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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
LITTLE ROCK M. D.
ACCUSED BY GIRL

Little Rock, Sept 22.-Dr. Guy Nc
Cormack was charged with assault
and battery in the municipal court
here today by Mrs. S. M. Singleton,
who alleges that she summoned the
physician yesterday to attended her
daughter, Clare, aged II, and that
the physician attacked the girl. Mrs.
Singleton says DR.. Mccormack at
tempted to cut her when she inter-
fered, and that the doctor was final
ly subdued by Detective George
Lewis who had been called.
S. B. Singleton, the girls father,
who is a section foreman for the
Rock Island. was out Of the city at
the time. He says DR.. Singleton Of
fered profuse expressions of regret
owe rthe telephone, and inquired if
there was not some way to "settle
the matter out of court"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23

The call for the sympathetic strike
was embodied in resolution adopted
at a conference of labor leaders rep
resenting the federated bodies in all
the boroughs of the city as we'll as
many national and international
unions The call, it was said, would
be issued not only to organized work
ers in New York but also to those in
Westchester county. in which thu
cities of Yonkers, New Rochelle and
Mount Vernon are situated, and would
extend thruout a wide range of in
dustrieS.
Many Trades Involved.
Hugh Frayne, New York state or
ganzer for the American Federation
of Labor, announced the determina-
ton to call the sympathetic strike in
the following statement:
cit was decided by unanimous voc
of representatives of so unions OF
Greater New York and vicinity that
there shall be a general suspension
of all work in all trades and indus
tries in Greater New York and vi
entity, the same to commence We'd
nesday, Sept. q, at a. M"
OnlCCIS vi SeScl ui llllGi
unions attended the conference, Mr..
Frayne said Among those present
was p. V. O'Connor of Buffalo, presi-
dent of the international Longshore-
mems organization. VIM. b. Fitzger-
add general organizer of the Anal
gamated Association of Street and
Electric Railway Employees, in charge
of the traction strike, represen'e ed the
car men at the conference. and the
following labor bodies were among
those represented: General Federal
ed union, Brooklyn Central Labor
union; United Hebrew Trades union,
Bronx Board of Business Agents,
Building Trades Council,
Typographical union,
and Upright Engineers
and Firemen's union, and the Eccen-
trio Firemen's union.
Must Provide Conveyance.
The call is based on the PROPOSE
ton that union men" cannot retain
their self-respect" if they ride upon
cars operated by breakers, ac-
cording to a statement issued tonight
by Ernest Bohm, president of the
Central Federated union. In cases
where contracts exist, Bohm said,
The employers will be notified that
the workers have no means of trans
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
Statement by Executives In
dicates Sudden Change of
Heart Toward People.
DOUBT IF DAY rs
TO BE EIGHT HOURS
Announce Purpose OF Investigation of
AdamsOn Law Problems to BE De-
sire to Determine Right Attitude
Toward Shareholders aud Public.

New York, Sept. IA statement
railroad executives advisory commit
tee, representing the railroads affect
ed by the Adamson eight-hour day
law, explained the purposes of it's in
vestlgatlons put under way with the
view to meeting problems presented.
The obpects are: First, to ascertain
if possible, the effects of the law as a
practical operating problems and,
second, it's legal status.
The first of the inquiries is being
pursued by the managers of roads
represented on the railroads commit
tee, of which Elisha Lee is chairman.
The study of the legal question has
been referred to counsel of the vari-
Gus roads "for investigation and
future consideration" eanwhile, the
railroad executives, it was asserted,
will continue to take position
squarely in favor Of investigation be-
fore action" to prepare a way for the
course the roads will pursue.
There is today as there was on the
day of it's passage" the executives
statement says, great concern and
dissatisfaction with the so-called
eight act, both in principle and
manner of its enactment There has
been no change Of feeling on these
points, nor indeed, could there be in
the light of facts. There are vari-
Gus questions of policy, aside from
the operating or legal questions,
which must be decided. If the rail-
road executives. on the advice of
counsel, should conclude that it is in
valid Or unfair, they must consider
what is to be their attitude to their
share holders in the matter of it's en-
forcement They must also consider
their duty to the public in asking for
increase in railroad rates, as suggest
ed by the administration. They must
meet the question whether they must
require men who now work less than
eight hours to give full eight hours
CT service. These and other questions
of policy are to be considered before
definite action"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
GREAT CONVENTION
OF I. o. o. F. CLOSES

Chattanooga, Tenn. Sept. 22.-The
City of the Straits canton of Detroit,
Mich, tonight was awarded the prize
of $500 in the drill contest held in
connection with the annual meeting
here of the Sovereign Grand lodge,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
and Magnolia Rebekah lodge of Fort
Worth Texas, was awarded purse of
5000 for the highest score in degree
work of that organization. Announce
ment of the awards was made at the
ball of the Patriarchs Militant, the
final event of the convention.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
HERE'S TIP FOR HUNTERS.
Water Fowl Helpless When Oil Pour.
ed on Water Sticks to Feathers.

