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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
ON 14O-MI. FRONT
Russian Retreat at Places Con-
tinueS in Disorder.
Nation Pins Faith Kerensky
Will Stem Defeat.

London, July 25.-Premier Keren-
sky must move fast in his campaign
of merciless determination of discord-
ant elements in the army or the cave
in of the Russian line in the Tarnopol-
Stanislau sector may be sc enlarged
by the enemy as to cut off Russia's
forces to he south in the Carpathians.
Petrograd dispatches today gave a
ray of hope that Kerensky would vet
succeed in reforming the demoralized
regiments. One encourag ins factor
was the evident loyalty of Russians
on the Carpathian, Rumanian and
Vilna-Dvinsk battle lines.
Germany evidently planned her iIs-
trigue to center around TarDopot
hoping for complete breakdown there
and penetration of the Russian lines
for thanking movements in both direc-
lions.
Retreat on 40 Mile Front.
the Russian armies retrea-ing along a
upper Sereth river to the wooded Car
pathians-in some places in utter
rout, in others by orderly retreat
Evacuation of Stanislau by the Rus
slams was officially admitted from
Petrograd. A defeat at Mikulice,
south of Tarnopol. was reported by
the Russian war office. Semi-official
dispatches told of the neroism of
many Russian officers, striving to re-
form their regiments and eject the
mutineers.
Tarnopol was apparently : blazing
rl1in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
IT is CIRCUS DAY
Greatest Day in the Year for
Topeka Youngsters.
Ringing Brothers in Two
Shows at Fair Grounds.

Lawyers dropped their briefs,
stenographers climbed out on fire
escapes, bank clerks flattened their
noses against windows, telegraph
poles bloomed with youngsters, traf-
fic cops, whistled their whistles and
waved their arms and street cars
were stalled. Ringing Brothers cir
Gus was making it's downtown parade
this morning.
Mothers by the thousands and chill
dren by the tens of thousands Cat
least it seemed that many stood
crowding shoulder to shoulder to see
the pretty ladies and handsome men
on horseback. drinking in the myriad
of colors and glittering tinsel of the
banners, flags and costumes and the
tons OF gold1eaf paint that decorated
the vans and cages
1t was the longest parade that has
ever meandered over the pavements
in Topeka and many thought the best.
1t started with a score of cavaliers
and cavalieresses footing fan fares on
trumpets and wound up with the
steam piano footing Circus Day."
while PSI Riddles in knickerbockers
trailed along behind the calliope,
having followed the parade for blocks
and blocks. The genius at the calliope
was a master of the touch system, for
his fingers rambled over the keyboard
while he gazed at Topeka's tall build
ingS.
Came on 80 Cars.
The Ringing circus arrived in To-
peka bright and early this morning,
coming on eighty-nine cars, divided
into four train sections. 1t is un-
doubtedly the largest travelling amuse-
ment organization, and local railroad
men say that its equipment is much
larger and heavier than when 81 Wis
tied this city the last time. At any
rate it seemed to the host of small
boys who gathered in the railroad
yards this morning to watch tie ar
rival, that there was no end to the
long line of mysterious red wagons
and cages that were unloaded and
carried off to the show grounds.
The new, fairyland spectacle Gin
derella," is partly responsible for the
increased size of the circus this year,
for it is said that nothing so stupen-
dous as this production has ever been
resented under canvas before. One
entire train is required to carry spe-
cal scenery and mechanical and
lighting effects, and the $500 cos
tunes used in the various scenes of
this wonderful pantomime play More
than 1900 characters appear in the
production, as well as several hun
dred horses, a special orchestra of
ninety pieces. and a wonderful ballet
of 800 girls.
When the gates to the big show
were thrown open at 1 O'Clock, it was
estimated that a crowd of several
thousand had already gathered on the
show grounds, and every car and con-
veyance in the city seemed to be
headed toward the circus, loaded with
humanity.
Another performance will be pre-
sented tonight, beginning at s O'Clock,
the doors of the main tents opening
an hour earlier to allow lime for pa
irons to visit the big Ringing menag-
erie, which this season houses 1OS
cages of wild animals, a family of
giraffes, Al elephants, and a caravan
of 35 camels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
SNAP FOR ALIENS
Chicago Districts Taxed to Find
Enough Citizens to Fill Draft.

