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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
GERMANY IS TORN
Opinion in Hunland Between
War, Peace, Revolt.
There Are Grave Troubles
Brewing for the Country.

Washington, Oct. 29.-German
opinion is torn between desires for
war, peace and revolution. This was
the declaration of diplomatic cables
from neutral sources today.
The perturbation of the German
people as result of the law to bring
the military power under civilian con-
troll, Ludendorffs resignation and
Berlin's request to the entente for
armistice terms. has brought pas
sionate and contradictory comments
from the press and public, the cables
say.
Partisans of the democratic idea
are gathering around the government
while the junkers and conservatives
of the old regime still strive to main
tain their power.
In addition, the advices state there
are. the independent Socialists who
form the center of movement that
could be called revolutionary but
which the more moderate call Boil
sheyiSt"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
TIME is EXTENDED
Volunteers May Enlist In Motor
Transport Service Until Nov. Il.


According to word received this
m Forming in the Office of c. H. banner,
of the u. S. department of labor, en-
p1oyment service. the call for voIun-
tary induction into the motor trans
port corps of the army which was to
have been closed on October 25, has
been extended until November IA.
Approximately so. 600 men are need
ed for this service-part at home and
for overseas duty.
Applications may be made by quail
fed men between the ages of IS and
As provided the applicant is not sub
Ject to military service under class la
of the old draft regulations. Limited
service registrants in class la of the
Old classifications and registrants of
September II. including Ia general
service, are eligible for induction into
the motor transport corps. Men of
draft age who are physically disquali-
fed are acceptable provided the dis
qualification does not interfere with
the duties Of assignment.
Qualified men may receive commits
sions or on-commissoned grades i'm
mediately. Promotions in this corps
have generally come from the ranks.
The unit to which most of them will
be attached is Repair unit No. 3O4.
which has built up a considera BILE
reputation thruout the south and
where it is stationed. They have a
band and athletic teams which are the
equal of any other military organiza-
ton. Duty with this corps offers every
opportunity of overseas service.
Applications for induction may be
obtained from the local government
employment office or from the Federal
Director of the United States Employ
ment Service, SIS Mulvane building
Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
HOLD HIM AS HUN SPY
Reporter on San Antonio Paper Ar
rested by Authorities.

San Antonio. Tex. Oct. 2s.-St.
Piero E'Friemetto Rodynko, who
claims to be a graduate of aVienna mil
itary school, was arrested here today
by federal authorities as a German
Austrian spy Rodynko, who for a
while worked as a reporter on 1ocai
paper, claims to have been the mill
tary adviser for the first president OF
China. He was also employed as min
itary instructor at a local military
school. Rodynko, who is fine look
ing young man, a Chesterfield in man.
ners, always well supplied with money
and highly educated, only sought the
friendship of men and women who
could possibly be in possession of mil
itary matters. Quite recently he made
himself popular with local society wo-
men in assisting them in their Red
Cross drive and other patriotic work
The young man is being held so exclu-
sively that interviews are impossible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
So A SWALLOW!
That Is What Liquor Cost Man
in Topeka.
Julius Larsen Explains High
Price to Court.

Approximately SO a swallow is what
Julius Larsen. a brick layer. paid for
whisky in dry Topeka two weeks ago
according to his testimony in the court
of Topeka this morning. And even
then the liquor was mixed with grape
juice. Just how much it would have
cost Julius to get drunk the court
could not determine.
II was the preliminary hearing of
cap" Ingalls, charged with stealing
$66-5O from Julius. Julius testified
that he met ingalls, in the Stag pool
hall Sunday afternoon. October 49,
and arranged with him to get a quart
OF whisky. lie then went up to his
room. upstairs over 935 Kansas ave-
nue.. with Walter Hupp. Emery Felker
and William Barrett, he said A short
time later a mice young Teller" who
worked at the Stag brought in the
quart of whisky. set it on the table and
departed. Then Cap" arrived and
The fly, men settled down for an en-
Joyable afternoon. Julius said he en-
tertained his guests by singing. which
he says he does real frequently, and
Hugh Fisher, county attorney, has in
timated that if ingalls, is bound over
to the district court he may have JUL
lus render few rag-time selections
before tie jury as evidence of his
truth and vera city as well as his ca
pacity to entertain.
About o'clock Julius said, the
whisky was gone and more desired.
julius was good sport and offered
TO pay for another quart if some one
would go and get it. Ingalls,. volun-
teered for the duty. took the proffered
Sc from Julius and departed. When
O'Clock came and Cap" had not re-
turned with the liquor, Larsen's
friends grew discouraged and took
their leave. Hoping to find Cap"
julius said he walked. down to Sixth
street, where he met a friend who told
him that Cap" had bought two pints.
but that he had dropped one and
Broken it and had drank the other
int.
In despair. julius returned to his
room, removed his Sunday clothes.
placed his pocketbook containing two
weeks wages on the table where he
would not overlook it and was in the
act of climbing into bed when some
one Knocked on the door. Julius said
he opened the door and Cap" entered
and offered him a drink from a half
empty pint bottle. Julius said he re-
FUSED. because If he couldn't have a.
quart he didn't want any and that
after Cap" had left he noticed that
his pocketbook was gone from the
table
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
WAS ARRESTED IN K, C.
David Miller Wanced Here on Charge
OF Getting Money Falsely.

