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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
WITH YANK ARMY
Associated Press Tells of Amer
ican Military Effort.
On Nov. IL Nearly Two Million
Troops We're in France.
MILES OF RAILROADS LAID
Countless Lengths of Motor
Roads Were Constructed.
And of Provisions There Was
an Abundance.

Paris. Nov. 21-American troops
will pass thru the city of Luxembourg
today. General John J. Pershing, the
commander of the American army,
who is accompanying the forces. will
call on Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide
while he is in her capital city.
A proclamation has been addressed
to the people of Luxembourg announc-
ing that the passage of the American
troops thru their territory is neces-
sary and guarantees the discipline and
friendliness of the soldiers toward the
population.
American Headquarters in France.
Nov. 19.-The extent of America 8
military effort in France at the time
the armistice was declared is shown
by statistics which the Associated
Press is now permitted to make pub
lie. While the stupendous figures re-
quired to tell the story are in them
selves amazing, it should be remem-
bered that they show only a part of
the great effort made in war prepara-
tions in men. money and material.
the United States had in France
1881 officers and 1,ss1,376 men, a
total of almost two million. AS has
already been announced, there were
100000 combat troops IN the Argonne
action. This number does not include
the American units engaged on other
parts of the front.
Not ManpOwer Alone.
Manpower alone, however. was but
one factor in the preparations for
American participation in the war.
Behind it lay vast machinery which
was required in operations. Rail-
ways and motor roads were construct
ed and across the sea were brought
locomotives. cars, rails and motor
transport of every kind.
Behind this again was the requisite
food, clothing and general supplies for
the men, as well as dockage and ware
civil life, plus the requirements Of war
was eXerted.
Many Miles OF Rail.
The American army has brought
over to France and has in operation
S67 standard gauge locomotives and
1914 standard gauge freight cars OF
American manufacture. In addition 1t
has in service $50 locomotives and
973 cars of foreign origin. To meet
demands which the existing French
| railways were unable to meet, S43
| miles of standard gauge railway were
constructed. Five hundred miles OF
| this have been built since June 1. On
top Of this. the department Of light
railways reports the construction OF
115 miles of road and 14O miles Of
German light railways were repaired
and put in operation. Two hundred
and twenty-five miles of French rail-
way were operated by the Americans
These figures represent a fairly
good sized American railway company
but railways represent only a fraction
CONTINUED on Page TWoD
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TradespeOple and Peasants
Happy in Lorraine.
German Population VIII Be-
come French Now.

Metz. Nov. 20 night-)-Peasants
and trades people were the 1oudeSt in
their cheers when the French resumed
control of Lorraine. The reason is
LOrrainers and heartily pro-French.
They constitute a strong majority of
the population. Their children US
ually speak French, altho that Ian
guage has been "verboten" since 1914.
There was only the mildest en-
thusiasm among former office holders
ID professional men. These are
mostly from Germany and had a mo-
nopoly on the jobs with fat salaries.
Many Of them intend to stay under
French control, apparently. 1 talked
with dozens of them and failed to find
any who contemplated pulling out.
They were generally philosophical and
said they would learn to become
French and would welcome the new
liberty.
Shortage of supplies is confined
mostly to leather. Shoes made of that
material are practically .unobtainable.
most of them being made of wood.
Clothes are. expensive but can be
bought il one has the price Brea d
is not, particularly scarce. but is of
poor quality. There is p1eEty of meat
and vegeta bles.
Three French newspapers, sup
pressed in 1914. resumed publication
yesterday. They were combined tenn
porarily. Both French and German
newspapers welcomed French occupa-
ton.
The German population appears to
be almost as friendly toward Ameri-
cans as the French. 1t seemed that
everybody had questions to ask con-
cerning relatives in the United States.
Premier Clemenceau will enter the
city when the civil government takes
control after ten days of semi-military
occupation.
The French armies will enter Strass-
burg on Sunday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
King Reviews Fleet.

