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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
ARMY CAMP VOTE IS IN
Kansas Soldiers Cast $40 Votes in
August Primary.
Scott Ran Behind Bristow Among
Jayhawker Yanks.

Kansas soldiers in army camps cast
$40 votes in the statewide party
primaries of August s, according to
returns tabulated late this afternoon
in the office of ]. T. Botkin, secretary
of state. The heavy vote was cast for
United States senator and governor.
Several state offices below governor
received less than SO per cent OF me
vote cast for senator.
Members of the state canvassing
board are in session in the state house
this afternoon and will certify results
of the primary and direct the noini-
nees placed on party ballots in the
November election. The voting in
army camps did not change results OF
any of the big state contests. While
the vote affected pluralities of various
candidates, the list of nominees re-
mains as previously announced
Following is the result of the army
camp voting:
tow, (R), PIG; Arthur Capper. (R).
1880; Charles F. Scott, (R) .2o5; w. r.
Stubs (R), $50; George w. Marble,
CD, 374; w. H. Thompson, CD, us;
Eva Harding, 80. Al:
Supreme Court Justices-W A
Johnston, (R), 962; Robert E. Cough
lin, CD, 333; R. A. Burch, tR). $50;
A. A Graham, (R). 1.oo6; Otis S. AL
len. CD, S6s.
Governor-Henry J. Allen (R).
1860; S. NJ. Brewster tR). 16S; James
A. Troutman (R). 1913; w. Y. Nor
gan tR). 513; Harry Gray CD, 401:
w. G. Lansdon CD. 646; George w.
Kleihege (S), rs.
Lieutenant Governor-Charles s.
Huffman (R), 1909; Walter A. Lay
ton (R). 514; C. S. Meyer CD, S55;
j. A Rightmire (S), 81.
Secretary of State-F. A. Jewell
(R), 341; L. ]. Pettijohn (R), All:
Frank ]. Ryan (R). 795; w. T. Sails
bury CD. Sal; Sarah c. Scoville tS),
80.
State Auditor-w. W. Cook CD,
$50; Fred w. Knapp (R), S07; M. l.
Barr. (S), $40; Reinhardt Noll (S), 70.
State Observation-Disclosures l.. Payne
(R), 922; Mrs. Caroline Drennen CD,
2ss; Mrs L. G. Nickels (S). &c.
Attorney General-C. S. Denison
(R), 291; F. G. Dreaming (R), 313;
S. n. Hawkes. (R), 1870; R. ]. Hop
kins (R), 344; C. D. Ise (R). 1855;
T. d. Smith (R). 294; Ben S. Gaitskill
CD ,2So; Harry Sullivan (S). rs.
Superintendent Public Instruction
w. D. Ross (R). 1,202; Lizzie y.
Wooster (R). 800: Cora G. Lewis CD.
27S; Ella Baldwin Stokes (S). 90.
Superintendent Insurance-W. j.
Dryden (R), ESQ: C. W. Dingman (R),
299: Frank L. Travis lR), $50; w y.
Benson CD, 292; P. A. Beloof (S), 26.
State Printer-Bert Dumars tR).
sos; w. r. Smith (R), 749: Max j..
Kennedy CD. 2s3; C. B. Harmon tS).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
NO ALLIANCE PLANNED
Lord Reading Says Reports Concern
ing q. S. and Britain False.

London, Aug. 21.-Lord Reading,
the British ambassador to the United
States, speaking at the American
luncheon club today, denied reports
that have been circulated that he had
returned home to draft the terms of
a defensive and offensive alliance be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States.
There is not a word of truth in
the report he said.
The statement that Lord Reading
had gone to England for the purpose
Of discussing proposals for closer
Auglo-American cooperation in
volving a defensive and offensive al
lance" appeared in the London Eve
ming News August IA, and was cabled
to this country. This report was
promptly denied in authoritative cir
cleS at WASHINGTON
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
SANK RELIEF SHIP
Submarine Then Fired on Boats One
of Which Was Destroyed.

Christiania, Aug. 21.-The plainly
marked Belgian relief steamship
Gascoiner, of Dutch registery, was
sunk by a submarine yesterday off
Haugesund. The ship was bound
from Brooklyn with a cargo of grain.
After forcing the crew into the
boats the submarine guns were turned
on the little craft and one boat was
destroyed, six of Its occupants perish
ing in the water.
Twenty-one survivors have been
landed, several of them wounded
They declared the submarine disap-
peared after 1t shot without making
any attempt at a rescue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
DIDN'T FEAZE N. Y.
Women in OveraIls at Times Square
Attract Very Little Attention.

