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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
NEW Y. M. C. A. BUILDING
Association Will Have Detention Camu
Quarters at Funston

Junction City. Feb. 19.-Construc-
ton of a Y. NJ. c. A. building at the
detention camp on Republican flats,
Fort Riley military reservation, is to
begin this week. An order has been
placed for the building material 1t is
reported that plans are being made
for large number of permanent
buildings to be erected at the camp,
which will be coupled by national
army men upon induction into mill
tary service and before going to Camp
FuEston.
Construction of twenty large store
houses at Fort Riley. Camp Funston
and the engineers camp is to be be-
gun immediately. according to an an
nouncement made today. Inspectors
for the war department have been
here from Washington for several
days, selecting the sites.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
ROAD BOOSTERS MEET
Delegates From Seven States Convene
at Ottawa Today. :

Ottawa Kan, Feb. 19.-Delegates
from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska,
Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas are
expected tn attend the annual meet
ing of the Kansas division of the King
of Trails association which will be held
at the Ottawa chamber of commerce
at 1920 o'clock today New officers
will be elected and other business
tranSa cted.
One of the principal matters to be
disposed of is the Minnesota-Dakota
contest over which the road shall run.
The King of Trails association estab-
lisheo the KIT highway which runs
across Kansas vial Parsons, lola, Gar-
nett, Ottawa and Kansas City. Albert
Mebus of Kansas City is president of
the organization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
aKALENDINES SUICIDE
Hetman of Cossacks Kills Self Upon
TO Losing Leadership.

q Petrograd, Feb. 19.-General Kale-
dimes. hetman of the Don Cossa cks,
committed suicide at Novo Tcherkask
headquarters of the Don Cossacks dur
ing a session of the Novo Tcherkask
government which he attacked The
government decided to resign and
transfer its power to the local work
mems and soldiers council. After the
decision General Kaledines went to an
adjoining room and shot himself
General Nazaroff, who succeeded
General Kaledines as leader of the
Don Cossacks. ordered the immediate
mobilization and arming of all Cos
sacks to fight the Bolsheviki troops
advancing toward Novo Tcherkask
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
DON'T BE BILIOUS
HEADACHY, SICK
OR CONSTIPATED
Enjoy life! Liven your liver and
bowels tonight and
feel great.
Wake up with head clear, stom-
ach sweet, breath right,
cold gone.

Take one or two Cascarets tonight
and enjoy the incest. gentlest liver and
bowel cleansing you ever experienced.
Wake up feeling grand, your head will
be clear. your tongue clean, breath
sweet, stomach regulated and Your
liver and thirty feet of bowels active.
Get a box at any drug store now anu
get Strengthened up by morning. Stop
1.-THE headso he, biliousness, bad colds
and bad days. Feel fit and ready for
work or play. Cascarets do not grippe,
sicken or Inconvenience you the next
day like salts. pills or calomel. They're
fine!
Mothers should give a whole Cas-
caFet any time to cross, sick bilious
or feverish children because 1t will
act thoroughly and can not injure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
WILL HAVE BIG WORK
Mrs. f. f. Porter Chairman 5th Dis
trict Co. Liberty Loan Campaign.

Marysville, Kan, Feb. 19-This
town was highly honored in the ap-
pointment of Mrs E. E. Forter. sister
of eX-Congressman Calderhead as
chairman of the Fifth Congressional
district for the coming liberty loan
campaign. Her duty will be to appoint
a chairman in each county in the dis
trict, as well as to thoroly organize
the women for their part in raising
the eight billion dollars.
In order to raise this amount every
woman in the district will be given
an opportunity to show her loyalty by
contributing to some branch of the
fund. Mrs F'orter will commend
her work at once. She will make ad-
dresses in many places in the district
in the interest of her patriotic work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
RECRUITED U. S. BOYS
British Officer May Face Prosecution
for Usurping Authority.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator
Knox today demanded prosecution and
punishment of British recruiting
officer in Pittsburg who, he charged,
recruited three American boys, the
eldest 16, and sent them to Canada to
serve with the British forces
Knox has taken up the matter with
Secretary of State Lansing in an eff
fort to have the boys returned to their
homes at once.
He said the British recruiter ap-
pealed to by the boys parents, refused
to do anything.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
WOMAN SAVES TRAIN
Kansas Farmers Wife Prevents
Wreck on the Union Pacific.