Rosyth. Scotland. Nov. 21 (via
MontreaD king George and Queen
Mary entertained today on board Ad-
miral Beattys flagship. the British
French and American admirals as
sembled here in connection with the
surrender of the German warshipS
The king reviewed the entire British
grand fleet. and was received en-
Enthusiastically. Afterward the king
and queen witnessed the departure OF
the fast destroyers forming the van
guard of the some 200 fighting ships
to which the Germans were to sur
render
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
BODY IN A WINE CASK.
San francisco Police Look for Idcn-
tity of the Victim.

San Francisco, Nov. 21.-The San
Francisco police are trying to estab-
lish the identity of a man murdered
here and shipped to New York in
fifty gallon cask of win,.
Altho the body was found in New
York several days ago local detectives
gave first word of it herS today.
Records show a San francisco wine
company made two shipments of fifty
gallon wine casks, similar to that con-
tanning the body.
One of these shipments went to
Farina Brothers and the other to G.
Cont, both of New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
18th IN OLD POSITION
American Troops Moving to the
Rest Areas Now.
tBy the Associated Press.)

With the American Army in France,
Nov. 21--The movement of the Amer
lean troops to the rest areas behind
the former fighting front is progress
ing rapidly. The 18th: S2nd, 29th and
26th divisions have been withdrawn
from the front and now are in rest
camps. The 36th, S0th, S1st and 9Th
divisions are marching to the rest
areas. 1t is understood that the 18th
division will be moved to a rest camp
in southern France.
The 5th, S9th. Goth and 18TH di-
visions have been formed into the Sew
enth army corps and will remain ten
porarily in. { cir old I sitions.
Kansas draft men compose the seth
division.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
TO COMPLETE RECORDS
Draft Boards Are Urged to Use
Great Care.

Washington. Nov. 21.-EXtreme care
in the protection and completion of all
draft board records is asked by Pro-
vost Marshal General Crowder in or
ders sent today to state draft execu-
tives.
The manpower record, the order
points out, has extremely valuable
uses in the administration of war in
surance, the treatment of deserters
and delinquents, and the preparation
of the historic record of the war. Lo-
cal boards are instructed to seal the
records. all of which probably will be
completed by November 80, and await
orders for their final consignment to
some central collecting station.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21

Washington. Nov. 21.-A list of Of
ficers and enlisted men in German
prison camps announced today by the
war department includes: Officers:
At Karlsruhe-Hugh A. Garvie, Abb
lene, Kan Enlisted men-At reserve
hospital No. 3, Stuttgart. wounded:
John G Elliott. Wichita, Kan; John
L. w. Klinker. Deloit, Iowa; Jewel j.
Schuester. Cover, Mo; Verna A. Wat
tenbarger. Milan. Mo. Camp unknown:
Charles H. Babbitt. Edwards. Mo. Re
ported in good health, camp unknown:
LAFAYETTE L. Troutman Lewis Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
BADEN A REPUBLIC
VIII Be a Free and Popular Govern
ment, Says a Dispatch.

Basel, Nov. 16.-The former grand
duchy of Baden will become a free
and popular republic, according to a
dispatch from Karlsruhe. The power
there is in the hands of the provincial
government. the grand duke having
renounced his leadership. A national
assembly to fix definitely the form OF
government will be elected January 5
and will assemble within ten days
after the elections. The voting will be
by secret ballot and both sexes 20
years of age or over will be eligible to
vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21

Philadelphia Nov. 21.-The welfare
department will be first in the ship
yards of the Emergency Fleet corpora
ton to feel the pruning knife as a re-
suit of the restoration of peace. This
announcement was made today by
Howard Conley. vice president of the
corporation. This does not mean. Mr..
Conley said. that vel are work will be
dispensed with in the yardss 1t does
mean the trimmings" such as ath-
letic sports. will be eliminated. More
and more men will be added to the
construction forces
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
3s STATES OVER TOP
War Work Goal Believed to Have
Been Passed

New York. Nov 21-National
united war work headquarters was
without complete returns today as to
the total sum contributed to the fund,
but officials were confident that the
nation had gone over the top with a
large oversubscription.
The latest national total at head
quarters was s15S.565,058. Hundreds
of subscriptions have come in since
that time and it is believed that the
goal has been passed.
Thirty-eight states are over the top.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
BACK FROM FRANCE
eHOward Huffman Sailed Few Days
Before Eightinf StOpped.