David Miller, wanted in Topeka on
the charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses, was arrested by the
police in Kansas City Monday and will
be brought to Topeka, Sheriff Hugh
Larimer said this morning.
A warrant was issued for David Mil
Ter and Bert Miller following a COM
plant made to the authorities in No
vember. 1916, by c. r. Jones, a local
real estate man. Jones claims he
loaned the men $500. which they were
to put with $4,000 more which thev
claimed to have and start up in the
commission business in Topeka Jones
said the men represented themselves
as owning farm and a half section
of land near Wichita and that they
had told him of making $4,000 in
gardening on II acres of land neat
Manhattan. When they had obtained
his $500 they left town, it is said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
EXTEND PROFITS TAX
Individuals and Partnerships VIII Fay
as Will Corporations.

Washington, Oct. 29.-War excess
profits taxes imposed only upon cor
porations in the war revenue bill as 1t
nassed the house were extended by
the senate finance committee today to
and partnerships in trade
or business.
Under the committees plan. individ-
uals and partnerships, such as lawyers.
doctors and other professional men.
would not be subject to the war ex-
cess profits taxes made applicable only
to those actually engaged in trade or
business. The amendment. it was stat
ed will restore estimated revenue re-
turns from war excess profits to about
$4,000, 100000, the sum proposed in
the house bill but reduced by finance
committee reyisionS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
KING IS PLEASED
Montenegro's Ruler Happy Over Re-
ply to Austria's Note.

Paris. Oct. 29.-King Nicholas OF
Montenegro has sent declaration to
the Jugo-Sla in which, after express
ing his joy over President Wilson's re-
ply to Austria and affirming the inde-
pendence of the union Of Jugo-Slays.
he said:
II declare solemnly that Montenegro
must become a constituent part of a
Jugo-Slavic nation"
The king advocated a confederated
Jugo-Slavia in which each state would
be equal and would retain its rights,
institutions and religions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
TRAIN IN new WAY
Older Men Will Be Rounded Into
Form in Camps.

Washington, Oct. ga new form
OF training the older men who are now
called into the service under the Sc
lective service law. for overseas serv-
ice, will be executed in all camps in
the country, according to the war de-
partment today.
The present system. which would be
too strenuous for older men, was de-
signed for those between the ages of
81 and 81. The new system will work
the men gradually into a strong physi-
cal condition without any ill effects
from too strenuous exercise or over
work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
WORKING FOR AUSTRIA
Arrest Of John Madrasz Brings Forth
Action Against U. S.

New York, Oct. 29.-With the arrest
here today of John Madrasz, also
known as Baron Jean Skotthy. who Is
said to have been formerly a conf1den
tial adviser of the Austro- Hungarian
embassy at Washington, it was made
known by the county district attorney
office. that papers had been found in
his possession indicating he had been
engaged in efforts to re-estab lish COM
mercial relations between the United
States and Austro- Hungary on a large
scale Immediately after the ratification
of peaS,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
REPORT ON AIRCRAFT
Hughes's Findings VIII Be Made
Public Soon,

Washington. Oct. 29.-Charles E.
Hughes report on his aircraft investi-
CATION will be given to the public as
soon as it reaches President Wilson
This statement was authorized today
at the White House. Attorney General
Gregory has had the report since
! -onday and expects to submit it to tho
president in a day or two.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
FORTY-ONE DEATHS
Kansas City Has Unusual Number
After q Cold Spell.

Kansas City, Oct. 29.-The health
authorities at noon today announced
forty-o deaths here since Monday as
the result of influenza and pneumonia
The unusual number of deaths. they
say, were due to the rain and cold
Saturday and Sunday. but the clear
weather prevailing today was expected
to improve conditions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
KANSAN is KILLED
Two Die When Planes Collide in sir
at Fort Worth Field.

Fort Worth. Oct. 29.-Cadets How
ard d. Burnett and Howell W. Will
lian.s of Barron field were killed to-
day when their planes collided in the
cir. Williams is from Tippston, Pa,
an Burnett from Dodge City, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
WAR WILL END SOON
Vorwacrts of Berlin Cllls for Stop of
Vain Flow of Blood.

