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D&ffiEMTION URGED
AS NATIONAL POLICY IN
QUESTIONS OF STATE
Philadelphians Advocate
Calm Judgment in Hand
ling of Every Interna
! tional Situation Con-
fronting United States.
An exAmbasgdor, the head of a great
bank, it former member of the. National
Btajte tJermrtment, nnd a Congressman
elect, ure four of many representative
PblladtlrUilans who today expressed ad
vocacy of calm and patient deliberation
on a national policy at critical times In
relations between the United States nnd
other countries.
Hot only nt the present time, these men
Urged, but In all delicate diplomatic sit
uations In the future, It should be under,
etootl that the United States Government
atands for a look-bcfore-you.leap policy.
The Interviews, which snowca mm
prominent men bollevo In mature con
sideration of epoch-making questions,
were based In part on the speech deliv
ered by cx-Prcsldent Tnft In tho Union
League on Tuesday night. Ho pointed out
the danger of yielding to popular and
temporary excitement.
Charlemagne Tower, formerly Ambassa
dor to Germany and to Itussla; Francis
B. Itecves, chairman of the board of di
rectors of tho Qlrard National Bank;
Henry LaBarre Jayne, president of tho
American Society for Extension of Uni
versity Teaching; John It. K. Scott, who
will take a, Congressional scat In Decem
ber; Russell Duane, connected with tho
Department of State during President
Harrison's administration, and Clement
B. Newbold, of tho banking firm of W. H
Newbold'n SonB & Co, favored formula
tion of a policy by which It shall he
tacitly understood that thl country will
consider long and earnestly before taking
irretrievable action Irt Important Inter
national sltuatons,
NATIONS AltB LIKE INDIVIDUALS.
"Vo amlro men who do not act too
hastily," said Jlr. Jayne, "and wo know
their calm, sano Judgment getfi cffcctlvo
results. The situation of a national gov
ernment is much like that of nn Individ
ual. The Government of the United
States should wall Just as long as tho
exigencies of a case permit before tak
ing action In It. It In Just another form
of the theory we learned as children, that
much harm may be nvolded by counting
10 beforo taking action "
Mr. Duane, well known aa a student of
International law and diplomacy, said:
"I agree with tho sentiment of Mr.
Taft, that a demand for war which will
not endure tho test of delay and delibera
tion by all the people, is not one that
should bo yielded to. In the present
emergency I do not think that the crime
committed -will change its character for
the better with the passage of time. On
the contrary, as tho days go by, It seems
to grow worse rather than better.
"But In dealing with It wo should apply
tho wisdom which deliberation brings. The
vengeance which v.e executed on Spain
by destroying two armadas and depriving
her of her colonies was all the more Im
pressive by reason of the fact that this
action wan preceded by 10 weeks of deep
deliberation."
Mr. Scott said that as a nation U Is de
sirable to wait long enough when a griev
ance arises to And out If It Is really a
grievance. That delay beforu action 1b
taken should be as long as possible, he
declared. He expressed belief that the
individual oase must regulate the time of
watting. In conclusion he said that ho
agreed with the views ot Mr. Taft, In his
Philadelphia address.
.AMERICAN DIGNITY PBAISCD.
The calmness nnd dignity of the Amer
ican people nt the present time wero
roundly praised by Mr. Tower.
"Prudent action results not from Im
pulsive decision, but from careful thought
snd mature Judgment," he said.
He added that ho strongly recom
mended to his countrymen that "all
should stand behind the President In his
efforts to uphold our rights nnd to do
what Is best for the country."
Mr, Newbold said:
"Any exhibition of hysteria in a grave
crisis. In either nn Individual or a na
tion. Is folly pure nnd unadulterated.
Therefore, It behooves us Americans in
any great crisis to go slowly and never
to act until a sulllclent Interval has
elapsed to give food for second thought."
A "thoughtful, prayerful, Just and true"
attitude should rule In consideration of
publlo questions of a delicate nature, in
tho opinion of Mr. Beeves.
He said they ought to govern the sit
uation arising from the sinking of the
Gulfllght and the Lusltanla as well as
In other great national matters which
may arise. In maintaining this view he
referred to President AVIlson's declara
tion made in this city that statesmen
and Government leaders must not be
swayed by the emotions of the moment
nor by the wishes of any group of men.
"Good people many of them the best
people demanded war on the spur of t'no
moment last week," said Mr. Beeves,
This Is not the way to approach public
questions. Calm rather than haste is the
desideratum. This should be a part of
oUr national policy an understanding In
the nation."
PATTON JITNEY BILL LIKELY
TO PASS HOUSE THIS WEEK
Measure Amended by Elimination of
Bond Provision.
