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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
Until Signed, Invasion Will
Continue, Declare Huns.
Negotiations Begin Again To-
day at Brest-LitOysk.
GERMANS NOW OCCUPY PSKOV
Departure of All Embassies In
dicateS Turn for Worse.
Move Civilian Population and
Valuables From PetrOgrad.

London, March 1.-The Russian
peace delegates at Brest-Litovsk were
Informed that hostilities would cease
only when the peace treaty was
signed, says a Russian official state
ment received here today. Three days
were allowed for the negotiations be-
ginning today.
London. March dispatches re-
ceived by the Exchange Telegraph
company filed in Petrograd at 6 p. m.
Thursday indicate that the German
advance into Russia has been re-
sumed.
forward movement by the in
vaders of some thirty-five miles be-
yond Polotzk, midway between Dvinsk
and V-tebsk, is reported in these ad-
vices, the Germans pushing on despite
the fact that the railway has been
blown up and stores of provisions in
t-lei-- way destroyed
German troops are also reported to
be moving slowly toward Luga from
Pskov, at which place they are said
to have concentrated a division of in
fantry supported by cavalry and heavy
and light artillery. The Germans
likewise are declared to be moving on
Sebezh, eighty miles northeast of
Dvinsk
The American consul in Petrograd
who remained in the Russian capital
fte:. the departure of Ambassador
Francis and his staff also has left,
and the consulate has been taken over
by the Norwegian consul. 1t is felt
in Stockholm where this report is re-
ceived that the situation in Petro-
grad has taken an unexpected turn for
the worse, as the American consul
was to remain there to keep in touch
with the state department.
Only the most meager reports from
Petrograd have been received in
Stockholm and there are no late ad-
vices from London, the last dispatch
there from Petrograd having reported
that tn Bolsheviki resistance was stiff
fening.
Berlin Reports Little Progress. )
There has been no official con-
firmetion that the German advance
into great Russia has been halted, but
the Berlin war office in two days has
reported little progress. Delayed dis
patches from Petrograd, however, say
that the Germans have retired from
Luga, midway between Pskov and
Petrograd.
The Germans have been unable to
cross the Beresina river northwest of
Erinee in their advance in the direc-
ticI. CT Moscow.
Petrograd in for a Fight.
London. March IA Russian wire
less message gives the text of another
proclamation to all Russians appeal
ing for the utmost resistance to the
German rs and ordering the food pro-
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
BUY 100000 BUSHELS DAILY
Hoover to Appoint Buyers of Corn To
Be Shipped Abroad.

New York. March l Corn to the
amount of from 100000 to 10000
bushels a day will be purchased dur
ing the next three weeks at the vari-
Gus middle western grain exchanges
by federal committees for use abroad,
it was announced here today
telegram received from National
Food Administrator Hoover at the
headquarters of the federal food board
here said these committees would be
appointed in the exchanges at Chi
cago, minneapolis, Omaha. Duluth,
Milwaukee, Kansas City and ST. Louis.
where receipts total between 100000
and 100000 bushels daily
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
URGE ''HOLY war"
Russ Officials Would Arm All
Civilians To Fight Huns.
Protest Against Signing Ger
man Peace Pact Growing.
BY JOSEPH sHAPLEN.

Petrograd. Feb. 27 (night) Soviet
commissaries arriving from many of
the larger Russian cities, today de-
manded that a "holy war; be pro-
claimed against the German invaders.
They advocated arming of the entire
population of the country
The district commissaries who rep
resented Kazan, Mostroma, Varatoff,
Tsaritsin, Viatka, Uralsk. Maksman,
Vol onezch, Pensa, Sievka, Pavlograd,
Tver. Sebastopol Irkutsk and other
large cities, protested against signing
the German peace terms
Some of the smaller cities and viii
lagos favor the peace pact.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
KANSAS FARMERS PROTEST
Delegation OF to Washington To Pro-
test Against Hoover Prices.