A Topeka man who has returned
from France is Howard Huffman of
I211 Monroe street. who was abroad
with the. Thirty-fifth division. Tho
his family. consisting of a wife and two
children, gave him a deferred classi-
fication, he entered the service as a
driver. and did the work of a mechanic
and truck and automobile driver with
his division over mountains when the
troops were in the Vosges. and over
shell torn roads at the battle front.
He left France few days before the
signing of the armistice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21

Paris. Nov. 21.-The Duke of
Orleans. the pretender to the French
throne in the Bourbon-Orleanss success
sion, has sent telegram to Premier
Clemenceau expressing his admiration
and gratitude over the heroism shown
by the French soldiers and tha hiking
the premier for what he has done 1pr
France. Premier Clemt nceau in re-
play thanked the duke for his tele-
gram. adding that the French victory
was due to the soldiers who We'd with
each other in heroisn-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21

Detroit, Mich, Nov. 21-Municipal
officials and business men were today
seeking some solution # the problem
of averting a strike of telephone en-
ployes who last night voted unani-
mously to waikout next Sunday unless
a wage increase was granted them.
More than 500 linemen and electrical
workers are involved. The men want
e-ghty-two and half cents an hour
ard the company refuses to accede to
the demands unless service rates in
creases are granted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
will Contest Election.

New York. Nov Ex-Governor
Whitman. defeated for reelection by
Alfred E. Smith, Democrat, on the
face of the returns in the recent cleo
ton. announced thru attorneys here
today that he would apply for judi
cial review of rejected ballots in every
county in the state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
FRENCH OCCUPY BUDAPEST
5000. Troops Are at the Hungarian
Capital in Charge.

Washington, Nov. al French
troops occupying Budapest the Hun
garian capital. included a division of
5000 men. while two other divisions
are to hold important rail heads, ac-
cording to official diplomatic dis
patches from Berne. This is un-
doubtedly IN compliance with terms
of Austrian armistice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
Flour to Dutch.

Washington. Nov. 21.-Five Dutch
ships laden with flour will leave Amer
lean ports shortly for Holland by per-
mission of the American government.
Their cargoes will make possible an
immediate increase in the Dutch bread
ration. Five vessels from Netherlands
ports will be sent TO replace them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
POLES FIGHT UKRAINS
Battle on for Possession Of Lembcrs
Others, Too

Vienna (via London), Nov 21.-
Bitter fighting is reported to be under
way between Ukrainians and Poles
thruout southern Russia.
The principal battles are being
fought for possession of Lemberg,
which is now held by the Ukrainians.
Fighting is also going on at Kolomwa
PrZemysl and Stanislau
=. (Przemysl is SO miles west of Lem
b-rg. Stanislau is Is miles southeast
of Lemburg. Kolomwa is 50 miles
southeast of Stanislau)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21

The wind at o'clock this afternoon
was blowing at the rate of IL miles an
hour from the north. The tempera-
ture for the day averaged degrees
below normal.
The cold weather is due to continue
thruout tonight and tomorrow, accord
ing to S. D. Flora, state meteorologist.
The temperature at O'Clock this
morning was "a degrees. at 10 o'clock
U'ontinned on Page Twob
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
Ginning of Cotton.

Washington. Nov. 21-Cotton
ginned prior to November IA amounted
to s.6S1.0o5 running bales. including
l2Tsl2 round bales. 6.S73 bales of
American-EGyptian and 24.145 bales
Of Sea island. the census bureau today
announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
LIFTS PHONE BAN
Companies Now Allowed TO Make
Line Extensions.

