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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-26

News of the Charles P. Deviin fam
lily of Kansas City, formerly of To-
peka, reveals two marriages from that
household within the past few weeks.
Word has been received of the
wedding of Charles Devlin and Miss
Helen Truit, both of Kansas, which
took place in Fort Worth, Tex, re-
Gently. The bride belongs to one of
the first families of Kansas City, and
is an attractive and exceptionally
good looking young woman. She at
tended Miss BarStoWS school in KAN
sas City, where she. was a FELLOWSHIP
dent and friend of Miss Helen Yoder
of Topeka.
Lieutenant Devlin is the son of Mrs.
Charles P, Devlin of Kansas City and
the late Mr.. Devlin, who was a To-
peka banker The Devlin family has
lived abroad a great deal in the past
few years. Lieutenant Devlin, for
some technical reason regarding resi-
dence, was una BILE to enter the United
States army at the outbreak of the
war, so he enlisted in the Canadian
army, in the aviation department.
The unit to which he belongs is train
ing in the aviation fields a Fort
Worth, Tex. He and his bride had at
first decided that they would not be
married until after the close of the
war. but on account of the utter I'M
certainty of the duration of the con-
lin would remain in this country they
decided to be married before the lieu
tenant entered upon his foreign serv-
ice. Mrs John r. Shelton of Topeka
was invited by telegraph to go to Fort
Worth to be a guest at the wedding.
=
The second wedding ceremony in
the Devlin family within the past few
weeks was that which united in mar
nd
Mario Pastori of Rome an Italian
army officer.
The wedding took place February 8,
and is described in letter written to
the Star by Alice Robe, who is liv-
ing in Rome. The account is as fol-
lows:
'In Rome a wedding is matter of
a days ceremony, beginning with the
civil service, followed by the church
service, and ending with the social
celebration. Public marriages take
place after Q o'clock until noon- Miss
Devlin and Lieutenant Pastori desired
te escape the usual curious crowd
and, is permitted for those who
can pay for special hours. arrange
ments were made to have the cere-
mony performed at $50 o'clock
But the quiet and inconspicuous
character of the early morning event
desired by the contracting parties be-
came instead international demon
stration, of which they were the inno-
cent cause.
when Assessor (Justice) Ledi say
the tall young artillery officer. lean
ing heavily on a cane, limp into the
great hall. accompanied by a blond
young woman of unmistakable Amer
lean type, and when he read the
names and native countries of the IL
censes. the incident of a civil mar
riage became an event
In Rome, the Campidogolio, its
great marriage hall, is i1lumined only
on special occasions for those who de
sire to pay the price of the elaborate
lighting. At $3.50 in the morning there
is no need of this, but nevertheless
for Miss Ethel Devlin of Kansas CITY
and Lieut. Mario Pastori of Rome al
lights were ordered up by Assessor
Iedi. The historic old hall had never
witnessed a similar proceeding AS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-26

plans for the clubs share in the work
of the building of furlo halls for
the soldiers. This is war service
enterprise entered into by the Cen
eral Federation of Women's clubs.
The Keota news., 1918-09-06

Tom lyman boasts that he has m
proved the condition Of the boys IN
the penitsntia1y. Governor 0unteT
has given hope and comfort . he
boys In the trenches. Which = yo0r
choice!
The Keota news., 1918-09-06
VOTE FOR SH0UP FOR
GOVERNOR AND GIVE
COLORADO A REAL
Business MANAGER

A Big Man mentally, physi-
cally, commercially and phil
anthropically.
A.clean man morally.
Born in Illinois of Scotch
Irish English parentage.
The Keota news., 1918-09-06

Ford touring car, new last August
and in Al condition. with accessories.
cheap for cash or bankable paper. In
quire at News Office.
DR.. b. L. Fowler. dentist. will b
in Keota the arst seven day. Of each
month. q
When you look youY best see Fortnsg.
The Keota news., 1918-09-06
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The Keota news., 1918-09-06

When Governor 0unts5 assumed a.
fics, bootleg whisky IN this state so
for 1l.3E Q pint. Through bic enforce
meat Of tAs prohibition lAw Il nov -
$3.50 . pint. THIS u The only instance
Of "profiteesinS" for which 0oveen0
0untsr may b tEuthfully sald 70 b ~
Opoosiblo:
The Keota news., 1918-09-06