Wichita Kan, March ARMED with
resolution which declares the United States
food administration has failed TO redeem
the promise of Herbert Hoover that farm
ers should receive Q fair price for their
product. a committee of three stockmen,
representing the Kansas Live Stork as
Washington and enter a protest.
Adoption of the resolution followed
bitter fight on the floor of the final ses-
sion of the association here late yesterday
drastic measure. condemning the food
administration was defeated. and the reso-
luton setting forth the belief of the stock
men that Hoover had failed to redeem his
promise was adopted as a compromise
measure
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
TEMPERATUREs.

The wind was blowing nine miles
from the south at o'clock this after
noon The average temperature for
the day was 2 degrees above normal.
A Sabbath day journey, which is
twice around the golf links will be
taken by many Topeka people Sunday.
tnasmuch as the lamb like demeanor
of the newborn March sheep is to
continue Saturday and Sunday. ac-
cording to official announcement this
morning. That spring has come to
stay at least three days is Indicated by
CONTINUES on Page TwoD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
PREMIER WILL STICK
All But Two Of Resigned Spanish
Cabinet Will Resume Positions.

Madrid, March 1.-The Marquis de
AIhucemas notified the king tonight
thai he definitely accepted the offer
to remain in power. The premier has
appointed Count de Garalt, a Catalin-
ist minister of finance, and Luis
SilveIa, minister of public instruction.
in place of Senors Ventosa and Rhodes,
whose designations brought about the
collective withdrawal of the cabinet
early today
The other members of the cabinet
retain their portfolios.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
ALIEN COUNT IN CLEAR
No Evidence Italian Son-in-Law of
Louis F.. Swift Is n Pro- German.

Washington March Lacking
evidence against Count James Minotte,
charged with German intrigue, As
sistant Secretary of Labor Louis F.
Post was expected to refer the case to
the department of justice today.
There was not sufficient grounds for
deportation or internment. it was
learned from authoritative sources.
The italian count. son-in-law of
Louis F Swift. Chicago packer. was
arrested several months ago on a war
rant of deportation issued by Assistant
Secretary Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
smallpox Holds Recruits in Camp.

Harrisburg, III. Feb. 28.-Because
a case of smallpox developed among
them, the 1913 Saline county men
halted here on their way to a national
army cantonment will be detained II
days longer. Adjutant General
Dickson, of Illinois. ordered the men
held when he learned that none of
them had been vaccinated. The pa
tient is Hurdis P. Keelin. who is in
the local detention hospital
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
services for Dead Soldier.

JCtmore, Kan, March Funeral
services were held at Haviland. Kan,
for Jesse Gibbs. the first Hodgeman
county soldier to give up his life
Gibbs who was only 21 years old, en-
listed last April together with his
trother James. in Company F, *. n.
O., at Larncd. Three brothers live
nere, and a sis-er and brother live at
IIav'land the former home of the
family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
15O BAR At DRY Zone
EDGE LONGEST IN WORLD

Rock Island, ILL.,, March 1.-The
longest bar in the word for the
shortest time in the world, is the
way a local hotel manager an
nounced extension of his bar to
$50 feet. The bar is on the edge
of the recently defined govern
mental dry zone Also there is
local option election in April.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
DELAYS OKLA. HANGING
Governor Grants Slayer of Sheriff Re-
prieve Until April 2e

Oklahoma City, March 1.=Inauiries
addressed to the office of Gov. r. L..
Villa ms today disclosed the informa-
ton that the stay of execution re-
Gently granted Quillie Mcconnell. con-
fessed slayer of Sheriff George Arnold
of Lincoln county, has again been ex-
tended, this time to April 2e.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
Will Still Hold Count Minotto.

MOTTO. .son-in-law of Louis Swift, the
Chicago packer, detained as an enemy
allie =, today was ordered held for ac-
ton by the attorney geenral but not
ordered deported-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
SINK 4,8OO-TON SHIP
British Vessel Runs Afoul U-Boat on
Voyage to New York.

New York, March 1.-The British
m erchant steamship liberia, of 4,S00
tons gross. owned by the Anchor line,
was sunk by a German submarine
about February 27 while bound for
this port, according to information
received in shipping circles TODAY.
The crew was rescued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
KANSAS LOSES CHAPLAIN
Prison Minister of State "Fen" Ap-
pointed Chaplain at Federal Prison.

