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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
NEW MONEY THIS YEAR
series of Halves, Quarters and Dimes
Out Before Christmas.

Washington, Oct. 3.-Treasury Off
Gals, while declining to name any
definite day, announced they believed
that the series of newly designed
coins-half dollars, quarters ana
dimes, would be in circulation by
Christmas. Some trouble is being ex-
perienced in getting the coins mechan-
ically perfect.
The new design of the new half
dollars bears a full length figure of
Liberty, the folds of the stars and
stripes flying to the breezes as back
ground, progressing in full stride to-
ward the dawn of a new day and car
rying branches of laurel and oak.
The reverse side shows an eagle
perched on a mountain craig, wings
unfolded.
The 25-cent piece is intended to
typify preparedness. There is a new
figure of Liberty full length, front
view head to the left. stepping for
ward to the gateway of the country
and on the wall are the words I'm God
We Trust" The left arm of Liberty is
raised, bearing a shield in the attitude
of protection. The right hand car
ries the olive branch of peace. The
reverse shows an American eagle.
The diverse of the dime shows a
head of Liberty with winged cap. The
reverse shows a bundle of rods with
battleaxe, symbolical of unity. About
this is a full foliaged branch of olive
typifying peace
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03

anneror gets out ami walks, doing
about five miles 1T brisk pace
Sometimes he gets into an Ordinary
rowboat and pulls the cars himself
AS Derevenco, giant sailor friend OF
the heir to the throne, is not infre-
ouently a member of the party, 1t
sometimes happens that an ordinary
tack tar has the experience of being
rowed by the car. Spading sand
thr RIVER bank is another form
of exercise sometimes enjoyed by the
emperor.
six o'clock finds the imperial cCm-
rnander-in-chief back to work. Cen
erals from the front make their re-
ports at this time of day and if there
is to be n general military council, it
is now hat it takes place. Ministers
from Petrograd also report and re-
ceive instructions. Dinner at eight.
About the same people present. There
is soup, fish. two meat dishes, salad,
dessert and coffee. There is no vodka.
After dinner the emperor retires to
his private apartment. The crown
prince is put to bed, where he never
fails to get his goodnight kiss from
his emperor-father. The czar then
sits in his study going over the min
isterial reports which arrive daily
from Petrosrad. He keeps at his desk
until long after midnight, only stop
ping at about IL o'clock fer a glass or
two or tea. Nothing could be palmer
than the cars bedchambcr, where he
and his son sleep. Between the two
beds ag2inst the wall, is a small night
table. and upon this are small frames
holding photographs of various mem
bers Of the imperial family. On the
wall, over the table, are two or three
mere photographs and a couple of
ikons. A few armchairs. a small cur
tanned bookcase and musical instru-
ment, half mandolin. half guitar, the
property of the crown prince. are the
other furnishings. The floor is
carpeted. In cold weather the room
is heated by a fireplace with the
great whlte-tiled box-nke stove ar
rangement Quilt in Russian style above
it. The lighting is by electricity.
100 Holidays a Year
The emperor lives in the house of
the district governor but he has but
twL rooms to himse;f-his study and
the bedroom, which he shares with
his heir. Since assuming command OF
the army, the car nas visited and
reviewed every corps from one end OF
the front to the other. He goes to
church every holiday. and since there
are more than 100 holidays in the
Russian year, he IS at church at least
once every three days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
WITH A BLANK SHELL
Bloodless Duel May Cause Death of
Ono of Principals.

Pittsburg, Oct. 3.-As a result of a
bloodless duel between Walter Jonke
%, and John Honick, %, the death of
Honick is expected by physicians who
are now puzzled by the strangest case
known in local medical annals.
Jonke and Honick, at odds for sew
eral months, finally decided to settle
the feud with pistols. Friends of the
men, however, prevailed upon the sec
onds to Su Institute blank cartridges for
balls.
Late last night the two principals
with their seconds entered an alley,
took their places and both began
firing Suddenly Honick crump1ed up
in heap.
Thinking that a ball cartridge may
have been left in Jonke's weapon by
oversight, one of the seconds hurried
ly sought a physician. Examination
developed the fact that Honick was
unconscious, but unscathed. His con-
dition is said to be critical
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
TO BUY 500 ENGINES
Russia Also Wants to Purchase 5000
Cars in United States.