Chicago, July 25.-War department
officials at Washington will receive
formal notice today that Chicago pro-
tests against the way in which the
military draft quota has been as
signed, particularly in regard to the
exemption of aliens.
kilograms from members of various
exemption boards were prepared and
County Judge Scully announced that
he would go to Washington to pro-
test Members of various exemption
boards declared that there were so
many aliens in the district that it was
doubtful whether the quota for the
first call could be raised from citizens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
Not More Than 100000 in Eu-
rope by Next January.
Delay in Building Environments
Retards Army Training.
VOLUNTEERS FLOCKING IN
Unprecedented Wave of Enlist
ments Sweeps the Nation.
To Keep State Units Intact in
New q. S. Army.
BY WEBB MILLER.

Washington, July 25.-Six hundred
thousand Sammies is the largest num-
Der the United States can send abroad
by September, 1918. This was stated
semi officiaIly today. along with the
declaration that not more than 1907
600 men can be in Europe by next
January.
The first of the new national army
will scarcely be in the environments
before October /, at the present rate
of camp construction. 1t takes prac-
tically a year to turn a civilian into
good soldier. Hence the second sec
ton of the new national army will be
called out before next summer, it is
believed.
Lack of shipping facilities with
which to move the troops across the
Atlantic is the reason for the pessi-
mistic outlook.
Meantime, however, all speed will
be used in getting the first drafted
troops into khaki and training camps.
Under Military Discipline.
1t was settled today rigid military
law applies to drafted men as soon as
they are notified held for service"
Unless plans are changed offices of
local boards will be the rendezvous.
Upon notification men for the first
levy will assembled at this rendezvous
and start to the cantonment.
The war department is debating
whether to send them to the camps
in charge of military officers or to
allow them to go ION their honor"
The department leans toward the lat
ter plan.
If any men summoned to the rem
devious fail to appear a squad of sol
diers will be sent to bring them. They
are then liable to penalty for absence
without leave. In case the evasion
continues they become deseFters.
Drafted men will be sent to camp
with men from their own state and to
the nearest possible camp.
General Crowder today declared the
newspapers were his greatest aids in
the registration and draft.
Unprecedented Rush 10 COlors.
New York, July 25.-America's men
of fighting age are flocking into war
service.
An unprecedented wave of enlist
ments in the army, navy and marine
corps is sweeping the country. Men
of CONSUMPTION age, whose numbers
were drawn far down in the master
fCoDtinued on Pare Two1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
WHAT! HOUR GLASS
EFFECT FOR MEN?
SLEEVES LADY-LIKE

New York, July 25.-Men. This
season your attire must have a fem
mime twang. Louis Jonas, who works
latest master garments. is authority
for this assertion today.
While climbing into winter over
coats and champagne shaded shirt
ings at the designers male style show
here. Louis said mems sleeves this
year will have a 1ady-iike Gu, and
waists must have a shape like the
middle of an hour glass. And the cut
est little overalls designed for male
war gardeners button up like vest
and have pockets with flaps
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
IT'S II BILLION
Years War Expense Up 8 Bill
lion Over Night.
Senator SmOOt Gives Senate
Revised Figures.

Washington, July 25.-About sew
enteen billion dollars will be Ameri-
cas- war bill this year. Estimates
yesterday were around the $4,000
100000 mark.
Revised estimates announced by
Senator Smoot today, based on infor-
nation he told the senate, ne receiv-
ed after predicting 10000, 900, 900
war expenditures in two years includ-
ed:
to the allies.
Five billion dollar war budget to be
submitted by Secretary McAdoo this
week.
100000 general benefit bill
Appropriations to date s9,226,0OO.-
0OO
s5oO,oOO.OOo additional for shipping
board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
BROWNS IN RIVER
Mayor of LecOmptOn Loses
Life in Delaware Today.
After Crossing in Boat, He Fell
40 Feet to Water.