Bu a Stat! Correspoitdsnt
HARR13BURG. May 13. The Patton Jit
ney bus bill Is expected to be finally
passed by the Legislature this week. It
U on first reading In the House today,
arid hs already passed the Senate. The
measure was reported out last night by
tha Judiciary General Committee of the
House, amended so as to remove the pro
vision requiring that owners of Jitneys
file bonds with the State.
The Patton bill gives the city authori
ties In cities of he first, second and third
classes complete Jurisdiction over the Jit
ney traffic Mayor Stern, of Erie, ap
peared before tho Judiciary General Com
mittee last night and recommended that
the bill bo passed.
It Is generally believed here that Gov
ernor Brumbaugh will sign the Whltaker
Jitney bus bill, that was finally passed
by the Legislature on Monday night. The
Whltaker bill gives street railway com
panies the right to operate the new
busses.
VARE DEFEATEJ) IN FIGHT
FOB MORE CASH FOR PORT
House Committee Refuses to Increase
?250,000 Appropriation.
B'J a Blair Correspond
HARRISBURO. May tt-The State's
contribution toward Improvement of the
sort facilities at 1'Cllaaelphla during the
Hxt two years will be only 1150,000. The
uppipprmion bill, which has already
paused the Senate for that amount, was
reported to the Hous last night by tha
Appropriations Committee without any
chjijigtt bavins' been made In the amount.
When the measure waa first introduced
ly Senator Vara it called tor an appro
rtaUeo erf ll.O0O.0Q0. The Senata Appro
priations Committee sliced off three
leurtfcs ot that sum. An earnest effort
vaa w4 by Senator Vare to have the
rejiiatntoe Bunt Increased by the
Haute Apprsnirtattops tietomutee. put
, eui , The 'pine poverty'
in it hr tM wkv iVW to'tv aa
,' teeson tor H Ms; (j;
BARNES TAKES STAND
TO UEFUTE ROOSEVELT
Defense Realized That Leader's Tcs
timony Was Essential.
SYRACUSE, N. Y May U-Wlth Wil
liam Barnes on the witness etnnd this
afternoon the end of the Barries-Noose-Velt
libel trial was In sight. He testified
In spite of the fact that his attorneys
claim such a movo Is unnecessary.
However, ho feels a bad Impression
would result If he refrained from testify
ing. HU manner of testifying was the exact
antithesis of the magnetic and fiery Colo
nel. Barnes' brevity of answer nnd his
quiet manner was hurled at the Jury to
offset the loquacious defendant's lengthy
explanations.
Barnes Is to be the last witness.
Tammany witnesses wcie sent homo
last night after Justice Andrews ruled
that the mere declaration of Ignorance
of a bipartisan combine during the sen-
ntorlnl deadlock In 1911 would not be com
petent evldcnrc
Only two big nueotlons of fact remain.
One Is whether Ilarnee had nn nrrnnge
ment with Charles F. Murphy for the
election of a United States Senator In
1011, tho other whether Bnrncs was guilty
of corruption In tho utilization of bl
pnrtlsan campaigns
CIVIL WAR SURVIVORS
FIGHT BATTLES AGAIN
IN ANNUAL MEETINGS
Army of Potomac Society
and Medal of Honor Or
der at Union League.
Loyal Legion and G. A.
R. Invited.
Mayor, John Gribbel and Mnny
Prominent Military Men
Among Speakers Aged
Soldiers Make Impressive
Appearance.
War scenes were recalled and war talk
Civil War talk filled tho corridors and
lobby of the Union League when the vet
eran members of three patriotic societies
assembled there today to celobrate the 42d
nnnunl reunion of the Society of the Army
nf the Potomac. Members of the Mili
tary Order of tho Medal of Honor also
have their annual meeting there. Mnny
members of the Mllltnry Order of the
Loyal Legion ot tho United Stntes have
been Invited ns speclnl guests for tho
occnslon. Members of the three societies
will nttend tho celebration banquet to
night. The survivors of tho different army
corps made, nn Impressive nppcarnnce ns
they left headquarters in the Hotel Wal
ton this morning nnd proceeded with true
military bearing to the Union League
The business meeting of tho Society of
the Army of the Potomac was then
called The Medal of Honor men held
their annual meeting Immediately after
ward. At the business meeting the ofllcois of
the society were re-elected. John Gribbel
was elected an honorary member of tho
society. Reports were made concerning
the proposed peace memorial nt Gettys
burg and monuments In Washington, one
to General Grant and the other n cavalry
group. It was paid that these would
probably be completed and rendy for un
veiling In about two years. Colonel M. M.
Parker reported that he had hopes 'if
having Congress mako June 14 the
national flag day.
There was much comment on the fnU
that among those at todny'a session weio
the only two survivors of Gencrnl Han
cock's stnft of 27 officers. They are Col
onel George A. Aimcs and General Joseph
S. Smith.
The gray-nhlrcd nnd distinguished-looking
veternns were oulclnlly welcomed by
Mayor Blankenburg nt 2:30 this afternoon.
