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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-24
MORE OIL INSPECTION
State Department Shows S6,7f3 Rev.
enue for Month of April.

The state oil inspection department
reported the inspection of 71,24s bar
rels of kerosene and 1888 barrels
of gasoline in April Revenues of the
department were S6.713-61 with ex-
penses in the neighborhood of $3,-
00o Bulk oil inspections were larger
than for any previous month in the
history of the department
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-24

THERE'S for correct1
i given entire young View
their needs provided special have the things
and aors who their entire thought to the development d
welt waist military smarty fitting Lots of other
college school
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fully
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-24
Camp Grant Was Winner.

Rockford. Ill, May 24--Camp
Grant boxers won a victory Thursday
night over Camp Custer, Mich. with
two knockouts, one draw, two deci-
sions and a forfeit out of seven bouts
Mike O'Dowd, middleweight title
claimant forfeited to Eddie Nc
Goorty. O'Dowd entering the ring
merely to announce he was out Of
condition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-24
FRECKLE-FACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots
How to Remove Easily

Here's a chance, Miss Freckle-face.
to try a remedy for freckles with the
guarantee of a reliable dealer that 4
will not cost you a penny unless il
removes the freckIes: while if it does
give you clear complexion the ex-
pense is trifling.
Simply get an ounce of Othine-
double strength-from any druggist
and a few applications should show
you how easy it is to rid yourself of
the homeIy freckles and get a beauti-
full complexion Rarely is more than
one ounce needed for the worst case.
Be sure to ask the druggist for
the double strength Othine as this
strength Is sold under guarantee of
money back II it fails to remove
e-eckIes.-Advertlsem
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-11-30

Frank, Joseph and Monroe are all in
Battery E of the old 14Oth Mississippi
Field Artillery, somewhere in France.
Vernon is serving In the Medical de-
pertinent Of the 156th Aero squadron
In England. All are privates. Richard
and Clinton registered in 1917, while
Harvey, Milton and Riley were given
cards recently in the new man-power
draft. All are married and have chill
drcn, and, with the exception Of Riley,
who operates restaurant In Crystal
Springs, all are farmers.
John Taylor has been married twice.
Once, following an account Of his large
family, published In the papers through
out the United States, he received a
barrel Of flour from an Eastern mill.
He did not know the story had teen
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-11-30

"Well, guess we'll have another re-
cruit for the American Red Cross. !
don't care whether 1t Is girl or a boy
we'll apply for membership in the
Junior branch" said John Taylor to
Red Cross representative the other
day as he was on his way with ply
sician to attend the birth Of his twen-
N-scc0nd child.
JOHN Taylor Is a farmer living near
Crystal Springs, Miss, and every lnem-
Der Of his family has an enviable mill
tary record. There are four sons in
the service, gold star in the service
nag and Ave more sons subject to draft.
The gold star is Tor Dennie, who en-
hsted and passed away at Camp Beau
Iegnrd in February. 1918.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-11-30

written until he received the flour. He
has never made any boast Of his rec
ord.
Back in the pine forests Of Missi:-
sippi John Taylor goes about his work
a-day duties with clear eye and
firm step. To his neirhbors he is mere
ly a rugged farmer, who plows his cot
ton and corn to raise food for his fani-
ly. But to those who glance at the
records Of the nation Taylor appears
as q super patriot. Men Of his caliber
will win the war at home His record
measures up to the standard of his
country. His sons are bearing the bur
den of war, while his entire family
supports the right arm Of the govern
ment-the American Red Croes-sure.
ly record to be proud of.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
YON STEIN BOASTS OF
 ELIMINATING FRENCH
Foch Reserves No Longer Exist, Prussian War
 Minister Says.

