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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
No More Volunteers Can En-.
list in the Army.
Recruiting Offices Closed to
Draft Men at Noon.
BIG RUSH AT nth HOUI
Forty Men Leave City for st
Louis Tonight.
Homer Gardner Among Those
Enlisting Today.

Its all over, boys Sorry. but it's
too late" and other like remarks were
the greetings belated arrivals at the
recruiting office at 425 Kansas avenue
got from Sergeant Theodore Kohn and
his assistants after II o'clock today.
About forty men left Topeka direct
for jefferson barracks this afternoon,
and form the last increment to the
regular army of volunteers. During
the last four days nearly 100 men have
been enlisted at the local army re-
cruiting office and sent to jefferson
coming a soldier of Uncle Sam.
1t was a fine, clean looking set of
men that greeted the eyes of a visitor
to the recruiting office this morn
inf, and there was nothing in the
manner or looks of the men that indi-
get in out of the draft. On the con-
trary, the average type of the men
looked as tho they would be able to
stand not only a draft but a fine
strong wind blowing from the wintry
north without special Inconvenience.
Many to Artillery.
Every branch of the army was to
benefit of today's shipment of volun-i
teers, but the heavy or coast artillery
seemed to have the call on the other
branches And heavy artillery means
the hardest work and worst fighting
of any branch. A heavy artilleryman
has some job when he is called upon
to help drag his piece into place thru
the sticky, Shiny mud of Flanders,
but the men enlisted this morning
looked equal to any task set before
them.
Among the recruits for the cavalry
service was Homer Gardner, son of
Homer G. Gardner, foreman of the
State Journal composing room.
Sergeant Kohn stated this morning
that the local army recruiting office
would remain open indefinitely for
the enlistment of men who are not
registered, that is for men who have
become q years old since June 5, or
who were over 81 on that date. Boys
under 81 may enlist if they are over
1S years of age
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
RECRUIT RUSH AT X. C.
Men Stood in Line All Night to VoIun-
teer in Army and Navy.

Kansas City. Mo-, Dec. lex
aiming officers worked late last night
and were on the job early this mornz
ing in an effort to make some head
way in the examinations of men of
draft age applying for enlistment in
the regular line forces of the army
But with some of the applicants re-
naming in line all night in order to
hold their places, it was doubtful at
noon today whether all of the appli-
cants would be passed in time for
them to board the special train leav-
ing at $3.50 o'clock tonight for Jeffer-
son barracks.
Today is the last day for men of
draft age to enlist in the regular
army and the accepted men must re-
port at the barracks by noon tomor-
row to be accepted.
One hundred and sixty men left
last night aboard a special train. Navy
enlistments yesterday were 112, just
six below the total for the preceding
day. The ordnance department re-
ceived 40 recruits yesterday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
INTERESTS ARMY MEN
Topeka Inventor May Demonstrate
Manless Airplane Before Them.

The war department and army Of
ficials may ask for demonstration of
Topeka's manless airplane. Letters
received from official sources this
week by E. J. Robinson, North Topeka
inventor of the plane, have been sent
to Governor Capper. 1t is probable
an effort will be made to stage a dem
onstration before experts-possibly at
Camp Funston.
Officials in the department of ord
nance and Notifications at Washing
ton, as we'll as army officials stationed
at Camp Funston, have expressed
keen interest in the invention Pro-
posals for a demonstration have been
made. In a letter to the governor.
Robinson stated he was unable to
properly finance his project and init
mated demonstration might be held
back owing to a lack of funds A
secondhand motor. the inventor said.
is now being used. The original mo-
tor was put out of commission during
recent demonstration at the Western
league baseball park
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
WHO'S TO BLAME
Captain of MunitiOn Ship De-
scribes Halifax Collision.
Many Signals Given, He Says,
To Warn Belgian Vessel.