There has never bssa . charge OF
unfaiTnees to organised labor made
against the administrator Of Julius c.
0untss. Enemies Of the governor have
gone hack NO less than twenty-five
years trying to dig up something along
thio line.
The Keota news., 1918-09-06

Even the Denver Post admits Il
sometimes makes Q mistake In DlckinS
public officials. II doesn't guarantee
that Tom lyman VIM net fade after
Tam and Bon have soaked him . time
Or two.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Americans Charge
Machine Guns, Rout
Foe in No Man S Land
lBv The Associnfcd Pressl

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, May 25.--An American
roconnoitring party commanded by
Lieutenant A. P. Craddock, of Lynch
burg. Va, had a thrilling hand to
hand encounter with Germans in No
Mans Land in Picardy last night. In
the face of continuous fire from
two machine guns they charged the
enemy. Although Lieutenant Grad
dock and several of his men were
seriously wounded, they continued
lighting and drove off the Germans.
One of the Americans was shot in
the head and body, and lay On the
ground stunned. When he came to
ne found German holding him by
the shoulders. He whipped out his
gun and killed the German.
Another American detachment in
the course of the night penetrated
enemy organizations in the Bois Al
iogne, attacked a German post and
killed five Germans and took one
prisoner. The prisoner told the
same story as thousands of others
who have been taken by the British
and French-that he would give any-
thing to see the war ended. He an
Parently knew nothing regarding
future German movements.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Allied Mastery
In Air Holds Up
German Drive
Continued from page 1

can soldiers in France, such dispatch
as that quoting Representative Cad-
wells prophecy that million Ameri-
cans will be in France next month
being banned by the censor.
1t is doubtful whether the German
critics themselves know even approx
mately the size of the American army,
although the German General Staff is
hardly likely to be in ignorance of the
true figures. After celebrating on the
drain of the war on the French forces,
Gaedke says:
at is therefore no wonder that our
troops are finding American battalions
in increasing numbers on different
parts of the front We shall have to
assume that the Americans will keep
crossing the Atlantic steadily to in
crease the diminishing strength of
France and England"
He says that the Allies had 200 di-
visions before the drive began. Other
German critics say that Foch has only
enough reserves left to repair the
believe that Foch can no longer make
vigorous counter offensive and re-
cover the initiative. They contend
that the strain of waiting exerts a
greater influence upon the Allies than
upon themselves, because there is no
uncertainty upon their side.
Next to these questions, the scene Of
the next operation receives the most
attention from the critics. Nearly all
believe that the Flanders front will be-
come lively first. The Ypres salient is
considered the most promising portion
of the battlefront.
Won Ardenne would have his read
ers believe that "the sword of Damo-
cles hangs especially over the head Of
the British garrison at Ypres. which is
inclosed in a semi circle. The great
German wedge is like a she'll which
has entered its objective but has not
yet exploded. Those around it are
awaiting, it in terror and excitement.
"FochN man power is really ap-
preaching exhaustion. The greatest ef-
fort has been made. 1t is very sgnif-
cant that in the great effort of 1917 the
allied Western powers could raise only
twenty-three divisions for the sum-
mer and autumn fighting Now they
have about thirty more, not including
the Belgians. Portuguese and Ameri-
cans"
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Cuban-Mexican
Situation Difficult
OF Interpretation

