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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16


The accompanying picture is typical
OF the spirit of fun that always pre-
walls in the behind the scenes" por-
ton of the big circus. An admirer has
presented the pretty equestrienne with
a box of bon-bons. The clown is the
possessor of a sweet tooth" but be-
fore he is allowed to share in the
sweetmeats the rider demands that he
bark his very best bark.
The followers of the white tops"
are indeed Children grown tall" Age
plays little part in their actions. Al
Miaco, a clown very near his eightieth
year, is as agile as the youngest of his
fellows. He can turn a "flipflop,"
walk the length of the hippodrome
track on his hands or, without the
slightest effort, place both heels at
the back of his neck. Yet Miaco is
not a contortionist. He is merely a
circus clown.
The pick of the very finest circus
horses in the world-yet in greater
number than was ever before trans
ported by any one single institution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16

are now being Travelled under the ban
ner of the Ringing Brothers and Bar
mum & Bailey Shows Combined. Thus
the equines of this epoch making
amusement consolidation are of the
breed that has for more than two
score years delighted American audi
ences. They are the worlds finest,
most highly educated and most lovable
circus horses.
Immense tents are required to house
them on the show ground. Entire
trains are used to transport them. The
ring stock and performing horses are
kept in separate stables. The heavier
type are one of the many wonderful
features of the great, new street pa
rade. More horses are used in the
arenic performances than ever be-
fore. And there is no end of cute
ponies to delight the youngsters. Wis
itors will be welcome to inspect the
horse tents when the Ringing Broth
ers and Barnum & Bailey Combined
Shows exhibit here Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16

the field of high class vaudeville and
the following program promises to be
one of the best opening bills in the
history of this popular place of amuse-
ment- The vaudeville fans will all re-
member. the OLD reliable Fitch
Cooper" The Musical Rube, who
starts the ball rolling Monday, fol-
lowed by a big special feature, Fred
Lareine e. Company, who are heralded
as the worlds greatest electrical
wizards. Something light and airy,
suitable for the hot weather will be
put on by Jack and Eva Lane when
they spring for your enjoyment
Bright Moments In Musical Comedy.
LaRose and Lane a very clever duo,
will sing, dance and talk a little. The
vaudeville end of the entertainment
will close with Seldun Hayes troupe,
aerial artists of a big reputation, hav-
ing been featured at different times
with the worlds greatest shows. A
preceding feature will be the first
episode Of a highly sensational photo
play, THE Tigers Trail" featuring
the beautiful and daring Miss Ruth
Roland in an astonishing series of
amazing adventures. The last half of
the opening week brings an exception
ally clever bill with five big feature
acts and the first episode of Elmo
Lincoln in Elmo. The Mighty" fea-
turing Mr.. Lincoln, the man who
wants to fight Dempsey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
LET CONGRESS STRIKE!
Sen. Thomas Would Refuse To Legis-
late Until Labor Conditions Changed.

Washington. Aug. 16. - Deploring
the "contagion of strike disease"
which he said had apparently spread
turnout the world, Senator Thomas,
Democrat of Colorado. in the senate,
late Friday. suggested that the dis
ease" be brought into congress. its
members organize a union and refuse
to legislate until conditions have been
changed. or at least until the members
have been assured Of reelection in
1920.
Senator Thomas said present condi-
lions were a melancholy commentary
when It is considered that there is
more money now in circulation than
ever before" and asserts that IL labor
conditions continue as they now are.
suffering due to reduced production
would be acute this winter.
Mr.. Thomas called attention to the
fact that policemen in Washington
and other cities were forming organ
nations. which. he said. might at some
time prevent them from acting in case
Of strikes and he said he believed
the police of the country should be
prevented from entering into any obli-
cations that might handicap them in
fulfilling their duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
GAGE PARK CONCERT
Marshalrs Band VIII Play Sunday
Afternoon at 3 O'Clock.

