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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-15

To many of us housework, is more or
less dstasteful. but It can be much less
irksome if one has novel and attractive
accessories. A duster, for instance,
which bids fair to take much of the
unpleasantness out of this daily task
consists of bright feathers held together
on a most captivating handle. The
handle is painted pink or blue. and the
end is a demure little lady's head, with
painted cap and curls. The price is
81. Here's little Christmas gift sug-
gestion for the friend who has a small
apartment and who sort of plays at
housekeeping.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-15
Adventures
With aPurSe

ENOR the woman who has found COM
l. Portable pajamas superior to night
gowns. but who finds the flimsy little
summer sets not warm enough for win
ter nights come fannelette pajamas,
white with blue or pink stripes. They
may be had in in one or two pieces,
and are priced at $5. The one-piece sets
are caught in and frilled around the
ankles, which prevents their slipping
up, and they are just as warm and
cozy as possibly could be desired.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-15

For the names of shops where ar
ticles mentioned in Adventures
with a Purse" can be purchased,
address Editor of Woman's Page,
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER, or phone
the Woman's Department, Walnut
5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-15

If you have ever had the experience
of letting the selection of your Christ
mas cards go until the last minute you
will remember the poor assortment from
which you are obliged to choose. Un-
questionably now Is the time to find
cards that truly express your individual
taste. One of the shops is showing an
unusually exclusive line of Christmas
cards at amazingly low prices. Partic-
ularly will you like 4 card, probably
five inches square, with narrow picture
across the top of three figures on
camels. The picture is developed in a
curious shade of blue. black and gold,
and the appropriate message is en-
graved in old English. Including en-
velopes to match. these cards may be
had for 81 a dozen-less than 10c
apiece. Other distinctive designs are
equally low-priced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-15

Dear Cynthia am one Of your fervent
readers and at last decided to come to EOu
with n very serious case, not my own, but
q very dear and near friend Of mine.
My friend has for the past five or six
months been corresponding with young
man in the service. formerly total stranger
I TO her. At first 1t was only friendship, but
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-15
We Like Gratitude

20 tke Editor Of WomGH's PG0e:
r,tar MAdam--Thank you so much for your
1IAlloWeeh suggestions. which helped greatly
Y 10 make our party a success.
- Your page is always u delight 20 me and
nnfer fail 10 read IL MISS e, e.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
THE NEW GERMAN DRIVE
Arch 2 4 80

Official relative grand begun
ing against the allied positions
stroke March 21 the launched
against the British lines the vicinity
The front the March Fl offensive reported be about
miles in length The which the attacking
west Masges in the Champagne the The Germans
followed their tactics beginning offensive There
brief artillery preparation of the violence and then
the advance of assault There however
have been this attack. guns
been brought behind the lines and cities
behind the actual battle taken
the evidenced by the that
Meaux 25 miles of Chateau Therry under fire
proecs during the night The purpose the
attacking along the line from Chateau Thiey east along
rolling hills Rheims thence
Massges similar that the great attack along the Ae
late May They evidently hoped to find the allies less well
Germans before Rheims June be that the allied line
Chateau Therry had been tn held than
that Chateau Therry north Of the Ane thence
Pardy Ypres. assaung thus might
Tey and the Germans possibly hoped for gains which
Mihe sectors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
HAITI WITH ALLIES BRITISH in A CAIN
Council of State Declares War
ON Germany Today.
Twenty-SecoHd Nation To Line
Up Against Kaiser. -

Port Au Prince, Haiti, July 15.-The
council of state acting in accordance
with the legislative powers given 1t
under the new Haitien constitution. has
unanimously voted the declaration of
war upon Germany demanded by the
president of the republic.
Haiti is the twenty second nation to de-
clare war on Germany. Seven other ma
tions have broken diplomatic relations.
Germany severed diplomatic relations with
Haiti in June, 1917, after the Haitien re-
public had protested against Germany 8
unrestricted submarine warfare and de-
manded compensation for losses to Haitien
commerce and life.
The president, in a message to the
Haitien congress, had recommended a
declaration of war against Germany In
consequence of the deaths of eight
Haitians on the French steamer Montreal
when that vessel was torpedoed by a Ger
man submarine.
The declaration of war was not adopted
at that time, however, the commission ap-
pointed to study the question having re-
ported that there was not sufficient red
son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
Fled Inland After Piave Disas.
ter Against Italians.
Strained Relations Between
Germany and Ally Now.
FALLING BACK IN DISORDER
French and Italians Still After
the Retreating Enemy.
Allied Communications From
Macedonia to Adriatic.