H. w. Spangler, IS, mayor of Lee
compton, was drowned in the Della
ware river near Lecompton at l
o'clock this morning. His body was
not recovered until late this morn
ing.
Spangler attended a meeting of the
Odd Fellows lodge at Perry Tuesday
evening He was driven to the edge
of the Delaware river about II o'clock
by a Perry man.
There are two rivers separating Je-
compton from Perry. the Kaw river
running along the edge of the historic
town of Lecompton and the Delaware
river, which runs nearer to Perry.
The bridge over the Delaware river
was washed out during the winter and
in order to cross boats are used
When the Perry man reached the
Delaware river, he left Spangler and
the latter crossed in apparent safety.
There he climbed a forty foot en-
bankment and in some manner lost
his foothold and fell into the river
About o'clock this morning his
family became alarmed communi-
Gated with Perry. and learned that
Spangler had been taken to the edge
of the river. A searching party was
organized and in a short time dis
covered the boat and the place here
Spangler evidently had fallen in the
river.
An hour later after the river had
been thoroly dragged, Spangler's
body was found.
Spangler was one of the old resi-
dents of Lecompton. Besides a widow
he is survived by two daughters and
five sons, all grown. He has been
operating a drug store at Lecompton.
The drug store was placed in the
hands of a receiver and Spangler
was appointed receiver Evidently
Spangler was knocked unconscious in
the fall as the searching party was
able to wade the river from one bank
70 tho Other,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
ASKS $500 MORE
Commissioner Newland Forced
To Raise His Budget.
All Line Supplies Higher-ITe
Expects Coal Advance.

An increase of $500 over last year
is asked by Frank NJ. New.and, COM
missioner of water and light. for the
maintenance of the municipal light
plant during the ensuing year. In a
budget filed today. Commissioner
Newland asks for s34,73O as against
s26.61O, the amount appropriated last
year. Commissioner NewIand's bud
get for the water department will be
filed within a week
The fact that the plant is old and IN
constantly in need of repairs added
to the great increase in cost has
caused the sS.210 jump in tn budget.
Newland points out. All line supplies
have advanced about 100 per cent in
price, lamp globes have jumped from
so cents to $50, each. and many
other materials have made like in
creases.
Bigger Coal Bill.
Newland also anticipates a stfIl
further increase in the city's coal
bill He estimates that 1000 tons of
coal will be needed in 1918 and, de-
clares that from reliable information
received coal will advance from SO
cents to rs cents a ton. Estimating
on a so cent advance, Newland asks
for $1,000 for coal purchased at
$500 a ton.
The commissioner states that the
boiler 4uipment at the plant is in
sufficient to properly handle the load
be installed, which if allowed would
cost $4,000. If the commissioners
don't favor the purchase of a new
boiler. Newland states that $500 in
repairs will be needed cn the old
boiler.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
NO FIGHT ON GEDDES
Chosen First Lord of Admiralty by
House of Commons.

London, July 25.-Sir Eric Geddes.
first lord of the admiralty was elected
without opposition today member of
the house of commons from Cam
bridge borough. Almeric Paget re-
signed this seat to make a place in
the house of commons for Sir Eric.
New Head for Baltic Fleet.
Petrograd. July 25.-Rear Admiral
Razvosoff has been appointed COM
mander in chief of all the Russian
naval forces in the Baltic.
The newspapers announce that Rear
Admiral Verdervsk commander of
the Baltic fleet, had been arrested for
communicating a secret telegram to
sailors committees
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
KAISER is IN GALICIA
He Confers Honors Upon Prince Leo
poId and Officers.

Copenhagen, July 25.-The arrival
OF Emperor William at the Ga,ician
front Tuesday morning is reported in
a Berlin dispatch After hearing the
report of the commander-in-chie the
emperor visited the troops on the
Sereth.
The emperor awarded the Order
Pour LIE Merite with oak leaves and
chain to Prince Leopold. of Bavaria;
General Hoffman, Prince Leopold's
chief OF staff, and Major Franz. chief
Of staff Of an army corps
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
EXHUME HER BODY
Relatives Investigate Mys- erious T-ath
of Haven, Mich, Woman.

Chicago, July 25.-The body of Mrs.
Ida Dobleski, formerly of South
Haven, Mich, who is said to have
died in March. 1913, under peculiar
circumstances on a farm near Robin
son, Mich, was being exhumed here
today at the request of relatives. Mrs.
Dobleski lived in Florida in 1912
According to Fred Kruger, son by
a former marriage, Mrs. Dobleski was
found unconscious in her home and
never recovered. Her husband had
disappeared, she said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
SERBS TO SALONIKA
Request to Establish Capital There
Granted by Greece.