Marshalrs band will play one of
the regular city concerts at Gage park
on Sunday afternoon. beginning at 3
O'Clock. During the afternoon a num-
Der of pictures will be taken of the
crowds thruout the park and around
the swimming pool.
The program is as follows:
March-Semper Fidelis. ........S ousa
Overture-Poet and Peasant (by request)
....-........ .Suppe
Euphonlum Solo-O Dry Those Tears Thy
-Chas. W. Spreng.
Waltz-Moonlight on the Hudson. Herman
intermezzo-In Woodland Glade. Holmes
MarCh-The Screnmer. Jewell
Vocal Solo-That Wonderful Mother of
II. L Stevenson
Selection--Il Trovatore. Verdi
Description-The Jolly Blacksmith. Suckley
Mnrch-The AmbnssadOr. .BagleY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
GET $50 FOR THEIR TROUBLE.
Bank Robbers Mt Grainola, Okla, Hold
Up Women Bank Clerks.

Arkansas City. Aug. 1.-the
QraInola State bank, at Graino.a,
Okla. located thirty miles south of
here, was robbed of $50 IN money and
n few postage stamps Friday after
noon by three unmasked men. They
entered the bank and, at the point of
reYoIvers. held up the assistant cash
ier...AIrs. W. II. Singular. and the
bookkeeper. Mrs. Ruth Ferguson, and.
after helping themselves 70 the cash
and taking the Grainola postohice
strong box. made their escape in a big
motor car. A posse of officers went
in pursuit of the robbers, but they
were not ovtrtaken.
The cashier of the bank, who is the
husband OF Mrs. Singular. the assist
ant cashier, was on the street of the
little town when the robbery occurred
and the two women were in the bank
alone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
Dcport Twcnty Nfexicans.

Los Angeles. Aug. 16 Twenty
Mexicans were sent from Los Angeles
to the international line Friday for
deportation. They were confined in
special car under guard. According
to A. E. Burnett, immigration inspec-
tor, the men were deported for spread
ing inflammatory doctrines and liter
allure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
launch Kansas Loan SHIN.

Philadelphia. Aug. 16.-The cargo
ship Bird City. named in honor of
Cheyenne county. Kansas, for its work
in the liberty loan drives, was
launched Friday at Hog Island. Miss
Bertha Kermit, of Bird City. Kan, was
sponsor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
Two KiIIed in Plano Crash.
By Goldberg

Paducah, KY. Aug. 16.- Lieut..
James D. Stewart. Park field. Mem
phis, and S. Reed Campbell, reporter
employed by the Commercial Appeal,
were killed when the army airplane
in which they were giving exhibition
flights. fell near the Country club here
Friday night at 1880. The pilot was
attempting the third loop when he
lost control of the machine. Both
bodies were badly mangled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
Topeka From the Clouds

Airplane pictures of beautiful
Topeka, shows w. w. Reid, local
camera man, as he leaves the
ground with his camera in the good
ship Topeka. The pictures taken
during the flight will be shown as
an extra attraction Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday, and will
prove to US why so many flyers
hover over our beautiful city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
Gored to Death by Bull.

Tulsa Okla, Aug. 16.-After a des-
perate fight with an Infatuated Hol-
stein bull. ]. w. Twist, farmer. was
gored to death at his farm north of
Tulsa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
AT THE
THEATERS
Novelty Opens Season Monday.

Monday will mark the opening OF
the Novelty theater which will start
on its eleventh successful season as
Topeka's exclusive vaudeville shop.
This year brings some selections from
Evening journal., 1919-11-14
TAKE SLAYERS FROM STATE FOR SAFE KEEPING

es for the murderers was Joined in by
scores Of citizens both whites and
| blacks.
Automobile owners volunteered their
cars, among them being Constable VII
liam Tinsman. w. II. Webb-Peploe and
Victor Clark, who had secured the ma
chine Of w. w. Richardson. OF Dover.
who happened to be in the city at the
time.
Put Ban on Firearms.
Prior to the removal Of the Price
brothers 10 Philadelphia last evening
Chief Of Police Black detailed the
motorcycle officers 20 visit every pawn
shop, hardware and gunsmith store here
with instructions TO the dealers to cease
selling guns and ammunition for the
time at least, This action was
merely a precaution and was in keeping
win the action Of the police in patroll-
ing the streets about the City Hall and
in Keeping crows that stopped on street
corners In the downtown sections on
Evening journal., 1919-11-14
P. S. DUPONT urges
WIDER MARKET ST.
iContlnued From Flrst Page.l }

