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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-20
LORRAINE FREED
German Dominion Is q Thing
of the Past.
And the People Are Wildly
Celebrating.

Metz. Nov. ~ (night).-The night
mare of German domination in Lor-
raine ended today, and this historic
city slept tonight under the protection
of mother France.
Metz was formally taken over by
the French today when Marshal Petain
reviewed the Tenth army before the
statue of Marshal Ney
French civilians and a majority of
the Lorrainers were wildly enthusiast
tic during the ceremonies this after
noon, while a small pro-German
minority looked passively on.
General Mangin Hurt.
General Mangin, injured in a fall
from a frightened horse, was unable
to share in honors of occupation
Tho crowds cheered the veteran
poilus and the aviators swooped over
head.
One of the machines crashed head
on into the crowded square, but,
miraculously, only few persons were
injured.
Numbers of children increasingly
shouted, "Vive La France!" not know
ing any French words. because of the
German laws forbidding the teaching
of that language.
Officers Reduced.
The last of the Germans departed
Sunday. The soldiers revolted and the
officers were shorn of their chevrons
and belts before the civilians. There
were no signs of disorder other than
that four statues of Wilhelm were
RACED and the head broken off the
statue of Daniel outside the cathedral.
the face of which the former kaiser
years ago caused to be replaced with
a replica of his own features. The
headleSS statue was decorated with a
sign of which was inscribed in Latin,
Thus passes earthly glory"
Shops and restaurants were busy.
Food was plenty and substantial with
the exception of bread.
There were no wild demonstrations
after the military review. the French
element remaining quietly happy. The
few Germans appeared resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-20
NO ORDERS HERE
Instructions Not Yet Received
by Telegraph Companies.
Carswell, However, Says Move
Will Mean Saving.

Altho the order is on the wires call
ing for the consolidation of the West
ern Union and Postal Telegraph Of
fees, according to w. C. Carswell,
manager of the local office. it has not
yet reached Topeka. However, orders
are expected here at any time.
In the telegraph business as well as
in the railroad business the same gen
eral conditions are true, says Carswell.
It was found, or considered to be a
fact, that railroads could be better
and more cheaply operated under one
management and using one terminal
station for all trains wherever pos
sible. In the same manner, says cars
well a consolidation of the forces and
be very easily effected. and would re-
suit in considerable saving.
Cut Down Overhead.
The Western Union last year in To-
peka had an overhead expense of
$4,000. 1t has twenty-five employees.
not including messengers and nnemen.
Ordinarily the company employs about
fifteen messengers. but it has found it
impossible to keep up the messenger
are making as high as $50 month,
and last week one lad was paid $16.I.
The Postal staff is considerably
smaller and since this company has so
much less to move, if the consolidation
follows, it will doubtlessly combine
with the Western Union OFF,. In the
consultations turnout the country, it
is believed that none of the present
employees will be thrown out of work,
as the war has taken so many opera
tors and other skilled workmen, either
as volunteers or in the drafts, that the
ranks of workers are sadly depleted
and experienced men can be used in
almost any office in the country.
Many Benefits Possible.
1t is believed that the consolidation
will prove beneficial under present
conditions when both organizations are
working under the many difficulties
that have been imposed by the war.
The combination of both forces in
handling the Geographic work Of the
nation which has been very heavy. will
doubtless continue but should be
more efficiently handled under this
consolidation plan. The matter of COW
solidation, Carswell says, would be- an
easy one compared with the difficulty
which would be experienced in at
tempting to untangle the affairs Of the
two companies when the consolidation
would be discontinued in the future.
1t is believed that the order which
comes from Burlesons office, viii
probably be in effect as long as the
similar order relative to railroads is
continued
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-20
$264,659 IN LOSSES
Greatest Fire Damages in October
We're in Lumber Yards,

Fire losses in Kansas in October
were s264659. according to a report
by L. T. Hussey, state fire marshal.
The report shows a total of 1913 fires
in the state.
Sixty of the fires were in dwellings,
while twenty-nine were in barns and
stables. Two fires in lumber yards
caused the greatest loss. Damage to
the two yards was given at $4,000.
while the fires in siXty-homes oc-
casioned loss of but $36,6O9. Fires in
seven stores caused a loss of s19,
Fires of unknown origin totalled forty
six and the losses were s97,707.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-20
MINERS BACK TO WORK
Anthracite Disgers VIII Be Demo-
bilized at Onee.-

