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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19

standing with his back toward Sig
mand and Keller when he heard the
shots. He, too, was on picket duty at
the mill.
II ran toward them shouting to Sig
mand to leave the boy alone" said
Mcintosh. "Sigmand fired twice at
me hitting me in the leg and in the
foot"
On cross examination Keller stated
that he worked only half day at the
mill when he went out on a strike with
other mill hanGs. Austin, counsel for
Sigmand. spent much time in ques-
tioning the two chief witnesses con-
corning the spot where the fight oc-
CURED. 1t was near the railroad
tracks on Tenth street and there may
be a question arise in the trial in dis
trict court as to whether the pickets
were on public or private property at
the time the fight was staged. Testi-
money of Mcintosh and Keller occu-
pied the greater part of the morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19
Men Shot in Mill Row Testify
at Preliminary.
William Mcintosh Shows Shoe
With Bullet Hole in 1t.
MANY WITNESSES FOR STATE
+. w. Keller Says He Was Shot
When Lying Down.
Union Men Marched Into Court
Room in Body.

A shoe with a bullet hole thru it
was displayed in court today by VIII
liam Mcintosh as evidence of a wound
received in a fight at the Ismert
Hincke mill several weeks ago, when
L. II. Sigmand. a superintendent, shot
Mcintosh and r. W. Keller, union
pickets for the striking mill hands.
Sigmand's preliminary hearing was
held today in the court of Topeka.
Mcintosh was shot twice. once in the
leg and once in the foot The war
raut issued charges Sigmand with
shooting Keller with intent to kill. and
Mcintosh. the other victim, is merely
a witness.
Il have the shoe on now that l was
wearing that morning" said Mcintosh,
80 he lifted his left foot up 50 Judge
Rad Lee might see it, and pointed at
an ugly hole in the tome Of the shoe.
Many state Witnesses.
The states evidence was all that
was introduced. Fully a dozen wit
nesses were on the subpoena list and
the trial continued until a late hour
this afternoon.
Sigman, gray haired and wearing
glasses, sat directly behind E. A. Aus
tin, his counsel. while his wife. gray
haired, well dressed and distinguished
looking, occupied a seat near her hus-
band. Fully twenty union men
marched in body to the court house
to attend the trial They filled the
Spectators seats in the rear of the
court room. Guy Bradford, Topeka
attorney. assisted Tinkham Neale, as
sistant county attorney, in the prose-
cution.
Keller stated on the witness stand
that he was on picket duty the morn
ing OF the fight and saw Sigmand and
two other men approaching. He be-
gan talking to man named Miller.
who was with SiEmand, he stated. and
an argument ensued over Miller. a
non-union man. taking a unior mans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19
TO REMODEL PLANT
Hancock Will Mako Changes at City
Asphalt Works.

rangement of the equipment at the
city asphalt plant, Commissioner
Hancock stated this morning that
workmen were busy remodeling the
plant.
Under the old arrangement the COM
bustion chamber furnishing the heat
for the drum in which asphalt is
cooked, was too far from the drum
and heat was lost in transmission to
the drum. The new plan will put the
combustion chamber eight feet nearer
the work. This will not only result in
gaining more and better heat but will
serve also in saving coal. 1t will not
take nearly so much coal to gain the
required amount of heat as under the
old plan. The efficiency of the plant
and the ease with which work can be
handled will also be increased by the
changes now in progress
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19
HONOR TO A TOPEKAN
William Cawker Vice President Inter-
national Association.

The ToL eka fire department has re-
ceived a telegram announcing the
election of Capt. William Cawker to
the office of vice president of the sec
ond district, including Kansas, Ne
braska Missouri and Iowa. at the sec
ond annual convention of the Inter-
national Association of Fire Fighters,
now in session in Portland, Oregon.
Local firemen are justly gratified
with the honor conferred upon Cap
tain Cawker at this international
meeting which began on September
and is still in session.
Captain Cawker is a deputy build
ing inspector He has been with the
fire department for more than seven
teen years. He is president of the
local firemen's union.
Fred w. Baer, of Kansas City. Mo-.
who was in Topeka recently working
on the firemens strike impending at
that time, was elected to the office
of national president of the associa-
ton with headquarters at Washington
Baer then held the office to which
Captain Cawker has since been
elected.
The association has a number of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19
KICKS FOR FARMER
President Urged To Increase
Industrial Representation.
Capper Wires Agriculture
Should Have Is Delegates.