Puerta Plata, Santo Domingo, Sept,
22.-Crude oil that had been thrown
overheard by Uncle Sans warships
to quell the raging waters which de-
stroyed the U. S. S. Memphis during
the recent storm, stuck to the wings
of sea gulls and other water fowl
taking refuge in the bays along he
coast, and rendered them helpless and
unable to fly for several days.
Members of the United States ma
rine corps, on expeditionary duty at
this place, captured hundreds of the
birds with their naked hands.
The oil-begrimed fowl wandered up
and down on the beach, crying pitt
fully, while the marines stood guard
to see that boys did not harm them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
ALLIES PROPOSE
new RESTRICTIONS
ON ALL SHIPPING

London, Sept. 22-Continued de-
probation in the worlds supply Of
tonnage, as a result of the operations
of the submarines of the central
powers, will be met by an increase
in the stringent measures whereby
the entente powers plan to control
shipping so as to insure it being used
to the best advantage Of the entente
allies and to prevent it being of even
indirect aid to their oppoaentss, ac-
cording to a tatement made today to
the Associated Press by Lord Robert
Cecil, miniter of war for Great
Britain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
AUSTRO.HUNGARY RELENTS.
Grants Permission for Re-establish
ment Of Red Cross Units.

Washington, Sept. 22.-Austro-
Hungary has decided to grant permits
sion for the re-establishment Of the
American Red Cross relief work in
the dual monarchy withdrawn several
months ago because of lack of funds.
according to advices received here to-
day.
While no word has yet been re-
ceived from Germany, officials hope
chat Austria's action in this matter
may mean similar consent on the part
of the Berlin government.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
TO TAKE STRIKE VOTE.
Canadian brotherhood Fails to Agree
With Railroad Officials.

Winnipeg, Man., Can, Sept. 22-The
representatives of the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen who have been ne
gotiating with the railroad officials
of Western Canada but who have
been unable to agree with them on
wage schedules, are returning to their
homes today. A vote will be taken
among the brotherhood members on
the advisability of a strike.
The representatives came all the
way from Montreal to Vancouver, B.
C. 1t is said their demands were in
tended to bring the Canadian roads
in line with conditions now obtaining
in the United States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
ANOTHER GOOD ROAD.

Little Rock, Sept. 22.-The state
highway commission this week sen,
out plans and specifications for a
road 16 miles long from Marked Tree
thru Lepanto, in Poinsett county, to
the Mississippi county line, to cost
$4,000; also for a road from Niece
hee to Arthur in Desha county, ten
miles long, to cost $4,000. .I
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
National Federation of WOmen'S
Clubs Will Meet at Hot Springs

to press the invitation of this city,
which was presented at the recent
convention in New York.
This is the second national organi-
cation to select Hot Springs as the
1918 convention city, the Improved
Order of Red Men having recently
taken similar action.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
CONFER ON BLACKLIST.

Long Branch. N. j., Sept. 81
Walter Hines Page, American am
bassador to Great Britain, arrived
here tonight to confer with Presi-
dent Wilson on British interference
with American commerce and mails.
The president and the ambassador
held only a brief conference tonight
and will continue their conference to-
morrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23

Hot Springs, Sept. 22.--The Nation
al Federation of Women's clubs will
hold the 1918 convention in Hot
Springs. The Business Mems league
was today notified that this city had
been chosen by the executive commit
tee which has been in session in Chi
cago. Hot Springs sent delegation
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
General Bell Stands by Re
port on Battle of Chihua.
hua City.
JOINT COMMISSION
DECIDES ON RECESS
Mexican commissioners Doubt Pres.
enre OF Villa ut chihuahua rity. and
Arr'dondo Flatly Denies That
Bandit Leader Directed Attack.