London, July 15.-Forty thousand
deserters from the Austrian army fed
inland after the Piave disaster, the
Zurich correspondent of the Daily
News has learned from neutral
sources, he declared in a dispatch to-
day.
Some of these are armed and are
hiding in the mountains. Three thou
sand deserters were arrested in Buda-
pest.
Austro- German relations are seri-
ously strained as a result of the
Piave defeat, the correspondent said.
German Chancellor Won Hertling's re-
cent statements were the result of
Austrian pressure. designed to bolster
up the tottering dual monarchy by
showing it's oppressed people that the
central empires earnestly desire
peace
10000 Were Drowned.
Despite the rigid censorship. 1t Is
learned that the Austrian losses on the
Piave, exclusive of slightly wounded.
were more than 100000, of which TO-
600 were drowned.
Austrian Premier Won Seydler, Aus
tro- Hungarian Foreign Minister
Burian and Count Czernin and Count
Berchtoldt, former Austro- Hungarian
foreign ministers. are going to Ger
man headquarters on an important
mission.
Austrians Retreat I'm Disorder.
Rome, July 15.-Further advances
by the Italians and French in south
ern Albania have seriously threatened
the enemy positions and probably will
necessitate further retreat northwards.
freeing the allied communications be-
tween western Macedonia and the
Adriatic. a dispatch from the Italian
front in Albania stated today.
The Austrians continue to fall back
in disorder. burning depots and viii
lagos which they are forced to aban-
don. The village of Bulcsar is in
flames. Italian troops. cooperating
with the French, have. reached GIu-
naka pass.
The French have completely cleared
the heights dominating the connu-
ence OF the Devoli and Tomorica riv-
ers British troops in Macedonia
made successful raids against the Bull
garians west of Lake Doiran.
Vienna Admits Advance.
v ma. Sunday, July 14-(via Lon
don).-Allied troops in Albania con-
tinua to advance. says an official state
ment from Austro-Hungarian head
quarters today. Increased activity is
poted on the Italian front.
The statement reads:
Between Lake Garda and the
Adige the reciprocal artillery fire was
very active. On the Venetian noun
tain front activity has increased. This
morning Italian battalions fruitIessly
attacked southwest of AsiaRo and
north of Mont di Valbella An en-
gagement on tie western slopes of the
Brenta valley also ended in our favor.
In Albania the enemy is gradually
pressing forward against new line Of
resistance. In the Devoli valley a
French squadron has been repuIsed"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
FAIL URE TO BUST
AMERICAN LINES
SAFETY OF PARIS
Assurances This Afternoon
Capital Is in No Danger.
Indications Now That the Big
Offensive Is Being Held.
u. S. COUNTER A SURPRISE
May Bring About Disaster to
Germans Crossing Marne.
Attack in One Area Turns
Huns Back on Big Objective.
U. S. COUNTER A SURPRISE
BY J. w. T. MASON


New York, July Is, (2:05 p. M
Indications this afternoon are that
Won Hindenburg's new offensive is
being held at all essential points.
The failure of the Germans TO
break the American line at Vaux and
the successful American counter at
tack in that area, strengthens the as
surances that Paris is safe.
The crossing of the Marine by the
Germans is, however, an unfortunate
episode. This success has been con-
fined to a narrow point, which pro-
duces a dangerous local salient.
U. s. May Enforce Disaster.
The American counter attack may
bring about disaster for those Ger
mans who have risked crossing.
The fact that the main German
assaults are occurring between Dor
mans and Rheims is without doubt
satisfactory to General Foch. This
is the side of the Aisne-Marne wedge
farthest away from Paris and the
channel ports. The attack in that
area means Won Hindenburg has
turned his back on Paris and the
channel and is trying to shove the
allied front eastward. The farther he
goes in that direction, the nearer will
the front be moved to German terri
tory. If Won Hindenburg is satisfied
with that kind of an ending to his
fifth offensive, the allies can afford
to be satisfied with Won Hindenburg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
THIS is FIFTH
PHASE OF HUN
'18 OFFENSIVE