HAVANA, May 25.---Thc exact situa-
tion with reference to the diplomatic
relations between the Cuban and Mexi
can republics is difficult to define in
view of the wide divergence of in
terpretations placed upon the depart
ure of the Mexican Charge D'Atfaircs
from Havana, who before sailing, paid
courteous and friendly visit to Presi-
dent Mcnocal. Apparently his de-
parturc had no more significance than
home to make report to his govern
ment. That the Cuban charge in
Mexico has been recalled recently 'is
merely coincidence and not connected
with any question pending with
Mexico.
Sub Secretary of State Patterson
stated to the press that the reports
that the diplomatic relations have been
broken off were groundless and showed
a dispatch from the Cuban Charge in
Mexico. Senor Santamaria, stating that
the latter had been informed by the
Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations
that the recall of the Mexican Charge
does not constitute a rupture of diplo-
matte relations.
high government official, who re-
fused to allow his name to be used,
said to-day, when shown Mexico City
dispatches to the effect that dipo-
matte relations between Cuba and Mex
leo had been broken, that. although
the Cuban government had received
no previous notice regarding Mexico's
action, the dispatches doubtless gave
correct view of the situation.
He stated that he considered Car
ranza's action to be a friendly one,
taken to avoid possible complications
later, in view Of Cuba's situation as
one of the warning nations, which find
it necessary sometimes to take un-
usual action.
He declared that the Cuban minister
had been absent from Mexico for sew
eral months and that his successor hsd
been proposed. The Cuban charge
d'affaires was recalled from Mexico
City before the present situation arose
for the reasons not connected with it.
The legation was left in charge of its
secretary, whose recall is not contem-
plated at present.
No diplomatic exchanges, he said,
had taken place which might indicate
seriously strained relations between
the two countries and he believed that
these relations might be considered
as only suspended during the war
crisis.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Hindenburg's Drive
1mpeded by Airmen

by Cable to The Courier des Etats-U Unis)
PARIS, May 25.-Thc Allied aviators
are considerably impeding proposed
German offensive, military critics here
agree.
The "Petit Journal" says:
"The aerial superiority gained by
the Allies, which, owing to American
contributions, is daily increasing, has
been turned to good account by the
General Staff"
"Humanite" says aviation will play
an enormous part when the Germans
resume the offensive. 1t adds:
"The Intervention of our aircraft
throwing themselves in masses upon
the enemy columns on March % co
close, in anticipation of the arrival of
the infantry, the opening between the
English and French armies will be
remembered by history as splendid
incident.
There were present only few he
roic but numerically insufficient ell
ements OF our cavalry, who knew how
to sacrifice themselves like their elders
ut Reichshofen. The aerial cavalry
followed the noble traditions of the
terrestrial cavalry on that tragic oc-
casion as we'll as at others, such as at
Moreuil and Montdidier."
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26

an output of forty-ive motors a
day has now been attained by the
two factories that have attained guam
titv production, namely the Packard
and the Lincoln, the former now ap-
proximating thirty and the latter If
teen a day.
Another impediment to successful
manufacture of Liberty motors, to
which little attention has been paid,
now is assuming large proportions. 1t
is that Of impaired morale of work
ers and executives. due to the con-
tinual iteration and reiteration Of
charges that the Liberty motor is a
failure; that successful plane produc-
tion is impossible; that the manufact-
urers are united in a conspiracy to
advance their own interests and that
the whole fabric of the aircraft organ
ization is befouled with graft
Men who have given the best that
is in them for months and months
have in some cases given up under the
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
in Havana while some official, osten-
sibly a Cuban customs inspector,
searched his baggage, and probably re-

in Havana while some official, osten-
sibly Cuban customs inspector,
searched his baggage, and probably re-
moved some papers said to be of an
international character.
No announcements of this feature
are being made here, and no ohcial
secrets, if there be any, are being dis
closed.
But it is known, at the same time,
some sort of negotiation was going
on between Mexico, argentina, and pos
sibly one other Latin American coun-
try having for its purpose common
attitude toward the war. 1t is pre-
sumed that any papers found in Senor
Fabelas luggage had to do with it.
This incident is believed here to be
the real cause of the break. and those
who entertain this belief are firm in
the conviction that Mexico was con-
vinced that the United States was re-
sponsible for the incident.
When Senor Fabela's luggage was
searched it was maintained by some
that the person who did it was not a
Cuban official at all but some other
agent in the disguise of Cuban in
spector or gendarme. Later, however.
it seemed to have been satisfactorily
established that the man really was a
CuDan inspector.
May Give Cuba Frcer Hand
A break between Cuba and Mexico.
IL is felt, disrupts practically nothing
but long-standing friendly relation.
In the opinion of those in close touch
with the subject, it may actually give
Cuba free hand, as the Mexican For
cign Minister says in his announce
ment, but perhaps not in the manner
suggested.
American agents for some time have
been reporting German agents operat-
ing in Cuba, some of them crossing
frequently to the United States as
Cuban citizens or Mexican citizens. A
severance of diplomatic relations prob
ably would leave the Cuban govern
ment feeling more at liberty to invcsti-
gate their activities.
When first class powers are con-
cerned, break in diplomatic relations
inevitably has been followed by war.
Between lesser powers this rule often
fails to hold good
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Pershing' 8 Men Play
Ball in Gas Masks
lBu The Associated Prsss)