The response was given by Colonel
Andrew Cowan, president of tho Society
of the Army of th Potomac. John Grib
bel, president of the Union League, waa
the orator of the occasion.
The exercises wero held In the larse
banquet hall In the new wing of tho
Union League Among those who spoke,
this nfternoon was Colonel J. M Rchoon
maker. Captain Jack Crawford, the poet
scout, rend one of his own compositions,
"The Benjamin White Story." A literary
program was also given this afternoon
The speaxers ror tne uanquei ionium
are General John C. Black, Admiral
Charles M. Chester, Corporal James Tan
ner, of Washington. D. C.i Captain Jack
Crawford and Major John H Leathers, of
the Confederate service. The officers of
tho Society of tho Army of the Potomao
are Colonel Andrew Cowan, of the famous
New York Independent Battery, of the
"Bloody Angle" nt Gettysburg, president:
General Horatio C. King, Brooklyn, sec
retary, and Private Charles A. Shaw,
treasurer. General King Is also vice
president of the Medal of Honor. Tho
other officers of the Medal of Honor are
Colonel J. M. Bchoonmnkcr, president;
Captain Noble D. Preston, treasurer, nnd
Drummer Private George D. Sldman, sec
retary. Headquarters for the Society of the
Army of the Potomac has been estab
lished at the Hotel Walton. Comrades of
the Civil War who are not members of
the different societies and who 'wish to
attend the exercises and banquet have
been notified to wear G. A. B. badges as
means of Identification.
Although the ranks of the societies
have been thinned to a great extent In
recent years, many have welcomed tho
occasion to get together and talk over
old times, Two of the Medal of Honor
companions. Captain John C. Delaney and
Colonel John Walnwrlght. of Wilmington,
died within the last month.
TO REPORT SMALL CHANGE
IN COMPENSATION MEASURE
Committee Suspends Operation of
Lien Clause in Certain Cases.
Bt a Stag Corrttpondent
HARRISBUna, May 13.-The admlnla
tratlon workmen's compensation measure
wll be reported with i favorable recom
mendation oy tne corporations committee
of the Senate today, preparatory to being
finally passed by the Legislature or) next
Monday night, with only one change from
the form In which It was originally passed
by the House
The amendment abolishes liens against
the property of employers that take out
their own insurance. It has the sanction
of Attorney Genera Brown. The original
draft required that a lien be placed
against the property of the employer
every time a Judgment was granted for
compensation. The amendment provides
that employers taking out their own In
surance take out a bond that will fully
cover the probable Judgments against
them.
Both the House and Senate are finally
working full time in an effort to clsar
the calendars as quickly as possible in
preparation for final adjournment on
Thursday of next week. Sittings are be
ing held three times a day all of this
week, so that little but the appropriation
bills will be on the calendars next week.
Toe passage of the compensation bills on
Msnday is expected to be only a per
fuaetsn proceedm;
EVENING LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1915.
SUFFRAGISTS MEET
IN WILMINGTON
Congressional Union of Dela
ware Assembles in Conven
tion Parade Tomorrow.
WILMINGTON. Del., May tt.-Buffra-gists
from all parts of Delaware came
to Wilmington today to nttend the first
convention of the Delaware branch of
the Congressional Union for Suffrage. Tho
convention opened with a luncheon In
the Hotel du Pont at noon today, at which
nearly 3)0 women were present
Mrs Henry ltldgely, of Dover, presided
nt the dinner Mrs. Edna S Latimer, of
Baltimore, spoko on "Tho 1'conomy of
Federal Work"; Miss Matilda Ferris,
representing the Delaware Pcaco Roeletv,
on "Women and Peace"! Dr. Josephine
M H White Del.ncour, president of the
Wilmington Equal Suffrage Association,
on "How Can Delaware Help Win tho
Federal Amendment?" nnd Mrs Harry
Lowenhurg, of Philadelphia, on "Our
Great Opportunity."
ThM nfternoon thero was a meeting nt
tho homo of Mrs. James P. Winchester,
opposlto tho hotel, nt which Miss Lucy
Burns, of New York, vlco president of
the Congressional Union, spoke. The
proposed nmendments to the Constitution
providing "votes for women" were also
explnlncd.
This evening thero will be n reception
nt the home of Mrs Francis I. duPont,
In Delaware avenue.
To-morrow will be the big day of tho
convention, however Tho suffragists will
meet nt the headquarters In Delnwaro
avenue and headed by tho First Infnntry
Band will march to the Hotel du Pont.
Mrs Florenco Mayan! Hllles will head tha
procession, carrying an American fin.