Washington, Sept. 1s.-President
Wilson was urged TO appoint at least
fifteen farmer delegates 10 the indus
trial conference here. october 6, in
telegram from Senator Capper today.
Capper declared that. since agricul-
ture is the basic industry of the ma
ton, it should have as many represen-
tatives as other classes. He said that
three delegates for agriculture as pro-
posed is inadequate.
I'm view of the importance of farm
ing to the general welfare, / should
like respectfully TO suggest that this
is inadequate representation at con-
ference which will consider matters of
so vital concern TO agriculture and to
the nation" Capper wired.
Labor is to have fifteen delegates,
which l think is proper and commend
able. 1 should like most earnestly to
urge that the farming interests of the
nation have not less than that many
delegates"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19
REPAIR MELAN BRIDGE
City Commissioners To Let Contracts
for Work on Structure.

City commissioners were unable to
complete the letting of the contract
for contemplated work on Melan
bridge at a meeting held this after
noon on account of the fact that the
engineers estimate exceeds the money
left in the department with which to
pay for the work.
The engineers estimate is $685.
9SS.60. According to Commissioner
Hancock, there is only about $4,000
left to pay for it. For this reason
some delay will be caused in check
ing up bids and deciding just what
will be done.
The cost of building bridges at
Fourth, Eighth and at Twenty-first
streets, has made necessary the
change in plans. The county pays
half the cost of the bridge at Twenty
first street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19
RIO GRANDE FLOODS
River Slowly Receding-LaredO Part
ly Under Water.

Laredo. Tex, Sept. 19.-The Rio
Grande flood was slowly receding to-
day after reaching the highest point
ever recorded here. Schools have been
dismissed. The city's water plant is
inundated and families who failed to
supply themselves with water when
the flood started are suffering:
The river stood at thirtyfour feet
today.
Private Taylor Company B, 37th in
fantry, has been marooned in a tree at
Dolores outpost. twenty-three miles
above Laredo, since 1 o'clock Thurs
day morning. according to a report to
Fort Mcintosh today. Rescue parties
are unable to reach him.
Water was within one foot of the
floor of the International bridge TODAY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19
MORE YET TO VOTE
Santa Fe Clerks Union Not Thru Bal.
Ioting on Strike.

The first section of the Santa Fe
clerks union voted Thursday night
at a meeting held at Labor hall. The
second section will vote Tuesday night
at the same place. Officials are I'M
able to state what will be the out
come of the vote altho there is a gen.
eral opinion that the members of the
union will vote to leave all negotia-
tions in the hands of the national
president at Washington and that they
will abide by the decision of the ma
tienal board with regard to a strike
or any other decision.
About 200 members of the union
voted Thursday night. The remain
der of the members of the union will
vote at the meeting next Tuesday.
There can be no doubt but that the
expression of their vote will be to back
up the other unions and organizations
in whatever measures they adopt in
their effort either to reduce the cost
of living or to get a sufficient general
increase to cover rising costs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19
ACCEDES BUT KICKS
Germany VIII Alter Her Constitution
as Allies Demanded.

Berlin, Sept 1s.-Germany has
sent a note to the allies stating for
mally that she would accede to the
demands for alterations in the Ger
man constitution. Attached to the
note were observations protesting
against the allies method of proceed
ure.
The allies asked Germany to modify
her constitution, eliminating the clause
which provides for Austrian repre-
sentation in the reichstag. This pro-
vision was opposed to the peace
treaty's guarantee of Austrian indie
pendence the allies maintained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19

and returned to him with endearing
phrases. Two weeks ago Mrs. Robbins
appeared in the court house greatly ex-
cited, swore to a warrant charging Rob-
same time filed n petition for a divorce
against him. Robbins wants the divorce
granted to him.
There was either heavy rain after |
left home or the reports are Incorrect
said Judge c. W Smith today in discus
sing the report Of a 9.24 inch rain at Stock
ton, his home town. Judge Smith returned
to Topeka today after spending several
days In his former home town. He esti-
mated the Stockton rain at four inches.
No serious damage was done, he asserted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19

job. A fight followed. Keller stated.
He told Judge Lee that he knocked
Miller down twice and swung at him
4 third time but missed and fell. II
was while he was down. he declared,
that Sigmand shot him in the back.
Story of Mcintosh.
Mcintosh told the court that he was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19
KILLED BY BANDITS
Huckster Shot Dead During S3,o45
Michigan Bank Robbery.

