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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
A D0UGHB0Y FROM The TRENCHES

The friends of Sergt. Robert Nc
Giffert. knowing of his valorous ca
reer in the army, his many wounds,
including the loss of leg. believing
he was competent and in every way
worthy to fill any office he would ac-
cept periodically put him forward as
a candidate for commissioner of parks
Some of them knew him before he
went to the war, as a husky. indus
trious man of first-class personal reP7I-
tation, and the scion of a s good stock
as runs in the Kansas blood. He is
the dependence of a widowed mother,
has been decorated for distinguished
bravery and his friends had the right
to put him up, and he had the right
to run. Topeka is just the kind of
good place to live in that would warm
up to such a man at a time like this
ut now appears that Battery A
boys desire to have Captain Mclean
run for the same office and make the
campaign against his one-legged COM
rade. l think under such circum-
stances. that comra deshfp in the cap
tain's veins mingles with his chivalry
and high gallantry as a soldier and
that he viii not consent to 2 situation
that place McGiffert and his friends in
an attitude of opposition to him.
Everybody was tickled over the idea of
the sergeant running, and they are as
much compelled to stand by him and
see him successful as was McGiffert
in losing a leg and being shot to
pieces for his flag. McGiffert is now
in a hospital and cannot speak for
himself. For one. 1 am for Captain Nc
Lean for anything he wants but this.
He is sturdy. full-limbed young man.
and his opportunities are not It all
limited by Sergeant McGiffert getting
this particular office. McGiffert needs
this office apparently more than Cap
tain Mclean He is especially fitted
for this office and his severe loss
might impair his ability TO hold other
offices that Captain Mclean could file
upon. and to him, I now pledge my
hearty support
''McGiffert could not have had
much money when he came home and
the captain must have drawn three or
four times the amount McGiffert did.
/ do not know. but hope that he does
not have widowed mother depending
upon him. I am compelled to be for
McGiffert; will do all 1 ca n for him.
and then dear Captain Mclean. you
are the very next on my list, for all
you want.
JOSEPH C. WATERS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
RUSSIANS ARE OPPOSED
Press Points To Allied Occupation of
Siberia as Against League.

Vladivostok, March II CDeIayed) -
The comment of the Russian press in
Vladivostok on the league of nations
is satiricai. pointing to the results of
allied occupation of Siberia as an OBJ
ject lesson. The allies. the newspa-
pers say, had decided to restore order
and good government in Russia and
sent attachments of troops with no
good results owing to the impossible
ity of an agreement over the methods
to be foil owed. The real result. they
declared, is loss of allied prestige in
Russia. The situation in the country
is generally worse than last autumn
and Bolshevist sentiment apparently
is growing in Siberia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
EAST SIDE GIRLS CLUB
Organization Is Launched at Y. NJ.
CA. by Miss Curtis.

Miss Louise Curtis. girls secretary of
the Y. w. c. A, has orga nized a GYM
nasium club among girls on the East
side. Eight girls already have Joined,
and every girl on the East side is
eligible and will be welcome>to come
into it. The meetings will be held
Monday evenings at 1880 at the Third
Presbyterian church, Fourth and Lake
streets. The club is non-sectarian. 1t
is not a church, but a community af-
fair. The board of the Third Presby-
terrain church has donated the use of
its rooms, which are admirably suited
to such use. to the club members for
their weekly meetings. Besides the
gymnasium work. the girls will take
up other things. such as cooking dem
onstration, hikes and wienie roasts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
HOMES IN CANADA GIVEN
New Tracts VIII Be Opened Up II
SoIdiers-Transporta Free.

London, March 21.-(via MontreaD
An agreement has been reached for
the promotion of an important scheme
of immigration to enable British sol
diers to settle in the dominions. the
Canadian press says it understands.
The basis of the plan is free passage
to destination, provided by the British
government and loans at pre-war
rates of interest to the dominion gov
ernments acting as agents for the
British government.
The idea is to open up new tracts.
build railways and generally finance
settlers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
Case of Sleeping sickness,

Muskogee, March 21.-The first
case of sleeping sickness irr~Oklahoma
was reported here today by DIR. 1T.
Nichols. George w. Meats, 80, sank
into a stupor at 5 O'clock Thursday
afternoon and still is in a comatose
state. Efforts to rouse him Ore only
momentarily successful Meats had in
fluenza six weeks ago. Dizziness and
double vision developed a week ago,
followed by ina bility to concentrate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
Loan More to Italy.