Washington, Nov. 0.-Anthracite
miners released from the army at the
request of Fuel Administrator Gar
field will be brought to Washington
before going to the anthracite fields,
it was announced today
Orders issued by the war depart
ment give anthracite miners in any
environments the opportunity to return
Immediately to civil life if willing to
go to work in the anthracite fields at
once.
A total of $4,000 coal miners have
been indicted into the army. A large
percentage of these are anthra cite
miners, still in this country.
Instructions to commanders Of can
tonments are to send miners imme-
diately to Washington for demobiliza-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-20
Thought Man Was Crazy

IT have suffered from stomach and
liver trouble for years; the last two
years people have been calling me
crazy. The doctors could not do any
thing for me. The awful bloa ting of
gas seemed to press against my brain
and I could not think clearly. Three
months ago a friend advised taking
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and it has
worked wonders in my case. All my
bloating and suffering is gone and I
feel as though newly born" 1t rs a
simple, harmless preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucous from the
intestinal tract and allays the inflam-
nation which causes practically all
stomach, liver and intestinal all
ments, including appendicitis. One
dose will convince or money refunded.
or sale by druggists everywhere.-Ad-
Vertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-20
H|NDENBURG TO CASSEL
Will Demobilize German Army From
That Place.

Washington, Nov. 20.-Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburg has moved gen.
eral staff headquarters to Cassel, ac-
cording to diplomatic advices here to-
day. Decentralization of the army will
be conducted from there.
The workmen's and soldiers council
at Cassef issued a manifesto urging the
people to show Hindenburg every hon
or while he is there
Never was Hindenburg closer to
our hearts than now while fulfilling
his duty" the manifesto stated. His
person is under our protection. We
know that both the civilian and mill
tary population will only show that
they honor him and will refrain from
any manifestations in his respect"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-20
THANKSGIVING IN
FRANCE LIKE AT
HOME; XMAS, TOO

New York. Nov. 20.-Two million
American fighters in France will OBJ
serve Thanksgiving and Christmas in
home style this year, according to in
formation received here today by the
Y. NJ. c. A. from Paris.
The program includes football
games and regular old fashioned cele-
brations with cider. doughnuts. pump
kin pies and impromptu performances.
On Christmas soldiers will be given
boxes containing sweets and cigarettes
and tobacco and Christmas trees will
brighten the 1900, huts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-20
AWARD TO THE POSTAL.
Burleson Says They Were Unable tc
Agree on q Price.

Washington, Nov. 20.-Postmaster
General Burleson announced today
that failing to reach an agreement
with the Postal Telegraph & Gable
company. upon compensation to be
paid for its lines during the period of
government control. he had made an
award, which would be enforced. tho
the department would facilitate a suit
in fhe courts to determine final adj
justment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-20
QUEBEC AGAIN IS FLOODED.
The Loss VIII Be Up in the Thousands
of Dollars

Quebec, Nov. 20.-F1ood swept
a d storm battered COR nearly 4S
hours, Quebec today began to lake
stock of her property losses which is
estimated will amodnt to thousands
of dollars.
the second time in two days was
flooded Tuesday night, when the tide
rose and swept oyer the streets. Ware
houses were badly damaged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-20
TOPEkAN AMONG KILLED
William F. Summers Was Member of
the 64th Infantry,

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Summers of
419 Chandler street, have received no.
tice that their son, William +. Sum-
mers, was killed in action. The Sum
mers family recently moved to To-
peka from Jackson county.
The young hero was Is years Of age.
He enlisted a few days after war was
declared, and went to France with
Company G, 64th infantry. in August
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-20
TO LECTURE ON NAVY.
Wsll Known Sea Writer Will Be In
Topeka November 26.