iLQulluueQ FROM flfst FdEt.l
Building, which is to be erectej at tn
corner OF Market and Tenth streets
are ready TO agree 10 donate a similar
six-foot strip from the Market street
front OF the library plot, provided the
trustees of The First Presbyterian
church. which occupies the only re-
manning portion Of the entire Market
street frontage Between Ninth AM
Tenth streets. will do the same The
trustees OF the church ns,t expresse
q willingness TO deed such q strip 20
ihc city, but are prevented from
lcAnite action just at present by the
negOtiations for Consolidation Of the
Central and First Presbyterian
churches.
Little doubt Is felt Of The ultimate
success Of the entire street widening
project ~ that p. 8 DUPONT has en-
dorsed tn proposition RI Alfied I. du-
POnt relative 10 The l6ni In ficnt OF the
new trii company lill Il ng
should the city refuse the PROPOSE
ton, which now seems unlikely, a new
set Of plans for the trust company
building would have to be drawn and
filed and a new permit for alterations
taken out. The original plans now on
ille call for construction OF a building
at cost OF 81 ,22i.0O0. IL is not cOnsid-
cred likely, however, the building can
be constructed at the present cost Of
materials and labor at much under
S2,OOO.OOO
While the way has been cleared TO
widen Market street, the project TO
widen Ninth street from Market TO
King, is virtually dead In a letter to
Council the Wilmington Savings Fund
Society, which owns the building at
the south side Of Ninth street, and
which will erect a new structure, Of
fers TO donate a strip six feet wide
along Ninth street TO the city, provided
the city in return will give the society !
a strip six feet wide on the south side |
Of the present savings fund building.
To comply with the society's proposal !
the city would be Obliged to buy or |
condemn the plot now occupied by the /
Victoria Theatre. Such an action was |
characterized as impossible by A. l.. |
Johnson, president Of the Street and |
sewer Department, I'm a statement 10
City Council last night.
The plans for the new trust company
building, filed with City Building In
spector Preston, already provide for a
set back six feet from the
present building line at Market and
Ninh streets, and indicate that Alfred
!. DUPONT has felt confident his pro-
posal TO donate the strip. IL given tax
iree use OF the vault space beneath Il.
would be adopted
Evening journal., 1919-11-14

but her voice did not break.
The next witness was Dr. Henry w.
Briggs, Of the Delaware Hospital slan,
who performed the autopsy on the
body OF Patrolman Zebley.
The doctor said he had probed for
the bullet in the officers body. which
was imbedded in the spine at the base
OF the brain, having entered above the
left breast at point just below the
collarbone. had severed the carotid
artery and had coursed dlagOnally
upward TO It's resting place.
When asked how soon he thought
death had occurred. Or. Briggs replied,
Very, very quickly"
The only other witness called was
Sergeant John J. Fox, who testified
TO seeing Zebey's body being placed
on the stretcher. and seeing smears OF
blood on the floor.
Foreman Harry w. Lowe then cleared
the room, and the verdict was returned
aiter i've minutes deliberation.
Evening journal., 1919-11-14
1EaTIIS