LeavenwOrth. Kan. March 1-word was
received here today from Washington that
the Rev. Harmon Allen. chaplain of the
Kansas state prison at lansing, had been
appointed chaplain of the federal prison
here The appointment was made by Ar
torney General Gregory. Rev Allen
formerly was pastor of a Methodist church
at Caney, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
LINES UP WITH DRYS
Texas Lower House Adopts Federal
Prohibition Amendment

Austin, Texas. March 1.-The Texas
house late yesterday ratified the fed
eraI prohibition amendment by a vote
of ~ to 30. The senate was expected
to ratify the amendment today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
ROBBER NO CONN0ISSEUR
IN SELECTING HIS VIOLIN

Chicago, March All violins
looked alike to the robber who
last night stole a $1,000 instrument
from the Chicago Music college.
He passed up" two other violins,
one valued at $4,000 and the other
worth 81 5000, according to officers
of the school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
BY CARL d. GRoAT.

Washington, March 1.-The govern
ment is finding some difficulty in de-
suggestion for action in Siberia.
To date the president and Secretary
of State Lansing have an open mind
on the matter. but it is likely that
Japan will be answered in a short
time.
The allies are pressing for this "a
swer rhey are looking solely to the
United States to decide whether there
shall De joint action, lone action by
Japan. or no steps for the present.
American participation would prob
ably be extremely small. extending
only to some naval aid.
The American decision is apparent-
ly influenced by a desire to ascertain
Germany's probable intentions in Rus
sia. With her drive slowing up, ii is
possible that the United States will
deem action in Siberia less advisable
than otherwise, tho a distinct Teuton
menace will still cloud the east and
near east
Military men doubt the advisabiiity
of the move. Russian embassy au-
thorities suggest that a lone Japanese
move would cause trouble and that il
action IS attempted it should be joint
with a 1ull statement of objectives in
advance. Allied enyoys are anxious
for decision and there is a strong
tendency among them to favor Ja-
pans requests. This pressure will
probably force an earlier decision than
might otherwise be rendered by this
gov ernment.
The government discouraged too ex-
tensive speculation today as to its
course, particularly as it is still in
doubt about what to do.
In some quarters, however, there
was a tendency to let Japan act alone
without Involving allies and America.
Japan contends that munitions in Si-
IBERIA and the possibility of German
domination of Siberia or portion
thereof makes some drastic steps
rnaEdarOry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
President Wilson Declines To
Outline Z. s. Policy.
Allies Pressing America for
Decision in the Case.
GERMANY'S INTENTIONS
Russian Diplomats Question
Japan's Intervention Motive.
Meanwhile Japan Declares
Drastic Step Is Mandatory.

Washington, March 1.-America's
decision as to japanese or joint al
lied action in Siberia still hung hre
today. The state department this AFT
ernoon said no decision had been
reached. The cabinet was to meet
this afternoon, however. and the
containing many serious IN
ternational aspects-was regarded
likely to come up for full discussion
Meantime, army and navy authors
ties felt no action should be taken IN
Siberia with American sanction. How
the state department stood was a
puzzle.
Fear Russ Would Join Huns.
Officials, however, let it be known
that they feared many Russians would
join the Germans in case Japan en-
tered Siberia They said Germany was
holding up the spectre of Berlin
to-Tokio route that Japan might use
it as an excuse for jumping into
Siberia.
Other authorities saw the possibil-
ity of a German plot to swing Japan
into an alliance with her on the claim
that the two nations could control the
world
Those in favor of Japanese action
fGlt Ine presence VI
forces in Siberia would distinctly be
beneficial and would act to hold back
any German invasion or uprisings in
that section. They doubted the possi-
bility of a German-Japanese alliance.
In any event, they said, japanese ac-
ton for the present would help the
allied cause and was very much worth
having United States participation
would necessarily be limited by physi-
cal difficulties. The problem in the
end would amount almost exclusively
as a japanese enterprise. military
men declared -y-.--s5-ss71
Lansing Consults Wilson.
The British ambassador, Lord Read
ing, called on Secretary Lansing to-
day to discuss the Siberian problem.
1t was understood that he was In
formed the American position was not
yet defined, but the tenor of the
conference was unrevealed.
Shortly afterward Lansing went to
the White House for a conference
with President Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01
SPRING COMES BACK