New York. Aug. 21.-Names with
the handle detached and overalls witt.
the galluses attached were used freely
by dozen members of the camouflagl
reserve corps of the National league
for women's service as they painted
thrift stamp stand in Times Square.
A mince pie effect was used, mixed in
with the artists conception of the zig
gag course. Forty-second street and
Broadway, blaze center of theatrical
life, paid little attention to the over
allied females
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
WHALE IN U. S. RIVER
LOOKS LIKE U-BOAT

Saybrook, Conn, Aug. 21.-"A
submarine!' gasped Mrs. H. P.
Loveland today as she saw from
22-foot power boat what appeared
to be a U-boat breaking surface.
1t was a 13-foot whale, which
evidently had heard of Secretary
Daniels's bone dry order and had
come up the Connecticut river a bit
for a mouthful of fresh water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
LISTING ESSENTIALS

Government Is Preparing New
Schedule of Industries to Receive Coal.
Washington. Aug. 21.--A new pri-
GRITTY list of industries to receive coal,
transportation, labor, materials and
financial assistance, with provision for
civilian needs is being compiled by
the war Industries board. 1t will be
issued. it is expected. within the next
ten days. The list also will form the
basis for operation of the work or
fight order
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
New York Stock Market.

Wall st, New York. Aug. 21-STOCKS
Speculative stocks offered the only yaria-
tons to today's superficial market, invest
ment issues recording slight changes. Sales
Appropriated 225000 shares.
Steels and equipments shaded in the last
hour, some specialties also canceIling their
advance. The closing was irregular.
Liberty bonds close: The final prices
on liberty bonds were: 315's 102.0G, first
convertible As 94-12. second As $3.50. first
convertible AIS 94fS. second convertible
4A's 1854. third AIS 95.06
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22

paper g. Sterling. 60 day bills. 4I2a. !:
commercial. 60 day bills on banks. s.T2:
commercial. co dsr bills 4.71H: demand.
4-I545: cables. 4.f6is. Francs, demand.
SGT: cables, 5.e6 Mexican dollars. &c
Government bonds. irregular: railroad
bonds. firm. Time loans steady: GO days,
90 days and months, per cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
M'EDNA CORBET TO FRANCE
County Superintendent in Red Cross
Overseas Service.
Well Known Worker in All Fields of
Activity Here.

Miss M'Edna Corbet. county super
intendent of schools, and one of the
most active woman workers for civic
and patriotic welfare in the city, has
been offered a position with the Red
Cross overseas and has accepted. She
will leave Topeka soon for training in
her line of duty,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
BARRIERS RAISE PRICE
In New York Hair Cuts Go to 5

In New York Hair Cuts Go to so
Cents and SLAVES to 25 Cents.
New York, Aug 21-'Because of
the war" hotel BARRIERS in New York
will begin next week charging rs cents
for shaves and SO cents for haircuts,
according to decision reached by the
Master BARRIERS institute of New York,
If the operation is performed in first
class barber shops. A shave now may
be obtained for 20 cents and a hair
cut for 40.
Hair trimmed" is hair cut. as far
as the price is concerned. BARRIERS
wages will also be advanced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued in the pro-
bate court today to:
Herbert L. Jones, Carbonate. %
Sarah A. Diekinsheets. Carbondale. ......-24
Alex. Elmer Justus, St Marys. 80
MAY Belle Hale Rossviile Observation-Disclosures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
Special Notice.

Shawnee county delegates commit
tee will meet at Throop hotel Thurs
day. August %. at s p. m. Election of
officers All Democrats invited.
F. E. WHITNEY, Chairman.
ADV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
SUES SWEDISH PAPER
American Legation Forces Action
Against PAPER Attacking Wilson.

