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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-02
FLERS WIN CROSS
British Airmen Perform Great
Deeds in Air Battle.
One at 5000 Feet Attacked by
Eight Huns-Landed Safely.

london May 2.-The Victoria
Cross has been awarded to Lieut.. Al
Ian Gerard and Alan Arnet Mcleod
of the Royal Air force for deeds
which stand out even among the ex-
pIoits in this branch OF the service
Gerard when on an offensive pa
troll with two other officers attacked
five enemy airplanes, shooting one
down IN flames He then attacked
an enemy afrdrome, engag ins single
handed some nineteen machines
which either were landing or starting
off and crashed one of them against
the airdrome. A large number OF
rachines then attacked Gerard, but
seeing one of his companions in diff
ficulty. he went to his assistance, and
destroyed thirC enemy machine.
Fresh enemy machines were rising
from the airdrome and he attacked
them one after another and only re-
treated when ordered to do so. Five
machines pursued him, but he turned.
altho apparently wounded. and re-
reatedly attacked them until. over
wheImed by numbers he was driven
dc wn.
Attacked by Eight Enemies.
Mcleod while flying at an altitude
of. 5000 feet was attacked by eight
enemy machines, which dived at him
from all directions. firing from their
front guns. BY skillfuI Tnaneuvers he
enabled his observer to fire bursts at
each machine in turn, shooting down
three.
BY this time both Mcleod and his
observer were wounded and their ma
chine was in flames. Mcleod climbed
out onto the plane controlling the
machine from the side and by side
slipping steeply, he kept the flames
confined to one side, thus enabling
the observer to keep on firing until
the ground was reached
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-02
JUNKERS HIDE TRUTH
German Reichstag Members Unable
to Learn About Americans.

Paris. May 2.-The German war Of
flee is finding it increasingly difficult
to hide from the reichstag and people
the true extent of American partici-
patton in the war, according to reports
received here today.
Vague replies" were all that a com
mittee from the reichstag, headed by
Deputy Noske, received when they
sought information at the war office.
The result was that many complaints
were made by reichstag members.
The reichstag committee then de-
manded that a representative of the
general headquarters appear and give
the body true information as to how
many Americans were fighting on the
west front The request was refused
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-02

All the features of an old fashioned
street fair will be contained in the
war fund carnival on West Seventh
street next week, the net proceeds of
which are to go to the erection of
reclamation hospitals for American
soldiers returning disabled from Eu-
rope.
There'll be the fearless lion tanner
in his den of fighting jungle beasts in
the person of Captain Deimar, hailed
by the press agents as lone of the
foremost lion trainers in the country
today"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-02
TO DETHRONE KING
Rumanian Ruler Must Pay Teutons
for Siding With Allies

London. May 2.-The Teutonic pow
ers, the correspondent of the Mail at
Annemasse, France, claims to have
learned on reliable informa ton have
decided to dethrone King Ferdinand
of Runnania, and to install a ruler of
their own choice He says that Ger
many some time ago tried to get
Count CZernin, former Austro-H Hun
garian foreign minister to consent to
such action and that his removal from
Office has made an agreement possible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-02

Featured among the concessions.
the side shows. the musical comedies
and other attractions will be also an
armieSs wonder, Charles 3. Trip.
who, altho born arInless. performs all
the duties of life, eating. drinking.
writing and shaves himself Trip has
constructed miniature model of the
city of Verdun. which is a remarka BILE
testimony to his persistence and pa
tience.
The carnival will be open all next
week, during the day and in the even
ingS-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-02

needed by the allies to win the war"
Mr.. Hawley recommends that an
assistant secretary of war and an as
sistant secretary of the navy be ap-
pointed to the aircraft board to be
followed by the creation of a depart
ment of aeronautics based on the
British plan
Have Separate Department.
"A separate department of aero
nautics is the only solution to all
problems of building the air forces
he declared
Mr.. Hawley also called to the presf-
dents attention a report that the signal
corps is refusing further enlistments
for the '.air service" altho only one
sixth of the necessary aviators are
under training
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-02

Danish parliament. show a victory for
the opposition parties led by former
Premier Christensen. They elected
forty-five members, as against twenty
seven returned by the Socialist and
Radical party, which have been in
control for the last four years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-02
TO AID AIRCRAFT
President of American Aero
Club Writes Letter.
Recommends Organization Plan
to President Wilson.