PICARDY DRIVE-started March
21 On a 50-mile front between .Arras
and the Disc. Stopped in just one
week, after the Germans had advanced
about forty miles to within striking
distance of Amiens.
FLANDERS DRIVE-started April
9 on a 25-mile front between the
Ypres-Comines canal and Las Bassee.
Stopped in ten days after the Germans
had penetrated fifteen miles to within
striking distance of Hazebrouck.
MARINE DRIVE-started May 81 on
a 40-mile front between Coucy LIE
Chateau and Rheims. Stopped in a
week after the Germans had pene-
trated thirty miles to Chateau Thierry
OISE DRIVE-started June IN a
35-mile front between Montdidier and
Coucy LIE Chateau. Stopped in three
days after the Germans had advanced
six miles. They were later pushed
back nearly half this distance.
CHAMPAGNE DRIVE started
July Is on a 5o-nile front between
Chateau Thierry and Main De Mas
s.gnes. Continuing with initial Ger
man gains reported.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
Three Big Plants on Coast Crippled
by Union Demands.

Oakland, Calf, July 15.-Thirty-
five hundred boilermakers and iron
workers went on a strike early today
in three big shipbuilding plants at
Alameda and Oakland.
Millions of dollars worth of gov
ernment ship contracts are for the
present practically halted
The men declare the shipbuilders,
including the Bethlehem Building Cor
poration, the Moore Shipbuilding Co.
and the Hanlon Co. have failed to
live up tt. the agreement negotiated
thru Mackay committee. strike
vote was taken yesterday at a mass
meeting attended by 1900 men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
RAIN WAS GENERAL
Showers Fell Thruout the State Sun.
day and last Night.

The temperature for the day aver
ages four degrees below normal.
The wind at o'clock this afternoon
was blowing five miles an hour from
the south.
Rainfall in Topeka during the last
twenty-four hours amounted to .0S Of
an inch but it is not likely that any
more showers will fall here today, ac-
cording to S. d. Flora, state meteor
OlogiSt. Showers were general over
the state Sunday, the heaviest record
ed being at Clay Center and Alton.
each town receiving LOS inches. Rain
fall reported at other points was
Dodge City. 1.02; Concordia, .3S, and
st. Joe, 20.
The temperature here at 9 o'clock
Hnn or, TIrr 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
JOHN WHITNEY DIES
Retired Topeka Miller Was One OF
Most Prominent in West.

John c. F. Whitney. who has been a
resident of Topeka for thirty-eight
years, died at 1890 o'clock Sunday
night at his home, 1015 Harrison
street.. after an illness of about six
months.
Mr.. Whitney was one of the most
prominent operative millers in the
middle west, having been engaged in
that business about forty-five years.
He is survived by his wife, formerly
Margaret B. Smith, whom he married
in 1882; two sisters, Mrs. Ira T. Pearce
of st. Paul and Mrs. Wallace Crutcher
of Kansas City. Mo. and one son. B.
F. Whitney of Topeka.
The funeral will be held at o'clock
Tuesday afternoon from Bomgardner's
chapel. There will be no flowers The
body will be taken to Mr.. Whitney's
old home at Canaseraga, N. Y, for
burial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
TOOK ONLY FORTY
MINUTES FOR END
OF GERMAN U-BOAT

London, July 15.-Within forty
minutes recently a British submarine
accounted for German U-boat The
story in brief is:
10:3O a. m--7Sighted enemy SUBJ
marine. so dived and altered course
1897 a. m--Enemy picked up in
periscope.
10: :50-Stern tube torpedo fired
''1o:53 a. m.-Sharp explosion heard.
"11:10 a. m.-Came to surface and
sighted oil right ahead with three men
swimming in it Two were picked up.
but the third sank before we could
reach him eDived. Survivors stated
that submarine L was hit just before
the coming tower"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
SLAP AT HUN RULERS
They Are Carrying on Tradition of
Power OF Sword, German Writer Says.