Grand Rapids. Mich, Sept ia
Four men held up the Grandville ave-
nue. branch of the Grand Rapids Saw
ings bank shortly after o'clock this
morning. When Gerrit Streelman, a
huckster, who was in the bank, at
tempted to escape, the robbers shot
him dead. Before escaping in a motor
car, the robbers secured $3,645.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19
FAMOUS FOREST ATTIRE
Muir Redwood District Raging-Town
of Mill Valley Threatened.

San Francisco. Sept. ia forest
fire was entering the famous Muir
Redwood forest at noon today. 1t
travelled two miles towards the woods
in sixty minutes and was going fast.
famed by a heavy wind.
Martin w. Kliewe. fire agent for
Mill Valley. who is stationed at West
Point Inn, said the fire had destroyed
six or seven summer homes on the
outskirts of Mill Valley but had not
entered the town
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19

vice presidents. each in charge of a
district composed OF a number of
states. Captain Cawker will have
charge of the work in Kansas. Mis-
souri,. Nebraska and Iowa.
The election to this office comes as
a deserved honor to Captain Cawker
who is a fireman of considerable
executive ability. and very popular
and well liked on account of his fair
ness to all men with whom he comes
il. contact
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19
FAVORS IRISH CAUSE
New South Wales Assembly Votes for
IreIand's Self Determination.

Sydney. n. S. w. Sept 1S.-By q
vote of 20 to 2S. the assembly of New
South Wales today expressed itself in
favor of self-determination for Ire
land
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19
II world series tickets.

Garry Hermann his opening
top Of the National league and copied the short
president of the Reds this photo wadng
Maybe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19

Wedding rings. l8-K gold. 81 up
Earris-Goar Co.. sos Kansas Ave-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Following are marriage licenses issued
1 the last twenty -fonr house by Probate
udUa RalDh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19

Yard wide Silkolines. and light
weight Cretonnes. These are mill
ACCOMPLISHMENTS up to yds. By
making a selection from list lot,
you can save almost half what the
goods would cost on the bolt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-19

Lowest prices in the city on
Fleisher's Sweater Yarns. All the
newest and best shades of the sea-
son are now in stock Most stores
ask 45c for l OF. ball-some
stores ask more. Our LOW RENT
LOCATION PRICE Or
bail .....-...-..-. 49,. OO$
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
CHAMP RAPIDLY ROUNDING INTO
 FIGHTING TRIM
Willard Fires One Helper; Hires AnCther-ExM Man
 ager Threatens Suit.

Toledo, June Working under the burning rays of a sun that seemed to affect everybody except the champion himself, Jess Willard boxed six round today after reelinp off five miles on the road early in the morning. The champion went through his exhibition before a crowd that packed the tented walls of the Maumee bay camp. There were nearly as many women in the crowd as men.
 Ray Archer, Willard's business representative, announced tonight that a heavyweight. named Ketchel would report in camp tomorrow to relieve Hcmpel and Monahan. Archer said ketchei, product of the navy. is 192 pounder, with an offense similar to that of the challenger's.
 Soldier Stanton, who all but knock ed out twice by Willard, was dismiss ed from the training retinue today after hd had scratched the cham plon's back until the blood flowed while wrestling yesterday.
 Dempsey, whose damaged eye is healing nicely will not be permitted to do any boxing until Sunday, Manager Jack Kearns announced. The challenger went through his usual exercises before big crowd this afternoon and hit the highways for several miles in the morning.
 John J. Reisler, known to the box ing fraternity as "John, the barber" former manager of Jack Dempsey, has threatened to bring suit here in an attempt to restrain Dempsey from meeting Jess Willard in the heavyweight championship contest here July 4, unless he is paid $10,OO0 which amount it was said today Reisler claims is due him out of the $27 800 the challenger is to receive for boxing Willard Reisler made known his demands to Tex Rickard, promoter of the contest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
Hair Often Ruined
 By Careless Washing