Berne. Oct. 29.-"The world war
will not last longer than a few days;
we must arrest the vain flow of our
blood" declares the Socialist news
paper Vorwae1ts which is now regard
ed as virtually a German government
organ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
GERMANS ARE LEAVING
Hundreds Of Officials Depart From
Occupied Rumania.

Washington, Oct. 29.-An official
dispatch from Switzerland today said
several hundred German officials had
arrived at Vienna in the last few days
from occupied Rumania and reported
that not a single German civilian re-
manned in Bucharest. The German
military authorities in the city are
sending to Germany as rapidly as pos
sible all stores and materials collected
by their troops
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
Card of Thanks.

We wish to think the kind friends
and neighbors for their kindness and
sympathy during the illness and death
of our beloved daughter and sister.
and for the many beautiful flowers.
MR.. AND MRS. c. E. LANNAN
AND FAMILY,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
New York Money Market.

New York Oct ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
paper 6 per cent. Sterling. 60 day bills,
4.7a; commercial, 60 day bills on banks,
4T21a: commercial, 60 day bills. 4.7214
demand, AIS 7-16: cables, 4.76 ZIG. Francs.
demand, 54eA; cables. 545A. Mexican
dollars. 7715c. Government bonds, firm
railroad bonds. Irregular. Time loans.
strong; 60 days. 80 days and months. 6
bid.
Call money. strong: high; low and ruling
loan. G. Bank aeceptances. Az.
Final prices on liberty bonds: 80 S.
9T.16: first convertible AIS. 97.4o; second
convertible AVS, 9714; third Avs. 91.36.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
Chicago. Oct 29-CORN-Close: October,
1.25A December St.1s1a@1.1sss.
OATS-October. 691sc; November, &c
PORK-Nov., 1876
LARD-Oct., $3.50; Nov, 5000; JAN,
1852
SHORT RIBS-Nov, 500 20; JAN, 500 II.
New York Cotton Market.
New York, Oct. o9-COTTON-Spot
quiet; middling, 31.35.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
ASK POPE TO HELP
German Bishops Call on Pontif To
Aid Germany,

Copenhagen. Oct. 29.-The Cologne
Volkes Zeitung says a congress of Ger
man bishops has asked the pope to
exercise his influence in favor of a
just peace which will prevent the al
lies from destroying Germany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

We wish to thank our many friends
for their kindness and sympathy, also
the beautiful floral offerings, during
the illness and death Of our beloved
mother and wife.
MR.. r. B. GATHERS
-.dv. AND FAMILY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
HALF BILLION over
The Fourth Loan Went Six and
Half Billions.
That Is Estimate Today From
Washington.

Washington. Oct. 29.-Indications
here today were that the total of the
fourth liberty loan would reach So
100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
GETS es BOCHE PLANES
Eddie Rickenbacker Is Proving Dand.
in the Air Service in War.

Columbus, O., Oct. 29.-Friends of
Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker today
learned that the former auto racer has
downed his twenty-second German
plane on the American front in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

The funeral Of Min Cooley, who died
Saturday morning at her home 1919 Monroe
street. was held this afternoon at O'Clock
from Shellabarger's chapel Burial in Ro.
chester cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

MRS. L. ROBINSON died Monday morn
ing at her home 404 East Tenth street She
is survived by her husband and three chill
dren' Ed Robins0n. Mrs. Gordon Griffith
funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon
at O'Clock from Penwells chapel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

The funeral of Rennie Ellis, who die,
at Camp Lewis, Wash. few days ago
was held this morning at 10 o'clock from
Penwells chapel. Burial in Mt. Hope Gem
etery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

The funeral of Samuel Brown, the IT
months old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison
Brown, Seventh and Watson streets, who
died Monday night. will be held Wednesday
afternoon at 80 O'Clock at the Topeka
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

The funeral of Mrs. William Legge 24O1
Clay street. who die ! Mt 2 O'Clock Monday
afternoon will be held Wednesday at l.
O'Clock at the Foster cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
LET THEM SAY ANYTHING.
Austria Has Abolished the Press Cen.
SOrShip.

Berne, Oct. 2S.-The new Austrian
government has abolished censorship
of the press. a report from Vienna
saws
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
NEW FORD SUB CHASER
The Eagle Is Commissioned Under the
q, S, Flag

Washington, Oct. 29.-The Eagle-1.
first of the new type submarine patrol
vessels ordered by the navy. was put
in commission at Detroit, it was an
nounced today, and will be sent imme-
diately to the Atlantic coast. Several
of the boats probably will be ready in
time to get out before winter closes
the inland waterways
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

LAWRENCE HENRY KELLER die
Monday morning Mt his home, 49, Fas
Fifteenth street. The funeral was hei
this morning ia 10 O'Clock from the res
dence. Burial in Mt. Hope cemetery, :
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
new PREMIER NAMED
Professor Lammasch Succeeds Baron
Won Husearek to Place.