Washington. March 21.-An addi-
tional credit of SIS 100000 was given
Italy today by The treasury depart
ment, bringing the Italian loans up to
s1,496, 500, 900 and the total of credits
to allied nations $S,932, $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
THESE WOULD BE HEARD
German Austria Wants Separate Rep
resentation at Peace Conference.

London. March 21-German-Aus-
tria, according to advices received
here quoting Berlin newspapers, has
expressed a desire for independent
representation at the peace confer
ence- It desires also. today's reports
from Vienna add. that the question
Of its union with Germany be post
poned until the conclusion of the con-
ference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21

Friends of W. A. Myers will assure
you that you will make no mistake in
voting for him for commissioner of
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21

Ladies' high grade Coats, in the
latest patterns and styles, up to
S200o values-Sale Price CT QQ
Si.Ys to Observation-Disclosures. 1910
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21

his mind, which continued until the
stupor set in. DR.. Nichols says the
disease is similar in. its symptoms to
infantile paralysis and he believes it
is not contagious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21

LOOK FOR THE BIG 40c ON
THE DOLLAR SALE BANNERS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21

All goods marked in plain figures. Will gladly send
selections to your home for careful COMPARE
Liberty Bonds Accepted in Full.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28
Action BY Allies
On Eizxnle Possible
Peace Conference Holds
Italy Must Gain Con-
troll in q Fem Davs

PARIS, Sept. 27.-The peace con
ference apparently is changing it's atti-
tude toward the Fiume situation, which
many members nc longer regard as a
strictly Italian affair. because of indi-
cations that the Jugo- Slavs are bcine
involved, and likewise the reports of in
creasing claims by the italian as re-
CARDS the Adriatic, creating conditions
which are regarded as holding the
threat Of q Balkan war.
Wh!ie Italian authorities take the DO
sitlon that immediate suppression of
the Flume mutiny is not imperative
the Supreme Council seems clearly con-
vlnccd that international action will be
forced if Italy fails to control the stua-
tlon within few days.
General Giuseppe (peppino) Carl
baldi. grandson of the great Italian
patriot for whom he is named address
ing American and English journalists
al luncheon here to-day, said:
"Ihe French, English and American
governments may object to Italv's re-
allza'Ion of her national aspirations
ouV we never expect to see any soldiers
OF 'hose countries opposing us. Cut
ting OF toodstuffs. supplies and money
Wiii not deter the Italians from achlev-
ing the ends to which they believe
tnemselycs entitled by their participa
uon 10 the great war.
Al ltaIlans recall my erandfather's
"ol IS; give you starvation. SUFFERING
and death, but give you victorv'v
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28
New Bolshevik Revolt
Is Feared i'm Germany
Many Citizens, in Fear of Up
rising, Flock to District
Held by Americans

COBLENZ, Sept. 27 (By The Asso-
ated Pressl sl.-Germans arriving from
le interior in the last few days ex-
PRESS the belief that a general upris-
il & of a Bolshevik nature is due 10
c;cur momentarily throughout the un-
:cupied section of Germany.
Many of these Germans have come
t. the occupied zone prepared to re
ain all winter, saying they felt Ger
Tin the strikes, the coal and food
portage and other troubles Of 3
serious nature would continue for
onths.
A wealthy German manufacturer re
)rted to American headquarters that
Re had closed his factory, as had other
lanufacturers, owing to reports that
olshevik elements had virtually com
7 leted arrangements for terrorizing in
oustrial centres throughout Germany
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28
~ An''unsio Begs France
10 Justify Fiune Seizure
Asks if She Can Condemn His
-4c' With Memories OF Her
Oacn EnSI0ued Cities SfiUFresh

