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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
SANDBAG is THE
SOLDIERS JACK
OF-ALL-TRADES

Somewhere in France. May IL
The sandbag is one of the most use
jul pieces of military equipment found
anywhere, and the soldier puts it to
manifold uses. Thier official use. of
course. is to be filled with sand or
clay and built into ramparts, barri-
uses are legion.
The i'll antryman always uses a
sandbag for carrying and storing his
rations, for patching and reinforcing
his clothing, for lining and curtaininS
his dusout, for muffling mallets and
stakes when putting up wire in No
Mans land. They make excellent
CATERS, being tied on over the puttees
as a further protection against mud
and damp. They make cosy mufflel S
in bad weather. They are used to
cover shrapnel helmets to prevent re-
Election, and they are frequently in
demand for rifle covers.
Many soldiers always pull two sand
bags over their feet and legs when 60
ing to bed in billets; in other words,
the sandbag is tommy's pajamas. The
warmth and comfort of burlap sand
bag when pulled over chilled feet is
astonishing.
The poStman's mailbag at the front
is nothing more than an empty sand
bag, and the water carriers also use
two sandbags, slung back and front
over the shoulder, each containing a
petrol tin full of water.
THE war will be over soldier
wit once said, when all Belgium and
France has been put into sandbags.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
TO A NEWTON VET.
of Fourth Kansas In.
fantry to Col. HOisingtOn.
Two New Regiments To Be Or
ganized in the State.

Col P. NJ. Hoisington of Newton
will be placed in command of the new
Fourth Kansas infantry regiment of
national guards. number of other
men retired from service when the
national guard organizations were
mustered into government service last
year, are also to be given commits
sions in the new organizations. Plans
for the appointment of new officers
were discussed at a meeting of the
state military board, including Chas.
S. Huffman, adjutant general; Col. P.
M. Hoisington, Newton, and Col. Will
liam j. Watson, Pittsburg.
At least two new national guard
sas under plans announced some
weeks ago. The regiments will be
enlisted for service in this country
only, none of the organizations being
recruited for overseas duty. At least
100 men are to be enlisted for each
company and the new Fourth infan-
try regiment will carry practically
1000 men in its various units. Plans
for the new Fifth regiment are also
Under consideration, but no decision
has been made concerning the COM
mander of this organization. 1t lis
quite probable, tho, that some man
will be selected from the former ma
tional guard service. .
Colonel Hoisington, who assumes
command of the new regiment was
unable t. qualify in the physical ex-
animation for overseas service, follow
ing the mastering of national guard
units into federal service at Fort Sill.
He has been connected with state
military affairs for number of
years AMI is well known in the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
COLLEGE WAR WORK
X. S. A. C. Will Offer Special Courses
During Summer Months.

Manhattan, Kan, May lin pre-
pairing the second line of defense, the
Kansas State Agricultural college will
this summer offer special war courses
to aid those who cannot go to the
front to help fight the kaiser.
Besides the regular college work,
courses in wireless telegraphy, the
conservation of food and Red Cross
work, special teachers courses. rural
engineering and manual training for
women, newspaper and business
courses in commercial work and type
writing and shorthand are a few of the
subjects offered in order that the wo-
men of Kansas may better fit them
selves to help in giving Emperor Will
liam a knockout blow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
Army Officers To Cooperate
With State Health Board.
VIII Investigate Topeka and
Other Towns in State.
CLOSE BAD TOWN TO SOLDIER
Lieut.. Shelton and Capt. KnOwl-
ton Have Offices Here.
Wage Continuation Campaign
Against Social Evil.