New York, Oct. 3.-The Russian
government. it was learned today on
excellent authority, is now negotiat-
ing here for about 900 cars and 500
locomotives to cost approximately
$50,000,000.
Closing of the business is being held
up by financing arrangements, as the
50,000,00O credit obtained here early
last summer by Russia through the
sale of notes and the expected sale
here of another Russian offering, also
understood to be about $50, 900,
will be used for war materials con-
clusively.
What form the equipment financing
will take could not be learned. Nc
single car or locomotive plant will re-
ceive the entire order, but the business
will be distributed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
More DEMOCRAT Dates.
CARRANZA WANTS WAR
Chief Is Trying to Force Issue With
U. S., Bell Believes.

Ell Paso, Tex, Oct. 3.-Brigadier
General George Bell. jr., IS quoted as
saying:
"Carranza evidently wants war"
The declaration is said to have
been based on a circumstantial story
related by an American refugee who
arrived from Mexico. The name of
the man is not revealed.
According to General Bell, who re-
lated the conversation, this American
reported that upon arrival of his en-
voy, Eliseo Arredondo at Mexico City,
Carranza would sever diplomatic rela-
tions with the United States.
According to American authorities,
Carranza plans the recall of the Mex
lean ENJOYS participating in the New
London and Atlantic City conferences.
Carranza believes nothing can be
accomplished by the conference He
feels that he has everything to gain
and nothing to lose by war There
fore, the American told General Bell.
Carranza intends to declare war or at
least provoke Pr esident Wilson into
war.
Carranzista efforts are now concen-
trated on uniting Carranzistas. Vii.
listas, Zapatistas and Legalistas into
one solid body to resist Americans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
e. s. Senator Will Appear in
"White Slave" Case.
First Time i'm Years TOpekan
Defends Before Bar.
MOTION DOUBTS HER MORALS
New Turn in HamiltOn-AZIein
Oakland Case.
Stated That Husband Is a Fugi-
tive From Justice.

Henry Hamilton, wealthy Oakland
man. charged with white slavery by
Mrs. Fred Azlein, will be defended in
the district court by Senator Charles
Curtis. For the first time in many
years Senator Curtis will handle the
defense IN a criminal case, in Shaw
nee county. That came out today
when Hamilton filed a motion for a
continuance giving as one reason the
fact that his "chief counsel had suf-
fered an injury in an accident.
The firm representing Mr.. Hamil-
ton is Curtis, Mote, Rooney & Cross
ley and Mr.. Rooney admitted today
that the plan is for Senator Curtis to
conduct the defense.
For mere motion, the one filed by
Mr.. Hamilton today contains consider
able of interest. Hamilton was given
and bound over to the district court
after Mrs. Stella Azlein, wife of Fred
Azlein, went on the stand and testified
that Hamilton had transported her
from Topeka to Oakland and Oakland
to Topeka, and from a street corner
to n barn in Oakland-for immoral
purposes The bearing was more or
less sensational and was attended by
numerous Oakland residents.
Mrs. Azlein testifie that the affair
between herself and Hamilton began
at a revival meeting in Oakland
Since then he has married, it is said
He is the father of grown children, is
retired farmer and the owner of
considerable property.
Doubts Her Morality.
In the motion filed today, Mr. Ham
ilton declares that he has discovered
witnesses in several towns where the
Azleins have lived in the past, bearing
upon their reputation. At Marshal
and Toltec, Wyo., he says. he has dis
! covered witnesses who will testify thai
the reputation of both Mr.. and Mrs
AZlein for truth and veracity is bad
and that AZlein is now fugitive from
justice from the state of Wyoming
Hamilton states that at Arlington
witnesses who will testify that tbs
reputation of the Azleins for truth ano
veracity IS bad and that Mrs. Azlein':
! reputation for morality is bad. He
states also that these witnesses will
testify to specific acts of immortality
on the part of Mrs. Azlein.
The Hamilton white slave" case i.
on the docket for trial in the first divi
sion of the district court today. L
| could not be reached -or several day.
even if no continuance were granted
But because of the alleged discovery
of new witnesses. and the fact tina
Senator Curtis was slightly injured il
an accident, Hamilton. through his at
torney, asks that the case be continued
until the next term of court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
GAMBLERS TO COVER
Mayor Thompson Declares He VIII
Prosecute Even His Friends.