Amsterdam, June FLA great part of the French army has been beaten" General von Stein, tl-e Prussian war minister. declared in a speech to the Reichstag, according to Berlin advices.
 The so-called Foch reserve army no longer exists" the minister as- serted.
 The success of the Grown Princes carefully prepared attacks against the French and British on the Chemin des Danes front on May 27 inflicted one of the gravest defeats the En- tente has suffered during the entire war"
 General von Stein made these state ments in review of the military sit uation at the second reading of the army budget in the Reichstag yester- day.
 "Besides his losses in men," con- tinued the general, "the enemy suf- fered an enormous loss in war ma terials and equipment Immense stores of ammunition which were heaped along the lines of communication be- hind the front of the defeated army likewise fell into our hands, just as previously we captured enormous stores from the British army''
 General won Stein said the mum Der and strength of the American troops up to the present was far below what reports spread by the Entente had led Germany to expect General von Stein said that Ameri- can troops had made their first ap- Dearance on the battle front, but only a the moment when the German ad- vance had come to a halt on the Marne.
 They, too, like the French reserves he declared, 'were thrown into the battle in vain counter attacks and suffered the same fate" Other American forces are on quiet 1 sectors of the front, he said. In alluding to the recent Germa 1 successes, Gen. vOn Stein said | The ground for these successes was 1 prepared by the mighty blows dealt | the British army in the battle of 1 Armentieres and before Mont Kem- , mel. Only by throwing in French re- 1 serves on the SOmme and in Flanders 1 was the enemy able to patch up the 1 torn British front. The French divi- 1 slons tied up in support of the British were naturally lacking on the Chemn | des Danes and the exhausted British 1 divisions put in at this point could ] not long withstand the weight of the German attack With unexampled 1 rapidity, exceeding even that of the | advance on the Italian front the previ- l ous autumn, the attack was carried l victoriously across the Aisne to the | Marne"
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
TROLLEY FARE RAISE
 REPORT IS DENIED
Connecticut Co. Officials Say It Has Not Been Discussed-Slight
 Increase in Traffic.

Officials of the Connecticut Co.,, in this city and at the New Haven office, denied today the report in circulation to the effect that an increase of 9 cents in trolley fares between New Britain and Hartford is contemplated.
 There is absolutely nothing to it, said E. P. Chapman, the company's treasurer. An increase in fare has not been discussed. Of course I can not tell what the future will be. If an increase is made in the rate it will be done in the same way as the increase to cents. The rate will be advanced and if there is any appeal it will be to the utilities commission"
 Manager Beardsley of the local di- vision said that report of a cOntem- plated increase was news to him. Since the increase in the train tariffs there has been no noticeable increase in the local travel to Hartford. Those regu- larly employed in Hartford have taken advantage of the communication rate which is even cheaper than the old dinky zone rate of 0 cents to Hart ford, so that there has not been any particular increase in the patronage The travel by shoppers on trolleys is some heavier. The increase in this travel will be most noticeable on Sat urdaV
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
HUNS SWITCH DRIVE SOUTH
 TO SOISSONS-MARNE FRON'
Combs Progress Near Domie Cuy and AmblenySuai
 Unchanged Between Montdider Line Holding
FLAG DAY PROCLAMATION.

On June 14, 1777 the Amerl- can flag took Its place among the emblems of the Nations of the earth.
 Tn suffering and hope it was raised as our emblem of free dom and for one hundred and fOrty-One years it has repre- scented a nation of freemen who have ever held that men were born free and equal.
 The men of this nation have carried the flag onto the battle fields of Europe-dyed it in their blood in a sacred glorious pledge that we of this Nation will not permit liberty and jus tice to perish but will ever, with Gods help, preserve to ourselves and the Nations of the earth the right of man to liberty and the pursuit of hap piness.
 That we of New Britain may suitably observe Flag Day Juno fl, l would request that the people of the city display the flag upon their homes and buildings, hold exercises in the schools, and, in the evening a S. semble upon Walnut Hill park and there by the singing of the national anthem and other pa triotic songs fttingly observe the closing hours of the Hist anniversary of the adoption of the Star Spangled Banner
 GEO. A. QUIGLEY,
 Mayor.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
DELUGE IMPRESSIONS
 5 IN ELEVATOR PIT
Workmen Trapped in Water Waist Deep in City
 Building.