The war department has assigned
First Lieut.. Charles d. Shelton and
Capt. Willard w. Knowlton- OF the
medical reserve corps, to check up So
ciaI diseases in Topeka. The officers
are coming to Topeka to cooperate
with the state board of health. Oper-
ations will not only include Topeka
but will doubtless extend to number
of other towns in the state. The Of
ficers will have authority to direct
prosecutions and close towns to SOL
der visitors.
The campaign against communica-
Bile diseases is being conducted by the
war department for the protection of
soldiers stationed at Camp Funston.
Captain Knowlton will be placed in
charge of the investigation of social
diseases, while Lieutenant Shelton will
have charge of the investigation of all
diseases other than social diseases.
The campaign against communica BILE
diseases will be launched by the war
department not later than May 20.
Plans for cooperation with the fed
eral government in the crusade against
sQiled doves and primrose path ladies
have been under way in the state
board of health for some time. Dr.
S, J. Crumbine, secretary of the state
health board, recently stated that
careful studies of Kansas disease re-
ports had been made by federal Off
Gals and that the war department was
Prepared TO CneCk up all cases. Inc
work for the entire state will be con-
Quoted from the state health board of
fices in Topeka.
49,. Ban on Bad Towns.
Just what order is contemplated by
the w.Ir department in the future, is
not stated in the official reports from
Washington. Some time ago, how
ever, 1T was announced that unless
towns in Kansas and other states took
steps to clean up immoral conditions
and to protect visiting soldiers against
vice conditions, that the government
would place a ban on the towns.
Much Of the trouble in Topeka is said
to- have been due to invasions from
Kansas City and st. Joseph by women
who met weekend Topeka visitors
from the big army camp at Fort
Riley r. number of women arrested
here have been sent to the women's
detention home at Lansing.
lit is probable that Captain Knowl-
ton and lieutenant Shelton will come
to Topeka. with full authority to issue
orders covering any situation which
they may encounter. The army Off
GERS will be given office space in the
hoard of health offices and will re-
ceive the cooperation of the state de-
partments in the investigation of con-
ditiOns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
CROSSINGS RULED OUT
Highway Commission Also Receives
Notice of Federal Aid.

The state highway commission has
added to the long list of dangerous
grade crossings which have been con-
demned. 1t increased the program for
safety at railroad crossings by order
ing the elimination of a number of
crossings in a half dozen counties.
The board also received a telegram
permanent highway programs for
Geary and Reno counties had been ap-
proved by the government and would
be in line for federal aid
Grade crossings condemned by the
state commission follow:
Brown-Two st. Joseph & Grand grade
crossings east of Sabetha.
Hodgeman-Two Atchison Topeka &
Santa Fe grade crossings east of Jetmor3
Harvey-Two Missouri Pacific grade
crossings, on the Meridian road, near Hess
ton.
Thomas-Two Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific grade crossings on the Rock Island
highway.
Sumner-One Chicago, Rock Island &
road. located on the state line between
Kansas and Oklahoma. This crossing is to
be eliminated from the county road sys-
ten by putting in an overhead crossing.
oklahoma, and the railroad company.
Douglas-One Santa Fe crossing on the
road between Lawrence and Baldwin. near
INDIA station; two Santa Fe crossings on
the road between Lawrence and Baldwin
just north of the Big HILL
Cloud-One Burlington crossing on the
White Way; two Santa Fe crossings To-
Gated near Aurora: two Missouri Pacific
crossings on the White Way: two Santa
re crossings on the White Way.
the county engineer for Doniphan county
was approved
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11

bill for the first half Of next week at the
Novelty. The fact that the rwo run away
is only a part of the story, as their desti-
nation g decreed by fate to be the same
place and by trick of fate and assistance
from their friends, they manage to tie
themselves in the immortal knot in record
breaking time. The act is set to dreamy
music by girls who have a knack of chang
ing from a pretty costume to a prettler
speedily. Billy Hibbitt and Eddie
Male have the principal parts.
Other acts on the first half bill in
clude the Musical Fredrics. James Kane.
eccentric comedienne: Robert and Rob
ert in "A True Friend" and the Chase
and La Tour act. The sixth episode of
THE Lions Claw" will also be shown.
The last episode of THE Bulls Eye" will
be shown the last half. Starting Nav 20.
episode of 1.-The Lions Claw will be
shown every bill
1.-The Blue Grass Belles." said to be one
of the most attractive tabloid shows on
the Barbour circuit. will appear at the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11

ranged from 8 II cents net lower to
y advance. Oats were off 2A to 8
cents and provisions down 2 q to
80 cents, except May ribs which
showed 10 cents advance.
Altho conditions that affected plant
ing was the chief factor in the corn
market, peace gossip tended also at
first to give the bears an advantage.
Oats declined as a result largely of
the bearish crop outlook and the slow
ness of shipping call, both for do
nestle and export account.
In the provisions market the weak
ness of grain more than offset quota
tions in hogs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
TODAY'S POULTRY LESSON
LITTLE CHICKS.
BY Michael *. Boyer, Poultry Expert