Washington. Nov. 21.-Postmaste er
General Burleson' today removed re-
strictions recently placed on telephone
companies which limited extensions
and betterments to imperative and un-
avoidable work to meet war require
ments. Cessation of hostilities, he eX-
planned, makes such limitations no
longer necessary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
COLD WILL CONTINUE
Snow Reported in Parts of State
Friday Will Be Cloudy.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS:
Cloudy, somewhat colder tonight; FridIy
partly cloudy.
Shippers forecast: Protect &c hour ship
ments north and west against a tempera-
ture of 30: east and south, against a tenn
perature of 81 degrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
WHAT WILL THEY
USE FOR HEATING
PURPOSES NOW?

Vienna (via London). Nov. 21.-
Coal will be allowed only for cooking
purposes. it was announced today.
Shops will not be allowed to use gas
or electricity after four o'clock in the
afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
200 PERSONS KILLED
IN Cologne There Was Explosion
Following Refusal to Strike.

Amsterdam, Nov. 21.-Two hundred
persons We're killed by an explosion in
factory in Cologne. following the
failure of revolutionaries to induce the
workmen to strike it was announced
by the Taglische Rundschau today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
Honor TO Max.

Paris, Nov. 21.-The Paris municipal
council has congratulated Burgo-
master Max of Brussels on his release
from captivity and has invited him to
come to Paris so that the council may
honor him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
CANCEL LARGE CONTRACTS
More Than One Billion Dollars Saved.
Says Washington.

Washington. Nov. 21.-Saving thru
the war department readjustment or
ders, including cancellation of con-
tracts. are estimated at S1,336,OOO, coo
by Secretary Baker in a letter read to
the senate today by Senator Martin Of
Virginia. chairman of the appropria.
ti0ns committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
GEORGE VISITS PARIS
England's King and Queen To Be
There Today.

Paris Nov. 21.-Ki1g George and
Queen Mary of England will visit
Paris this month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
HUNS BATTLE CZECRS
Mackenscn's Forces Resisted At.
tcInDs TO DfsarIn Them

Zurich, Nov. 21-Field Marshal Won
Mackensen's troops engaged in a bat
tie with Czech soldiers Sunday, ac-
cording to the Pestor Journal
The Czechs insisted on disarming
the Germans who were retreating to
PreSsburg. The Czechs then tore up
the railway. preventing Won Macken-
sens further movement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
HUN FLEET SURRENDER D
GERMAN VESSELS SURRENDERED
10 DREADNAUGHTS, 10 CRUISERS,
so DESTROYERS, ALL SUBMARINES

London Nov 2The following German warship
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21

A NYWAY. the raise in express
rates has como early enough for
Christmas packages to be sent by
freight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21

WEATHER FORECAST fof Kansas:
Cloudy AMI colder tonight. FRI
day partly cloudy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
CONGRESS. THRU TODAY

(Continued on Page Two.)
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The cost OF the German warships 70
ha surrendered under the armisice
pr DIVISIONS is estimated TO be at least
100000.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-21

a light program. 1t included Handel's
First Sonata, the first movement OF
Be%ethoven's Concerto, the popular
group of dances arranged by Kreisler
and a group by Coleridge-Taylor.
Mr.. Cooke displayed a command of
splendid tonal quality as well as ample
technic. The first Allegro of the Han
del Sonata was presented with an ex.
ceedingly clean cut technic and the
tonal work of both the Andante and
Adagio We're very pleasing. The for
midable Concerto was rendered with
authority and artistic taste and its in
tricate cadenZas were ~skillfully met
OF the Kreisler group, the L~i,oeslied
was easily the most impressive from
the beautiful tone quality with which
il was rendered and TO the Liebesfreud
was impaired the life which is neces.
sary TO its effectiveness.
The final group of Coleridge-Taylor
numbers was the most popular and
perhaps the most effective. These were
characteristic of this unique writer
replete with strange melody, fascin
ating rhythm and striking harmonic
effects. Mr.. Cookies tonal effects in
the Negro Love Song were especially
artistic and his Interpretation of The
set of African Dances revealed theil
deepest beauties.
The work Of Miss Burrows as &C
throughout the program.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-21