PARIS, Sept. 27--Captain Gabre,e
Annunzio, whose sensational raid on
rune brought abont serious comnl,ca-
tlons in the Adriatic, has sent AN an
peal TO the French, the text of which
IS printed to-day by "Excelsior." 1t
begins:
brothers of France, you know what
we nave done under the inspiration
and protection Of our God. The most
Italian of the towns of Istria' to-da"
more Italian than Verona. Pisa and
Perngla, was lost to US under the men
ance OF protanations and violations.
'aptain d'Annunzio explains that,
though Ill in bed, he rose and, "under
the influence OF spirit" with his com
rad,s took possession of the CITY and
territory, some ships and part of the
tine OF the armistce in q few hours
lie declares soldiers sent against him
nave come over to his side, with their
arms. He continues:
II am decided to hold and dsfon3
the town until the last We are ready
to die of hunger in the streets and be
our1cd under her ruins or burned in
ner burning houses. We LAUGH at ali
threats and viii brave with smile the
cruelest of deaths.
Can those who, during years Of sad-
ness, nave hung mourning wreaths on
enS,aVea c1tles blame or condemn US -
The proposal to create ii buffer state
WIN rune as its centre will he
iorc'bly resisted d'Annunzio told the
correspondont Of the "Excelsior."
wlii oppose by force any attempt
to disturb the entity of Istria or
fiume'' the spondcnt quotes DAN
nunclo AS saying. Italy is not i'm
perallstic and will decide her own
destiny. The decision of the peace
conference to recognize Italian suzer-
nlnty over Fiume, but simply in con-
nectlon with the little buffer state of
lstr'a. is impossible. The whole army
IS with me and if it is appealed to It
VII respond. am accomplishing
national act"
Dispatches TO the Excelsior" and
1ne Journal say that d'Annunzio
after permitting the correspondents to
enter Fiume, told them:
IF on September II | decided to act
Immediately. it was because I had
proof that the Croats would have
sacked Fiume on September -"
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28

Of the Serbian troops and the arrival
of the American destroyer they LETT
town at the double
Italian Leader Captured
"The inhabitants captured an Italian
armored motor car, the officer com
manding the troops, who is named
Filibert Emanuel Tore, and three SOL
diers. Both the car and the prisoners
were handed over to the American ma
rlnes (saiors?), who surrendered them
to the commander of the Italian war
ship Puglia."
Other Belgrade messages made public
reported continued unrest in the region
about Trau due TO the activities Of
Italian troops IN the occupied zone and
rumors of other impending Italian
coups. Still others said the situation
IN tlune was unchanged yesterday and
that food for the d'Annunzio forces
was being reQuisitioned from Serbian
inhabitants.
The Italian commander has taken
no steps to assure the execution of his
orders of evacuation" the message
says. at is now clear that a complete
1ccord exists between the royal Jtal-
ian troops and the mutinecrs No
change is reported in the situation Of
the French troops in Fiume."
Trau pronounced Tra-oo) is q sea-
port of lower Dalmatia, ten miles west
of Spalaton, on the end of long pen
lnsula. It's population, including the
Inhabitants Of suburb on an adjacent
island: numbers 5000 most of whom
are Slavs.
The Italian forces whose entrance
INTO Trau precipitated the landing Of
DitaG StotaS ~
were reported to have been part Of
The dAnnunzio rebel army that seized
tiume Trau is not included in the
part Of Dalmata ceded to Italy by Eng
land and France under the pact Of
London in 1916.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28
for
New Agreement
To Disarn1 Foe
Opposes Treaty Amendment,
but Suggests Invitation Be
Extended to Signers to
Enter Into Conversations

PARIS, Sept. 21.-The Chamber of
Deputies committee co the German
peace treaty was addressed by Pre-
mler Clcmanceau this morning on the
proposition Of Andre Lcfevre's reso-
luton, which seeks to bring about new
negotiations between the signatories
of the treaty with a view Of assuring
Germany's disarmament. The commit
tee had asked for the governments
opinion of the resolution.
NJ Clemenccau said he accepted the
principle of the resolution, but not the
terms IN which it was couchcd. He did
not think such Il proposition could be
admitted as an addition to the treaty,
but that if adopted. it mus, be in the
form of IN invitation to the Allies to
enter into conversations on the subject
OF Germany's disarmament
The Premier added that the treaty.
e especially Article 1863, gave the Allies
sufficient power TO prevent the manu-
facture Of war material and the con-
struction of munition works. He did
not agree that the motion should be
referred to the Chamber before the
ratification of the treaty, and made
this q question OF confidence. Follow
ing the Premier's address. the com.
mlttee adjourned its session to this
afternoon for decision.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28
Last of British Forces
Depart From Arcl,anoei