" ST Known Sea W I1ter VIII De III
Topeka November &c.
Americas best known writer of sea
stories, Ralph D. Paine, will on Tues
day, Nov. 26. rat the Grand. offer the
first navy talk since the United
States entered the present World War
His lecture, THE Fighting Fleets"
should prove more than interesting, as
he will be the first person who comes
from a visit to the allied fleets after
over five months stay upon all kinds
of craft, from the little scout boat, the
submarine, the destroyer, the cruiser
and the battleship, to the flagship of
the American and British high COM
mandS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-02
DOING HER BIT

Keeping the smile on Sammy's face is a
mighty important part of the nations war work.
That will help win the war. Anything that
anybody anywhere can do to bring grin of glad
someness to Yank's face is something to aim
at And when the Yank is lover there" facing
HUN poison gas and death shell it is doubly
worth while.
That brings us around to Miss Irene Franklin
whose red hair and songs are famous in vaude-
willie, so famous that she is paid thousand dol
lars a month. That salary Miss Franklin now
has sacrificed to help put grin in the fight"
She sails for France, star of the first unit of
Americas Over There Theater League. Her
war salary will be So week. Quite drop in
wages, isn't it? Yes, but then, Miss Franklin is
all American and hates the kaiser worse than
rattlesnakes.
Besides doing five shows day." she said, 81
will do my own laundry work. make my own
meals and mend my own clothes. These l have
been practicing on this summer"
Miss Franklin goes over for the Y. M. C. A.,
which organization pays her that two dollars
per.
I'D go for nothing, just my expenses" said
she, "but they insist on paying nominal wage,
and guess 1 can slip those two dollars to Yanks
who need cigaret money!
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-02
c. 4. WALES, CITIZEN
LONG TINE EXPIRES

C. a. Wales. 60 years or age, resi-
dent of Pensacola for many years, ex-
pired at $50 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing at his late home, No. $50 North AL
caniz street, after an illness of some
months. The funeral occurred yes
terday afternoon, the interment to be
made in Latham's Chapel. near Barri-
mean Park, to which point the body
will be conveyed today The pail
bearers were Messrs. j. J. Bennett, ].
F.. Pierce, a. L. Aubrey, John Raus-
cher, A. F. Campbell and James FIJI
lingirn.
Deceased was a native OF Sweden
but came to the United States when
quite a young man. In 1876 he was
married near Moline and Is survived
by his wife, four daughters and three
sons. His daughters are. Mrs. J. f.
Pierce. of Klondyke: Mrs. A. L. Aut-
rey, Mrs. w. G. Moore and Mrs. A. F.
Campbell of Pensacola. His sons are
Messrs. G. r. and A L. y~ates of PERI
sacola and Rev. J. A. Wales, of Calera
Ala.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-02
1925 kHAKI-CLAO
BOYS At PENslC0LA 4.
WITNESS GAM { s.
(5y DICK JEMIsoN).

Atlanta, Ga-~Aug. Figures COM
piled by the camp physical director
show that 1925 khaki-clad boys at
Pensacola, Fya., witnessed 21.14s of
their fellows participate in 1850
games, bouts, meets, etc, during the
month OF June under the auspices OF
the 7. NJ. c. a. Pensacola ranked
fifteenth in the departmental statis-
tics. These figures show at a glance
the immensity of the work accom-
plished through the Y. NJ. C. A. physi-
cal activities. in reaching the greatest
the soldiers and sailors ans not just
a few
A total of as, 403 soldiers were reach
ed through the Y. NJ. c. A. physical
activities during June, either as par
Elephants or spectators. This does not
include those reached by concerts, en-
tertainments, theatricals, movies AMI
other forms of amusement. but solely
from physical activities.
In popularity, boxing ranks first for
the past month, participants and spec
tators for that sport showing 1870
men reached. made up of $3.50 players,
participating in 429 games and being
witnessed by lao spectators.
Baseball came second with a total
of 1874 men reached and swimming
events third with 4275.
The complete summary of physical
activities at Pensacola for the month
of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-02
MANY FLORIDA WOMEN
QUALIFY As EXPERTS
WITHFENOLE SPRAY GUN
Remarkable records with the new
sPrayer gun with which reaches,
mosquitoes, flies, moths, bedbuss
and other household pests are de-
stroyed.