Stockholm, Aug. 21.-At the request
of the American legation, the Swedish
minister of Justice has ordered suit
for damage against the newspaper At
tonbladet, for personal reflections
upon President Wilson, 1t was an
nounced today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22

Wedding rings, 1s-K gold. 81 up
Harris-Goar Co.. 1924 e 6th.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

The funeral of Robert Moody. who died
Tuesday morning will be held Thursday
afternoon at 2 80 O'Clock from Conwell's
chapel in North Topeka. Burial in Mt
Auburn cemetery.
The funeral Of Ruth Reisner. who died
Monday night. was held this afternoon at
o'clock from the Walnut Grove Methodist
church. Burial in Mt. Hope cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22

A crowd looked on a bold robbery in
New York City street when three men held
$500, thinking the episode was a movie
rehearsal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22

Miss Corbet las been county super
intendent of public instruction for the
last two years and was prominently
associated with the women's commit
tee of the council of national defense,
having occupied the position of county
chairman of that organization for
time time. Her parents live near
Valencia. She is the sister of Mrs.
Harry Forbes, of Cedar Heights farm.
She is a young woman of many ac-
complishments and will make a valu-
able addition to the Red Cross
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22

Chicago. Aug. 21-CoRN-CIose: August
$1.63A: September, S1.64@1-64h; October,
81 .65N 6165k.
oATs-Angust. re; September. 721sc
October. I41sc
PORK-Sept. SA10; October. $3.50
LARD-Sept. $2672; October. s26.s2
SHORT RIBS-Sept.. S24.e0; Oct. $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22

Lords Flowers Satisfy Tel. sz7.-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22

New York Cotton Market.
New York. Aug 21--COTTON-Spot
quiet; middiing, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22

You think the war or politics :,
The burning question of the day,
All, no, It's, SHOULD the popcorn vendor
-CIr-Cfn0le.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-22
Grand Duke Arrested.

Amsterdam. Aug. 21.-The former
Russian grand duke, Paul Alexandra
witch. says q Moscow dispatch to the
Loka1 Anzeiger of Berlin, has been ar
rested by the Bolsheviki. He is an
uncle of the late former emperor and
father of Grand Duke Dmitri Pavolo-
witch
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-30
TO PUSH LIBERALIZATION
OF THE TEXAS INFANTRY
See the Window Display
Of Fall Furs.

Austin. Texas. Sept 50.-Adjutant
general James A. Harley leaves on
next Wednesday for Washington in
connection with the liberalization Of
the Texas brigade Of infantry. the va
rious units Of which have already
been given federal inspection by reg
ular army officers The Inspection
papers have been forwarded 10 Fort
sam Houston and from there VIII be
sent 70 Washington to be finally
checked. up by the war department
Federal recognition viii be given
BY regiments the same as was done
with the two brigades OF Texas cav
airy. When federal recognition has
been given to the brigade OF infantry.
the brigade viii be designated for
draft and finally admitted as a federal
unit in the army
The last unit OF the brigade OF
infantry TO be inspected was the
Tenth infantry. generally known as
the A. and n college regiment This
regiment has its headquarters here
and was inspected by Col F. 6. FL
Lott Of Fort Bliss He was accom-
panied by Lieut. Col Marion Church
and Mai. Joe Utay, both Of Dallas and
officers in this regiment. Col Elliott
was rendered breakfast at the Coun-
try club during his brief stay at
Austin.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-30
Grandma Talks
About Babies
Hasalarzscirelsof lissenerswhoPrss.
Il By Her Wisdom and Experiences.

In a4u-cs- any community there is a
grandma who knows Mothers Friend. Not
only Isl she reminiscent OF her own expert
ence. but 90 vas through her recommen-
dation that so many expectaut mothers de-
rived the comfort and blessing Of this IA
nous remedy
Mothers Friend IS an external appiica-
ton prepared especially for expectanr
mothers after the formula OF noted
family physician L certainly has a won
deriul effect In relieving tension brought
by expanding muscles, and IS a most
grateful encoura cement 70 the woman
a7TaitinE motherhood
The action Of Mothers Friend makes the
muscles free. plant and responsive. Hhen
baby arrives they expand easily. and pain
and danger az che crisis is naturally less
lessened and IN place o. a period OF dis
comfort and consequent dread. Il Is a sea-
son OF calm repose and happy anticipation
Mothers Friend enables the mother %
preserve her health and natural grace and
she remains pretty mother By havins
avoided the pain and suffering which more
often than otherwise accompanies such an
occasion when nature IS rnaidsd-
Write the Bradleid Regulator Co, X
zoe. Lamar Bldg. Atlanta. Ca, for their
Motherhood Book" SO valuable % e1-
recrant mothers. and in the meantime do
not by any chance fail 10 purchase a bot
tie o. Mothers Friend from the druggist
and thus furtify yourself against pain and
discomfort Mother Friend should be ap-
piled night and morning With the utmost
re- Eullriry.-Adr-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-30
WRITE THE BOYS; ALL
THIRST For ICE CREAM