Halifax, Dec. 13.-Official inquiry
was begun by the Canadian govern
menu today to determine. if possible
responsibility for the ship collision
with its resultant explosion and IRE
and the loss of nearly 1900 lVes, d
week ago. Justice Drysdale, judge in
admiralty, presided. Among the first
witnesses were Pilot Mckay and cap
tain Lamedoc of the Mont Blanc and
Alex Johansens steward of the limo.
The relief ship Northland, the sec
ond vessel sent from Boston, arrived
today. She brought a large quantity
OF window glass, roofing paper and
other supplies.
The most important need at pres
ent is said to be for expert occulists
who might be able to save hundreds
of persons from becoming blind for
life.
Captain Lamedoc testified that
while proceeding up to Bedford basin
his ship sighted the limo az $50 a. m.
He was then 12O feet from the Dart
mouth shore. The limo was heading
to sea on the west side but was taking
a direction across his course, so that
her starboard side was visible. He
gave one short blast of his whistle to
indicate he was going to the right.
The limo replied with two short blasts.
He thought the limo changed her
course, tho it was difficult to deter
mine TINS as she was against the lana.
stopped His Engines.
He was at this time going to star
board and the limo to port. He noticed
later that the limo came a little more
to the left. In the meantime he had
stopped his engines. The limo gave
two short blasts when ships were
about $50 feet apart. The collision
was inevitable at this point. The cap
tain said he turned his ship to the
left and gave two short blasts. The
ships then had each other on the
right side and were fifty feet apart.
Asked if the vessels would not have
passed at a distance of fifty feet if
no other change was made the wit
ness said this was so, as the limo was
travelling obliquely up the harbor.
The limo then signalled she was go
ing astern at full speed
Captain Lamedoc said he saw the
Imo's propeller was going astern, but
she kept ahead. He then signalled
his engines astern and put the helm
to starboard so that the limo would
not strike the hold where the picric
acid was He was not successful.
The effect of the collision was i'm
mediate. Thick black smoke poured
from the hold. He thought the ship
was to be blown up at once It was
| impossible to put out the fire. He
OF dered the crew to abandon the ship.
Perfect order was maintained. He
gave the order to get away from the
ship and make for the east shore
He called the roll when they landed
ard fouHd only one man missing
Eighteen to twenty minutes elapsed
before the explosion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
LOCAL MENTION

Shipfitter Hierholtzer of the navy
recruiting office in Topeka was con-
siderably upset over the vain boast
ings" of the local army officials this
morning. He promised to show them
up tomorrow, giving as reason for his
delay the fact that he was too busy
getting recruits to tell very much
about them. He says that a COMPARE
son of enlistments from the two To-
pel1a offices will show a decided per-
centage in favor of the navy depart
ment and this in spite of the stricter
examination required.
Postmaster w. o. Rigby this morn
ing reported the enlistment of Clar-
ence Eastbrook in the United States
Marine corps. Eastbrook has been
connected with the Bank of Topeka
The halls and corridors of the Y. W.
c. A. building today were transformed
into bowers of green emanating the
! holiday spirit, and giving a MESA ge
| of cheer and fellowship to all visitors
to the building. Christmas trees and
| southern smilax and holly and the
| Christmas greens were all utilized in
the decorations which will remain in
place until after New Years
Carrie Mae Ellidge was granted a
| divorce from Barney o. Ellidge to-
I day. Ellidge lives at S2S Quincy
| street. Gross neglect of duty was
! charged in the petition.
Do you want to know how to save
| from 10 to 10 per cent of coal and
receive the same amount of heat? ]
will tell you in a booklet for 81. 90 and
/ S-cent stamp. OIof Ekberg, Topeka,
/ Kan.-Adv
An insanity complaint has beer
filed against George Gillespie, an aged
man living at 1929 Morris avenue
An insanity commission examined the
old man at his home this afternoon
Safety razor blades sharpened bet
4 ter than new. 25c-35c dog. Brunt-
Martin Drug Co.-Adv.
Mary A. Bowman today filed a sui
for a divorce from George V. Bow
man. She charges abandonment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
TO WIN IN A Walk:
Canadian Conscription Is Pop
ular Among the Soldiers.
Don't Let Kaiser Whip Can
ada" Is the Spirit There.
BY j. w. PEGLER.