WITH THE A M E r | c A N
ARMY IN FRANCE, Friday,
May 24.-An innovation in train
ing recently put in practice back
of the American lines is to have
the men, while playing baseball
in their recreation periods, wear
their gas masks throughout the
game, the idea being to get them
accustomed to breathing properly
in these protective devices under
all conditions.
Tomorrow an exhibition game
will be staged, with Hank Gowdy,
the former Boston star, and other
soldiers with big regulations on
the baseball field participating.
Gowdy, wearing his gas mask,
will catch for one of the teams,
and all the other players will be
similarly equipped. 1t was freely
predicted tonight that the UNI
pires would have an easy time Of
it during this contest.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
markably modest of late in the ne;sA

markably modest of late in the ne;sb-
borhood Of the battlefront, where tSev
leave the skies almost entirely to ths
Allied aviators. When the German air.
men see an Entente machine approach.
ing they Immediately start homeward
declining a combat. The German niyhs
bombing machines, however, are ex.
tremely busy. They have been attack.
ing railroads depots and functions, but
without doing great damage.
1t is assumed the Germans either ara
unable to replace easily their recent
enormous losses in airplanes and pilots
or they are trying out improved ma.
chimes with which they hope to sur.
prise the Entente Allies when the Of
fensive begins. They will meet with /.
warm reception. as the Entente av;-
ators are full of confidence in their
superiority
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
strain of suspicion and lack of appre-

cation.
Patriotic workers in some of the
plants, convinced by what they have
read that their work is not contrib
uting to the successful issue of the
war, have quit and gone into other in
dustries, such as shipbuilding, in which
they have confidence. The fine spirit
OF industrial adventure and patriotic
enthusiasm, which has ACCOMPLISHED
wonders, has been all but wiped out by
the atmosphere of suspicion and con-
demnatlon which surrounds the whole
aircraft enterprise.
What the aircraft work needs now
above all else is an inspired and in
spring leader like Schwab. Through
mountainous difficulties manufact-
urers of aircraft are fighting their
way to success. All they and their
thousands of loyal workmen need now
ls some. one to restore their enthusi-
asm and revive their confidence.
Where is the Schwab Of the air feet? :?
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
German, Raids South
OF Son,rne Repulsed
With Heavy Losses
by The Associated px.ss,

ON THE FRENCH FRONT, Nav 25.
Except for heavy artillery fr;no
sou'h OF the River Somme. in the re-
glon OF Moreuil and Ailly-sur-Nove
where General Won Hutier's strong
army faces the Entente Allies, relative
calm marked every section of the front
up to late hour last night. ''
~, mere mas been great activity in the
last few days in the sector south of
the Somme. Enemy troops made =
number of raids, but all were repelled
WI wlth heavy losses for the Germans
Inc latest attempt of the Teuton was
made :7 ie. early yesterday morning at Mes.
ail-oe. a;l;o Georges, to the west of Mont
dldIeI: This also was repuIsed.
The German airmen have u. been 10
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
u. s. Now Has
1876 PLANES
At the Front
Continued from page 1

made the basis of differences as to
future intentions or possibilities"
Substitute estimates of appropria-
tions for the Quartermaster's Corps Of
the army, increasing the original esti-
mate by 81 1885, ,1O0.347 for the next
fiscal year, was submitted to Congress
by the War Department. The revised
figures are based on the reorganized
activities of the Quartermaster's Corps,
the total estimate being for $751;
91O.383
The highest estimate is S1,589, ,624,745
for army pay. Transportation calls for
s6s5566,697 and construction $751;
674785
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Liberty Motor
Work Delayed
By Sabotage
Continued from page 1

who profess loyalty at all times and
subscribe generously to Liberty loans
and war funds. In one shop. one Of
she Oldest, best and hitherto most re-
liable OF workmen, one who held a po-
fl,ion fn OF power and responsibility, was
practising the sabotage Of injury. de-
feetivc work, loss and delay.
notwithstanding this silent warfare
on the factories and all the other
causes that have contributed to delav
In the production of Liberty motors.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Germans Lose Hundreds
OF Horses in Air Attack