Soap should be used very carefully, if you want to keep your hair looking its best. Most soaps and prepared sham poos contain too much alkali. This dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and ruins it.
 The best thing for steady use is Mul- sifed cocoanut oil shampoo (which is pure and greaseless), and is better than anything else you can use.
 One or two teaspoonfuls will cleanse the hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply moisten the hair with water and rub it in. It makes an abundance of rich, creamy father, which rinses out easily. removing every particle of dust, dirt, dandruff and excessive oil. The hair dries quickly and evenly, and it leaves the scalp soft, and the hair fine and silky, bright, lustrous, fluffy and easy to manage.
 You can get Mulsifed cocoanut oil shampoo at any pharmacy, it's very cheap, and a few ounces will supply every member of the family for months.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
BEACH TRANSPORT
 AFTER ACCIDENT

New York, June 12.-The trans port Graf Waldersee, formerly one of the crack passenger liners of the Hamburg American line, which was rammed last night by the steamship Redondo, was beached shortly after II o'clock this forenoon on the sands of Long Beach, L. I.
 She was saved from sinking in deep water by the steamship Patri- cia, which came to her rescue at the scene of the collision off Fire Island about II o'clock last night and with the assistance of wrecking tugs took her in tow and raced for the shore.
 The Patricia last night took off part of the crew and nine army, off, cers, who were returning to France, where the Graf Waldersee was bound.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
PLAN BIG WELCOME
 FOR ARKANSAS UNIT

The return of the 142d Field artil. lery, formerly the Second Arkansas along about the 2Oth of June, is to be made a gala occasion in Little Rock Special permission was secured from the secretary of war for the regi. ment to return as a unit, direct to Little Rock from Newport News where they will land this week on the transport Amphion, from St. Ma zaire, France. The towns and cities where the greater number of the boys live have been invited to send re- ception committees to Little Rock The board of trade is arranging a celebration for them, but it will par take largely of the nature of span taneous outpouring of the people in thankfulness for their return of our crusaders from overseas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
COLORED SCHOOL MAN DISCUSSES
 CROP ROTATION

An address by F. A. Preston, state supervisor of rural schools, featured yesterdays session of the negro teachers institute at the Merrill High school. Prof. Preston spoke of the progress which had been made in the
 ruaal schools, and predicted greater successes. He urged the establish
 ment of group libraries by the teachers.
 Prof. J. T. Holly of Wabbaseka
 spoke on agriculture. His speech
 was we'll received. He laid stress on
 rotation of crops, and urged know
 ledge of how to plant seeds. An address on "The History of Our
 Country" was delivered by Prof.
 R. N. Clancy of the Missouri street
 school,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
BARRETT PLANS TO
 FEDERATE FARMERS

Spokana, Wash, June live are going to federate the farmers cr- ganlzations of the United States and we are going to build a temple of agriculture in Washington, D. C., Charles s. Barrett, of Union City, Ga., told 2,000 farmers of the north west who are in convention here to- day. MT. Barrett is president of the Farmers Union of America.
 Citing the present price of wheat as result of the organization he de- clared further benefits would result from federation of all farmers organ iZations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
CHAUTAUOUA FOLK
 AT "Y" LUNCHEON

Sergeant W. s. McBirnie and the Betty Potter company, members of the chautauqua, entertained at the Fellowship luncheon at the Y. M. c. A. last night. Sergeant McBirnie's subject was "A Page from Walks of Life" The Betty Potter company collection of readers, singers, and players, gave several selections.
 The attendance last night was the largest in several weeks and the two features of the chautauqua which were presented, gained warm con- mendation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
SOCIAL & PERSONAL

the city for few days visit with relatives. Miss Hall has ust returned from a delightful visit of two weeks with MT. and Mrs. A. B. Banks of Fordyce.
 \ Capt. James Leighton Reed of Clarksville, Texas, is the guest for a few days of MT. and Mrs. H. c. Moore, at 9O3 West Fifth, Captain Reed recently returned from France.
 The Social Service club will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the residence of Mrs. G. H. Martin, at Fifth and Cherry. The election of officers will be held.
 Mrs. T. A. Thomas of Yorktown, a sister of Mrs. w. D. Ross, 4O1 West Eighteenth who underwent an opera tion at Clark's sanitarium, is improv- ing.
 Miss Catherine Johnson of Nash vile is the guest for few days of MT. and Mrs. Mike Danaher.
 The regular semi-annual dance at the Country club will be held Satur- day evening.
 A subscription dance will be held at the Elks club this evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
RAID SLAV SOVIET
 OFFICE IN GOTHAM