Chicago, Oct. 3.-Grafters and gam
blers who have been working under
cover of police protection and po-
liticai privilege. are hustling to cover
today following the announcement of
Mayor Thompson that he would prose-
cute even his friends who attempted
to graft by alleging a pull at the city
hall.
The raid by States Attorney Hoyne
yesterday of the Sportmen's Club of
America, of which Mayor Thompson
was formerly president, is causing the
panic among local politicians and
saloonkeepers, who are said to have
bought promises of immunity thru
purchase of costly memberships in the
Sportsmen's club.
A grand jury will begin an inquiry
into the affairs of the club to deter
mine what became of nearly $4,000
which had been collected by the club
in membership fees alone.
Charges that the club conducted
betting pools and other illegal opera
tions and that men prominent in the
official and business life of Chicago
were connected with the institution
were made yesterday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
URGE ACTION NOW
American Lives and Property
Must Be Protected.
Peace Impossible Otherwise,
Say Agents of Companies.

Atlantic City, Oct. 3.-Peace cannot
be restored in Mexico until the United
States guarantees the lives and prop
erty Of Americans. This was the sim
pie text of a delegation of American
mining men who appealed today to
the American peace commission for
relief. They spoke for forty-five
American companies, representing
$125, 100000 investment.
They also said that the Wilson pol
icy of watching and waiting had been
proved an utter failure. They empha-
sized the imperative need of imme-
date action. They argued that the
MexicanS would continue to murder
and steal if they could not obtain a
living any other way and the only
other way was to obtain employment
had fled from Mexico because of the
presidents warnings.
After stating they had vainly ap-
pealed TIC the state department for re-
lief, the mining men presented brief
which retold their story in great de-
tail.
Loss Is Gigantic.
Conditions before and since Car
rama was recognized by President
Wilson were contrasted. In 1912, for
example, the fourteen plants operated
by the companies represented employ
Gu oz,Z1o MexlcanS ana expended IN
wages to both Americans and Mex
| leans $18,726,0O0 a year. The total
annual output included 741,677 tons
of copper, 46,765 zinc, e8,269 lead
33,119.919 ounces of silver and 243,-
| 317 ounces of gold.
| During the first six months of 1919
the number of Mexicans employed
had fallen to 5000, the aggregate
payroll to $3,671,302 and the tota
production of copper had shrunk tc
23,16 tons, zinc 11,183, lead 3,346
silver 6,152,7S6 ounces ard gold 49,
| 356 ounces.
J The loss simply in depreciation o,
property ard waste during this time
was estimated at over $7,246,O0O.
The mining men said they were no
asking for damages, they simpl,
wanted the United States to protec
the lives and property of Americans
SO that they could resume operations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
SNUBBED AT SCHOOL
Mcdaniel Children in Tears Because
SchOOlmates Shun Them.

ST. Joseph, Mo-, Oct. 3.-Snubbed
by their playmates of yesterday be-
cause their father. Oscar Mcdaniel
was in Jail charged with the murder
of their mother, Helen, 8; Marion, s,
and Odell, IA, have gone home every
night from school in tears.
With a breaking heart Grandmoth-
err Mcdaniel heard the children's
stories of how other children ran and
turned up their noses at them and
how others ask to have their seats
moved away from them because their
daddy was in jail
When Miss Eda Ed, principal
learned Of the snubs she made q rule
that hereafter the first pupil that
snubs the Mcdaniel children will be
sent home until he apologies and the
name of the offender put in the news
paper. Miss Ed thinks that will end
the heartless indignities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
PACKERS RAISE WAGES
To Pay $4,000 Men 21a Cents More
an Hour-Clothiers Raise, Too.

Chicago, Oct 3.-Wage increases or
shorter hours were announced by
packers and garment firms here today
to affect $4,000 workers. making an
annual increase in payrolls of $5,0OO,-
600. The packers changes are to af-
feet all plants of the firms involved in
the United States. Wilson & Co, Ar
mour & Co., Swift & Co., Morris & Co.,
and Libby, Mcneil & Libby. an
nounced an increase of 21A cents an
hour on a ten hour working day for
all employees in the operating depart
ments.
Members of the wholesale clothiers
association will reduce working hours
from fifty to forty eight week Pay
will remain the same and time and
one-half for overtime will be paid
This means $1,O0O,0OO increase in
wages, because of overtime in busy
seasons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
CAR LABORS
HARDER THAN
n. Y,F|NANCIER
Sleeps on Hard Canvas Cot at
Night.
Correspondent Describes Kou-
tine on War Front.
TAKES emile HIKE DAILY
Crown Prince Constant COM
paniOn of Emperor.
Nicholas Has Reviewed Entire
Fighting Front.
TAKES emile hike DAILY
Crown Prince Constant COM
paniOn of Emperor.
Ry wILLI%M PHILIP sIMMs.