A letter from 1st Lieut. Frank A
Lotus. company A, 141st infantry
American Expediuonary Forces, to
judge J. ~ Goggin, says:
From censOring the mail, and OBJ
servatOn, 1 am convinced that the
best slogan the folks at home could
follow is Write letters and help win
the war though ] have never seen
il before. Really. the men would al
most as soon get a letter as their
food. and VIII so through any hard
ships, uncOmplainingly IL they only
set mail Letters from friends do
more 10 keep up their morale than
anything else.
I missed seeing Paris-caught the
Paris express at p o'clock (the French
time is from o TO -. so that Is O'Clock
is 3 o'clock in the afternoon), and had
to change cars at o'clock, missing
the big city by two hours.
Capt Burgess is in good health. ex-
cept that he ate up the last lemon IN
France the other day. and is willing
10 end the war until he gets more
lemons.
The greatest horror Of war TO me
Is the absolute lack OF ice cream in
France I have got used 10 many
things. such as shaving in cold water.
various articles Of food. bar
Der shops, baths. etc. but a long
dusty hike. and all my thought are
Office creami And it cannot be had
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-30
NO SPANISH INFLUENZA
AT ALL AT CAMP TRAVIS

Camp Travis. Tex Sept 30.-"No
cases Of Spanish influenza have been
discovered in Camp Travis. Tex. In
luenza OF mild form has been noted
in a few cases during the past few
months but in no instance has the in
tluenza been Of the virulent tyre now
reported prevalent in the east" This
was the statement today Of Lieut..
Col L W. Little. chief surgeon Of the
18th division, located at Camp Travis.
Cases. numbering 81 reported from
Camp Travis, however. have been Of
the very mild type and not TO be
classed as spanish influenza Every
precauti0n has been taken and is Sc
ing taken TO prevent the Introduction
or spread Of the infection now report
ed in many other camps.
There has never been a death re-
ported from influenza from the camp
Travis hospital or from among the
soldiers at Camp Travis. norwith-
standing the fact that there has been
a total Of from $4,000 10 10000 prac-
Iically all the time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-30
HUNS THREATEN REPRISALS;
SAY YANKS USE SHOTGUNS

Washington. d. c., Sept. 30.-The
German protest against the use Of
shotguns by American troops has
been received at the state department.
and an answer soon -giu be dis
patched
troops. il was said, only as authorized
by the accepted rules OF war. They
are employed in general police work
and in guarding prisoners. being more
desirable for such work than the high
powered rifle. because the firing OF
the latter might result en- the death
or injury of persons il was not in
tended 20 hit
Germany's threat OF reprisals is not
causing any anxiety among Ameri-
can officials. The Americans hold
100 German prisoners TO every ten
Americans in enemy prison camps
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-30
Germans Urged
To Be Silent
As Prisoners
Don't Disclose Mite Of
Military information, Is
General Order.

With the American Forces in
France, Sept. -(Correspondence of
the Associated Press Since the
Americans took part in the offensive
Of July IS, new instructions have been
issued TO the German soldiers remind
ing them that silence is the best
policy when taken prisoner.
Keep silent, know nothing and
shrug your shoulders" suggests the
German intructions.
a copy Of the German communica-
ton recently came into the hands Of
American officers 1t says. in part.
THE new prisoner is a valuable
possession in the hands Of the enemy.
From the highest commander TO the
lowest wagon driver, every one Of
US carries with him remembrances.
observations. overheard discussions, or
the greetings OF neighboring troops.
Enemy Keen for Information.
Combining all these things, they
become a valuable asset Of military
information. One very seldom real
ICES how much one really does know.
One thinks little Of il. But the enemy
knows better. He spares no pains to
get possession OF such treasure. It
may begin with friendly and pleasant
g.
ends with a sarcastic smile. with short
rations and solitary confinement.
The last few weeks have brought
Us fresh and painful evidence. show
ing how easily the German soldier. the
moment he drops his arms, succumbs
TO the false Impression given by the
words for me, the war is over We
have examples. in which the oppOn-
ent, while talking with unsuspecting
German prisoners successfully drew
from them a German order OF battle
and attack down to the smallest de-
tail
Last evening several artillerymen
came into our trench and the battery
went into position about 200 meters
behind our trench This afternoon we
were to draw three days iron "a
ton
War OF Words Follows Bullets.
They had forgotten that the war
was not over for them. but only be-
ginning. Following the war OF rifle I
and grenade, follows the war OF I
words, questions and conversations. I
Each word that seems harmless /
enough in itself becomes an enemy's I
weapon bringing death to hundreds OF I
comrades
NO, Becoming a prisoner does not I
end the war. It continues with more /
dangerous and subtle weapons. !
these. we have only one pro- !
tective measure Silence"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-30
Texan Credited With
Thrilling Air Exploit

