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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

mask which protects against >an poi
sonous gases except carbon-monoxtde-
The mask fits tightly around the face
and chin and contains a mouthpiece
connected with the box by means of
a reinforced rubber tube. In the box
are layers Of different neutralistng
substances. The device is small, can
be carried in the haversaek and its
chief merits are that It does not de-
teriorate and can be easily adjusted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

The Agrarians are primarily Prus<
sian landholding party, opposed to the
commercial policy OF the government.
and DESTROYS OF preventing the i'm
portation of foodstuffs into Germany.
They control the Conservative party in
the reichstag. and are united in sup
port of an autocratic government, mill
tarism and imperialism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14
A I,ittIa Slice Of Iife.

A Little Slice OF Lie.
private soldier seeing our town,
We met him about O'Clock ut night
He had a wearied look in HIS eyes
And he leaned up against ilnmp np.o.. "a
Say, partner" he said, lean you ~
Take me to some quiet place
Where can get rested up bit and
1 am from Oregon and got
A twenty-four Off to see this town. -
I used to work one end of
Two-rnan crosscut saw.
l showed the saw at the other guy
And he showed It back at me
And i thought was pretty strong.
Pqs sae seen athns n:re today
Every time I started to look at anything
An officer-maybe four or five
would come along. have
Saluted for twelve hours straight
And I am all In"
Tho Young Lady Next Door
wants to know if she can clean her
gloves with gasoline on Sunday.
II it had a new set Of American
works. the watch on the Rhine might
do.
II any one gets up a scheme
To give Jack Pershing a house and lot
Take the advice of Governor Dix
And shoot that gentleman on the spot.
Note:j Sign in a Broadway thirs'
parIor says please Carry Your Owr
Packages Home"
Some of the theaters have prohib.
tied smoking by women in their loung
ing rooms. Remember, the girls mus
keep up their morale. The Tags the
thing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

Count Czernin of Austriai lets it be
known that his country is not averse
to q league of nations. There IL a
good sized league of nations. consist
ing OF the entente allies and America.
Would Austria like to unite with it7
Before she can be admitted she must
show qualifications other than those
she now has on exhibition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

Alfred E. Smith, Democratic nomi-
nee for governor of New York. If
elected, would be the thirteenth Man
haitian Islander chosen governor Of the
Empire state Does the circumstance
iaugur i'll for Smith or forNthe state ?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

Chairman Motter OF the Republican
state central committee has opened
the campaign in q manner which gives
promise that it will stay open.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

1t Is reported in the dispatches that
the Huns have been trying to capture
American prisoners for Identification
purposes. Do they still doubt that the
Yankees are there? And what good
win enlightenment do them?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

Visitors to the Free Fair generally
agree that it was the biggest and fin
est exhibition ever placed on the
grounds and that the crowds in atten-
dance have not previously been
B euaalled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

So far as known, General PERISH
ing's army has not been provided with
a retreat expert" 1t Is taken for
granted that it will never need one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

An advantage which Marshal Foch
possesses over Hindenburg is that the
former commands an army that deliv-
ers the goods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

Have to hand It to Foch this year.
He is pitching great bali and has
struck out the Crown Prince, Luden-
dorff, Won Below. Rupprecht. Won
Boehm and Hindy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14
ON THE SPUR
OF I he MOMENT
BY ROY K. MoUIIToN

This is Tomato week and everybody
il supposed to eat them. but 1t will
take a Carrot Week to really test our
patriotism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14
DINNER STORIES

An English lord who had just ar
rived from England was talking to
an American Boy Scout MY grand
father" he stad, was q very great
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

the old life, too. It was harder to give
you UP than anything else, for / really
love you. let me tell you how, much.
dear"
Copyright, 1919. by Mcclure Newspaper
Syndtcate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

II any one gets up scheme
To give Jack Pershing a house and 10
Take the advice of Governor Dix
And shoot that gentleman on the spot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

II it had a new set OF American
works. the watch on the Rhine might
do.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14