American Field Headquarters,
France, Dec. 13.-Conscription N
Canada will win in walk II the SEN
tinent of Canadians among the Amer
lean militia now cover here" can be
regarded as a barometer
The "Sfmon-Pure' Americans in
the expeditionary forces rooted out all
their Canadian pals today and cheered
them as they entered polling booths to
vote on the question.
Out in front of one polling place a
red-haired New Yorker, formerly a
Tammany hall soap box. orator. pulled
an impromptu electioneering speech
from the tail board or d supply wagon
What will happen If CONSUMPTION
loses in Canada? ?" he demanded.
why, the Canadian corps will melt
from the line like September snow
under an Indian summer sun. Am 1
right?"
..Of course you're right" came the
answering Yell from his audience
you're dog gone right I'm right"
the orator resumed
~And whatn the kaiser say if con-
scription loses? Well, he'll slap Hin
denburg on the shoulder and say
'Hindy. old boy, we've licked Canada
Am l right?"
The chorus came instantly and
thunderously-
"Of course you're right!'
You're dog gone right I'm right, ="
the New Yorker assented. Now.
wkat'n happen if you boys and all
ether Canadians vote your heads off
in favor of transcription? Well. this
time next year Wen be humping stems
in the kaiser's throne room at Berlin
and the kaiser will be asking the al
lied street commissioner for a job
pushing the broom.
Am l right %
Again. and laughinglv, the chorused
shout came back:
"Of course you're right"
You're dog gone right I'm right, 4"
yelled the New Yorker in conclusion.
Then the crowd melted away
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
OFFICIAL WAR
: STATEMENTS


<. London Dec 13.-Three attacks were
1Cade by the Germans in yesterdays
cattle, the war office reports. The first
kwo were fepulsed. At the third at
Tempt the enemy penetrated the obliter-
Rfed British trenches at the apex of the
,Angle in the British lines near BulIe-
cyurt.
" Local fighting continued until late
NR the evening without changing the
eituation.
- GERMAN.
- Berlin, via London, Dec. 13.-"At
Bullecourt We wrested several shell
tiers from the enemy and took six Off
GERS and eighty-four Englishmen as
Sprisoners, todays official statement de-
lelared.
AZ ITALIAN.
IA Rome. Dee. 13.-Attacks in force were
renewed yesterday by the enemy upon
HE Italian lines east Of the Brcnta,
~sthe war office announced today. The
Nfttacks continued the entire afterE-9u,
e.bht because of his heavy losses the
-ehemy at night abandoned his effort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
ATTACKS GARFIELD
Knows of Children Diving From Cold
Senator AssaiIs Fuel Dictator.

Washington Dec. 13.-Charging
that children have died from cold and
exposure in Michigan because of lack
of coal Senator William Alden Smith
bitterly attacked the United States
fuel administration on the floor of
the senate today.
THE situation in the northwest is
pathetic and it is criminal to think
that this senate has taken no steps
to prevent it," he said Il know of
cases where children have died from
cold and exposure.
Referring to DR.. Garfield, federal
fuel administrator. Smith said:
~Putting entire strangers in con-
troll of a great commodity like this,
has brought on this situation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
CALL OFF BIG STRIKE
Three Hours. After WaIkoGt IN Twin
Cities-Some Lose Jobs.

st. Paul. Mimi. Dec. 1S.-The gem
eral strike of all union labor affecting
every industry in the Twin Cities was
called off at p. m, three hours after
it was put into effect.
Every striking employe was ordered
to return to work.
If several instances men who had
been out only a few hours were re-
fused their jobs when they returned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
$1,000 FOR A STEAK!
But 1t Must loft the Kaiscr''-sends
SIS for Slice of Cake.

Battle Creek, Mich, Dec. I3.-In a
letter to Camp Custer Red Cross
workers. enclosing SIS for a slice of
cake being sold for the benefit Of the
Red Cross Elon Holmes, of Dear
born adds this postscript:
Il will send a check for $1,000 for
round steak off the kaiser. 1 am
not in the habit of eating dog, but am
willing to take a chance"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
A GROUND GLASS PLOT
Hundreds Find 1t in Free Samples of
Breakfast Food.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. Ia
ground glass plot" apparently was
revealed here today when hundreds of
calls came into police headquarters
reporting crushed glass in samples of
breakfast food which had been widely
distributed.
The police believe alien enemies are
at work. Several persons who had
eaten the samples became violently ill.,
A St. Louis firm sent the food for To-
cal distribution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13

Wall St. New York, Dec. 13.-STOcKS-
Stocks were under pressure today. many
active rails and indusfrials making new
low records. Sales approximated GT5.uO0
shares.
United States Steel approached its lowest
price for two years In the fina, hour at
E9Ts but rallied almost points
Thu cIosiuE WIS heavy Liberty IS
rurged from "a ~ 20 91.4 and the 3IS- 8
from 9s.J2 to 3S.62.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
DEFENDANT ON STAND
"Other Woman" Rccites Relations
With Slain Woman's Husband.