Salina, Kan, Feb. 19.-Union Pa
cific passenger train No. 103, which
left Kansas City Sunday morning at
10 o'clock, was saved from wreck and
hundred or more lives probably
s. we'd by Mrs. Fred Olstrom, farm
er's wife. near Terra Gotta.
Mrs Olstrom discovered a bridge
burning on passenger train time, and
using the telephone to a nearby sta
ton, had the train stopped. All trains
from and to the west were detoured
over the Lincoln branch from Salina
until the bridge was repaired today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
Prominent Cavalry Officer Dead

Rockford. ILL.,, Feb. 19.-Brig. Gen.
Frederick Sibley, for years a promi-
nent cavalry officer. died at Camp
Grant base hospital Sunday afternoon
at Ais o'clock. Death was due to
pernicious anaemia. General Sibley
was born in Texas, October IT, 1852.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19

HALE TO ST. LOUIS
Safety Commissioner of Santa Fee
Away on Speaking Tour.

Isaiah Hale, safety commissioner for
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe rail
way here, has left for St. Louis, where
tonight he will address the St. Louis
local of the national safety council.
Hale will speak on WAR and War
Needs vs. Conservation of Man Power
Thru Accident Prevention" Monday
night Hale will speak on the same
topic before manufacturers, business
Omaha.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
PLAN SUMNER GARDENS
Manhattan Expert Holds Meeting a
Newton This Afternoon.

Newton Kan, Feb. 19.4City farm
ers of Newton are meeting today with
a specialist from the Kansas State. Ag-
ricultural college at Manhattan for the
purpose of learning the methods to be
pursued in city gardening.
Plans are on foot here to have every
vacant lot in the city put under cult
walton this spring and it was expected
that considerable interest would be
manifested in today's meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
Descendant of beethoven, War victi,

in an Austrian field hospital of Karl
julius Maria Won Beethoven, a de-
scendant of, the famous composer of
that name. is announced. Deported
from England in 1915, he was drawn
into the Austrian landsturm and sent
to the front. He was 46 years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
st. George Pioneer Dead.

St George, Kan, Feb 1s.-Funeral
services for the late Elijah Walker.
for 81 years a citizen of this place.
were held Sunday, ]. K. Codding. for
the past forty-five years a personal
friend of Mr.. Walker, delivering the
address
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-19
GOMPERS TO CITY
Great Labor Leader Will Be In
vited to Topeka Soon.

Committee of Fifteen Anxious
To Get A. +. l.. President.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17
BUILD MANY SHIPS FOR
ORDINARY COMMERCE

Ordinary commerce needs ships. far
more than are now afioat. Both our
allies and enemies will have to be fed
until they become seIf-supporting and
tonnage is essential. In a telegram to
G. r. Kelley. executive secretary of
the Virginia Council of Defense Mr.
Hurley asks that this and other facts
! be brought home to the people Of vir-
GINA
! The telegram reads: Now that the
armistice has been signed and the end
OF the war Is in sight a statement
roughly outlining the plans Of the ship
ping board is in order. The continued
need for building American-owned
tonnage is obvious. Not only must we
continue to supply our armies over
seas and prepare to bring them home
at the earliest moment compatible with
safety, but Europe must be fed and
supplied with the necessary materials
to permit the reconstruction Of devas-
tated areas In order that both our
friends and our enemies may become
self-supporting and the burden of feed
, ing the world taken from our shout
ders -
TT Is planned that from now on
ships will be built with special refer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17

a historic bat rusty old town. Our
lines are about twenty miles from
there. The casino" or club, for Ger.
man officers liz said to be about the
most important esta blishment In the
town. but Sedan has tremendous
sentimental value.
Unless they have been sent out in
the last few days. the civilians are
still there.
Near the town of Baulny column
of 100 German prisoners was sent
back from the lines under guard OF
a single soldier, an Italian from New
York who SPOKE little English. An
American officer was trying to explain
the prisoners to a prisoners cage. But
the Italian could not understand him
The officer noticed German major
listening to the collo1uy, smiling.
do you speak English ?" asked the
American.
II do" replied the German.
Can you understand this map?''
asked the American officer.
Il cam nodded the major.
We'll. will you take charge OF this
bunch and march them down to the
eager" inquired the American.
Il will said the German, saluting
Then ne gave commands in his own
language to the prisoners, and they
fell into column of twos and tramp
ed off into the cage There the Ger
man major turned them over to the
astonished American officers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17
CANCER CURED AT THE
KELIAAM HOSPITAL