Tho Young Lady Next Door
wants to know il she can clean her
gloves with gasoline on Sunday.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17

Now that women feel 1t u duty to
make afternoon gowns do service for
evening wear, the ingenuity of costum-
ers is put to the test. From one of
the great Paris designers comes the
lovely gown pictured above and it is
a triumph of French discernment and
good taste; for it is quiet enough for
daytime wear and distinguished
enough for evening. 1t is of black
satin with embroidery in silver thread.
This combination appears also in
French millinery from the most au-
thoritative sources, but in hats black
frame velvet is used instead of satin.
We may accept this gown as critic
rion In hues and general make up of
styles for the coming season. 1t has
narrow, plain underskirt of moderate
iength and straight hanging over-gar-
nent vaguely confined TO the figure by
Nm easy girdle terminating in sash
ends. The girdle is made of satin
and that portion that encircles the
waist is embroidered while the sash
unds are plain. The skirt portion of
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17

There is really an endless assort-
uIont of blouses all ready for women
who look to the blouse more than ever
to provide them variety in their ap-
parel Since we may not have so
many frocks, what with the scarcity
If wool and labor and everything, we
must turn to the blouses made of cot
tons or those of silk to add the spice
of variety to skirts and suits that are
serving overtime.
Blouses are of two characters
those that are moderate In price-any-
where from about three dollars to
eight or ten-and those that employ
lavish or difficult handwork that
brings their value up to two or three
times the outside price of those in the
other class. 1t seems inconsistent to
talk of wartime economy in the same
breath with these eXtravagantly priced
affairs, but it is not always so; some
of them are remarkably durable The
5louses that most women will buy.
however, are the moderately priced
models that are new and smart in de-
sign. French voile, fine batiste and
georgette crepe are the materials to
select-no matter what the price-for
1t Is not in the materials but In the
laces and other decorative features
that take much time to make, that the
high value lies. Women who know
how to do exquisite needlework have
the advantage because they can do
this exacting handwork for themselves.
Fine organdie is another material that
s.ps solve the problem of dainty
blouses Mt moderate prices
Georgette remains great favorite
and the two new models shown in the
picture for I'm, are of this delicate
and beautiful material. They are
among the considerable number that
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17
When You Put Lace On.

We are not doing much in the way
of fancy work nowadays. Knitting
takes up all our spare time, and to 1t
we devote our energy. But perhaps
you will have occasion to sew some
lace on curving edge-like that of a
centerpiece-and If you do. writes
correspondent, here is n little trick
divulged by a woman who is expert
enced In such things. Roll the lace in
little roll and tie 1t with a thread so
that it will not unroll. Then dip the
straight edge in hot water. Just the
edge, and about half the width of the
lace. Wiring the water out and dry the
lace, still in the little roll. When 1t is
dry the inside Will be slightly shrunk
so that it will measure less than tn.
outside, and so you will have less diff
flculty In fitting 1t to the curved edge.
of the centerpiece.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17

the overdress is as long as the under
skirt at the back and considerably
shorter in front. This is a new de-
velopment of the tunic skirt which
Is destined to reappear in winter
gowns. The embroidered band on the
back portion is not so wide as it is on
the front.
The sleeves and collar are especial
ly interesting because they are both
new departures. Both are as plain as
possible but each Is original. The
sleeves are cut full length and flaring
but are trimmed away at the wrist un-
til the upper portion extends only a
few inches below the elbow. The up
standing collar Is of black crepe georg-
cite and is supported by few very
small, unnoticeable wires.
Satin in black and in dark colors,
promises to be of all fabrics the most
used for afternoon gowns. New drap-
ed skirts and new tunic skirts appear
and silver tinsel in embroidered bands
is sure to be followed by silver lace
in conjunction with them.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17

either slip on over the head or fasten
along one shoulder. In the blouse at
the left two colors are used-a panel
at the front in color Joined to the
white of the blouse by beadwork.
Hemstitching is used in voile or other
cottons and in silks to introduce a be-
coming touch of color by joining 1t to
white blouses. This blouse has the
round neck finished with frill and the
bands of ribbon laid over the cuffs,
which are among new style features.
The blouse at the right is of geor-
gette in pale color braided with SOU
tache in the same shade. 1t fastens
on the shoulder under a collar that is
ornamented with two small silk COW
cred bollS
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-17
&c
Japanese Superstition.