lei Paso, Texas, Sept. 22.-'I am
confident that my information re-
Salding Villas attack on Chihuahua
CITY IS accurate, therefore, ! do not
see that any further investigation on
my part is necessary" was General
Bells comment tonight on being in
formed that he had been invited by
General TreVino TO send a special
agent to Chihuahua City to ascertain
the facts.
"rhe truth is General Bell CON
tinued, General Trevino is up
against the fact that cannot be ex-
planned. He was caught mapping by
Villa. A soldier has an excuse for
getting whipped, but he has no ex-
cuse for being caught off his guard.
The result is he finds he must make
extreme claims TO clear his reputa-
ton as soldier.
"As a result of further inves ga
ton, my account Of the Chihuahua
City battle as communicated to my
superiors, has been, in my belief alb
solutely confirmed | stand by it. and
have no desire to carry the matter
further"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
PIDEMIC IN NEW
YORK IS AT END

wv York, Sept. 22.-The epidemic
Iantlle paralysis in this city was
lsfed tonight by health depart
olllclals to be at an end.
,slructlons were given to 497
ses, one of whom will be present
acn school on opening day, to re-
aamlttance to any child who
uave lived in an infected house.
aule Will also be applied against
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
COTTON OIL MILL FIRE.

Jacksonville, Fla, Sept. 22.-Fire
at the plant of the Florida Cotton
Seed Oil mills tonight destroyed one
of the largest buildings, quantity
of cotton seed and five box cars load
ed with seed. The loss is estimated
at $4,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23

Four workmen are dead and three
suffering from burns as result OF
the explosion which wrecked the mix
ing house of DUPONT de Nemours
Powder company at Haskell. N. Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23

A $25,ooO,OOO contract for building
ten merchantmen for the Argentine
republic is reported under negotiation
with the Brazilian state corporation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23

Fire destroyed the grain elevator
of McKenny, Rodgers & company OF
Chicago, located at Wellsboro. The
loss is estimated at $150,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
GENERAL STRIKE I'm NEW YORK
is CALLED FOR WEDNESDAY
UNION LEADERS SUMMONS 6O0 600 WOMEN AND
MEN TO CEASE WORK IN SYMPATHY
WITH CAR MEN.
Central Federated Union Ratifies Action Which In
wolves Numerous Trades, and Will Extend to
Various Industries in Greater New York
and Vicinity.


today
with striking employees
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23

portation and if the employers cannot
provide transportation the workers
must remain at their homes.
"Union employees will not risk their
lives by riding on cars operated by
green motormcn, and protected by
policemen" Mr.. BONN declared.
Neither can they ride on such cars
and retain their self-respect as union
men. The general te-up will come
because employers of union labor will
not provide their employees with
means, of transportation to and from
work to enable them to stay off the
dangerous strike-breaking cars of the
several traction lines
ShOhtS UnmOyed.
Theodore p. Shonts, president or
the Interborough Rapid Transit COM
pany and the New York Railways
company, reiterated his determination
not to meet representatives of the
striking car men.
eff | did Sc, the loyal men in tn
marlborough brotherhood would have
cause to strike" he said, because
there is no reason for negotiations.
There is no strike. We are carrying
more people in subway, on elevated
and in SteinWay tube than ever be-
fore Yesterday we carried 2,20S, 257
passengers. or 3S7 500 more than on
the same day last year. The surface
car lines is 70.5 per cent normal
Central Body Ratifies Action.
New York, Sept. 22-Delegates to
the Central Federated union, repre-
senting 1250G0 workers in allied
trades, voted unanimously tonight to,
ratifv the strike called for 'Wedney-
day by union leaders. This action
followed similar steps taken several
days ago by the representatives of
100000 members of the United He
Lrew Trades.
The vote was taken after the dele
gates had heard report from COM
mittee of labor leaders and after
speeches had been made in favor of a
general suspension Of work.
Among the trades represented were
the bakers, milk wagon drivers and
several branches of the garment in
dustry. 1t was announced that cut
ters in the ladies tailoring trade have
authorized their officers to call them
out. This will mean, it is said, that
10000 dress makers and ladies' tail
ors will be unable to work because of
the lack of cutters.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
Commission Takes Recess.