New York. May ALAN r. Haw-
ley, president of the Aero club of
America made public here today a
letter he has written to President
Wilson, suggesting steps to be taken
to correct the past mistakes of the
aircraft program and insure against
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-02
LOOK WHO FIRES IT!
German Crown Prince Hangs Around
That Long-Range Gun.

Geneva. May 2-The German crown
prince himself has fired several shots
with a gun with which Paris is being
bombarded. a Cologne dispatch SAYS.
He is greatly interested in the working
of the guns. according to the Dispatch
and has visited the spot frequently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-02
Opposition Wins in Denmark.

Copenhagen, May Final returns
of tne-svoting for members of the
landsthing. the UPPER house of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-02

foot GARDENER the world has evef
known
Get a 25-ceut box of s~Tfzs at any
drug store and end foot torture for .
whole year Never have tired, aching,
sweaty, smelly feet; your shoes viii IT
fine and you'll only wish you haC tried
'ATiz sooner. Accept no substitute
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-09
SPAIN Is BULLiED
Fails to Garry Out Agreement Ia nc
icasc Supplies bought for Cen
crnl PcrshinE.

WASHINGTON. April S.-Supplics
purchased in Spain By General Per
shing for the American cxpcditionary
force in France have not been re-
ased. The financial credit for France
promised by Spain in return for the
privilege OF importing American cot
ton. has not been granted.
The United States has not been per
mitted to benefit hy the agreement be-
tween Washington and Madrid. signed
by representatives of the two govern
mcnts on March :. Threats to sin:>
Spanish ships and German political
propaganda In Madrid are held to be
responsible.
The outcome OF the International 20.
litical situation thus developed is de-
clarod to he OF greater consequence
than tho slight material cmbarrass.
mcnt to either Franco or the United
states. y government crisis which
viii throw the Influence OF Spain either
with or against Germany. or reveal
the impotence OF tho nation in world
affairs. is expected TO be the immedia; &c
result.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-09
TROOPS co TO FRANCE
At ACCELERATED RATE
American Soldiers Will BE Placed
With British Army TO Finish
Their Training.
MONTHS COURSE is ADEQUATE
Our Men Should Learn Moro Quick
ly Than From French Veterans
Because of Common Use OF Eng
lish Language.
IRv Nssociated rrcs..l

WASHINGTON, April s.-Transpor-
tation OF American troops to France
already is proceeding at the accelerated
rate contemplated by the speeding
measures taken after tho battle o.
1icardy began. Acting Secretary Crow
ell made this statement to-day. but
would give no details.
For military reasons. the extent Of
the increased troop movement has not
been made public.
Following the conferences between
Secretary Baker and allied officials,
orders were given under which Brit
ish official statement was issued say
ing that American forces were to he
briEaood with British troops in order
TO hasten American participation in the
war. Officials explained to-day that
tho process to he followed was similar
To that adopted in placing American
troops In the front lines WITH the
French for training.
1t has been estimated that thirty
days training Of this character, with
American battalion units assigned with
the British organizations, will tit the
newcomers for active duty at the front
All divisions now moved from this
side are composed of men who have
training and who need only final in
struction to take their full share in
the lighting.
The training process will be quick
or With the British than with the
French. it is believed. because the Lam
guage difficulty does not exist. Amer
lean units will find every British vet
eran an instructor. and there will be
no need for interDretcrS
1t was Indicated that the new pians
call for more extensive training
scheme with the British army than
has been the case with General Perish
ing5 original force. There probably
VIII be no attempt to set up a purely
American force within the British
ranks. as has been done with the
French
Ihc Americans arc to be withdrawn
when trained. and turned over to Cen.
eral Pcrshing as part of his army
lhcy VIII share fully with their Erit
ish comrades the battles on their front
ana the belief here is that thew will
not be withdrawn as long as there is
pressing need for them with tho Brit-
ish lines.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-09
DUTCH MINISTER GOES HOME
In-Hcnilh. Not ReGuisitioninE of Ships,
Causes Dr. Philips TO Leave
Washington.
iBy Associated Press.I