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11

His conscience awakened by 1.-The
Whispering Chorus whose clinging
melody stirred his heart and brain and
quickened gnawing remorse, John
Trimble, thief, fugitive and nameless
wanderer, makes supreme sacrifice
to preserve the happiness of the
woman he loves. This is the graphic
story of the special production, 1.-The
Whispering Chorus which will be
shown at the Orpheum Theater be-
ginning Monday of next week.
The Whispering Chorus is
photoplay of unusual power and dis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11

tinctive heart-appeal 1t embraces all
the elements of human nature and it
is inevitable that in its development
the gamut of human emotions is run.
A corps of noted stage stars, includ-
ing Kathlyn Williams, Raymond Hat
ton, Elliot Dexter, Tully Marshall and
James Neill, participate in the play.
The last performance of the Italian
Battlefront pictures will be given this
evening. These films are the prop
erty of the Italian government and the
major portion of the receipts go to
certain sections of the Red Cross and
welfare work for the Italian soldiers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
WILL HELP RED CROSS
Country Club Golfers Will Donate
Cent for Every Stroke.

Plans have been made by the To-
peka Country club to make Decora-
ton day golf players do their bit for
the Red Gross. According to the
plans every player on the course dur
ing the day will be charged a cent a
stroke and all money collected will
be turned over to the Red Cross to be
used for some war cause.
Uniformed Red Cross girls will be
CT hand and will see that all who play
also pay. The members of the club
will be divided into two teams and it
is expected that a record attendance
for the season will turn out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
DECIDE ON DESERTER
President Has Another Soldier Death
Sentence to Consider

Washington, May 1.-THE case of
soldier in the American expedition
airy forces condemned to death for de-
sorting in the face of the enemy was
sent to President Wilson today for
final action. The records of the trial
were carefully reviewed by the judge
advocate generals office to make GER
tain that every step had been in legal
order The president recently COM
muted the death sentences of two
soldiers for sleeping at their posts and
OF two others who disobeyed orders
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
AT THE
THEATERS

The Novelty.
Five acts of vaudeville and serial pic
The Majestic.
Musical Tabloid. The Blue Grass
Bellies"
Other Theaters.
Orpheum-Pho Features.
1ris-Photo Features
Gem-Feature Pictures.
A miniature musical comedy wherein
two young people hear of plot to get
themselves married to each other and run
away, separately. to be sure, closes the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
ARMY BANDS WILL HELP
Those at Funston to Take Part in
Red Cross Drive.

Camp Funston, Kan. May 1.-THE
bands of the three field artillery regi-
ments in the S9th division will be per.
mitted to make tours beginning Sat-
urday. May. is, in the interest of the
Red Cross drive.
Cities using these bands will defray
all expenses General Wood has
granted permission to the artillery
hand. retaining the infantry bands for
use here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
CANADA SEEKS WHEAT
Farmers Must Give Up All Grain
Not Used.

Winnipeg. May 11.-Canadian gov
eminent agents today began a sys-
tomatic search of western Canadian
farms for 10000, 900 bushels of wheat
reported held by farmers. With the
completion of seeding, officials say
that farmers must give up all sur
plus wheat held. . They say they sus-
pect wealthy Russian and German
farmers in middle and western Sas-
katchewan are Withholding consider
able wheat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11

Majestic theater next week. "Bniy
Wehle. blackface comedian, Will be IN,
ciudeds in the east. The opening bill VIII
be ..The Isle of Bobo." Miss America
will be produced Wednesday and Thurs,
tlay and The New Discovery" Friday ana
Saturday. An episode of The Lass OF the
Lumberiands'' will be shown "Wednesday
spd Thursday. Mothers Secret Wednes-
day and Thursday and Pathe News and
..The House of Hate" Friday and Satur-
day"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11

In the British war Office he is re,
corded as Sergeant O'Hara, R F. c
Despite his Celtic name Sergeant
O'Hara Is q Japanese and he hat
been with the British air forces since
the early days Of the war. He has
taken part in numerous aerial battles
and has been wounded six times.
Among the decorations he has won
for bravery are the Legion of Honor
and the Military Medal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11

to the picture. there is a love theme that
makes It fascinating This combined with
historic events the tragedy of the Belgsans
under the heel of the Huns makes a really
wonderful picture.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I'm
nocent" Pathe production with Fannie
Ward and John Miltern in the stellar roll s,
will be shown. The film is adapted from
George Broadhursts play.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
CAR MEN ARE OUT
Rochester. N. ", Has a Strike-Peo-
pie Walk to Work.