KEARNEY-In this city, on November II.
1919. Mary A. Kearney.
Relatives and friends are Invited 20 at
tend the funeral from the residence OF her
brother. Michael Kearney, No. 4O4 s.
Franklin street, on Saturday morning az
Church. Interment az Cathedral cemetery.
Ntsa,ish - an tAls clly. 0n Nofenuer l3s
1919. Thomas l.. Zebiey. aged Al years
kelntives, friends and Wilmington po-s
lice Department, are invited 10 attend tho
funeral services, az his late residence. Nc.
iOo walnut street, on Sunday afternoon,
az O'Clock. Interment at Riverview ceme-
wHARRY-In this city, on November irx
II 1913, Elizabeth, wife OF John Wharry, N
Relatives and friends are invited TO- AZ.
\ tend the funeral services at her late re~f-
dence. NO. 22do Pine street, on sunday,
November 10, at 3 o'clock. Interment AZ
] Lombardy cemetery.
| PERRY-In this city, on November Is.
l9ly; Margaret. wife Of David r. Perry,
Relatives and friends are invited 70 az
tend the funeral services, st the residencs
street. on Monday afternoon, November
IL. az 2 o'clock. Interment at Lombardy
BEAUJoN-In this city. on November ls.
1919, Ezra Beauion.
Relatives aud friends Of the famisr srs
respectfully invited 20 attend the finersl
street, on Monday afternoon, at 1Se
o'clock. Services at Gilbert Presbyteriau
church az O'Clock lnterment at Mt
Zion cemetery.
LOWTH-In Christina. Del, on Novems
Der Il. 1919, Anna Lowth, aged IS yeara
Relatives and friends are invited to ats
tend the funeral services. az the Presby-
tertan Church. at Christiana Del, ON
Tuesday afternoon, November IS. at
o'clock. Interment at Christiana GEMS
tprv.
Claymont. Del. on NovemJss
II. 1919, Henry T., husband OF Mary n
Hedley lnee Watson) -
Relatives. friends. members Of Fraternsf
order of Eagles, Aerie No "a; Imp1k
Order OF HeptasOphs, No. 24f7; PlumbefS
Union, Firemens Relief Association. ahS
Liberty Fire Company, are invited 70 NJ
tend the funeral from the residence OF ia
brother-in-law. William J. Lutz, No 4og
Jefferson street on Monday morning, Me-
rember II, at o'clock. Requiem mass as
ST. Patrick's Church. Interment at Cas
hedral cemetery.
this city, on November IL
1919, James NJ Tilman. aged 65 years.
Relatives. friends, African Harmony
irand Lodge Of +. q A. A. Y. Masons; Mt.
'igOh Lodge No ? Past Grand Masters,
md employees OF the American Car aud
Foundry Co, are invited 20 attend tho
uneral from his late residence, No $40
Taylor street Services az Bethel NJ. IA.
'hurch, Monday evening. at 8 o'clock. In
erment at FELTON, cemetery. Tuesday
Evening journal., 1919-11-14
REDS TRY TO
STIR REBELLION
CONTINUED From Page on,.

not ended. Some OF them were dis
posed TO emphasize that comparatively
few Of the miners have returned to worl
in obedience to their leaders instruc
tlons, and It was expected the unior
chiefs would be asked about this at the
outset OF the meeting.
Secretary Of Labor Wilson, who call
ed the conference. has invited Dr. Harry
A. Garfield. fuel administrator, to par
ticipate in the hope that if an agree
ment cannot be reached within a rea-
sOnable time the government may be
able TO offer compromise. Any COM
promise will probably carry with II an
increase in the price Of coal 10 the ul-
innate consumer so that the operators
will have increased revenue 10 pay the
higher wages.
Garfield, who is in charge Of coal
prices, was in a position to give expert
advice on just what a raise in pay to
the workers will mean 10 the coal
market.
That Lewis and his colleagues viii
not be left in doubt as to how radical
labor stands on the miners case,
Mother" Jones OF Colorado fame and
Andy Furuseth. head Of the seamans
union, are here to let them know. Both
are emphatic in their dfsapproval OF
Lewis compliance with Judge Ander-
sons order
The strike should never have been
called or" said Furuseth. The min
ers won't return to work and ! approve
II IT,"
This is a free country but 70 would
starve people. This is what Judge An
dersOn's order means 10 the miners
who are lighting for their freedom and
a living" said Mother" Jones. Next
Monday ! am going down into West
Virginia and urge the miners 10 stay
out until they win.
u am not afraid OF Judge Anderson.
He can send me to Jail or he can hang
me, but he will have 90 do IT,"
Overhearing "MOther's" remark Furu- |
seth exclaimed:
Lewis wears pants but he ought to |
wear petticoats; Mother. you wear pet |
ticoats, but you ought TO be in Lewis |
place"
While the miners and operators We're /
preparing TO meet Railroad Administra- !
tor Hines and representatives OF tn /
railroad bronerhoods. expected TO con-
tinue their conferences over the rail-
road mems demands for a wage in
crease. Hines Is expected to make q,
definite answer TO the railroad men to-
morrow.
Evening journal., 1919-11-14
tElROIS COND MN
zEBLEY SHOOTING
Leaders of Race Hold Meet
ing at Dover for Civic
Betterment
THANK P. S. DU POINT
FOR SCHOOL GIFT
specIal 10 The EvenIng Ionrnnl.