,neria1 HEADQUARTERS, Russian
ARMY oct Gear Nicholas, ruler oA
Russia's millions and commander,ln-
chief of her armies, works harder tn1LI
anv millionaire in Wall street ne
Duts in more hours a day than Amerl-
can trade unions allow by just ABOUT
a. much again And he lies down 10
sleep at night on a folding camp peu'
hard and springless, made OF canvas
The emperor was on his way 10
work. walking thru the rain when
saw him He looks like his pictures
exceDt that he is quite brown from
living much in the open. He walks
with an athletic swing. Life at the
front seems to agree with him.
Every soldier within view STOOD at
rigid salute as he appeared IN the
doorway of the rather modest two
story house that has his head
quarters. The car responded step
ping forward a few PAGES he Shook
hands with one of his officers ana
despite the drizzle, stood in the open
for about half a minute talking he
wore neither overcoat nor waterproof,
being dressed simply in the regulation
Khaki and black boots. He hurried on
thru the rain to the offices of the gen
eral staff. a hundred yards away folS
lowed by two aides de camp ana JOY
the l2-year-Old crown princes mon
erel which not being interested in his
sido had come out to share honors
with the imperial suite.
Chief of staff Makes Daily Report
In n minute the czar, in room on
the second floor of the staff head
quarters had settled down to work.
Gen. Michael AleXieff. chief of staff
was making his daily report and get
ing his orders. Nicholas II rises
shortly after o'clock. At 9 he sits
down to eggs. rolls and coffee. At 10
he goes to staff headquarters and re-
ceiVel General AleXieffs report, illus
trated by maps and charts. By 1890
D. m. the report is finished and the
emperor's orders for generals along
the entire front are sent out by tele-
grap PHI from an adjoining room.
The car eats lunch at his own
quarters. A taste of hors-d oeuvres,
a omelette meat, a dessert and cof-
fee form his usual meal at this time
of day. with a cigarette after the COT
fee. He does not smoke cigars. At
lunch are the crown prince, two aides,
the governor of the palace, a court
functionary, the imperial physician
and usually a few guests, visiting al
lied generals, Russian generals at
headquarters for the day, minister
from Petrograd perhaps, and rarely
General AleXieff. This busy man does
not feel he can spare an hour and a
half 2 day over lunch.
About O'Clock the car motors to
the country with the crown prince
the crown princes dog and usually
two youngsters, pals of the future
emperor of Russia, chosen by himself
from among the ordinary bows living
near headquarters.
Once the town is left behind the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03

A Republican league of Swedish
Americans will be formed "Wednesday
evening at a meeting at the National
hotel. All Swedish citizens are urged
to be present.
A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ted
North, Tuesday morning. Mr.. North
is with the Lorch Players now per-
forming in this city.
The Queen Esther girls of the First
Methodist church will meet in the
church parlors Wednesday afternoon
at O'Clock. All high school girls are
invited to be present
Mrs A. ]. Ross will entertain the
Ladies' Aid society of the First Ger
man NJ. E. church Thursday afternoon
from 23O to 4:3O O'Clock at the par
sonage.-514 West Fifth street.
The Women's Home and Foreign
Missionary society of the First Eng
lish Lutheran church will meet Wed
nesday afternoon at $50 o'clock with
Mrs. Henry Zarker, 1880 Kansas ave-
nue..
Four special trains, two carrying
Minnesota troops, and two CARVING
Pennsylvania troops went thru Topeka
last night on the Rock Island at
O'Clock, bound for the border. The
Minnesota troops are from Fort Shell
ing, and are going to Mercedes, near
Brownsville, Texas.
Mrs. Jack Gilbert, 2037 Van Buren,
street, this morning, shot and killed
a large badger which has been stealing
chickens in the neighborhOOd along
Shunganunga creek, in South Topeka
She proved her craftsmanship wher
she drilled" the animal five times
with her husbands revolver. The
animal weighed nearly fifteen pounds
| Organization of the Swedish-Ameri-
can Republican league will be com
pleted and officers will be elected in q
meeting in the National hotel as.
sembly room, Wednesday evening
| October 4, it was announced today
The orga nization here will be the MAR
one for a state wide organization OF
| the Swedish Republicans of Kansas
/ School boards have issued s2,159,-
! $50 in bonds for the erection of 24t
new buildings, according to repor
submitted by the state superintendent
of public instruction. This added Il
the improvements paid for by ia,
levies swells the amount spent on new
buildings during the year to $3.50,
900. ottawa spent the largest amour
for a new school building, 100000.
J. Will Kelley, secretary of the To
peka Commercial club, returned toda,
from the annual convention of Com
mercial Club Executives at Cleveland
Ohio, and also from his old stamping
ground around Oil City and Titusville
| Pa. While at OH City, Mr.. kelley DE
livered an address before the CONNER
! cial club at that place. The subjec
| chosen was, What Your Tow
| Needs
Those who have attended the Ian
tern lectures given at intervals OIL
| Sunday evenings at the First Congre
gational church know that the slide
! furnished by the American board ar
/ the last word in siide-making. Anothe
of these lectures will be given mex
Sunday evening. The lecture is en-
titled, up the Min to Shaowu-"
deals with Chinese life along the Mi
river from Foochow to Shaowu, tn
very busiest part of China The slide
are all new, beautiful and informing
They are seventy in number. The pub
lie is invited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
RIFLE SHOTS MEET
State Contest Begins at Fort
Riley Thursday.
Crack Topeka Team Will Try
for State Sgead.