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, May 25 (via Ottawa).-
German division lost several hundred
horses day or two ago in consequence
Of an attack by British aviators.
The division was rendered virtually
immObile
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26

the national sovereignty. The crisis
having passed, as the one in which
originated the revolution in our
country is now passing over, Mexico
and Cuba will be in a better condi-
tion to renew diplomatic relations
upon the basis of justice and equal
ity only and the great aspiration of
the Mexican government in her new
international relations"
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Air Raids Stop
Church Professions
By George F. Steward
Especial Cable to The Tr:buue,

AMSTERDAM, May 25.- Cardinal
Hartman, according to the "Coloens
Volkszeitung," has issued orders to M tbs
German Catholic clergy to stop the
usual religious professions, owing "a
the Allied air raids.
Cardinal Hartman, however, with
desire that the professions on sacra.
ment day, May 80, may take place with.
out danger. has appealed to the pops Ia
request the Entente not to make raida
on Cologne that DAY.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Disabled Soldiers Bill Passed

WASHINGTON. May 25.-Without a
dlssenting vote the Senate to-day
passed the bill putting vocational 70,
habilitation of war disabled soldiers
under the Federal Board for Voea.
tional Education. The measure an
propriates S2.0oU,o0o for the purpose.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
The Official Statements

LONDON May By Field Marshal Ho'g
to-day from British Headquarters IN Frumce said
artillery Viers
Breonneux
DAYLast raided trenches in the
north
Lens resulting n he Of a
The hostile shells
BeShune
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26

Croix de Guerre Two Americans, Pershng Reports
WASHINGTON May 2Thc report to-day from,
Phg from American Erpeditmory Headquarters Fromc said:
established
hostile machines May 21
Bon Wednesday afternoon First Lieutenant Walter "
Colbert fatally injured
by the accidental fall Of airplane in which they acting
evening
seheprey April heavy
adverse weather conditions especially mentioned
by Lieutenant Rckenbacher Lieutenant Buford
disabled and land it's own territory
by artillery with balloon
Italian Success at Costa de Sao, Rome Reports
ROME, May official By Office
to-day read
the Brenta and the Pve both are been fairly
active On the southern slopes of So Rosso repeated attacks led
to lively hand grenade fighting
and captured and material
% land Five hostile brought down and sixth was
patrols penetrated portion of
enemy line DESTROYED garrsons and eleven prisoners
and other
repulsed and captured Attempted hostile raids and at
Trappoo the
@ sna sn % en wer % dnw @ at % hnmh.
aviation at Feltre and Motta di Livenza
Fierce Fighting Along Southwestern 'front.' Says Vienna
VIENNA e4-The By Office today
said
Yesterday repeatedly positions zugnaa
and the Etson Valley after and intensive artillery preparations
third
fnalt alian wasc cleared during the might
Three
Asolone
Thus the fourth their
the Ita an
Operations Halted by Bad Weather, Says Berlin
BERLIN May 95The Office tonight foloong
NIGHT-Owing the
arieries
nmittnty
of
everywhere with heavy
In the neighborhood of Ham
His
cur lines
May % the
a OF ne-seater battepanes
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
British Fliers Garry
Fighting Far Behind
The German Lines

(Bv The Associated Press)
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, Friday, May 24.--Although
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
French Report Successful Raid Near Noyon

PARIS May 25.-The Office to-day the oowing:
German
raids Vosge French
lines
Apply returned with
a number
NGHTThere intermittent artillery north and south OF
the % captive balloons
additional German
destroyed in engagements and 21.
May2 to May
Kilograms stations aviation
Montescou Hr
the Bulgarians
of
long
gun the hborhoo of andUd