The japanese have many curious
superstitions about animals, the chief
among which is their belief in the su-
pernatural power of foxes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-12
ROADS LOSE MAIL CLAIMS
Not Entitled TO Additional Compcn.a-
tion, According to Decision
OF Court.
10y Associated Press. ]

WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE at
Tempt Of the railroads to recover from
the government S!0060O0O under the
old system OF weight compensation for
transporting mails was defeated to-day
i'll the Court of Claims. The court
reaiiirmcd a former decision i'm favor
o. The government.
The court also held for tho govern
mcnt in the suits OF New England rail-
roads wh" cla lined extra pay for trans
porting parcel post. on the grounds
that their mail contracts did not re-
nuirc them 10 do so. They asked for
large sums.
In the first case the point in dis
putc was an order Of the Postmastcy-
General requiring the Inclusion OF
Sundays in cstima ting the go
daily weight Of mail carried during
u specified period by the roads. As
tho companies returns were cut matcri-
ally by tho order. suit was brough.
to recover additional compensation
from the government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-12

wASiINt.TON. March i:.-Thc
Presidents mcs-aSc. tcIcgrnphcd 10
the American con>ui-Erncrai at Mos
row for delivery. follows:
..Mny not take advantage OF the
meeting Of the Congress Uf the
Sovicts To express the sincere SYM
pnthy which tho people or the United
states feel for tho RuS~inn people mt
this mnment when the t.crmnn
power has been thrust in to inter-
rupt aud turn bnck the wh"ic
struggle for freedom and substitute
the wishes Of Germany for the pHr-
pose nf the people OF Russia: Al
though the government nr tho United
states is. unhappiiy. not nov in -
poSitiDn TO render tho direct and
effective aid ii would wish To render,
I bcE TO assure the people or ItuSSin.
through tho congress. that IL Will
avail itself OF every opportunity TO
secure for IsnsSin once more com
plcte sovrrcignty and independence
In her own affairs and fun rcstora-
zion 10 her great role in thc life o.
Eurorc nnd tho modern world. The
whole heart of the people Of the
United states Is with the people OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-12
BAKER TO VISIT FRONT
AF TER STAY IN PARIS
General Pcrsling Grects Head o
American War Department on
Arrival in French Capital.
PEOPLE CHEER THE VISITOR
Excelsior Calls Him "Organizer OF
Victory y''-Washingto Greatly In
tcrcstcd i'm Movements OF Cabinet
Member.

PARIS. March ll.-Cheercd by vast
thronss ana hailed by the French
p-css as the Organizer OF victory
Newton II. Baker. Secretary OF War of
the United States. arrived in Paris to-
day. He was met by the executor of
victory. General Pershing His first
visits were TO President Poincarc and
Premier Clcmenceau, the American
commander in chief introducing him.
After brief stay in the capital tho
secretary will proceed TO the front.
lie will make a thorough invcstigat ion
Of the training camps. bu; will also
sec every other vital point of the west
ern lighting line. The weather is clear
ing. From the North Sea TO the Swiss
border there is hustle and hustle
forcshadowinE big things. Unless all
signs fail, Mr. Baker has arrived in
time 10 witness tho opening Of Arna-
Saddon.
There was little incident at the
station. Stepping toward the waiting
automobile. the secretary accidentally
jostled u French laborcr.
The two looked at each other for a
moment. half surprised. half curious.
Then the Trenchman. after the Euro
pean fashion, tipped his hat with a
slight bow. Mr.. Baker. with winning
courtesy. did likewise. There was
something inspiringly democratic abou,
the whole scene. brief as il was. and
look AT the crowd showed that the
American Cabinet member had made
decided hit
Epi;omizins the sentiment or the
French press. Excelsior says.
Secretary Baker comes 10 see with
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-12
This Aircraft Can
Garry 5000 Tons