VIII Be Fine Day for the
Golfers to Get Out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01

Dispatches have been frequent re-
Gently telling of Japar's plans TO
send force into Siberia to help re-
store order in the cities where revo-
lutionary outbreaks have been so
numerous and whe4c the German
agents have stirred up the natives to
orgies of pillage and frigbtfulness.
Some time ago it was reported
that japanese troops had gone over
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01

WE KILL exhausted U. S. sentries
who fall asleep, but let Hun spies
live in comfort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-01

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair and warmer tonight, Satur-
day and Sunday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31
AGAINST SEDITloN

The state council of defense wants
all municipalities in the state to adopt
ordinances against sedition and dis
loyalty. The idea Is TO put the NUM-
ciJal authorities in position to handle
such cases as may come under their
jurisdiction with expedition in order
that offenders may be held until the
Federal authorities can take hold. The
form of an ordinance to the end de-
sired. having for its ostensible purpose
the preventing OF breaches Of the
peace has been prepared by the state
council as follows:
ANY person who shall by act. word
of mouth, writing or publication, ex-
press. signify or manifest favor, ap-
probation. approval. espousal, or en-
dorscmcnt OF the cause OF any country
with which the United States Is at war
or who shall. when the United States Is
lt war by act. word Of mouth. writing
or publication, manifest opposition or
disloyalty to the United States, or
overly manifest pleasure. satisfaction
or clation upon. or express hope for.
the success of the enemies of the Unit
ed States, or shall interfere in any
manner with the scale of the securi-
ties of the United States government,
shall be guilty of disorderly conduct
and shall be fined not more than 800
and be imprisoned not more than 80
days. or both.
"Whoever shall aid. abet, induct,
command, counsel or procure shall be
deemed a principal and, upon convic-
tion, punishable as SUCH"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31
AMERICANS MAKE GOOD
Fully Equal to the Demands Of Big
Fighting.

Th" American troops on the French
front near Montdidicr delivered an at
tack last Tuesday against the German
positions, fought their way through all
ohjcctivcs. including the village of
Cantigny, and captured 40 prisoners.
The American attack was along n
two kilomctcr front. and 1t seems to
have taken the hard hitting Americans
Just about three quarters Of an hour
to complete their conquest, which in
cluded that amount Of territory as
well as the village of Cantigny-an
exceptionally short time for such an
operation.
This remarkably fine showing comes
as IA fitting companion piece to the
brilliant work done by the United
States soldiers in repulsing an enemy
assault made against them In the
same region Monday morning.
This enemy attack was not heavy
one. however. and was easily dealt
with by the Americans.
Word OF these two victories has
added much to the very favorable i'm
preston which the American troops
already have created along the British
front. II was foregone conclusion
that the Germans would make the
newest OF the Allies along this front
the object Of an attempt to push them
back.
The general opinion of the way in
which these American troops have
handled themselves in the last two
DAYS seems to he summed up in a
comment made to the correspondent
by the French laison officer.
Magnificent. he explained with de-
light. THAT is the sort of stun we
will give the Boche."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31
FLYING IN TEXAS

Mr.. J. Albert Riddle Of the 461st
squadron Of Uncle Sans flying squad
ron. stationed at Kelly Field. South
San Antonio. Texas. has written to a
Yorkville friend about a Red Cross
celebration at the aviation camp on
last Saturday. when the aviators en-
tertained $4,000 people with many
hair raising stunts in the air.
Among other things mentioned was
one flyer who drove his machine upside
down for a half mile or more while
the spectators held their breath. This
was one of the best stunts that I saw"
says Mr.. Riddle, but there were 9TH
ers. however, most Of which included
nose dives, tail spins, etc. Another
hair raiser was pulled off by a flyer
named Rodman Law, brother of the
famous woman flyer. Ruth Law. Mr.
Law Is something Of q flyer himself
but his stunt here Saturday was difter-
ent. He was taken up in a machine
by Edward Stinson. who also has a
sister famous for long distance flying.
Stinson and Law rose from the field
and climbing in big circles until they
were so high that the machine looked
like a little speck' In the sky. Thon-
sands Of eyes were watching the fy,rs
and there were startled gasps when
they saw a great white parachute
with a little black speck dangling he
low il. spread out against the clouds
The airplane circled around and
around the parachute until Law final
ly touched the ground in safety.
Laws drop from the airplane was
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31
HERE AND THERE