London, July 15.-A sharp indict-
ment of the rulers of Germany by
Macmillan Harden is contained in a
current number of Die Zukunft. The
holders of high offices, he is quoted
as saying, when it seems useful to
themselves, profess to favor a new
world order of democracy and national
peace but they really are only carry
ing on the tradition of the power of
the sword.
mo high parsonage in the German
empire" he says wishes to set up a
league of nations. The continuance of
endeayors to conceal this fact has be-
come unnecessary since Brest-Litovsk
and Bucharest"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
Advance on a Front of More
Than Mile in Flanders.
Capture 500 Prisoners and Sew
+ eraI Machine Guns.

London, July 15.-British troops ad-
vanced on a front of more than a mile
east of Dickebusch Lake in Flanders,
yesterday morning taking 296 prison
ers. Field Marshal Haig reported to-
day.
1.-THE local operation in the Dicke-
busch Lake sector yesterday morning
was completely successful" the state
ment said.
I'VE advanced on 1000 yard
front, taking ridge and wood and at
tanning all our objectives. We cap
tured 296 prisoners, several machine
guns and much other material"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
DID NOT DROP BOMBS
German Account of Failure of Ameri-
can Air Raid Over Germany.

, Amsterdam, July 11.-Meager de-
tails of the air raid of last Wednesday
night against Coblenz in which, ac-
cording to the official statement of the
German war office, all six American
airplanes engaged in the attack were
captured, are contained in a belated
message from the semi-official Wolff
bureau. None of the enemy machines
dropped bombs" says the message.
"All the machines fell into our hands
and the crews were taken prisoner
alive, except a few.
This was the first great inde-
pendent air action of the Americans.
It failed completely"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
TODAY IN THE GREAT WAR
lilly Is. 1917.

JULY is, 1917.
Russians take 1900 prisoners,
many guns. and much territory in
Galicia- Germans advance slight
ly against French at Cerny-
JULY is, 1915.
British reach German third line
of defense north Of Somme. Cap
ture 1000 Germans. German high
officials favor resumption of ac-
We submarine warfare.
JULY IS, 1915.
British-French forces take strong
Turkish positions at Gallipoli. Tec-
tons start new drive on Warsaw.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
K. C. PAYING 6 CENTS
Delay Owing to Penny Extra-Off at
State Line,

Kansas City, July 15.-The cents
street carfare went into eject here to-
day In Kansas City, Kan, the rate
still is cents, but passengers coming
to the Missouri side are required to
pay an extra cent when the cars reach
the state line. Some of the Kansas
City. Kan, passengers left the cars
when they reached the Missouri side
rather than pay the additional fare
Some delay was caused both in Kan
sas City, Mo, and at the state line as
a result of the new fare, many pas
sengers not being provided with the
exact change
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
PARIS HEARD BATTLE
Eastern Sky Lit Up AS If BY Great
Electrica- Storm.

Paris, July 15.-The inhabitants of
Paris and the suburbs, says the Matin,
heard violent artillery firing in the
early hours today. The sky toward
the east was constantly lit up as if
by great electrical storm.
Those who were on the boulevards
after midnight listened to the can
no1ade, while small groups gathered
on the high points of the city to
watch the distant heavens. The noise
of the firing was particularly loud in
the southern part of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
IN A STACKER ROUNDUP
More Than 900 Fill JaiIs and NUM-
cipal Pier in Chicago.

Chicago, July 15.-Federal officers
here today sorted the slackers from
among LOO men rounded up for not
possessing draft credentials. In the
drive. ending at midnight, Sun
dav, all police stations were filled
am the municipal pier was turned
into an internment camp. Thousands
of young men were in custody for
brief periods until they provided
classification cards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
ST. LOUIS FIRE MYSTERY
Police Blame Incendiarism for s4oo .
600 Blaze Sunday.