BOSTON. March, H. MinntojO
sydney. a .InnIncse. claims to be tho
inventor OF nIriEantic air machine.
capable of carrying. 9,OD0 tons. In
speaking of his invention today he
declared ID in destined to revolutions
izr warfare in tines OF turmoil, aud
commerce I'm times nf pcncc.
The machine. plans OF which have
been nIcd ut Washington. cnn carry
heavy cannon md scOrca OF men.
ShouId tho Gnrnbcd Motor prove
succcsnfut, .nid Sydnry, IL could be
combined with his flying machine.
producing nm nirship of ntupcndous
,pccd and destructive power. which
rnuId cnsiIy have cruising arca
that would cnrry 81 around the
world.
sydney said another government
hnd sought rights TO use his inven-
lion. but had been turned down.
American authorities On ncronnu-
ties, To whom he has revealed his
pinnn. have expressed themselves aa
deeply Impressed with the trnns-
port and Offensive possfbIIitics of
hfs inventions. he declared
sydney has lived here fourteen
years. He plans I" become an Amer
lean citizen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-12
NAY THROW LIGHT
On OBJECT OF VISIT
ICY Associated Press

GBy Associa ted Pressl
WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE safe
arrival in France of Secretary Baker
and his pcrty having been formally
ann"nnccd to-day by the Navy De-
partmcni. press reports about his move
mcniS on the other side are being
watched closely here. MANY officials
ihink 1t possible that the story OF his
activities. il permitted 10 pass the
censor. will throw interesting light
Upon the object OF his mission to the
thcatcr OF war.
Emphasis laid by the War Depart
nlcnt upon the fact that Mr. Bakers
trip was purely military pilgrimage.
without diplomatic Significance. has d-
rected attention 10 tho know. desire
"f President Wilson. to see an ener-
sctic campaign warcd by the allies
With American troops holding con-
siantly increasing sector OF the battle
lines. the wishes OF the Washington
government undoubtedly will have even
greater weight than heretofore with
the allied cheftans. Secretary Baker
will he able to learn first hand from
General 'crshna the Judgment OF that
officer ON all that is going on in
France. lie will not only hear what
the American leader thinks OF the pros
also views founded on long continued
observation, as 10 tho FRENCH and
British war machines.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-12
EUICANS THROW GAS
HoMBS INTO HIS TRENCHES

III ( rs Associated Press.
|tITH TIE AMERICAN ARMY IN
!i.NCi:. sunday. March 10 Amcri-
|, troops. co operating with the
IInc.. have carried out three raids
|'osi,e tho American sector in I.or-
lhc. Two of the raids were exc
ia simultaneously last night.
),hc Americans swep; past the Ger
IN first line and penetrated 20 the
,yny's second line, GOO yards back.
Mo two simultaneous raids. one
,,hwcst and one northeast OF (dc-
i,d). were made after intense ar;il-
N preparation lasting for four hours,
(which tho German positions were
g5.ed.
lit midnight two forces each one OF
lac.ed), with small French forces on
lIr fianks, moved upon the Gcrma n
lsctives behind creeping barragc.
u on front Of 600 yards. when
n Americans reached the enemy first
II (Continucd on Second Pagc)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-12
fashion Show

All that Is newest and best IN
matcriat ana design OF dress goods.
millinery furniture, shoes. JewcIry.
ready -tc-Wcnr clothes and haber-
dnshCry VIII be placed on exhibition
by Eichmond stOres for the united
spring opening of the Retail Mer-
chnnts' Association tomorrow and
Thursdny.
The lights will he turned ON to-
night. revealing gorgeous window
displays, hut the rcnl event will take
place with the formal opening on
Wedncsdny morning. when special
arrangement OF the stOrc interiors
will ennbie Itichmonders and Nisi-
tors to the city to sec the very
newest and most fashionable eff cut
and texture.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-12
OLD ENGINEER DEAD
VI. +. McCrary Drove "Gcncral" in War
Between States and Han Last Train
Out of Atlanta.
lWy Ansoclated rrcss