New London, Conn. Sept 22.-The
Mexican American joint commission
assigned to find an effective and mutu-
ally satisfactory plan for the main
tainance of peace and quiet on the
border adjourned today until We'd
nesday of next week.
The temperance of Villa at Chi
huahua City and the possibility that
General Carranza is unable to deal
SATISFACTORILY with BANDIT organiza-
tons on the frontier was again the
basis for most of the discussions at
the conference today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
Villas ,Presencc Doubted.

Washington, Sept. %. - Whether
Francisco Villa again has become a
factor in the military situation in
exicofi remained question in con-
slider able doubt tonight, despite
nearly weeks effort b the state de-
partment and the war department to
ascertain what part, il any. the bandit
chief took in the attack last Saturday
on Chihuahua City.
Secretary of War Baker let it be-
come known today that war depart
ment officials do not regard as con-
elusive the report transmitted yester-
day by Brigadier General Bell, saying
that Villa led the attack in person,
and the Mexican embassy announced
receipt of official advices which de-
clared that Villa was not in the at
lacking forces. The embassy's report
came from General Trevino, COM
mander Of the attacked garrison.
"The presence of Villa at Chihua-
hua City was not true" said Ambas-
sador ArredoIdo tonight. 1.-THE at
tack on Chihuahua City was made by
a combination Of juntas antagonists
to the de facto government"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23

Wontinued on page four.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-23
The Weather

s'uay and Sunday, generally
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-21
BACON'S LARGE VOTE
GRATIFYING TO 7. r.
Says People See Need for Uni
yersal Military Service.

OYSTER Bay, n. Y, Sept. 2O.-Ine
large vote polled by Robert Bacon IN
the Republican primaries was taken to-
night by Colonel Roosevelt as an indl-
cation that the people were beginning
to realize the necessity for universal
military service. Walter j. Hayes, the
Coloneps secretary, brought the latest
returns to Sycamore Hill tonight, ana,
after expressing regret that Bacon hau
not won, Mr.. Roosevelt said:
"Mr. Bacon made a splendid night ior
a principle-universal military service
The tremendous vote he received IS
very gratifying TO me. Ii shows that
the people are beginning TO recognize
the need for such training. ] believe
had Mr.. Calder come out against UNI
versal military service week earlier
he would have been defeated. and had
Mr.. Bacon started his campaign sooner
he would undoubtedly have been NOM
mated"
The Colonel declined to comment on
the victory of Governor Whitman in
the Progressive primaries, although he
appeared greatly pleased that most OF
the Progressives had followed him back
into the Republican party.
He also refused TO reply to the state
ment attributed to eX-Judge Seabury
that "Roosevelt's malignancy, Perklnss
pocketbook and Strauss gratitude" de-
feated him in the Progressive pri-
maries. He merely chuckled at It.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-21
Police in Autos Guard
Cars on Night Service

Operation Of red cars on the 125th
Street crosstown line from First Ave
nue TO Fort Lee Ferry was resumed at
6:3O last evening. -Four cars, each led
and trailcd by an automobile fl!ed with
plain clothes men or uniformed patrol
men, and each bearing uniformed
man on the front and rear platforms,
we're operated under q six-minute head
way.
With three cars run on both the
Forty-second and Fifty-ninth Street
lines, this made a total Of ten cross
town cars operated by the Third Ave
nue. Railways Company during the
evening.
The Union Railways Company. in
The Bronx, operated 252 cars, accord
ing 20 police reports, tho New York
Railways 400 cars and the New York
g. Queens County Electric Railway
sixty cars. All Of these were in the
barns at 7 p. N. At that time the
subway was operating III trains and
tho elevated lines 2l3. At p. m.
eighty trains were running in The sub
way and 100 on the a."
William o. Wood, president OF the
QueensDoro system. said a schedule OF
nincty-cigh. cars was maintained at 5
a m, and l05 cars were running out
Of the usual ljj during the rush hour
rfrylCe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-21
SPURNED BY MACHINE,
O'NEILL WINS IN KINGS
Will Run for Prosecutor Against
Lewis and CarsWell.