Five men, including James O'Con- nor, plumber, had narrow escapes from serious injury this morning while working in the elevator pit in City hall when a large eight inch water pipe burst. In an instant the small pit was waist deep with water, the lights were extinguished by the force of the stream and until James Towers, in the water board office, rushed into the street and shut off the water it appeared as though a se- rious accident, with possibly one drowning, might result
 The eight inch pipe which feeds the hydraulic elevator had become weakened and MT. O'Connor was called in to make repairs. It was thought that the water had been shut off, and MT. O'Connor at once went to work to chisel hole through the iron pipe, With him were Su- perintendent William F. Smith, Will liam G. Dunn of the City hall com mission, August Heisler and another man.
 O'Connor struck the pipe with a hammer and instantly there was a, roar and a 90 pound stream of water shot out directly at MT. O'Connor Somebody had neglected to turn off the water. Tn an instant the place was plunged into darkness and the water was waist deep in the small pit. All of the men were drenched but O'Connor was knocked out tenn porarily Superintendent Towers heard the commotion and realizing what had happened he rushed into the street and turned off the water before further damage was done.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
Critics at Sea.

London, June 12-Tuesday's Ger man official statement would seem to bear the interpretation that the Ger man high command considers the ob- iects of its last offensive already have been attained and that now the French are making successful counter attacks, the thrust will not be pur- sued further.
 The great question to military cri- tics heer is whether General Luden- dorff's plans yet are fully revealed and if the foregoing interpretation is cor rect it would bear out the view held by many military experts that the great stroke of the Central Powers on the western front is still to come.
 The theory advanced by these cri- tics is that the big offensives of March 21 and May 27 both developed successes far surpassing the antici- patton of the German command and were developed much further than originally intended, and that the smaller offensives of April g on the Ypres front and the present thrust on the Noyon-Montidier front were en- gagged in as diversions to keep the Franco British forces engaged and to
 
 offensives, while the Germans were restoring and consolidating their lines, repairing the confusion and disorder produced by the unexpected depth of their advances and completing pre- parations for their main blow
 The opinion is advanced that it will not be long before the heaviest at tack yet seen will be launched by the irc ct ho British front with the object of again attempting to divide the Allied forces and reach the channel ports.
 Today May Decide Battle.
 Today's fighting probably will de- eide on which side victory will rest on the battle, says Henri Bedou, the military critic, in reviewing the sit uation. He says the fighting is taking the classical form in which each side has won on one wing The scales are now even.
 By their counter attack the French stopped the enemy from carrying out his plan and at the same time as sured themselves of a better line of defense The Germans now are obliged, M. Bedou believes, to keep their eff fectives on the firing line and to dip into their stock of reserves for fresh divisions.
 The German plan for the present battle, says Marcel Hutln of Echo de Paris in reporting the statements of prisoners, includes the attacking and stoming of COmpiegne by the cavalry of the guard under General vOn Germans not only are not at COmpet SchOcIcr on Sunday evening. Now the Germans not only are not at Com- piegne but they show a great deal less vigor in their efforts, except on their left
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
Private George C. MondZeski ViC-
 tim to Disease in France PRIVATE BICZUK MISSING
Grove Street Soldier Fails to Respond When Name Is Called After Battle War Department Casualty List Has 126 Names

George C. Mondzeski a private in Company 1, 102d, |. S. Infantry, is dead of disease at base hospital somewhere in France, according to telegram received by his father from ,Adjutant General Mccain at Wash ington. Mikita Biczuk of 3S Grove street, rear house, has also received telegram from the war department stating that his son, Private Michael Biczuk of the 1O2d U. s. Infantry, is missing in action.
 , Private Mondzesl1i, who was A years of age, lived with his parents at 401 Church street. He was born in this city on April 8, 1894 and volunteered for enlistment in Com pany I on May Is, 1917. His father is Ludwig Mondzesl1i who is in the liquor business at BPS Main street ' Besides his father. he leaves his mother, four sisters and a brother. Be- fore enlisting he was employed as a shipping clerk at the Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co.,, and when he announced that he Was going to join Company ], his father asked him why he did not wait for the draft
 II want to go now. I want to en- list and go over there before the Ger mans come over here" his father he replied.
 Perltonitls was the cause of death.
 Whether Private Biczuk was killed and is lying dead in No Mans Land whether he was taken prisoner by the Germans in battle or is at pres ent unidentified in some hospital is unknown by the Washington author 1ties. Deductions from the telegram received by his parents are that he entered the battle with his company and at the final roll call was not present.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
French Premier Lays Stress on
 Enormous Losses Of Germans
FORGED TO USE RESERVES
Henri Bedou Believes Today May Decide Present BattIe-NIiIitary Critics Undecided Respecting Futurc Plans of Enemy Leaders.