Amsterdam, Oct. 29.-Prof. Helm
rich Lammasch has succeeded Baron
Won Hussarek as Austrian premier, 1t
was announced in dispatch from
Vienna today,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

JASPER FAKES. age I year, son of Mr.
and Mrs. John T. Fakes, 800 Larch street
died Monday afternoon. Funeral announce.
ments later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
LOCAL MENTION.

Safety razor b'ades sharpened bet
ter thar new. Csc 35c doz. Brunt- Mar
tin.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
A COMPLETE CAPITULATION
L'dcure of Paris Talks of the Aus
trian Note to Allies.

Paris, Oct 29.-L'Heure saysG
THE Austrian note is a complete
capitulation. Germany, in turn, is
facing the necessity of accepting
conditions OF an armistice which
will render renewal of hostilities
impossible and bind her to imme-
date negotiations for Wilsonian
peace"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

WILLIAM HAM. age SO. 11s East First
Kan. Funeral announcements later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

Open Up in Nebraska.
Omaha. Oct. 29.-The state health
ban again-t Spanish influenza lifts at
midnight Friday. Governor Neville
said this morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

612 W. nth ST.-Nice room house. cleo
trio lights, bath. good condition; no
children. SIS. Robert Kane Phone ~.
FOR RENT@5-room modern cottage with
garage, 1904 Kansas ave. Call 54S7 W.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

HELEN GILKE. age 49, died Monday a
her home, G39 North Tyler street Funera
announcements later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

New York Stock Market
(Furnished by T. J. Myers 31l N e. Bldg)
New York, Oct. %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

The funeral of Samuel Brown, the II
months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison
died Monday night will be held Wednesday
afternoon ut . 80 O'Clock at the Topeka
cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. William Legge. 2401
Clay street, who die ! Mt O'Clock Monday
afternoon will be held Wednesday at Il
O'Clock at the Foster cemetery.
MRS. L. ROBINSON died Monday morn
is survived by her husband and three chill
dren, Ed Robinson. Mrs. Gordon Griffith
and Mrs. Andy Buck. of Emporia. The
funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon
at O'Clock from Penwelrs chapel.
The. funeral of Min Cooley. who died
Saturday morning at her home, 1919 Monroe
street, was held this afternoon at . o'clock
from Shellabarger's chapel. Burial in Ro-
chester cemetery.
The funeral of Rennie Ellis, who died
at Camp Lewis, Wash. a few days ago,
was held this morning at 10 O'Clock from
Penwells chapel. Burial in Mt. Hope Gem
etery.
Fifteenth street. The funeral was he'd
this morning ia 10 O'Clock from the resi-
dence. Burial in Mt. Hope cemetery,
JASPER FAXES. age year, son of Mr..
and Mrs. John T. Fakes, 500 Larch street,
dled Monday afternoon. Funeral announce
ments later.
street, died Sunday evening in Parsons.
Kan. Funeral announcements later.
HELEN GILKE. age 10. died Monday at
her home. 639 NORTH Tyler street. Funeral
announcements later.
JACOB sTAMM. age months. died at
the home of his parents Mr.. and Mrs
Adam Stamm. 103 North Tyler street,
Sunday evening. Funeral announce
Funeral services for Albert Maxwell, who
died Saturday in Kansas City, Mo, were
held this afternoon at o'clock from Pen
wells chapel. Burial in Topeka cemetery
MRS. LYDIA EDA JONES. age %. died
October q at 213 Wilson avenue The
funeral will be held from the residence at
in Topeka cemetery.
IVA F. BROWN. age "A. died this morn
ing at her home. 12S Topeka avenue The
body VIII he taken to Rock Greek, Kan,
for burial tomorrow.
JAMES SMITH. the 22-months-ord son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Smith, 1905 West
street, died at o'clock this morning. The
funeral will be held from the residence
wednesday afternoon at . O'Clock.
LEONARD FENN1MoRE. age 81. died
saturday. The funeral will be held Thurs
day morning at o'clock from the Church
OF the Assumption. The body will lie in
| state at Brennan's chapel on wednes lay
from p. m. to 10 D. m. The funeral will
be private. Burial in Mt. Calvary Gene
terry.
Arrangements for the funeral of Lieut.
Glenn Haughey. who died Thursday at
Camp Oglethorpe. Ga. will be made when
Mrs. HauChey arrives from Chattanooga
with the body of her husband. Funeral
will be In SmithyilIe. Mo.
Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel SIT
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel SIT
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

JACOB STAMM, age months, died a
the home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Adam Stamm. 103 North Tyler street
Sunday evening. Funeral announce
ments later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-29

New York Oct. o9@COTTON-Spot
quiet middIing, 3135.