NO. sir: ! am not going to Nolun-
teer just Yet while" replied a young
man who is in the draft age TO ques-
tion by Here and There il he intended
10 volunteer. Il look al IL this way.
continued the young man. II am in the
draft age. registered last June and
have got my number. ! am in good
health and | am ready 10 go whenever
am called. had exactly the same
chance as every other registered man.
and simply because nay number is
well down the list is no fault OF mine
| didn't draw the numbers. II Is just
my good luck. There's plenty OF time
for ME TO get in and when my turn
comes will he on the job
When il comes 10 giving 10 worthy
causes" said Il gentleman 10 Here and
There. You can always depend on
the folks ut the Cannon mill. have
watched the residents Of that village
for u,lite Il while and | have never
known them To fail To do their tnll
part. Take this Red Cross drive as
an instance. They opened up their
contributions with $llj.50 by the two
Sunday schools conducted in the VII
lagr and then on top Of that plaCtlc-
allN every worker in the mill. both
men and women. contributed u days
DAY to the Red Cross. running the to-
tai Red Cross contributions OF the
Cannon mill operatives we'll over S60u.
Yes. YOU can always depend on tn"
Cannon mill operatives TO do their
part"
Every NOW and then Here and There
hears OF this fellow or that fellow be-
ing drunk Oh jamaica ginger and in
cidcntall, hears also that the ginger ls
being sold by SO and SO. For the
benefit OF SO and SO and also as Il
uuirt tin which ne or they may take
or not. as may be agrecahle. Here
and There will say that he has noticed
that Federal officers are beginning TO
enforce the Federal laws against the
sale Of jamaica ginger in other towns
and cities. and 10y and by these same
Federal officers will get around to TINS
neck OF the woods. and violators OF
the law in regard to the sale OF ginger
will J." prosecuted. These same officers
are going at the game in very sys-
truatir way, too. They have means
of ket ping tab on buyers OF alcohol Tor
manufacturing purposes and then
tracing the products Of the 'manufac-
turrrs" and finally asking the retailer
pointed questions as TO where such ana
such shipment of ginger is or To whom
il has been sold.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-31

heavy barrage u kilometer to the west
and IA Germans managed TO penetrate
a trench IN which the Americans on
Monday We're subjected TO gas attack
and who We're lighting mad. Inc
Americans emerged from their dusouts
and hand TO hand lighting. which Was
bloody To the Germans, ensueu, the
Americans going for the enemy with
knives and bayonets. The Germans
had been ordered to take prisoners at
any cost, but they failed to get any.
The americans losses were insignin-
cant. The enemy lost all OF the II
men who penetrated the American po-
sltion, nine having been killed, one
having died OF wounds and four having
been made prisoner. A strong unit ot
iiame throwers and engineers aided
the Americans. All the tanks returned
safely. At SIS O'Clock the Germans
began bombardment, dropping two
shells per minute. most OF them falling
III ravine south OF Cantignay. Com
pared with this the American guns
fired SIN. four OF TWO shots per minute.
The American barrage moved forward
one hundred yards in two minutes and
then one hundred yards In four MIN
utes. The infantry followed with
clock like precision. When the news
Of the Am arican advance reached the
Villages in the rear, cheering broke
out among the soldiers and civilians,
SOME OF whom had been up all night
in anticipation OF important news. The
faces of the women and children were
bright and happy and the sick ana
wounded in the hospitals were heart
cned by the feat OF their brothers In
arms. Boys from the front with whom
correspondents talked Wednesday, all
were one in praise OF their comrades.
They said that they knew there was a
long way 10 90. but the Americans had
now shown their mettle and II the
Germans attempted 10 overrun them
they were going To have the hardest
time in their lives.