
Bambcrg. Tuesday. June %.
Aiken. Wednesday. June &c.
.;dgcfield. Thursday. June -.
Saluda. Friday, June 2S.
Lexington. Saturday, June %.
Ncwbcrry, Tuesday. July ,.
I.aurcns, Wednesday, July 3.
Greenwood, Thursday, July 4.
Mccormick. Friday. July 8.
Abbevillc, Saturday, July 6.
Anderson, Mnp6ay July lh =.
Walhalla. Tuesday, July 16.
Pickcns, "Wednesday. July II.
Grecnvillc. Thursday, July Is.
Union. Friday, July 10.
SpartanburG. Saturday. July 20.
Gafrncy. Tuesday. July %.
Yorkvillc. Wednesday, July "a.
Lancaster. Thursday. July %.
Chester. Friday. July 2G.
Winnsboro Saturday. July u.
Camden. Tuesday. July 80.
Chesterfield. Wednesday. July 81.
Bcnncttsvillc. Thursday, August ].
Darlington. Friday, August ,.
Bishopvillc, Saturday. August 3.
Sumter. Tuesday. August 6.
Dillon, Wednesday. August Z.
Conway. Thursday. August =.
Marion. Friday, August 9.
Florence, Saturday, August 10.
Manning, Tuesday. August 13.
Kingstrcc, Wednesday. August ii.
Georgetown. Thursday. August II.
MOnck's Corner Friday, August lG.
Charleston. Saturday. August II.
St. George. Tuesday. August 20.
Orangcburg. Wednesday. August 2l
st. Matthews. Thursday. August %.
Columbia. Friday. August %.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-24

wished the kid were in the front line
trenches with no chance OF getting
out.
Thought I was all right. sir" re-
turns the boy. appearing 10 be just as
solemn and soldicrly as the inspector
himself.
1t Is all o:er. It would have been an
Al inspection had It not been for the
kid and nothing but kiddish meanness
on his part Queered the whole show.
On the weekly list OF dclinquents
which might be read ont in the COM
pany that same afternoon would ap-
pear the following:
pvt. Brown. Frank A.-Gmproperly
prepared on inspection. To be con-
fined to the company street for fifteen
days" The kid. along with others
would look over the bulletin board
sometime in the afternoon or evening
and read his sentence. Then he would
grin and walk away with well.
guess they will get tired Of me after
while and let me CO."
called the lad into the office ono
day and wrote n letter TO his father
in Nashville, writing 1t as though the
boy were doing 1t himself. telling him
how bad he wanted out and all about
the necessary proof to establish his
The kid didn't even have
n stamp and ! furnished that also.
In aboit three weeks he received
the necessary afiidavts from his folks.
and In another couple of weeks he was
from the service on account
of his minority. He Immediately beat
from him few days ago on which
ne had scrawlcd the following:
II .lidn't like the army but think
would like the navy. and am going to
try TO get in there. Can you tell me
whether would like il or not?
! shall not answer his card, in the
hope that the idea will he forgotten
by him. wouldn't 10 anything in the
world to prevent any young American
from enlisting for service in this great
cause, but in this case ii is well TO dis
courage II because IL would only be- n
few months until the restless boy
would be causing as much trouble and
friction in the navy as he did in the
army. And thanks to the draft. neith-
or the army nor the navy has to rob
the cradle to obtain men.