Freedom from insect pests which
are both annoying and dangerous to
health is a relief which hundreds of
Florida women are winning IN a novel
way. These pests are snot with =
Fenole spray gun, loaded with Fenole.
A Fenole spray gun is a small hand
sprayer which when ,oaded with
Fenole, shoots with considerable force
strong mist into corners, crevices
and other places where insects hide.
This not only destroys the insects
above mentioned and many others.
but it sterilizes eggs
Fenole also should be regularly
sprayed into toilets, SIMS, garba ge
cans and other breeding places for
germs and INSECTS. Fenole is cleanly
and stainless. the odor Is not dis
agreeable. If you are troubled with
insects. order a Fenole spray gun and
a can of Fenole from your dealer 70
day. Lewis Bear & Co, wholesale dis
tri5utors. Pensacola, Fla.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-02
81 DIE THE DEATH / COVETED

With these words a son of M. Jean de Reszke,
the famous old Polish singer, passed away on the
battlefront of France.
He was only % when he was called upon to
make the supreme sacrifice Nobly and willing
ly he went and when his turn came he passed
away with the simple words 81 die the death I
coveted" on his lips.
There's wonderful likeness in the death of
this young Polish patriot, fighting for the free
dom of his own land and that of the world, to
that of our Nathan Hale, who passed away with
those memorable words. 81 only regret that l
have but one life to lose for my country"
Both fought for the principles of liberty and
justice both fought to make their country safe
from the tyrants of autocracy, and both died
for cause that has triumphed and will triumph
till the principles for which they fought are
established in all corners of the world.
There are thousands upon thousands of these
young patriots from overtrodden Poland, from
free America, from France, and England and
Italy and from every freedom loving country
in the world who will keep on battling against
the standards of autocracy and greed till they
are banshed from the earth. And those youths
who must give their lives to attain this end will
give them gladly. dying the deaths they coveted
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-02
YOU ARE DOING 1T

Every time you read, you purchasers OF Lib
ertv Bonds and War Savings Stamps, of what the
limited States is doing in France in building
wharves and railroads or deluging the Germans
with gas or Smelling them out of position with
big guns or shrapnel, of bombing their arsen-
ais or Cities of the great work of our army and
our navy, or of the building of ships here, or
of any or all of the great or small achievements
of America, here abroad or on the seas, you
buyers of Liberty Bonds and War Savings
Stamps truthfully can say, Il had hand in
this" 81 contributed to this 81 am helping do
this; - at is part my work"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-02
COOPERATION THAT COUNTS

There is ring of sincerity in the letter which
y. L. Winchell regional director of railroads for
the South, sent to the newspapers.
"It is my particular desire he says, to avoid
Controversies and misunderstanding between
the railroads under Federal control and their
patrons. Opportunities are plenty of course
and always will be, so long as we have to run
these roads with men-and women.
But while mistake,-even if it from
stupidity or is caused by bad liver,-can be
corrected ordinarily, with but little harm done,
a controversy, or wrangle, that gets into the
columns of newspaper, makes impression
that is never eradicated, matter what merit
it may, or may not have.
None of is always right; things will go
wrong, and when they do, upon any of these
Southern Railroads, / want to have opportunity
to right them, or to at least say that l am sorry
and will try to prevent the same happening
things, or to try, then newspaper criticism may
be warranted.
Meanwhile, wont you help me in this effort
to handle shortcomings, in a friendly way?
1T is my desire to show that Federal control
OF the Railroads can be handled in cordial,
cooperative, and even sympathetic, manner.
The country is tremendously short of labor,
including all classes of railroad employees; many
OF our brightest young station agents, ticket
sellers etc., with the colors the pressure for
equipment to move troops and supplies is ire
mendous. These things cannot be overcome and
must be borne in mind all the time, butt want to
get the best possible service out of what material
we have to work with, and can do it best with
your patient and friendly help.
Please tell those who complain to write me
about it, with assurance that the matter will
not be handled in cold-blooded or perfunctory
way. Or,if you prefer, refer the complaint to
me direct and will be grateful"
Mr.. Winchel has stated his position frankly
and reports from the territory under his direction
indicate that he is handling complaints with
personal interest and intelligent understanding
most gratifying to travellers and shippers
In the very nature of things, friction will de-
velop at times between railroads and their pat
rons, but the director for the Southern region is
determined to reduce that friction to the mini
num-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-02
SAVING AND SAVING AND LENDING