WASHINGTON, April S.-Dr. August
Philips. minister from the Netherlands.
has asked for and obtained a leave OF
absence from his government, and viii
sail for Holland shortly. Ill health, it
was explained. caused the minister to
ask for relief
The minister came TO Washington in
February, succeeding Chcva!icr Van
Rappard. During his absence the en-
bassy will nc in charge of w III.
du Beaufort. tho counselor. as charge
d'affaircs.
DR.. Philips's departure, it was said
at the legation. is for no other reason
than the condition of his health. and
has nothing 10 do with tho rcuuisi-
tioning OF Dutch ships by the Amcri-
can and British governments. The
minister il was explained. was i'll
when lie came here. His condition was
aggravated. 1t was said, by tho strain
he underwent in conducting ncgotia-
tons over the ships.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-09
ASKS FIFTY MILLIONS
FOR CONCRETE SHIPS
Hurley Plans to Establish Five Gov
crnment Yards, Three of Them
in the South.
ONE WILL BE AT WILMINGTON
First Vessels Turned Out Will he
7,5OO-Ton TankcrS - Behavior OF
Such Craft on Heavy Sea Is Not
Yet Known.
)NE WILL BE AT WILMINGTON
LRy Associated rrnsa.l


WASHINGTON. April S.-Fifty mil-
lion dollars will be asked OF Congress
tomorrow by Chairman Hurley, Of
the Shipping Board for development
Of concrete shipbuiIdinG. The plan is
to establish at once five government
yards. two on the Pacific Coast and
three in tho South.
Sites for the plants already are un-
der consideration, and will be an
nounced shortly. The three in the
South probably will include one al
ready planned for Wilmington, y. ..
Transportation facilities and easy ac-
cess to cement and sand will govern
the selections.
The first vessels turned out by the
government yards will hc 1,100-ton
tanlcrs. both because of the short &C
OF oil carriers and because in the pres
cnt stage of concrete ship development
the board is moro confident of success
with the tankcrs than with general
cargo craft.
AS yet, concrete ships arc admitted
frankly by experts TO be "a gamble" ."
because the behavior OF such u vessel
under load in a heavy sea is unknown.
Success in tho experiment is not guar
antccd. but Mr.. Hurley and General
Manager PicZ. of the Emergency Fleet
Corporation, hold that in the present
emergency every possible means of
adding quickly to the tonnage avail
able for war purposes should be util-
ized.
Greater chance OF success is expect
cd from the operation of concrete tank
crs because the liquid load will con-
stantly seek a level and not entail the
strain OIL the ship that a solid load
would do in heavy sea.
The concrete ship Faith, built on the
Pacific Coast for private account Is
almost ready TO undertake n voyage.
Engines probably will he installed by
May l. Preliminary reports on the
launching OF the Faith. which was
witnessed by Il. J. Wig. of the Ship
ping Board. have been very cntiiusi-
astic AS to her possibilities.
The $50. 900. 600 requested will bc
spent almost entirely for ships as each
yard can he built for perhaps $4,000
The Yards Will have from four to
seven ways each. Locations IN the
West and South will be sought 10
avoid moisture and cold which rctard
concrcte-pouring.
Plans for the new 1.Jod-ton vessels
VIII be ready in six weeks. They will
be equipped with oil-burning rccinro-
atinE engines. capable OF driving tho
ship seven or eight knots an hour
which is regarded fast enough Tor
coastwisc and nonhazardous service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-09
Buy Your Liberty Bond
From Bank or Booth

I,ichmond's third Liberty Ionn
drive Is on. IInnks Will enter sub
scriptiOns this morning, the booths
conducted by tho women. orEnnixn-
lions nrc running full blast, and cnn-
NasscrA will go forth to-day 10 place
tho bonds thnt this city may go
cover the top" IN ono OF tho greatest
drives ever begun by the army be-
hind the lines. This sccond army
has got to do It's part, Secretary
Wtliinm g. McAdoo snId, If the war
Is TO he won.
II il cnsy TO do your part. 60 TO
your bnnk md place your subscrip-
ton; then canNnsscrs may Eo nftcr
those who fail to respond promptly
To their country's call. Lend your
government n few minutes OF your
time In cooperation with it's CT
forts as well ns your money. There
IN something more than patriotism
nj stnhc now, something moro thnn
simply "dOinE your bit'-thnt WON'T
win the war: you must light in
every conceivable way TO guarantee
tho future md safety Of the nation.
iou hh'c got 10 save, to ccono-
mtEc aud help to the utmost cnnnc-
ity. The sooner you begin, Just 40
much sooner will tho nnr he ended.
There can be no peace but an Amer
lean pence, and force has got 10
mnhe that peace. There can he no
force unless the people, by united
effort, mnkc IL, md nnkinK that
force must he made OF every CO.
operative effort that you have
within your power.
BtY YOUR BOND TO-DtY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-09
RECOMMENDS IMPROVEMENT
OF NEWPORT NEWS CHANNEL
war department FavOrs Appropriation
"f 100000 to Make Ii Thirty
rive Feet Dccp
IRy As.ociatcd prcssl