Rochester, N. Y, May 11.-People
of Rochester were obliged to walk to
business this morning. Not a street
car is running and trucks and automo-
biles were in demand all over the city.
The tieup by the strike was complete.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11
Portuguese Find a Plot.

Lisbon. May IA plot against the
has been uncovered and
arrests have been made.
bombs were seized. Doc
tor Paes has officially been pro-
claimed president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-11

The manner in which Cardinal MERCER.
the fighting prelate of the Belgians, held
back the cruel Germans when they sought
to injure his ward, Llama de Merode. and
despol the Belgian church. is thrillingly
told in THE Cross Bearer. feature film
to be shown at the Iris theater Molday,
Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
Altho there is strong religious touch
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
INDIANS TO DECLARE
 WAR ON GERMANY

Syracuse, N. Y, Aug. 27.-Ed- ward H. Gohl, adopted onondaga Indian and advisor of the tribe, has been delegated by Onondagas to draft a declaration of war against Germany for the imprisonment of r memoe of the tribe at the out break Of the war in 1914.
 The Indians put in prison were a part of circuses. The Indians, MT. Gohl declared, were in suited and beaten by the Germans and Austrians, and were finally i'm prisoned for their own protection, but later their release was obtained.
 By the terms of treaty which General George Washington and 2S chiefs of the Onondaga tribe made in 17S3, the Onondagas were de- clared 8 separate nation in the United States, and both sides have always respected the treaty. In his declaration of war MT. Gohl stat ed he elso will call On every able bodied man in the tribe toenlist on the side of their allies.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
MIXED JURY LOCKED IN
 FOR NIGHT BY COURT

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 27.-For what is believed to be the first time in legal history anywhere, a mixed jury composed of 10 men and two women was locked up in one room here recently. The case in which 1t was hoped the jurors would reach verdict, was an ac- tion on which $6S,OOO is sought for flood damage. This is the first time 1t has been tried, and the of ficers of the court are anxious to hastea e verdict.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
SEN. JAMES OF
 KENTUCKY DEAD

Baltimore, Aug. 2S.-senator ol- lie NJ. James, United States senat- or from Kentucky, who has been seriously ill in John Hopkins hos pital, this city, for some time past, died this morning.
 Senstor James was forty-seven years, one month and one day old, and was a native of Kentucky. He has a'ways taken an active part in politics, siding with the Democratic party. His present term of office would have expired on March 4, 1919.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
GUARD SHOOTS ALIEN ENEMIES

Salt Lake, Aug. 2S.-The guard a. the prison at Camp Fort Douglas shot ana wounded seven alien enc my inmates who refused to obey an order to disperse and attacked him with stones.
 The prisoners have been in a surly mood since the discovery of @ tunnel under the building occu- pied by them, supposedly construct eda for the purpose of escaping was discovered Tuesday night.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
RED CHEVRON SOCIETY
 Is PLACED UNDER BAN

San Francisco, Aug. 27.-The exc cutiye committee of the state council of defense adopted 8 reso- lution yesterday withholding the councils indorsement of the Red Cheyroa society, an organization whose announced purpose is war work activities.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
VETS AND DRY
 MAKE TERMS

Washington, Wednesday. - Late yesterday afternoon the Senate lead CTS of ths prohibition and anti-pro- hibitioe factions stated that an agree ment hal been reached which has been done in exchange to insure the passa1e Of the pending National war time prohibition bill by Thurs day, which is become effective July 1, 1919.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
TERM END OF WAR"
 PUZZLES LAW COURTS

London, Aug 2S.-What does anybody and everybody mean when they say the end of the war; Law courts ar, asking this. Many con tracts hang on the question of what it means. Justice Neville said in court. It may be when the last blow is struck and that may be year hcfore the signature of peace. "
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
'ROAAIER" sMASHEs RECORD
 FOR MILE MADE YEARS AGO