MARIETTA CA. March li.--M f..
Mccrary. veteran railroad man and one
Of the Oldest engineers in the South,
was buried here to-day, following his
death late Saturday night at the age
of ninety eight years.
McCrary was employed by the Vest
ern. and Atlantic Railroad for more
than forty years and during the War
Between the states he served as IN en-
Sinccr on the General" and the
Texas famous old locomotives which
figured in many historic episodes.
After tho battle OF Atlanta, Nc
Crary ran the last train, which ear
ried General Joe iiro~n southward
TO Macon to make his next stand
against the FcderalS.
McCrary ~as born in North Carolina.
lie IS survived by his widow and one
son, OF this county A
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-12
ARREST spy SUSPECT
At HAMPTON ROADS
George IOst Has Quantity OF Blue
Prints and Other Documents
in His Possession.
CLAIMS TO BE F'RENCHMAN
Recorded as German When He Ar-
rived in This Country in 1913.
Prisoner Employed at Naval Base
H. Craftsman.
CLAIMS TO BE FRENCHMAN
lnv Arsoc.s,ca press.i


NORFOLK. VA, March li.--Ascnts
of tho Department Of Justice late
this afternoon arrested George Yos,
at the Hampton Roads naval base and
ordered his detention as :, spy sus-
poet. a quantity OF blue prints and
other documents were found upon his
person.
Iost declared that nc was French
man OF A!sacc parentase and that ne
""mc 10 this country in 1918 on tho
liner iceland. Tclcgraphic inquiry 10
New York showed that Yost arrived
- ;his country on the steamer indi-
Gated. but that nc was on record a,
tho Office OF the company as q native
Of Germany.
1t developed that Yoz. was employed
1T ths naval base as Il carpenter and
uGhtsman. He was among Il mum
Der OF imported laborcrs hrouSh; 10
the station some time ago The blue
r',nts in his possession, according 20
naval officials who have examined
them, show tho details ~ large
amount OF tho construction worI. COM
pieted o: in progress at the base.
III his statement tho prisoner said
lis father was born in .\sacc -Lor-
raine in 1867. but ,ha; when it passed
into the possession of Gcrmamy in
1870 his father moved to Nancy.
France. where Yos, claims he was
born.
Department, OF Justice investigators
who to-iight hunted UP the records
of Iost's arrl"al in the United States
declare that on seeking admission In
1913 when he arrived on the iceland
h. was listed Il German subject
and that his birthplace was given as
ubrehein. Germany
The prisoner was ordered held FOR
further investigations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-12
CONGREss Rt:SE:MBLr:S oUR
E.t,,rt,ytftI t'nIJI.l

CONGHESS RF.SEMBLI:S oUR
ELECTORAL. COLLEGE
The soviet is comparable TO tho
election district In American polit-
icnl life. The All-RuSsian Assembly
uf Snvicts. which meets Mt Moscow
to-day I" rntify reject the peace
treaty with the central powers, may
he hest 1ikencd 10 the electoral col
lcEc which does the final choosing
of tho American i'rcSfdcnt. The
whole of Russia is divided into
SoNicts. There is 81 soviet In every
city. town md province. The All
RUSSIAN Assembly OF Sovicts. rcspcc-
lively its executive council. 4. the
reflector of tho votcS east by the
1,iiiiOnS of Soviet members through
out ttuSsia. In il tho PctrOErnd md
Moscow SONicts have n powerful
voice because OF their numerical
strength. Virtually every party Is
represented In the Soviet. The Boil
skcNiki dominate. with the Social
ist RcvoiutiopnrlcS strong rival.