WASHINGTON. April S. - Chairman
''ha'i' oi the House Rivers and Har-
"o'" committee. was advised to-
gay mat the War Department
recommends an appropriation of 5000
ooo Tor improving the channel at New.
port News, Va The prcscn. project is
Tor channel coo feet wide and thirty
hNc lcet at mean low water. for three
ana one nc-duarter miles. from Hampton
Roads to Newport News. There was no
appropriation specially for the pro.
Jcct before, as II was expected there
would be sufficient funds available for
the purpose, but n specific appropria
'ioh is now recommended because o.
ShoainS that has taken place
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-09


wASIINGTON. April S.--A digest
of German opinion on tho situation
iu Picnrdy, given in an Official dis
patch to-dny from France. ~a:n tho
German Scncrni stnH IL in>truriiu:.
tho military correspondents to rcnS-
sure the public, and with over
emphasized explanation. Is bctrny-
ing the dismny of the public ut tho
prospect of check OF the grcnt
Offensive. Fhc dIspatch follows:
'.Amon@ tho descriptions Of tho
nnr and the notices in the news
papers, tho different currents of Ger
mnn opinion produced in Germany
by the offensive can he defined.
There is first the anxiety caused by
the extent of the losses. The gen
crni stnn charges the woIG Iiurcnm
and the military correspondence, 10
rcnssurc the public and 10 put them
ON guard against the enemy COM
muniqucs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-09
GERMANS ABANDON
DRIVE AT AMIENS
German General Staff Prepares Public
to Accept Failure of Grand Offensive
lRv AssocIatI Press. T

tti F'SS
"rhc stan no longer uphold~, nv
on the first day, that the losses of
tho aSsaiiants had hccn the mini
mum, but IL now af1rms thnt they
arc nominal and proportionatc 10
the results obtained. Then. the
anxiety which tho hnl OF the often
siNc cNritcs. The general StnT ca-
plains to tho impatient public what
difficulties the transports arc en-
countcrinG In supplying tho army,
difficulties which have been augment
cd by tho had weather. II recalls
tho success. of the preceding day.
and dcScribcs tho decentralization OF
the enemy armies, the exhaustion
of their reserves.
'.rhesc accomplished c1pInna-
tions aud these cncouraEcmcnts he
trny tho dismny of public opinion
in Germany. which begins to fear n
check OF tho great German attempt
on the west front"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-09
EARL OF READING
ST|RS CONFERENCE
Says Great Britain Could Not See
Weaker Nations Victim Of
Oppression.
SERBIAN MINISTER is HEARD
Tells How His Country Humil-
lated Itself in Vain Attempt
TO Avoid War.
fRv Associatcd rrcxs

WASHrSGTON. April S.-rrcsidcnt
Wilson'S announcement at Baltimore
Saturday that Gcrmanys challenge can
hc met only with force was cmpha-
sized here to-day by tho Ear! of Road
ing. British ambassador and hiSh com
missioner. in en- address before tnc Ma
tiona Conference OF American Lee
turcrs.
Only hy force can Germany bc met.
and with that force she Will be met"
declared Lord Reading. At another
point nc said:
America stepped into the war. and
with it a whole new plano Of thought
was raised. America has fought. and
viii fight; only for ideals Of world dc
mocracy."
The ambassador was frequently ap-
plauded by tho audience, composed
largely of speakers gathered hero for
a conference preliminary TO launch
ing new patriotic speaking campaign.
Addresses were delivered by the Bcl-
sian and Serbian ministers. George
Crecl, chairman Of the committee on
public information. and John Barrett.
director Of the Pan-Amcrican Union.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-09
PARIS REAL OBJECTIVE
Statements of Prisoners Indicate Thnt
General StnT E,pcctcd Much
Oncn Fighting.
ERy Associated Press.