Saratosa, N. Y, Aug. 2S. The horse Roamer, lowered the American mile running record, established twenty-eigh years ago by salVator, and made the distance in & minute, thirty-four and four fifths seconds.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE
 MARRIED BY COMMISSIONER

Juneau, Aug. 23.-William AL fred Talbot 8 popular employe Of the GastIAeau company at Thane, and Miss ReDecca Jane Gray, of Eugene. Oregon, were married by Commissioner Burton late yesterday afternoon The young couple were given 8 rousing reception on their retura to Thana
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28

Paris, (Late) - Late afternoon dispatches say that the Germans con tinue their retreat oyer a forty mile front reaching from Lassigny to their positions north of Arras.
 General Manguin's army is crossA ing the Ailette river, and the French nave reoccupied Mount Re- maud, two miles southwest of Noyon.
 According to the Temps, which says ,ha+ the French are approach ing Noyon, that city is probably Tn their possession as it goes to press.
 Allied airplanes and artillery Are bombing the bridges across ths Somme river oyer which the Ger mans must cross to the east bank if they wish to keep. out Of the hands of the Allies.
 Allied infantry at some points are only two Kilometres from the Somme, and they have passed eight kilometres east Of Chaulhes. Some Of the American troops are cooperating with General Maguin's army between soissons and CheVig- ny,
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28

Paris, Wednesday. - According to late dispatches from the battle front 1t is announced by the French war office that the French army is today driving toward the Nestle railway center and Erchen, Six miles east of Rove, and in today's operations many prisoners are re- ported to have been taken.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
YANKEES ARE
 AT T AGAIN

Paris, Wednesday. - Reports re- ceived rom the American headquart CTS on the Yesle front say that the Americans are attacking the enemy positions in the vicinity of BaZOCheS.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
ALLIES HAVE TAKEN II2,OOO
 PRISONERS SINCE JULY FIRST

Washington, Wednesday. = Chief of Staff General March announced today that the Allied forces in France have taken one hundred and twelve thousand German prisoners and thirteen hundred guns since the first day of July.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
AMBASSADOR ILL
 RESIGNS OFFICE

Washington, Aug. 2S.-President Wilson has accepted the resigna- tion of walter H. Page, ambassa- dor extra ordinary and plenipoten- tiary ta Great Britain at Lon1on from the United States. Ambassa- dor Page offered his resigatnion on account of ill health.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
GETS DEM. BUT
 FAILS REPUB.

Detroit, Aug. 2S-Henry Ford, won the Democratic nomination for the Unite6 States Senate at yes terday's primaries in this state by 8 goodly majority, but lost the Republican nomination to Truman Fl Newberry.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
GREASERs WOsRTED IN BATTLE
 WITH YANKEES AT MORALES

ternational Avenue, which separates the United States from Mexico in the town of Nogales, Sonora.
 Over one hundred MeIcans were either Filled or wounded in the bat tie.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28

NoEales, Aug. 2S.-Three Ameri- can soldiers were killed and twelve others, including Lieutenant col. Herman, in command, were wound ed in A two hours fight with arm ed Mexicans who fired across In
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
TWO NEW BRANCHES OF WAR
 DEPARTMENT VIRTUALLY FORMED

two ministries is so far completed in fact, that Benedict c. CoWeli' first essistant to the secretary of war and John D. Ryan, respective ly will be appointed heads of the two new departments.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Aceording to an announcement made by Sec retary os War Saker this morning the establishment of ministries of munitions and aviotion are virtually facts. Tht establishment of these
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28
FIND SPY IN BRITISH
 GOVERNMENT OFTCE

London.-A sensation was caus- ea, in a government office by the suspension of a naturalized German, an employp for years, who was dis covered altCring the wording Of some imtortant documents.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-28

London, Wednesday, 2:30 ?. m. = French troops have taken Pont rEveque on the north side of the Disc rive", one mile from Noyon and have captured chavigny three miles north of Soissons, Field Marshal Haig reported to the Brt- ish wsr office late this afternoon.
 The report also says that in the drive toward Peronue, the. French troops are rapidly approaching Combles.