The record OF the Keiiam
Hospital Is without parallel In
history. having cured without
the use of the Knife, Acids, X
Ray or Radium. over 40 per
cent of the many hundreds of
sufferers from Cancer which It
has treated during tho past
eighteen years We want every
man and woman In ire United
States to know what we are do
ing. KELI4AM HOSPITAL. 1917
W. Main St.. Richmond. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17

ence to suitability for special service
and with particular reference to the
economical cost OF operation including
the motive power. cargo space and
speed. II is also planned that these
shall be built with special reference to
probable trade uses and trade lines so
as to adapt them to particular uses
and to increase the speed of the turn
around OF the ship: this because every
unnecessary delay in loading and un-
loading must be eliminated"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17
PATRIOTIC WOMEN.

The Richmond Virginian
offers patriotic women a
chance to earn money to buy
War Saving Stamps, make
payments on Liberty Loan
Bonds or increase Savings
Bank accounts.
The work is out doors,
light, healthy and pleasant.
The hours are such as can be
spared from h usehold
duties or school work. The
pay is liberal and settlement
Of salary made daily.
This is an opportunity Of q
life time and should appeal
to every loyal woman ia
Richmond that has = few
hours spare time to devot
to earning money to help END
the war.
Patriotic women if you arr.
interested call at The Richt
mond Virginian Office, Sc,
North Seventh Street anc
enquire for the, Y
Circulation Manager. (,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17
|cctings Suppressed

ia mob DEM
which included mutterings
,1 was suppressed with diff
Wednesday by the police.
ne time, while speaking in
er of deputies Senior Domin-
led that a revolution would
lated unless liberal demo-
kssions were granted to the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17
MAKING BLACKBERRY JAM
TO REPLACE MARMALADF,

London, Nov. 16.-With marmalade
practically out of the question owing
to the high price OF fruit and import
prohibitions, the British palate is
itirkIed by the news that the black
berry crop Is of phenomenal album
dance. Picking is now in full swing,
but in the western counties, where
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17

was left over to his factory at Totnes.
The surplus amounts to about twenty
tons day.
Under the ministry Of foods scheme
Of organized collection, the fruit In
being picked by school children, Boy
Scouts and Girl Guides, under local
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17

A business need urged by tho
National Association Of Credit Men
ar - fssecss4gts' As e@a~
tic g ,nensa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17

the fruit ripened early, the results
have been extraordinary.
Already lawmakers in Devon and
Cornwall have got as many black
berries as they can pulp, and the
Of the ministry OF food
In that district has had to take what
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17
Paying Election Clerks.

Judges and clerks who served In
the general election of November s
are being paid OF Clerk Garland r.
Taylor, OF the board OF election an
nounced yesterday. Election officers
are requested to present their claims
for settlement Immediately at the
clerks office in the City Hall. All
other election expenses likewise are
being settled
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17

AitFr the ehSfft7fl3 mad FfVeh the
infantry men a lift at Stenay today
the doughboys ran into some hard
fighting. The Germans are trying to
hold in that vicinity but are making
a poor tight of 1t In the face of Lig-
getts rush. Indications are that Ste
nay will be behind the American limo
before many hours.
tNo.e: Steray fell that night)
Further up the river is Sedan. II is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17
aFlu, Epldcmic Al Asylum.

On account Of the influenza epidemic
which Is prevalent at the Male Orphan
asylum. the institution has been put
under quarantine and no visitors are
allowed at the home. Twenty-four
out OF the twenty-seven boys at the
home are sick with influenza, AL
though none of them are In any real
Ia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17

encouragement ana contyoL
education authorities ~
There are in each county "a
receiving dcpcts, mostly ~
which the fruit In brought Aj
dispatched to licensed JaS4
tree by rail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17
ACTIVE MAN WANTED.