WASH NGToN. April S.-Statemcnts
OF German prisoners nave convinced
Frcnch military critics that the real
objective Of the great German often
sivc was Paris. and that SO far from
expecting checks which would make
Amicns the goal OF bloody and unde-
cisivc battles. the Tcutonic high COM
mand sent Its forces forward prepared
for rapid advances in opca warfare.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-09
SERBIA WILLING TO
SUFFER HUMILIATION

serbia consented 10 imprison inno-
cent people; TO discharge from the
army officers who had committed no
crlmc; 10 suppress patriotic societies;
to offer apologies for deeds OF which
no one in Serbia was guilty; TO revise
the program of her schools. and even
to change the paragraphs OF the con-
stitution in order to he able TO sun
press liberty of speech and of the press
as demanded by Austria"
George Creei. chairman of the com
mittee on public information. replied
in speech 10 critics of the admins.
tration.
These who criticize the use Of
broomsticks in training our armies arc
not seeking TO win the war" said
Creel. They are trying 10 win other
campaigns at a later date"
Crecl declared il would be imprac-
ticablc for the nation even to dream Of
sending 10000 airplanes overseas.
The Liberty motor is 100 per cent
perfect" he sai id, "and in a week ample
proof will he given OF this fact"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-09
PUSH Shit CONSTRUCTION
ro TAKE SUPPLIES TO FRANCE

Both Great Britain and America arc
working fcver!sh!y on their shipping
programs, said the ambassador. not
with any idea of taking preliminary
steps towards a post-beilum CONNER.
cial rivalry, but to provide great fleets
10 take men, munitions and supplies
10 France.
Minister Michailovitch. OF Serbia. de-
c!ared that his nation made every cf-
,or'' suhered every humiliation, in or
der 10 avoid the present war.
When on the 23rd Of July, 1914"
said the minister, Austria addressed to
Serbia the wcll-known ultima,um, nv
country knew that powerful neigh
Dor desired war. But she also knew
mat this war would set fire to the
whole OF Europe. She. therefore. dc
c'ded to make every concession in or
der to avoid this tremendous conflict.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-09
SAYS BRITISH ENTERED WAR
TO SAVE wEA<ER NATIONS

In explaining the entrance OF Great
Britain into tho war. Lord Reading
said his nation cast her lot with the
allies because she could rot stand b.
and sec the smaller nations suffer from
Germany's aEGrcssions. lie urged tho
fostering Of spirit Of self-sacri'icc.
Is tho sacrifice worth it," he asked
Yes; worth it again and again. Its
worth il if VIC realize that VIC arc
lighting for liberty and justice This
war is 4 challenge Of brutality to jus
iicc. If the allies win--and they as
suredly will-right and Justice will tri.
umph; lend All your aid and all your
power TO it,
While admitting the seriousness Of
the submarine menace, the ambassa-
dor pointed out that Great Britain has
transported millions of fighting mon
across the seas with a loss of only
1900 Of them. including the $50 wound :
ed men who have gone down with tor
pedocd hospital ships. Tho cargo shirs
have suffered heavily, he said. hu,
England has bocn able to move NOR,
than j3o.000.00G IONS Of comm odi,ics
overseas. despite the C-boats
Glas svobode. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1902-1931, 1918-08-02
VNVZTAZ VNTQrVN VOIfOAQ
V PRISTANU DRZAVE
MAINE.

Bar Harbor, Me. - Trupli ne
lIega moza in neke zene, pOyezana
skupno 4 vrvjo, ste bill najdeni V
pristaniScu po patromem parniku
mornarske obrezne patrolne rezer-
We. Trupli ste bill oddaIjeni lie ka-
XIII sto jardov Cd pomola. Preiska-
va obleke po upravniku nekega
tukajSnjega hotela je dognala, da
so to trupli Mr.. in Mrs. H. H.
Morse IL BOstOna. Morse in njego-
va zena sta goStovala V hotelu dine
S. julia in sta zapustila par dni
pozneje "a neko drugo poletno Ia
baviSce.
Glas svobode. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1902-1931, 1918-08-02

Brazil napOve vojno Nemciji, =
26. oktObra 1917.
Predsednik Wilson podpiSe "a
kon, da Sc zbere armada brojeca
100000 moz pod nabiramim siste-
MON dodatno k regularni armadi
in dezelni gardi, - Is. maja 1917.
General Pershing doSpe Paris,
da pripravi vse potrebno "a prvo
ameriSko ekspedicijo, = 13. juni-
ia 1917.
Prve ameriSke cete dospe V
Francijo - 26. junija 1917.
TuScania potopljena OBJ irskem
obrezju; ITO vojakov pogreSanih,
- 5. februarja 1918.
AmeriSke cete zavzamejo zako-
pc liza stirih sektorjih - Lor-
raine, SeverozahOdno Od TOul; V
Champagne, Luneville in Che
min-des-DameS, severovzhodno cd
Rheimsa. - 10. marca 1918.