large amount Of routine work, reading
of National General Orders and dis
cussion of several matters of interest.
We were glad to have with US again
our Department Inspector, Mrs. Shea,
who has been visiting in the western
part Of the state for a number of
weeks She reported attending a
meeting of the Women's Council Of
Defense for this state, held at Huron
recently. There it was urged that the
matter of buying Liberty Bonds be
taken up with the Corps throughout
the state. After some discussion, this
Corps voted to take a 500 bond. we
being, so far as We know, the third
Corps in the state to buy a Liberty
Bond.
The Secretary read a very interest
ing letter from Mrs. G.. R. Miner, in
which she told Of their good times in
the south this winter and also gave a
report of the Red Cross work done by
herself and Mrs. Woodward, showing
that they have o been idle all the
time they have been away.
In order that our Corps may receive
proper credit from the Department for
Red Cross work done, will not all men,
bers report the number and kind of
garments knitted since January first,
and also the number of hours spent in
the Chapter rooms other than Tues
day afternoons, to Mrs. Fox, s % that
full report may be sent in this quar-
ter.
The next meeting will be the even
ing Of April 9th, at which time there
viii be work and the usual picnic
lunch. Laura Vinegar,
Press Correspondent.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-21

.
This department Is edited by Mrs. Ria l..
ZiegleT and anyone having social news OF
interest VIII confer a favor on the Register
by 'phon!ng Mrs Ziegler, 3is.
Carnation Club-On Wednesday af-
ternoon Of last week, Mrs. Geo. Thay.
er and Mrs. Chas. Severson most
pleasantly entertained the Carnation
Club AT the home of the former. Tying
and preparing comforters for the bene-
fit OF the Red Cross was the occupa-
ton and later a fine lunch was served.
Surprise Mrs. w. II. Harvey vas
most happily surprised by some of her
old friends on Thursday afternoon.
This was in honor Of Mrs. Harvey's
natal day. Fancy work with social
chatting afforded PLEASANT amusement
until the serving of the fine lunch, the
self invited guests provided.
Senior Party-Mrs. Z. C. Perisho
was the charming hostess 10 the Sell
ioi lass ana lHe ldus ttdSicIo VI
State College Saturday afternoon. Mrs.
Mellette Of Fort Pierre and Mrs.
Lyone Of Ager were out Of town hon
ored guests at this pleasant affair.
Progressive conversation of five min
utes duration with a musical program
afforded very pleasant pastime AMI
later a delicious luncheon was served
this happy company.
Surprise Mrs. J. L. Colegrove, just
returned from a winter %sojOurn in
Washington, ID. c., was most happily
surprised by a few Of her old friends
on invitation from her sister, Mrs.
Thaycr, on Friday afternoon. Dainty
needlework and social chat with a fine
two course luncheon We're certainly
much enjoyed.
Woman's CIub-The Woman's Club
enjoyed a pleasant meeting Saturday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Peter
son. The program was as follows:
Cull'Ik IOpiCS ,'...' -hiF' bIiI
Russian Home Life ..... Mrs. Carlisle
Dainty refreshments and 4 social time
furni-hed a pleasant Afternoon.
Surprise-In celebration of Mr.. S
j. Rudolph's birthday, about twenty
five of his friends completely sur.
prised him Friday evening. Old fash
Toned games caused a great deal OF
hilarity. and the climax was reached
when the fine luncheon was served
and relished. An amusing feature was
the presentation of a stick Of gun by
each guest to the honored guest. Mr.
Rudolph thinks he has enough gum t.
treat the widows in the neighborhooc
for some time.
Reception-On Monday evening DR.
rand Mrs. Stivers and DR.. and Mrs. Peri
sho entertained very pleasantly The
Senior Glass of the School Of Agricul
ture at the new home Of the for
mer. Music, social chat and daint,
refreshments passed a very agreeabl'
evening.