Wanted a young man,
quick in figures and a plain
writer, to do a few hours
morning work in Office,
balance of the day to be de-
voted to collecting.
Steady employment and a
splendid chance to advance
to a position as Manager.
None but patriotic, reliable
men who are willing to work
during early morning hours
need apply. Salary while
learning S14.00 per week.
Call at 80 North Seventh
Street before 10 A. M. and
ask for the,
Circulation Manager.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-17

-s--'s AtA i III Ut
a lovely Christian. In girl
Beverly Purnell Egg
no survives her. She will
at Court House today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-27

London April 26-The allies expect Hndenburg to launch
drive shortly which in fury and numbers employed will
office that this blow will be struck between Aras and Amens
Shortly after the of the loss of Mount KENNEL had
been officially confirmed, MaorG General Radcliffe who
cecded Major General f. B. Maurice director of military
operations the Office and official spokesman TO the press
American newspaper frank presentation of the
situation at the front shaped by the last twenty four hours
fighting.
The enemy he said advanced 1000 yards on a front
of 10000 yards whore the French and British troops
gagged The very important position Of Mount KENNEL was
captured.
of pres and therefore constitutes important tactical fea
urc From it observations may be made IN the nohor rear
of positions before Ypres.
The line to the north still holds In fact will be pos
bc retain Npres though the Germans establish them
selves permanently KENNEL height but it would be
barrassng business The allied troops counterat-
lacking in the hope of regaining the height.
''Revewing the rest of the front it may be said that all
the fighting the British front is in favor The Germans
attacked the y sector between Givenchy and Mere The
fighting here which began April 2 has been entirely salts
factory the enemy sustaining heavy losses and gaining
nothing Positions around Gvenchy changed hands repeat
cdy The balance of and decidedly against the
enemy
Before Amens the fighting at vcrs Bretonncux result
cd in getting back all lost with considerable number
of prisoners and heavy losses being inflicted enemy
''Nillers Bretonneux is important tactical point It
lies plateau the western edges of which slope down toward
Both here and Mount Kennel the Germans assaulted
the junction between the British and French.
''Niewng@th situation generally. nothing has occurred
to alter the military view that it is Gemany intention
out the British Couneractng this the dis
patch by General Foch of French troops norhward
1T is believed that the present local fighting will be fol
lowed by German offensive between Arras and Amcns 1t
will be far greater than the present attacks.
the Germans have only tactical successes.
taking ground and prisoners but affecting the srate
gcal situation From documents found prisoners
evidence that the expects gain decisive
within fortnight He has been fighting three weeks
Further heavy fighting to be expected and there will
be decision this week next. The battle probably will
last all The determining factor is to be Who holds
the rcsrves So far General foch has employed only
small portion of available The fighting will
be long drawn out
at is test of endurance The only way to win vctory
to give the battle front every and gun available to the
fnish.'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-27
Continued on Second Page
FIGHTING FOR LIBERTY,
NOT PROFIT, He SAYS
Senator Hollis Urges More Important
Role for Labor in Nations
War Program.

Phladelph Pa, April 26.--Sena-
tor HoilIs, of New Hampshire, urged
"A more important role for labor in
the nations program for the prose-
Cution of the war in a speech before
the American Academy OF Political
and Social Science here tonight.
stimulation OF Labor Efficiency" was
his topic
We must make the workingman
believe We are really lighting for lib
erty and not for profits" said the sena :
tor. Instead OF treating the work
ingmen like beasts of burden. to be
kindly treated and we'll fed, We must
treat them like partners and saviors OF
the nation
Restitution must he made, the
speaker declared We must return
to labor its stolen property | don't
mean profits. | mean the war itself.
For this war is labor's war and labor
knows it, GIVE labor back it's war and
don't worry about any labor stimu-
liant
"Workingmen. including farmers,
make up this nation. The rest of us
cling on the edges, paltry handful
BY dividing the workers against
themselves We skilfully appropriate
the balance of power.
'Labor's sons make up the bulk oil
our armies in France. Instead of ask
| ing la Dor to help us win our war. we
/ ought to thank God that labor let's us
! knit sweaters and loan money to hell
them win their war.
Bear in mind this is labor's war
/, not only to make the world deeen
4 place to live in. but to make the work
! inpulan's home a decent place to liy
lin" -.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-27
STANDS BY GREEKS IN
BULGARIAN TROUBLE
President Takes Prompt Measures 10
Allay Anxiety in Regard
to Concessions.
ATHENS GETS SoITcE
United States First Among Allied
Powers to Assure People of Greece
They Need Have No Alarm About
Lack of Protection.