Paris, June 12.-A reassuring inn pression has been produced by a state ment given in the senate by Premier Clemenceau on the situation at tho front. He said decisive results had been obtained at certain points with minimum forces and losses, while the enemy losses had been enormous. He laid stress on the resources of the French army, which, at certain times had crushed the German offensive.
 Details of the admirable American effort to dispatch new forces to France were given.
 The Echo de Paris states that there were crack divisions from General von Hutir's army in the enemy forces which were forced to retreat in tho French counter attack between Rubes- court and St. Maur. In the center, divisions of the Guard, commanded by Gen. vone Schoeler, were repulsed.
 The Petit Journal calls attention to the fact that the appearance of cer- tain elements of Prince Ruprecht' s army mingled with Gen. von Hutir' S men indicates the German losses were heavy as the German staff is opposed to mixing forces from two different army groups.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
SHIPYARDS LEAD IN
 RACE WITH U-BOATS
Production in U. S. 100000 Tons More Than Destruction Off At
 1antic Coast.

Washington, June 12.--Since Ger man submarines began their raids off the Atlantic coast on May 25 the output of shipyard building vessels for the shipping board has exceeded the sinkings of American ships by more than 100000 deadWeight tons. The production during this interval has been 21 ships totallng 13O,642 tons. Excluding the vessels salvaged the submarines destroyed 10 Ameri- can ships totalling 26,000 tons.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
TRAINS FOR SEIECTIVES.

Hartford, June 12.-General Geo. M. Cole today made public the train schedule for transporting Connecticut selectives to Camp Meade, Md, on June "A. Two specials, one from Hartford at 9:15 and the other from New Haven at 10 a. m. will carry the 1065 men. Of these Hartford will send 545 and New Haven 22O. New Britains 10 will join at Berlin. Nor walks and Stamford's 70 each will go by the New Haven special
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
American Artillery Aids French.

With the American Army in Pic ardy, June Il, (By the Associated Press)-American artillery aided the French in their counter-attack against the Germans southwest and south of Montdidier today by directing a harassing fire against the enemy. Otherwise, the American troops have not been engaged in the present battle.
 The Americans in the sector west of Montdidier, however, are ready to assist in the fighting at the first op- portunity.
 The Germans made two minor raids against the American lines at Can tigny Monday night and were re- pulsed each time. One raiding party, which numbered 40, was routed by the revolver fire of the Americans.
 On the right of the American sec tor, German aviators have been busy. One enemy machine, bearing a French insignia as a disguise, flew over the American line at a height of 5000 meters and attacked with bombs and machine gun fire American soldiers on the arch The Americans took cover and there were no casualties. using French signs on their airplanes have been numerous during the past fortnight.
 The Allied troopst Oday showed that Germans they could not have it all their own way by executing d num- Der of counter attacks which were invariably successful. Some impor- tant territory was won back and in roads were made to the German posi- tions. It was a thoroughly good day for the Allies who in addition to gaining ground captured more than 1000 prisoners.
 The principal counter attack be- tween Domfron near Rubescourt and Wacquemoulin south of Belloy, a front of about 12 lilometers. Allied infantry, supported by tanks, achieved an advance averaging 1,500 meters. They retook Belloy, reached the edge of St MaEr, arrived north of Porte and Loges farm and obtained 1t foothold at Antheuil.
 The French troops displayed re markable courage and willingness to get at the foe who appeared com pletelv disorganizod and disconcerteu by their dash. The battle ground is literally covered with German dead.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
SCOVHLE LIMITS SUGAR PURCHASES TO ? POUNDS
 PER PERSON IN CITIES.

Hartford, June 12.-As a follow-up to his announcement regarding sugar last night, Robert Scoville. federal food administrator, today sent let ters to the 160 local food administrators embodying the telegram received urging fur ther conservation in use of su- gar.
 Local sales will be limited to two pounds per person in the cities and five pounds in the rural districts. The food ad- ministration expects to be able to retain control of the situa- ton and at the same time per- init every househ older to do all the canning needed.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
Germans Attack Americans.