Dedham, Dec. 13.-Harriet A Var
ney, on trial on the charge of MUIR
dering Mrs. Pauline A Keyes, at
Brookline. June 49, went on the wit
ness stand today and began recital of
the story of her relations with George
H. Keyes, husband of the murdered
woman, which had been outlined to
the iurY by her counsel Yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13

mand, 4.75A cables, 4.76 74is. Francs. de-
mand. 5.7312; cables. 5.T1A. Guilders de-
maud. 43; cables, 43a[ Lires, demand. $50 /:
cables. SIS. Rubles. demand 12A cables
l5A- Bar silver, S5ssc; Mexican dollars.
G653e Government bohds, heavy; railroad
DC bonus. weak; Time loans strong; 30 days,
Gail money, strong; high, 6 low, 6 +; rul-
ing rate, .: closing bid Ok offered at g.;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13

In gathering funds for relief work
or at charity bazaars this human DOH
costume is very effective. The cos
tune is something on the style of
riding habit except for tn curiously
shaped hat. Jeanni. Pusel is wear
ing it in the picture at the blind and
crippled booth for American soldiers
and sailors at Hero Land in the
Grand Central Palace bazaar in New
York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

LEROY n. BAYSINGER, II months
old, died this morning at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. N.
Raysinger. 1920 North jefferson
street. The funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the home. Burial in Rochester cemeS
terry.
The funeral of George w. Weede,
who died at Leavenworth on Decem-
Der 10. will be held Sunday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock from Penwelrs chapel.
Burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth. J.
Schreck, SO years old. who died De-
ccmber Il, was held this afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock from Penwelrs Chap
ell The body was shipped to Waver-
ley, Kan, for burial.
The funeral of Edith Nolan who
died December II, will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
Penwell's Chapel. Burial in Topeka
cemetery.
The funeral of George Clark, who
died at local hospital Tuesday night
will he held at Conwell's chapel, North
Topeka, tomorrow morning at :
O'Clock The body will be taken to
Rurlingame for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13
Dissolve spanish Cabinet.

Madrid. Dec. 1.-THE cabinet has
decided on the immediate dissolution
of parliament and the calling of new
elections
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13

Imposters. posing as federal employees,
have been Fleeing the gullible with rheu-
matism and other "cures," which they rep
resented as being made by the United
States government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13

New York Dec -MoNEY-Mercanti;e
paper, 51sH5A. Sterling 60 day bills,
4T1L: commercial. 60 day bills OF banks
All; commercial, GO day bills, TOY; de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13

New Orleans, Dec 13.-COTTON-Spo
steady and unchanged: middling, 29.25
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13

New York Cotton Market.
New York Dee. -t.OTTON-SDot
quiet; middiing uplands. 1910.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel s27.-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13

FURNISHED By T. J. Myers. :s0f n. il. Bld
New York. Dec. /:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13

Safety razor blades sharpened be
ter than new. 25c-35c doz Brun
Martin Drug Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-13

Mary A Bowman today filed a sui
for a divorce from George V. Bow
man She charges abandonment.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
KILLED IN SlNN FEM RIOT
Arrest Of Count PIunkett and Other
Leaders Costs Police lnspecto"
His Life.

Dublin, June 12.-Police Inspector
Mills was fatally injured while pre-
venting the holding of meeting called
to protest against the Imprisonment Of
Irish rebels He died soon after. Sew
eral Sim Fieners We're arrested
Lieutenant General Mahon, comman.
der of the British forces in ireland.
had forbidden the holding Of the meet
Ing. but in spite of his order 1000 per-
sons gathered opposite Liberty hall.
Count Plunkett. member of parlIa-
ment and Sim Feiner, who was arrest
ed In connection with the revolt of last
year; Cathal Brughet, James Kenny,
Rody Kelly aid Martin Welsh were ar
rested
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
RUSS R0UT GERMAN STAFF
Petrograd Declares Batteries Are Ac.
tive Against Foes on the West
ern Front.