New York, June 12-Representa- tives of the joint legislative com- mittee appointed to investigate the activities of radicals in this state guarded by several members of the state constabulary. late today raded the offices of the Russian soviet gov ernment in this city and took posses sion of books and papers found there
 l.. c. A. Martens, representative here of the soviet government was subpoenaed and taken before the committee for brief examination.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
WOULD RAISE FREIGHT RATES

Washington, June 12.-Railroad freight rates would be forced toward a mileage basis by the enactment of the pending bill for the enforcement of the long and short haul clause of the interstate commerce act, wit nesses in opposition told the senate day.
 Texas Ports association said that rail
 J. "A. Morgan, president of the and water rates had built up gulf coast, cities and that they were to a degree dependent upon their main- tenance now
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
PINE BLUFF GIVES $3,O0O NEEDED FOR
 DETENTION HOME

The $3,000 quota sought for the De- tention home was attained yesterday. The committee which solicited for the home was MT. and Mrs. c. A. Dun ming, Oscar Mckenzie, Mrs. A. W. Troupe. Miss Grace Strobridge. and Judge w. B. Sorrells.
 The realization of this sum will put the home on more secure basis. Part of the money will be used for improvement of the house and grounds, while the remainder will be used for maintenance and other im- provements.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
JIM TAWNEY IS DEAD.

Winona, Minn., June 12.-Former Congressman James A. Tawney died this morning at Excelsior Springs Mo-, according to a telegram received here this morning. Death was due to arterial schlerosis. MT. Tawney had been in i'll health for several months. He was GA years old and member of congress IS years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
CALLS TEXAS LAWMAKERS.

Austin, June 12.-Gov. w. P. Hob- by today issued call for special session of the Texas legislature to convene June 23. Fiscal matters will be considered. One legislator has stated he will seek to obtain consi- iteration of the proposed federal suf- frage amendment
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
RETURN WILLIAMS TO FARM

"Blackie" Williams, who led 15 convicts in break for liberty at the Tucker farm about two and-a-half years ago, will be returned to the farm to complete his sentence. Will Hams was arrested in Sebastian county recently following duel with a deputy sheriff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
NATION NEEDS MORE MONEY

Washington, June .12-"We've got to borrow more money to meet our obligations" Secretary Glass today told officials of the 12 federal re- serve districts, gathered to discuss plans for the thrift campaign in the next six months. "To get that mon- ey," he continued, i've must sell more savings stamps and certificates"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
A. E. F. MEN RETURN.

New York, June 12.-With 11,942 members of the American Expedition- ary forces swarming her deck, the transport Leviathan entered the har- bor this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
ANTI-JAP AGITATION.

(By the Associated Press.)
 Tokio, June 11.-Advices received here from China show that there has been a serious spread of anti Japanese agitation, especially in Shanghai, Hankow, Ranking, and Cantn, with indications that it may develop, into a.. general anti-foreign movement. {
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13

To Purify and Enrich the Blood
 Take GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC which is simply IRON and QUINlNE suspended in Syrup. So Pleasant Even Children Like It. You can soon feel it's Strengthening, In- vigorating Effect. Price 6Oc. adv
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
MILK cows FOR SALE

FIVE CHOICE, FRESH MILCH See me at Hewitt's wagon ygxd, West Fourth avenue and bargain. These cows mutt
 Friday or Saturday. H
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
Ess Redmon LA.xtoinc

Miss Sybil Redmon was hostess few of her young friends We'd sday evening, in her home on 23rd N Olive. Games and music were ioyed, and refreshments served. e guests were Misses Fay, May and eona Royce, Geraldine Johnston, Apa and Sybil Redmon. Messers, 5ray, Newman, Newton, Parnell /, rk, Albright, Wallace, Seagraves, olzhieur and Redmon.