Washington, July 25.-Greece has
agreed to Serbia's request for estab-
lishment of temporary Serbian cap
ital at Salonika, it was officially an
nounced today.
The allies have abandoned their
blockade against Greece. This is the
last step in full cooperation between
Greece and the allies. 1t frees a con-
siderable British force for action
elsewhere
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
ARREST 200 WOMEN
Under Navy Threat Local Officers
Raid Red Light District.

navy departments threat to with
draw sailors from Pensacola unless
disorderly resorts We're suppressed,
the local authorities last night, under
orders from Governor Cats raided
the sesrega ted district and arrested
200 women
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
GLASS BOWL HISTORIC
Used in Army Draft, Will Be Added
to Museum Collection.

Philadelphia, July 25.-The glass
bowl from which the 10, 500 capsules
containing the national army numbers
were drawn in Washington last Fri
day is to be added to the historical
collections at Independence hall The
draft bowl is the property of Charles
r Morris. clerk in the provost mar
shall generals office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
FOURTH MAN RESIGNS
Theodore Brent Would Quit Shipping
Board-He Is Pro-Denman.

Washington, July 25-Theodore
Brent, vice chairman of the United
States shipping board and strong sup
porter of William Denman during the
late Denman-G row, rendered
his resignation to President Wilson
today.
to serve because ne was in full accord
with Denman in all matters recently
in oontroyersy On the board
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
BARON LENDS HIS BROTHER
SOCKS, TIES and SHIRTS

New York, July 25.-Gotham
had inside information toCay on
the economy of barons. Baron
Robert Oppenheim testified in
court that he did net wear under
garments, but frequently loaned
his brother, Baron Eugene Open
helm. shirts, socks and ties This
testimony came in an effort to
prove Baron Eugene penniless and
unable TO pay a $500 Judgment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25

The wind was blowing miles an
hour from the southeast this after
noon The temperature for the day
averaged / degree above normal
Despite the circus day no rain will
fall in Topeka today, according to s.
D. Flora, local meteorologist- Just
plain hot weather, lots OF sunshine and
a shifting breeze from the east, is all
CONTINUED on Page Twol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
Trapped, He Burns to Death.

Burlington, July 25.-Harry Flem-
ing was burned to death in a fire that
destroyed the sanitary ice company
early today. Fleming was sleeping
in the cupola and was trapped by the
flames The fire loss is estimated at
$4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
TORPEDO GERMAN SHIP
Caught Crossing North Sea With
Cargo of Coal.

Amsterdam, July 25.-The Han
delsblad reports that the German
steamship Norderney with a cargo
of coal. was torpedoed in the North
sea on Monday. She is aground off
the South coast of Texel, Tristan Is
lands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25
CIRCUS Is A FAILURE"
Ringing Brothers Failed to Bring
Rain to Topeka.

Hourly temperature readings for the
day reported by the local office of the
United States weather bureau:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25

TOPEKA would better use Old
Glory to welcome the Russians
they may not know their own flag
now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-25

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
day. Continued warm.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-09
eSTORK
81 NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. James Hinkle. of 2022
Derry street, announce the birth of a
son. James Edward Hinkle, Thursday,
October I. 1917. Mrs. IIinkle was
formerly Miss Mae Smith of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hursh, of
1920 Wood street, announce the birth
of a daughter, Elenor Jane HUrsh,
Saturday, October 6, 1917. Mrs. Hursh
was Miss Eleanor Trafford, of this
city, prior to her marriage.
Mr.-and Mrs. J. w Stone, of 1912
Shrub street, announce the birth Of
4 son. Jonathan William Stone, Jr.,
Thursday, October 1, 1917. Mrs
Stone was Miss Artye kaufman. of
this city, before her marriage.
DR.. and Mrs. Claude j. B. Flowers,
of Cloverly Heights, announce the
birth of a son, Friday, October 8,
1917.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newman L. Silks,
2lS0 Atlas street, announce the birth
Of a daughter, Sarah Louise, sun
day, October Z. 1917. Mrs. Silks was
Miss Elva Redman before her mar
riage.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Harry Strickland,
1914 Park street, announce the birth
of a daughter, Ruth Elizabeth, Oc-
tober (, 1917. Prior to her marriage,
Mrs. Strickland was Miss Anna Roth
rock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob B. Smith an
nounce the birth of a daughter,
Margaret Louise Smith, Sunday, Oc-
tober Z, 1917. Mrs. Smith was FORM
erly Miss Mary Sommer of this city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-09
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS OF INTENSE INTEREST
Westminster Mems League
Has Sauerkr-ut Supper