Turned down by the organization,
James T. O'Neill, former Assistan.
Corporation Counsel. defeated State
Senator William b. Carswell for the
Democratic nomination for District At.
torney in Kings County by zoos. He
made street corner campaign. speak
ing from trucks, after invitations t.
the various organization clubhouses
were refused him. One-third Of the
total Democratic enrolment came out
20 vote.
Carswell's defeat is, Brooklyn Demo
Gratis say, a rebuke TO that part OF the
county machine controlled BY John II.
MeCooey. Il also gave rise TO the re
port that the fight 20 GUST McCooey
would be resumed.
Carswell was also defeated in the
Progressive primaries. District Attor-
ney Harry T.. Lewis, the Republican
nominee. won by 1871 majority. The
total vote cast was 3,073. Carswell
will, however, be the independence
League candidate. which designated
him.
DR.. Philip Brennan named by the
Democratic machine for the Supreme
Court nomination against Justice Crop
scy. easily defeated his opponent,
George J. s. Bowling. by more than
10000. lie also won the Independence
League Endorsement. defeating Bowling
by 252 votes. The vote was 907 for
Brennan anu 655 for bowling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-21
i HURT AS CARS
CRASH IN BRONX
Creased Rails Blamed
When Strikebreaker Fails
TO Avoid Collision.

Six persons were injured and a score
bruised last evening when two crowded
White Plains Avenue cars crashed in a
rear-end collision at 22lst Street, The
Bronx. Both cars were northbound.
The frat, in charge Of Philip Lynch,
had stopped TO discharge passengers
when the second. in charge of Samuel
Green, strikcbreaker motorman,
crashed into II.
Those injured were Thomas Brogan,
Of 1920 Matilda Avenue, The Bronx,
eoncussion Of the brain and contusions
Of the back; Stanley Cinquilski, Of 800
East 226th Street. The Bronx; Joseph
Rizzi, Of 4O49 Carpenter Avenue. The
Bronx; Patrolman John Etterich. Of
1900 Victor Avenue. The Bronx; An
nello Tucella, Of 226 South Seventh
Avenue. Mt. Vernon. and Thomas
Lynch. Of IS Sherwood Avenue. YOn-
kcrs.
At Fordham Hospital they were
treated by Dr. Conboy.
Patrolman Easel. detailed to strike
duty, was on the front platform Of the
rear car. but escaped injury. He de
clared Green had the brakes locked
tight. The only way he could account
for the accident, which happened on
level ground. was that the rails were
creased
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-21
Conference on Peace Pro-
eramme to PreCede City
Hall Meeting.
MAYOR AND SHONTS
HAVE SHORT SESSION
Committee of Seven and
Gompers Meet To-day
Over Strike.

Although the citizens committee OF
seventy-fve and its executive com
mittee Of seven are TO meet again TO-
day, hope for the development of be-
lated get-together spirit had about
evaporated at the close Of the con-
ference yesterday between Mayor
Mitchell and Theodore P, Shonts, presi-
dent of the marlborough green car
systems.
The two were to have met in the
Mayors Office at 4 O'Clock, but the
Mayor, informed that his mother was
i'll at Pawling, n. Y. set the time for
ward half an hour. The conference
lasted only q quarter of an hour.
Mr.. Shonts had no comment to make
when he and James L. Quackenbush'
general attorney for the Interborough,
left the City Hall.
What the Mayor said was this:
81 asked Mr.. Shonts whether there
was any basi5-without regard to any
LASTS | might have in mind-upon
which he and the strikers could get
together collectively. lie replied that
there was not.
"Now, don't wan. TIE labor men TO
understand that this is my answer to
them. | am not in a position TO give
any answer until tomorrow, after
have conferred with the citizens com
mittee and have listened 70 whatever
suggestions they may have"
The subcommittee OF seven is 10
meet this afternoon at o'clock IN the
Office of Lindsay Russell, 100 Broad
way. with Samuel Gompers, president
Of the American Federation Of Labor:
What programme they decide upon %lll
be submitted at q conference IN the
City Hall an hour later, in which the
whole committee Will take part.
Oscar 5. Straus. chairman of the
Public Service Commission. spent sew
eral minutes with Mayor Mitchell after
Mr.. Shonts and Mr.. Quackenbus'. had
left
1--WE have done everything we could
have Lane," he said later, but our
best efforts seem TO have been futile.
Before he went 70 see the Mayor MI
Shonts showed how firm is has re-
solve TO nave no lul theI pdi icy INK W ''iI
the union chiefs. Reporters asked him
as he was leaving his downtown office
in the City Investing Building, If he
thought William b. Fitzgerald, general
organizer for the Amalgamated As
ISOLATION Of Electric and Street Railway
Employees, would be present.
IL have been assured TO the con-
trary," said Mr.. Shonts. 81 wanted TO
find out, because if he were there |
would not be-"