| opeclai 10 Ihe Evening Journal.
DOVER, Nov. ii.-Between $50 and
800 Negro preachers, teachers and lead
ing members OF the race In Delaware
I met today in the Whatcoat Church
here 10 form a State organization for
civic betierment and % thank Pierre :.
dupont for his gift Of S5O0OOO 10 build
Negro schools. The Rev. Leon Moore.
local preacher. welcomed the as
semblage, after which Or. W. c. Jason.
president OF the State College for Col
ored Students, was chosen chairman.
On suggestion OF Or. j. u. King. OF
Wilmington, the meeting adopted reso-
lutiOns c0ndemning the Shooting Of po-
lice Officers Zebley and Pierce In Wi
mington yesterday by Negro. and
pledging the support OF the race In pre-
venting such attacks.
This afternoon Pierre s. dupont. Vice
president or the State Board Of Educa-
tlon, and Or. Joseph H. Odell. director
OF the Service Citizens, are expected
to make addresses with special refer
ence to the bdterment Of Negro schools.
the uplifting Of the race in Delaware
and the benefits which win be derived
from formation Of a substantial and in
nuential Negro civic organization.
Call for todays meeting was Issued
from the office OF DR.. Jason, at the
State College for Colored Students. and
was signed by J. II. Scott, /. II. Ring
gold, d. II. Hargis. Is. &C w. Howard.
Charles II. Colburn and Dr.. w. VI.
Henry.
The local committee on ARRANGEMENTS
here was composed OF the Rev. l.. 5
Moore, the Rev. S c. Dorce, A. B. Ruff
m Esq, w. c. Anderson and w. C.
Jason.
Evening journal., 1919-11-14
the move.
To Bury Zebley Sunday,

I the move.
To Bury Zebley sunday,
The funeral OF Patrolman Thomas l.
Zebley will be held on Sunday after
noon from his late home. No. iO6 Wal
nut street, with services at the house at
8 o'clock. lnterment will be made at
Riverview cemetery.
The entire police department will turn
out and escort the body OF the deceased
patrolman to the cemetery. The po-
lice officers will be headed by band,
such custom being followed al the
burial Of patrolmen here for years.
Hearing in the case OF George Lewis.
a Negro, who gave Patrolman Zebley
the Information that led him 10 the
hom7 Of the three Price brothers 70
question them concerning a robbery.
was continued for one week by Deputy
Judge Finger. in Municipal Court this
morning. at the request OF Assistant
City Solicitor Davis. The charge against
Lewis is larceny.
Evening journal., 1919-11-14
SISTER SAYS LEMUEL
PRICE KILLED ZEBLEY

al nishts9" interiected the deputy a.
torney general.
Yes, sir"
where had they been going. what
had they been doing
Il don't know. SIR"
When saked by Mr.. Green how many
men were in the house at the time OF
:he shooting, officer Manfreido said
there were three, and also two Negro
girls. one Of them the sister OF the man
who did the shooting, and that the
girls screamed loudly after the shoot
ing. After this testimony, Manfreido
left the stand
The next wiatness was Ethel Price.
The sister Of the Price brothers. refer
red to. Her testimony was OF the ut
most importance TO the state. and she
VIII be the star witness for the prose-
cution at the trial.
she gave her address as No. SIS East
Sixth street, single and said She was
employed in the store OF George Wint-
mer. confectioner, Sixth and Church
streets.
Her evidence was direct and she did
not break down, though tears coursed
down her cheeks. Mr. Green questioned
Der slowly and kindly. so as not 10
confuse her and her replies were clear
ly heard in every part Of the room. Her
evidence would convict her brother.
Lemuel Price, OF FIRST degree murder.
and her other brother, John. as an
accessory to dhe crime without sub
sanitation whatever.
Attorney Green asked:
Were you at home, Ethel, this |
Yes sir"
Were your brothers John, James
and Lemuel az home also2"
Yes sir. John and James were asleep
IN the kitchen, and Lemuel asleep In
the parlor."
Did officers Zebley and Pierce come
10 the front door,"
Yes. sir. Zebley went into the
kitchen"
Who shot ofncer zebleyf"
'Lem did"
Where did they get the chewing
sum that was found in the housef"
don't know, sir"
Did John say anything 20 you after
le was dressed, before he went away?'
"No,. sir"
=, That concluded the girls evidence.
mere was something pathetic in this
Tue colored girls attitude tears :
INNING down her face at intervals.