The Mems League of the Westmin
ster Presbyterian Church held its
semiannuap banquet last night in the
lecture room of the church, The men
were out in force and had great
time.
The social committee,' o, r. Girvin
chairman. provided a menu consisting
of sauerkraut and pork tenderloin.
together with all tho good things
which accompany such a dish. The
wives of some of the members deco
rated the tables and served the ban
Quet, which began shortly after Z
o'clock. The Sunday school orchestra
under the leadership Of George Hut
man, furnished the music for the eve
ming, and pleased every one with it's
line playing.
Police, was the main speaker of the
evening. He spoke of the present
war and our duty with reference to it.
1t was a mans message to Christian
men. and certainly gripped the hearts
of all present The Pennsylvania
Railroad Glee Club sang several Sc
lections, which were much appreci-
ated. President Claude W. Kunkle
presided and brought out many help
full suggestions from the men as to
how the work among the men at
Westminster could be made more ef-
fective.
Every one present had a fine time,
and left determined to make his life
count for more in the future for
cuntry and church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-09
School Teachers Choose
Spanish as Credit Study

DR.. Downes,. city superintendent
of schools, has always urged that the
teachers take some special line of
study each year. earning credits with
the School Board in this manner.
Courses in psychology, English and
along like lines have been taken and
this year, when the course is optional
with the teachers, twenty of them
have enrolled with Mrs. Menges at
the School of Spanish. The course is
the same as that of State College
and DR.. Sparks will send the ex-
animation papers here for the stu
dents to use. Others are taking the
courses of Harvard, Columbia and
the University of Pennsylvania prior
to working in those institutions of
learning. Thursday evening at 6.45
o'clock the beginners lesson will be
repeated so that new students may
start right along with the regular
classes meeting Monday evenings at
730 o'clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-09

Mrs. Frederick e. Downes, for
several years active in the Sunshine
work of the city, was elected presi-
dent of that organization yesterday
afternoon at the annual meeting,
succeeding Mrs. Homer Black, seven
years president, who declined a re-
election. The other officers are:
vice-presidents, Mrs. Homer Black
Mrs. Henry w. Shetron; correspond
Ing secretary, Mrs. Flavel Wright;
recording secretary Miss Mildred As
trlch; treasurer, Mrs. Joseph L..
Shearer, Jr.
Reports of various committees
were read and approved, plans sug-
gested for the winter work of the
society.
1t was announced that Mrs. June
Lake. Of Philadelphia, who has SO
successfully directed three operettas
Tor the society in past years will
have charge of the production of
The Drum Major" clever sprightly
musical play as a Sunshine benefit,
rehearsals beginning in November.
Prominent singers of the city will
take the principal parts and school
children appear in the choruses as
usual
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-09
Many Donate Gifts
to Children's Home

Donations to the Children's Indus
trial Home for the month of Septem-
Der, 1917, were as follows: Two
boxes sandwiches. potato chips, etc,
given by n friend; four baskets OF
beans, by Miss Anna McCarnick; shoes.
clothing and jelly, by Mrs. G. w.
Bogar, of Nineteenth and Market
streets; twelve watermelons, by Bates
& Company; ten dozen rolls, by West
Shore Bakery; Sunday School Pa
pers. by Memorial Lutheran Sunday
School, one basket peaches, by Mrs
Barringer, OF 1884 Derry street;
twenty Songs of Service. by Rode
haver Company, Philadelphia; one
hundred loaves of bread, by West
Shore Bakery; clothing and shoes,
by Mrs George Writ, of 1920 State
street; clothing and shoes, by Mrs.
II. G. Messieman, of 20 Nine
teenth street; eight dozen rolls, by
West Shore Bakery; one basket
peaches, by Mrs. a. Il. Dull; thirty
nine dozen rolls and a quantity of
bread, by West Shore Bakery; cloth
ing. and shoes, by Mrs Lyons; two
baskets peaches. by Mrs l.. G.. White (;
forty-seven dozen rolls. West Shore
Bakery; clothing, a friend; clothing.
Mrs. Camery Base: two chickens.
Mrs. j. Souders. of Highspire; four
Jars peaches, Mrs. ]. Hess; one COM
fort and carpet rags, Mrs. John
Emery, of $50 Forest street; shoes
and clothing, Mrs. Spots.