St Louis. Mo. July 15.-Police to-
DAY believed incendiarism caused the
flre which early Sunday morning de-
stroyed 100000 worth of property in
the business district.
Explosions in the buildings shortly
a1ter the TIRE broke out were caused
by gasoline. police say. Employees in
the buildings today said there had
been nothing explosive in the stores
Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
DEMAND MORE WAGES
Union TeIegraphers VIII Make Terms
When Government Takes Control

Cnicago, July 15.-Union telegraph
ers will demand wage increases short
er hours and reinstatement of dis
charged employees, as soon as the gov
ernment assumes control of wire sys-
TENS, S. ]. Konencamp, president of
the operators union announced today.
seven or seven and half hours for
night work will be one of the deman6s
TO be drafted by convention of dele
gates konencamp issued a statement
expressing qualification over the ac-
ton of congress,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
CONGRESS- ON VACATION
Both Houses Met Today Only for Rou-
tine Business.

Washington, July 15.-The summer
vacation of congress began today.
Both houses met fer routine business
The senate adjournment until Thurs
day under the agreement for MONDAY
and Thursday sessions only until Aug
ust "a. House leaders had a similar
plan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
-Four Dead In Accident.

Chicago, July 15.-Four were dead
here today and nearly thirty persons
were in hospitals as a result of a COL
lision last night at Fort Sheridan be-
tween an auto truck and an electric
train. The accident occurred near the
fort entrance and injured were taken
to the post hospital The truck was
loaded with picnickers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
RUSSIA IS ANGRY?
Demand That British Re-Em-
bark Troops ON Murman.
Foreign Minister Tchitcherin
Addresses Note to England.

London, July 15.-M. Tchitcherin.
the Russian foreign minister, has ad-
dressed note to Great Britain de-
manding that the British detachments
now on the Murman coast be re-em-
barked without delay, says Central
News message today from Amsterdam,
relaxing a MOSCOW dispatch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
M'AD00 FEELS BETTER
Director General Returns TO Work
After Outing in Mountains.

San Francisco, July 15.-FoiIowine
three weeks rest in the California
mountains. Director General of Rail-
roads McAdoo went back to work to-
day. He began a three-day conferences
here with federal railroad officials. in
Guiding Directors Hale Holden and r.
ii. Ashton His health is said % be
much irnnroyad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
DOWN is HUN PLANES
British Make Great Record in One
Day on French Front.

London, July 15.-Sixteen German
airplanes were brought down by Brit
ish airmen Saturday while the British
lost three machines, the air ministry
announced today.
More than twenty-three tons of
bombs were dropped on enemy targets
during the day and night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15
"ALpS WELL LONDON
Following German At
tack Are Quite Satisfactory.

London, July 15.-The feeling in
London on the situation following the
German attack in France is that the
developments are quite satisfactory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15

MUrom is one of the oldest citie
of Russia. II is on the Okla river
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
and Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15

THE Hun drive is on. 1t is the
kaiser's last dying effort TO win.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-15

Stockholm, July 1.-THE Soviet
government is about to be moved from
Moscow to Murom, according to dis
patches from Moscow.
As a result of insubordination among
Soviet troops, War Minister Trotzky
has declared a state of war along the
Murman coast and railway.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-01
Emlen S. Hare Made
a Vice President Of
The Packard Company

The election Of Emlen S. Hare to
a yice-presidency Of the Packard
Motor Car company is announced by
Alvan Macauley. president and gen
eral manager. Mr.. Hare will retain
his position as president Of the Pack.
ard branch in. New York but will
remove to Detroit within a few
weeks.
"Mr. Hare's successful experience.
coupled with the fact that he is by
nature a co-operator. will make him
valued addition to our organiza-
tion." said President Macauley. in
announcing the election.
The rapid movement OF the Pack
ard company's work for the govern.
ment has absorbed Mr.. Macauley's
time and energies t" an extent that
warranted the creation of the new
office for which Mr., Hare has been
chosen. A little more than a year
ago, the Packard's business was the
comparatively simple manufacture
and distribution of cars and trucks,
together with the maintaining of an
organization for service on those
products. Today it has. besides
these concerns. the manufacture OF
airplane engines and airplanes for
the government and the making OF
repair parts for those products. The