With the American Army North
west Of Verdun. sept. so (by The As
ISOLATED Pressl--Capt Charles T..
Tricket. OF Sander, Tex. acting as
an observer. sunday saved his own
life and that Of his pilot by a thrill
ing exploit in the air. The gasoline
tank Of the airplane was set on fire
by a German aviator's machine gun
while the American machine was
fighting 1000 yards in the air in the
region Of Naurillois-
When the fire burst from the tank
between the seats OF the pilot and the
observer. Capt. Tricket made desper-
ate efforts 10 extinguish the flames.
which the wind was forcing in his
direction. To remain in his seat
meant 70 be burned to death
Capt. Trickets only recourse was
to climb out on the wing OF the ma
chine and cling TO the wires. This
he did and the pilot then steered the
machine safely 10 earth
The atlas in The Herald does not
show the town OF Sander. Tex. Towns
in Texas include the following. how
ever Sandy. Sandia. Sanderson. san
ger and sand.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-30

coming Of the y. II. C. A. and finally
the entrance Of the Knights Of Co
lumbus and paid tribute TO those who
made this building uossible-
The star Spangled Banner" was
played at the close OF the ceremonies,
an present arising and joining In the
singing Between speeches the Firth
cavalry band played several selections
and the men sang a Long, Long
Trail and other selections
Officials and Committee.
On the platform during the cere-
monies We're. Chairman W p. Brady,
Gen. J. J. Hornbrook and his aide,
Lieut. Mccarthy. RI. Rev. bishop A. -
Schiller Rev. Fr. Thomas Slevin,
chaplain Of the building; chap
lain Timothy O-Keefe. Fifth cav
airy. Rev. Fr. C. G. Frund. pastor
Of St Patrick's cathedral, Joseph A.
Nealon. Robert Krakauer and F. C.
Holloway.
The following composed the recep-
tiou committee T. A. Couzens. j.
+. Morgan. Geo. B. Ryan. Frank Ainsas
". G. Roe. Y. B. Andreas. H ".
Andreas. L. c. Held. W. B. Brady.
Capt VIM Power. Capt. N. A. Ryan,
Chas. A. Brann. chairman
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-30
ELLAWHEELER WILCOX PLEADSF0R
MOTHERS F0RFRENGH WAR WORK
Thinks Widows Should Be Sent, Widows With Sons
over There In Place Of Single Women-Says
Americans Are Winning Admiration of Allies, and
That We Are Establishing Our Place in World.
ny ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.

DARIS. France, Sept 30.-Before the
l rules regarding the coming Of
women to France were so stringent,
Grace Folger Clarke. wei known in
America for her Browning readings
and delineations, as well as other in
tellectuaI attachments. came over here
TO busy herself in war work Her
'bit'' has been well and faithfully
done IN various parts OF France, and
many people rise up and call her
blessed.
Eer young adopted stepson was IN
the army. She had mOthered him
since his little days, and neither he
nor she felt there could have been a
closer tie had she given him birth.
One day recently since the big Of
fensive was in progress at the front,
Mrs Clarke received a telegram that
her son was slightly wounded, and
she was hidden 10 come and be near
him, or at least she decided to go
and be near him. and ask permission
after she arrived
With Her Dying Son
The son was two inches over six
feet tall, and the German bullet had
been aimed at his head The wound
did not seem 10 be serious, but com
plicauOns set IN and the youth died
His last days were made sweet and
tender by the presence Of his mother,
and she viii carry through life the
satisfying memory Of having been al
lowed to minister TO her boy during
those last sacred days
Mrs. Clarke is filled with an eager
and worthy desire to set in action
some movement TO make it possible
and practicable for mothers Of sons
over here TO obtain positions in Y
NJ C. a and Red Cross and other
organizations, now occupied by young
girls.
These mothers would thus be doing
their work for humanity. and AT the
same time would be within call Of
their sons, II, like the Clarke lad,
these sons faced the final hour Of life
on earth in a foreign land.
There are many widowed mothers
IN America whose sons are here. many
wives. whose husbands would be will
ling TO make the sacrifice Of their
for the sake OF what
the mother could do for the son
says Send Mothers Over
When these women want TO come
lover and face the dangers and the
difficulties Of Europe. and do their
work. it seems unreasonable 10 give