Petrograd. June 13.-The war office
report says the Russian batteries
shelled the village of Meerishki on the
Russo-Galcian front, caused "a big fire
and put to flight the German military
staff quartered there Enemy supply
wagons near the village Of Nikovitchi
We're also shelled, causing explosions.
The loss of a battle plane southeast
of Jacobstadt through artillery fire is
mentioned, the aviator being killed,
the burning of captive balloon north
east of Galicz being also reported.
Berlin, July 13.-An attack by Ger
man seaplanes on Russian bases an the
Baltic is announced by the admiralty.
The places shelled were Libau and
Arensberg on Besel island, at the en-
trance to the Gulf of Riga. Part of the
military buildings were wrecked.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15

army 10 be ir-prepared, but popular
clamor brought about the clash.
Greece was disastrously defeated.
and it was claimed that Constantine,
who was commander of the land
forces, showed the white feather at
the front
However. he regained the national
favor in the Balkan troubles Of 1912,
when at the head of 10000 Greeks, he
captured SalOniki. which was de-
Tended by $4,000 Turks.
So great was the enthusiasm
aroused by this feat that Greeks in
America raised several thousand dol
lars, with which was purchased a gift
sword for the prince inscribed. ITO
Constantine. the Liberator"
French Occupy Athens.
Paris, June 13.-Freneh reinforce
ments have been landed in Greece. it
was officially announced. French mill
tary authorities have taken over con-
troll of the food situation in Greece and
large bodies of French troops have
been moved into Athens
dispatch to the Havas agency
from Athens says:
M. Jonnart has had a long con-
ference with Premier Zaimis. He in
timated that the entente desired
greater security for the army of the
east and the re-establishment Of
unity in the Greek kingdom. He APP
pealed to the patriotism Of NJ. Zaimis
to see that these objects were OBJ
/ tanned peacefully.
an JOpnart announced that mill
tary forces had been placed at his
disposition to establish control of the
| ISthmus of COrinth and 10 maintain
order in Athens. These forces were
landed Monday without incident"
Jonnart's Failure Hinted.
London. June 13-Beiated dis
patches from Reuters correspondent
ut Athens received in London report
a visit by Senator Jonnart of France
to Salonild and Indicate he was expect
ed later to visit Athens.
Senator Jonnart represents France,
England and Russia as high commits
sioner of the powers protecting
Greece. and the purpose of his trip
to Athens, as stated in the dispatches,
was to make final diplomatic efforts to
establish an understanding with royal
list Greece.
The messages seem to show that
Greece is now passing through a grave
crisis, and the possible failure of Sena-
tor Jonnart's mission is limited at.
A Paris dispatch received on Mon
day reported the arrival of Senator
Jonnart in Athens with plenary au-
| thority from the protecting powers of
Greece to deal with the situation.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
DANIELS CHALLENGES CRITICS
Declares Navy Equipment Very Best,
and lntir'ates DisgruntIed Fuse
maker Started Report.

Washington, June 13.-A challenge
to critics of the navy to prove its
equipment is defective was Secretary
Daniels reply TO insinuations growing
out of the charge that someone has
been able to abstract from the depart
ment's files important naval secrets.
Secretary Daniels particularly defend
ed the fuses now in use on Uncle Sans
warships. He declared they are the
best procurahle. and have been in
dorsed by Rear Admirals Twining,
Strauss and Earle who have success
lively been chief of ordnance. He fur
Their intimated that a disgruntled fuse.
maker might have beer the man who
wrote Senator Freling,uySen.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
BALFAUR BACK IN LONDON
FOREIGN Secretary Praises Treatment
While on Visit in the United
States.

london, June 11.-Foreign Secretary
Balfour arrived her after his voyage
from America. which, he said, was
without interest.
"What was even more pleasant than
not seeing Il submarine was the fact
that the sea was smooth" he said. lie
is noted as Il bad sailor.
Asked about his mission TO America.
he said:
81 was more kindly treated than any
man ever was before. l cannot put my
appreciation too high. Everything is
going splendidly IN America"