Washington, April 26.-President
Wilson, il developed today, has taken
prompt measures to alay the anxiety
of the Greek people lest the allies
and the United States attempt to CON
ciliate Bulgaria by concessions at the
expense of Greece.
Assurances have been given that
the United States is determined 70
extend fun measure OF support TO
Greece and will cndeavor to protect
the courtry's rights in any final peace
negotiations.
The presidents attitude Is officially
made known in a statement cabled to
Minister Dropper for publication in
Athens. a copy of which was given
out by the state department. II fol-
lows
The people of the United States
view with admiration the unselfish-
ness with which the Greek people.
animated by that love OF liberty and
devotion TO right which they have
inherited from a long line of heroic
ancestors. are fighting TO preserve the
freedom for which their patriotic fore
fathers valiantly fought.
Claiming similar ideals and moved
by the same principles of right and
justice. the government and people
of the United States are determined
that the fullest possible measure OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-27
ROLL OF HONOR---1O PER CENT

Virginia Red OIL Products Co.
Central National bank and en-
ployes,
Glohc Clothing 90.
Old Dominion Trust Co.
=. W. DabncS ~ Co.
Richmond district Office. InsuF-
ancC Co. of Va.
Office superintendent of trans
portatton. II. 4 & j. II. r.
Freight station clerks and ware
houscmcn. r., 4. n y. X. r.
Office shop clerks and storckccp-
err II. +. \ Y. TX. r.
Hciscr Brokerage 90.
Purchasing department, r.. T. x
T. II. II.
once superintendent motive
power. r.. y. a y. II. II.
Ccrtain-Tccd Prodncts corpora
ton.
The Phillips Lumber Co.
Schwarzschiid brothers, Inc.
Virginia Trust Co
Jones Brothers 4 Co.
Meyer Grsentree.
Murphy Hotel. Inc.
Civic Association of Richmond
Jerry Brothers Betting Co.
Harper-Ovcriand Co.
Harrison & Bates.
+. w. Dabney & Co.
Savings Bank OF Richmond.
Tallcy. Hobson & Richa rdson
Gregory & Graham and cTn-
pioyes.
Thomas Y. Dcitrick & Co.
Richard Pokrass, Inc.
RoSsi & Cccchina.
r.. y. Murphy 6 Son.
Richmond Ice Delivery coFrora-
ton.
l.. Lichtcnstein Sons.
Old Buck Guano Co.
Presidents Office, Virginia Rail-
way 4 Power Co.
Secretary and treasurer's ONCE.
Virginia Railway & Power Co.
Maintenance of way department
Office. Virginia Railway & Power
Go,
Commercial department, Nir-
giria Railway a. Power Co.
Purchasing department, Virginia
Railway & Power CO.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-27
GOVERNMENT ORDERS
$4,000 COAL CARS
American Car and Foundry Company
Gets Contract Amounting 10
SSG.o00.o0o or sR0 100000.

Washington. April es.--Contracts for
$4,000 steel underframe box and coal
cars were awarded late this afternoon
by the federal railroad administration
to the American Car and Foundry
company with plants in Illinois. Ia
diana. Michigan. Missouri. Pennsylva-
MIA Tennessee, Delaware and West
Virginia.
An expenditure OF between $50.
0o0 and sso,ooo00o is involved. the com
pany to have a profit of approximately
FIVE per cent,
Negotiations are still pending for
the construction OF 10000 additional
cars. The railroad administration ex-
poets TO receive the FIRST allotment
OF the cars in time for the fall and
winter business of the railroads The
complete expenditure for the first la0,-
600 cars will he approximately $250.-
COO GOO the cars averaging about ST.
SEQ each
This is the hrst large contract let
nv Director General McAdoo since the
railroads went under government
operation.
Awards of contracts for locomotives
probably will be made before any ad
ditionai outlay for freight cars. as
the shortage of power is almost as
great as that of cars. 1t is the inten-
tion of the railroad administration to
1 place orders for something like 2.n0G
I locomotives within short time.
| Car and locomotive builders from al
! over the country and Canada have beer
L in conference with the railroads fol-
about a month. but specifications fol
the locomotives have been out mucl
longer. Because of tho more difficult
| construction required and the innumer
Il able details to be considered, the con
l tracts for these probably will not b
let for several week>