London, June 12.-"The Ger1
 are taking seriously the Ame} thrust at the apex of their line ir| Clygno valley northwest of Cha Thierry and thus far have used divisions in attempting to countd
 but entirely without success" ter'e correspondent at French Il quarters telegraphs under TuesI date. Two fresh division thrown at the American cente1I Boureschnes this morning in a. ] less attempt to recapture the will
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
FORMER ATTACHE ARREsTl

Dallas, Texas, June 12.-SilI Evans, former attache at the Al can legation at Copenhagen is |
 arrest here today in charge of al of the United States customs se| Local authorities said he was Ind connection with a smuggling q against a man named, Conn in York. Evans and Conn recently fellow passengers from Europe.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
Petain's Warriors Make Progress on Lef Wing-Repulse Attacks Along Arond Front Artillery Assisted il Counter Attack Against Germans

Pas June 12The battle continued last night the iron between Monddier and the Ose without change the situation, the office announced today
 On the French left additional made by Frenc Gens Wood Near the along tn Aronde front the region of St. Mau the Loge farm Anheu the French repulsed violent attacks by the
 Despite efforts the Germans the French rigl able debouh the south bank of the Matz
 The French holding that the battle sout of Chevincourt and Marest-sur-AIatz.
 This morning south of the Asne the front betwee SoissOns the Marne the Germans attacked Fighting ing between the and the forest Voler cobats being fought the front of Dommiers, Cutry south of Ambeny.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
Surprise in Store for Kaiser.

London June 12-There will be surprises the wei when the American air program is in full work special correspondent of the Times concud today description of the work of the Amer forces in France
 There already large production departments several m flying schools shops and supply n France and al pots who the correspondent convinced, the best f1iers at the front.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
British Repulse Raiders.

London, June 12.-An enemy rading party last night tackled the British post Aveluy Wood but repulsed office announced today The British carried out full raid in Boyees regon capturing few prisoners
 There sporadic activity by the enemy artillery during night Lens.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-12
The Casualty List

Washington, June 12.-The army casualty list today contained 12s names, died as follows:
 Killed in action, 15; died of wounds 9; died of airplane accident 1; died Of accident and other causes, 17: died of disease IS: wounded severely. 59. wounded, degree undetermined, s: missing in action, l.
 Officers named were:
 Killed in action: Lieuts Winner Bodenstab, Yonkers, N. Y; Max c. Buchanan, Brockton, Mass, and Mal comb M. Johnstone, Arlington, Wash. Died of disease: Captain Leonard K. Hart, Shawnee, o.
 Died of airplane accident: Lieut. Richard B. Reed, Van Vert, o.
 Severely wounded: Captain Don L. Caldwell, Greenfield O.; Lieuts. AL bert E. Billing, Brooklyn; George E. Butler, Arkansas City, Kas., and Wayne William Schmidt Martins Tille Ind
 The list:
 . Killed in Action.
 Lieuts. Winner Bodenstab, Yon- kers, x. Y.; Max c. Buchanan, Brock ton, Mass; Malcolm Johnstone, Ar lington, Wash; Corporals Bernard A. J Rockport, Ind; Privates Cyrus P. Adcox Fayetteville, N. C.; Albert L.. Cox, Weiser. Idaho; David H. Dobbs, Mathiston, Miss. Thomas Dryden, TIemingsburg, Ky; Daniel Harder, Almyra, Ark; Paul Hume, London, O.; William R. Lofts, Alameda, Cal; i; Anthony Snider, 13Th Company, Marine Corps: Leslie Venters Shel- merdine, N. C.; Milford Wellington, Liberty, Ky.
 Died of Wounds.
 Cook Stefan Stankiewich, Chsr- kowa, Russia; Privates George Will liam Dell, Malvern, Pa; Harry G Kingston, Hermon, N I.; John F. Lindsay, Boston, Justin 0. Lyen Nashville, Tenn; Sandusky Lynch Lebanon. Ky. Peter ". McCraw, Ros- lindale, Mass: John E. McDermitt Collins, Miss; Clarence R. Philipi La Rue, o.
 Died of Disease.
 Captain Leonard K. Hart, Shawnee O.: Privates Tony Baughton, Rayville La: Camel W. Clayton, Canyon, Tex.
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