SAVING AND SAVING <11ND L171~D11~O
Sir William Goode, of the British Food Minis
try, says that from July. 1917 to April, 1913 the
United States exported to the allies 100000
bushels of wheat products. Of this it is asser-
ted that 100000 bushels represented volun-
tarv sacrifices by the American people in their
consumption of wheat.
There is triple economy, triple aspect to
this saving of wheat. 1t saved wheat for our
army and the armies of our allies; it saved
money to the American people, and for the most
part this money went for the purchase OF gov
eminent war securities.
There is another saving still; this sort of sac
rifice and economy is helping win the war
shorten the WARMTH resultant saving OF
soldiers lives.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-02
REV. |. |. ROBE RTs
HEARD IN ADDRESS

During the absence Of the Rev. J. A.
Ansley, who is conducting Services at
Jay, Fla, Wednesday prayer meeting
was conducted last evening by the
Rev. Ira w. Roberts, who delivered an
interesting and helpful talk on the in
terpretaion of love- according to the
Holy Writ. Special musical numbers
added to the beauty of the service.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-02

Deep grey or blue eyes with the long lash are
said to reveal deeply impassioned souls, ready to
give themselves up TO an emotion, whether it be
love of person, place cause. It is in the nature
of the deep-souled eye to worship and to know
no half measures.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-02

Among royal inventors is the Duke of Olden-
burg, who some years ago patented new de-
sign for the screw of a steamship. The idea is
to prevent "cavitation" or the forming of hol-
low in the water, when the screw is revolving at
top-speed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-02

The feathers with which birds are covered are
aid to combine the highest degree of warmth
nth the least weight.
The Dermott news., 1918-03-21
WESTERN FRONT IN
CONTROL OF ALLIES
AMERICANS, BRITISH, FRENCH
AND BELGIAN ARE HOLD
ING THEIR OWN.
BELGIAN LINE EXTENDED
Belgian Army Has Freed French ana
British Forces For Action Elsewhere
Proves Past Winter Has Been One
of Constructive Work.

New York.-As the allied World has,
day after day, read the official reports
from the allied and Teuton war offices,
il is realized that the Americans,
French. British, Belgian and Portu-
guese troops are maintaining their
control over the front from the North
sea to Switzerland. Artillery fire at
some points growing in intensity but
the allies have held their own and
their raiding parties are everywhere
busy in the enemy's trenches. The
long expected and confidently awaited
German drive has not materialized and
the allies threaten to start an often
siVe at various points.
There is hardly sector on the
Western battle line which is not be-
ing marked by spirited actions. but
Verdun and the Nosges regions are
apparently storm centers where big
events may develop. At Verdun. the
opposing artilleriek have been thIn
dering for several days and today the
roar of the guns was kept up, espe-
cially on the right bank of the Meuse.
In the Nosges mountains the artil-
lery fighting is reported to be very
heavy. although no infantry actions
have been mentioned in the War OF
fee statements from Berlin or Paris.
one of the most encouraging feat
ures of the war news may be found
in the fact that the Belgian army. re-
organized and ready for battle, has
taken over the important coast sector
in Flanders. This part of the West
ern front has been held by the French
although British troops have appeared
there at various periods. That the
Belgian army. which is said 10 be ex-
cellent in morale, has freed the Brit
ish and French forces for action else
where proves that the past winter has
been enc of constructive work by the
Belgian and allied army stats. The
latest official report said that attacks
by German shock troops have been
repulsed by the Belsians.
Heavy guns are battering the Amer
lean sectors along the front and many
shells of large caliber have fallen
However. the American guns have RE-
piled with good effect and the excel
lent weather of the past few days have
given American airmen an opportunity
10 photograph the ground back of the
German trenches. Apparatus install
ed preparatory TO another gas raid on
the Americans has been destroyed by
American artillery fire. while Ameri-
can raiding parties, following out their
Indian fighting tactics. have kept con
troll of the territory between The hos.
tile lines.