Competitive civilian rifle shooting
by members of civilian rifle teams
from all parts of the state will open at
Fort Riley Thursday. Members of the
various teams will leave their homes
tonight.
The nineteen best rifle shots in the
state will be selected and will COM
prise a Kansas team which will par
ticipate in the National Rifle shoot at
Jacksonville, Fla, october IL. Pro-
vision fol an annual civilian rifle shoot
was made by congress at its last ses-
sion. Transportation of the state
teams is paid by the government and
tents and cots are supplied for the
men mt Jacksonville.
Two From Each state.
Two men from each of the twenty
one teams of the state will participate
in the elimination shoot at Fort Riley.
The Kansas team will comprise the
twelve best shots. four alternates and
three officials Adjutant General c. I.
Martin will have charge of the range,
assisted by Major R. Neil RAIN
While the civilian rifle shoot is in
progress the militia and regular army
will be indulging in like competition
match. Major Jerry Springstead OF
the Kansas National Guard is at Jack
sonvilie now and team from both
regiments of the Kansas National
Guard will be on the rifle range.
Some of Topeka's crack shots will
enter the match. H. B. Howard, ZIG
Kansas avenue, is secretary of the To-
peka Rifle club. The clubs in the
state follow:
The Kansas Clubs.
Arkansas City Rifle club, Robert
Green. secretary; Andale Rifle club,
Derry Torrey, secretary; Concordia
Rifle club, Glenn S. Weaver, secre-
tary; Cuba Rifle club, w. L. shannon.
secretary; Cimarron Rifle club, Ralph
E. Wagner, secretary; Cedarvale Ri
file and Revolver club. Fay Webb, sec
| rotary; Kingman Rifle club, Bert
Walker, secretary; Kiowa Rifle club.
James M. Miller. secretary; General
| Leavenworth Rifle club, George J.
Seitz, secretary; Lenora Rifle and Re-
volver club, r. A. Crane, secretary;
Larned Rifle club, w. A. Thompson.
secretary; Lawrence Rifle club, Sam
uel McKone, secretary; Manhattan Ri
file club. N. l.. Roberts, secretary;
Pleasanton Rifle club, r. G. Coleman,
secretary; Queneino Rifle club, L.. Al
tomiller, secretary; Russell Rifle club,
c. A. Bodmer, secretary: Strong City
Rifle club, L. NJ. Vance. secretary;
Topeka Rifle" club, H. B. Howard.
secretary; Wakefield Rifle club, D.. S.
Mcintyre, secretary; Winona Rifle
club, b. w. Brooks, secretary; WITCH
tia Rifle club, Charles H. Knight, sec
rotary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
PRAISED BY FUNSTON
Major General Back From First In
spection of Guards.

San Antonio, Oct. 3.-Maj- Gen
Frederick Funston today praised the
condition and the spirit of state troops
on duty in the Brownsville district fol-
lowing his return from the first in
spection trip to the border he has had
opportunity to make since guardsmen
have been in the federal service
He reviewed the New York division
at McAllen, troops from the middle
west at Llano Grande, Illinois and
Iowa regiments at Brownsville and the
Texas brigade at Corpus Christi All
organizations show the benefit of the
training they have received, he said