LONDON, Sept 27-The British evac
natlon OF ArchanCel has been COM
pleted with the exception of 200 High
landers. who will embark to-day. ac
cording to an announcement here.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28

even more dissatisfied than the army,
having, according to naval officers
statements, suffered more from "the
lnck of consideration Of their Anglo
French colleagues. who have acted as
If they were masters Of the Adriatic
and have favored Jugo-Slnv claims"
Foreign Minister Tittoni is said to
thing to be done in the present serious
situation is for the Cabinet to resign,
thus eliminating one reason for dis
cord--oppostion to men now in power.
1t is said his intention was for the
formation of a national Cabinet, in
Guiding all the leaders Of the chief no
litical parties. which would give the
government the greatest possible power
under the circumstances.
Sc Premier Nitt, instead. considered
that the resignation Of the Cabinet
would be an admission either Of culpa-
bility or weakness, which would make
the situation worse. He added that he.
,"naturally, was ready and desirous to
be relieved ofthe tremendous RESPONSE
bility IL any one would suggest a man
better fitted to cope with q terrible
crisis"
Signor Tittoni was compelled to con
fess during conversation with the
King. it is reported, that he did not see
any other politician having the states
manlike qualities and force possessed
by Signor Nitti. Thus the idea of
resignation of the Cabinet was aban-
doned, but there is no prospect as vet
of any amelioration of the gravity of
the situation, nor Is there a distant
glimmer Of solution Of the Adriatic
problem.
Million Workers on Strike
Workmcn numbering Approximately
one million are now on strike, and dis
satisfaction is growing everywhere at
the constantly increasing cost of living.
1t IS impossible for the government to
call any men to the coiors, especially
alter recently having pardoned all de
serters under the proclamation of am
nesty. Strenuous efforts are being
made by official Socialists to reach an
understanding between the workmen
ana soldiers. They are urging the lat
ter TO refuse to obey either their Off
GERS or the government. and they thus
nope to organize in Italy workmen's and
soldiers committees, which would lead
to formation of soviets and an upheaval
OF the whole social order. Nobody has
suggested remedy for this alarming
state OF affairs, but hope is expressed
that some unforeseen events may give
things turn in the right direction.
Commenting on President Wilson's
project of buffer state for Fiume
the "Giornale d'Italia" says that in
substance the plan does not vary much
from the old scheme which aimed at
sacrifices, not only at Fiume, but also
at Trieste.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28

Amerlcan patrol section extends from
Tort Planca TO Guippana, and the
Trench forces police the section from
Iuippsna to Cattaro The British are
iurther south.
The advlces from Admiral Knapp did
rot indicate the size Of the American
avail force which reclaimed Trau. nor
vas any mention made as TO whether
me American sailors continued to oc-
fupy the port. Secretary Daniels said
lie believed that after the band of Ita-
ians had been dispersed the American
fea forces returned TO the Olympia.
'Notables'' Seized BY Italians
Cablegrams from Belgrade dated yes
terday. made pubic tonight by the in
formation bureau here of the kingdom
# the Serbs. Croats and ovenes,
gave u detailed account of what occurred
st Trau or September 23. One message
says the Italians entered at q. n.
without firing q shot, seized the city
dminlstfatlve bui dings and arrested
some "notable inhabitants
The Italian section of the popula-
ION knew some days in advance what
vas going to happen the message
ays. This is proved by the proclan1a-
lions posted this morning bearing the
ate OF September 23."
Count Nno de Fanfogna, described
IS "an Italanized citizen of Trogir
tTrau is said TO have proclaimed
fimseif dictator and organized a ma
tonal guard" of Italianized citizens
nd "Jugo- -Slav peasants recruited bv
ne distribution of money and food
he following is given as the text of
the proc lamation:
"ctizens of Trogir: We have heard
our hearts beat responding to the
sacred voice OF Italy and have sent
YOU troops of volunteers. We have
eelivered your city from it's slavery.
Count Nino de Fanfogna Is appointed
DICTATOR. From now on you owe him
lind obedience. Long live the king
long live Italy" The signature of the
cAngele Manifold Eraguti signed as
chief of stan
Troops Not Enthusiastic
Fanfcgna, according to the Belgrade
message, called a conference Of de
1artment neads of the city and ordered
the public services turned over to him.
Vhlch was done after the chiefs had
protested energetcally and only gave
way TO force" Italian soldiers occu-
ied the streets and waterfront but
showed little enthusiasm" the mes
sage says. saying they had come "un-
der severe orders Of their chiefs"
AS soon as our Serbian troops ar
'lVed, the message says" "the house
II Mr.. Fanfogna was surrounded He
vail be handed over to the competent
authorities"
A message from Split (Spalato) tells
~ the excitement there when word of
the coup at Trau was received. At 2
|. IN. on September % Serbian troops
ieft for Trau covered with flowers
and amid popular enthusiasm. Four
companies Of Nlurteers were assembled.
before the Setbians reached Trau,
he message says. the Inhabitants Of
that place took up arms and firing on
'he Italians began"
About noon" it continues, "an
American destroyer arrived OF Trau.
IS soon as the Italians heard the sound
"f hnng and learned of the coming
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28
Eight New Cardinals
Likely To Be Named

ROME, Sept. 27.--At the next. con-
Slstory it is probable the appointment.
# new cardinals will be announced,
Reports seem to indicate the red hat
VII be given Mgr. Kakowski. arch
bishop of Warsaw: Mgr. Raeenesi.
papal nuncio at Madrid; Mgr. Valfre di
oouzo nuncio at Viev~a, Mgr. Sardi.
assessor of the Cons storial Conerega-
ton; Mgr. Sill e-chamberlain of the
Church, and Mgr. Canasei Patriarch Of
CConstantincple. 1t is said that Mgr.
San SALVATORE. Archbishop of Bahia.
brazil may be another new cardinal
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28
N. ]. to Return Lewis
In "Tanner'' Smith Death
Governor Honors New York g
Request for Man Wounded
When Shaw Was Killed

TRENTON, N J., Sept. Ex-Governor
Runyon to-day shonored the request Of
Governor Smith Of New York for the
return to that state of George Lewis,
alias "Chckey," wanted in New York
City in connection with the murder Of
Thomas Creamery Smith, reformed
pangster, who was killed in gun fight
in the Marginal Club, New York, some
time ago,
Lews, who WAS wounded BY gangsters
to avenEc the death of the "Tanncr. ."
is now in Hobokcn. Rubber" Shaw,
who was with Lewis when the vengcfu
shooting took place in Hoboken, and
who was also wanted for the Smith
murder, was killed.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28
Luxembourg Election To-day
Present Dynasty Likely To Be
Retained. Leaders Sav

LUXEMBURG, Sept. 81 BY The As.
sociatcd Press. - Opposing Liberal
leaders generally are of the opinion
that in the plcbscite to be held to-
morrow throughout the Grand Ducny
of Luxembourg the majority will favor
the retention of the present dynasty
headed by the Grand Duchess Char
lotte.
This will not only be the first pebi
scite to be held since the war ended
but also the first election held on Sun
day in Luxcmburg, and the first in
which the women of Luxemburg have
been entitled to vote.
In addition to deciding whether they
desire to maintain or suppress the lul-
ing dynasty, the LuXemburgors, ac-
eordinG to dispatch from Paris Sep.
tember 20, are to vote on the proposi-
ton OF concluding an economic arranne-
ment either with France or with Bel
GUM.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28
Serbia Changes FFe,c:
viii SIGN Ppocc poct

PARIS, Sept. 27.- Serbia is now will
ing TO sign the Austrian treaty, to
which the representatives of Jueo-
Slavia declined to attach their sigma
lures when the document was signed
by the delegates Of the other powers,
with the exception Of Rumania, at St.
Germain OF September 10, according
to the Petit Parisicn" to-day.
This change in the Jugo- Slav att-
tude has been caused by the explana-
tions Of former Premier Pachtch and
Foreign Minister Trumbitch, in the
Chamber at Belgrade, and the Fiume
Developments, the newspaper says
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28
SOrief Increment
Cr0tus is, Huly
Million Workmen Now
on Strike; Sympathy
OF Soldiers Is Sought


ROME, Sept. 27.--Alarmist reports
are current in this city, one Of them
being that civil war is imminent on
one side would oe ranged the National
lst and militarist factions. which would
be opposed by the Socialists. Several
generals are credited with the irten-
ton of heading the miltarist faction.
with view to controlling the govern
ment, 1t being said that they believe
the weakness of those in power since
the armistice caused the present dead
lock. Some of these generals ALREADY
have been mentioned as being in league
with Captain Gabrielle d'Annunzio be
fore the Fiume raid. with the object Of
overthrowing by force the Nitti Cab
net and replacing ii with military
dictatorship.
The navy is represented as being
New-York tribune., 1919-09-28

closer to Armenia couldn't accept the
mandate just as we'll as the United
States.
mo, they haven't the economic atii-
isy," replied Mr.. Malcolm. "They
haven't the finances. They will CON
tinue to make football Of Armenia
America is weather."
Mr.. Malcolm said he considered the
nited States in "honor bound" to
h,lp Armenia get on its feet. If that
were true, Senator Harding contend
e'i, then the United States was in
,nor bound to go to the aid of all
her nations similarly situated.