Mrs Victor du Pont. Jr., will carry tha
Stnto flng. Mrs Thomns Macec will
carry tho Congressional Union bnnner an,
there will be a number of other banners
carried by vnrlous women In line. Mlos
Mnthllde Selpp will bo tho chief marohal
There will be n short ntreet meeting and
then the suffragists will proceed to tho
Hotel du Pont, whore they will meet
Congressman Thomas W. Miller. Mr.
Hllles will present the claims of the
women for votes nnd Mrs. Martha H.
Cranston will speak on the samo subjoct.
Mr. Miller will then be nsked to outlln-i
hls Btnnd on the subject of "votes for
women."
Tomorrow evening there will bo a re
ception In the Boeo Room of tho Hotel
du Pont.
SUNDAY TO CONDUCT
CAMPAIGN IN CHICAGO
Evangelist Accepts Invitation
Extended in Petition a Mile
Long.
PATERSON, May 13. "Billy" Sunday
has accepted nn Invitation to conduct a
campaign In Chicago cither In January,
1016, or 1017 He Iibb dispatched a special
delegation to Trenton to confer with tho
proper authorities there, whom ho has
previously promised to conduct a revival
thero In 1016, to change dates with Chi
cago. If Trenton agrees to that Sunday
will go to Chicago In 1916 nnd to Trenton
In 1017.
Cairying a petition one mile long,
sluncd by 55,000 Chicago men, 19 ministers
and ono millionaire layman from tho
"Windy City," which "nilly" so often
termed next to New York "the Godless
city of America," reached Patcrson to
dnv They were headed by tho well-known
Snmuel Fellows, Reformed Episcopal
Bishop of Chicago, who proudly an
nounced, as he rolled Into tho Silk City In
ono of live foreign-built limousines owned
by Sunday's backers here, that more
than J'.O.O'-O hnd been pledged already to
tht support of the cumpalgn.
To an Inch the petition brought by the
Chicago delegation measures a linear
mile. Tho 65,W0 namen It carries were ob
tnlned In ten days by 25 men who can
vassed streets, saloons, business houses,
the Stock Exchange every place In Chi
cago William A Peterson, millionaire nur
seryman nnd a friend of "Blllj's," told
the newspapermen as he got out of his
car nt the Sunday hendquarters here, that
a committee of 100 of the most represen
tntUe citizens of Chicago had been or
ganized and that they alone on Tuesday
night had subecrlbed another $25,000 to the
campaign.
"Billy" this morning motored to Pnssalc
nnd addressed n select ntidlence at tho
fashionable residence of T. R. Benson,
head of the Tidewater Oil Company.
JOHANNESBURG MOBS WRECK
KAISER'S SUBJECTS PROPERTY
Damage Amounting to $1,250,000 Due
to Rioting.
JOHANNESBURG. S. A.. May 13.
Serious rioting by anti-German mobs
broke out here today The police are
having the greatest difficulty restraining
the angry crowds. The authorities attrib
ute the outbursts to the prominence given
by the newspapers to cable dispatched
telling of anti-German outbreaks In Eng
land. Several fires were discovered In sec
tions peopled largely by Germans today,
In the night many German beer halls and
shops were wrecked.
FRENCH LEGAL DECISION A FACTOR
IN LUSITANIA VICTIMS' WILL CASES
Many Complications Expected in the Settlement of Estates of
Dead in histances Where Husband and Wife Died Simulta
neously No Philadelphia Millionaires on Ship.
Again the famous French legal decision
which holds that a husband always sur
vives his wife when both die simultane
ously, may be argued in this country,
should there be any contesting of the
wills of Americans who last their lives
on the Lusltanla,
Once before lawyers used the French
courts' decision as a weapon. It was in
the case of Fair vs. Smith. This 'suit
was Instituted n New Jersey, The suit
was brought by blood relatives of James
n. Fair, millionaire and son of the late
United Btates Senator James O. Fair, of
r-niifnrnla. Fair and his wife were killed
while automobillng about 10 years ago
near Paris. Their automobile crashed
into a telegraph pole.
Relatives of Mrs. Fair, who before her
marriage wis the daughter of a poor
family, contended that they were en
titled to the Fair millions. Their con
tention was that Mrs, Fair had survived
her husband. Then attorneys for the
Fair family raised the famous French
decision, which sets forth that the hus
band is always the strongest and natur
ally 'dies last wren a double death occurs
simultaneously Followtnr Ions; litigation
the suit was setteA out of the courts,
The fame thing happened after the
Fi ench liner La Bourgogne sank with 7l
nassenaera on Juiy i. jws, ore oeoie
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KEV. DR. JOHN MOCKRIDGE
Who was instnlled ns rector
of St. James' Episcopal Church
today.
RHINELANDER CALLS
Bishop Denounces Torpedoing
of Lusitania in Ascension Day
Sermon.
"Outrageous murder," was tho way
Bishop Philip Mercer Rhlnelandcr, of the
Eplscopnl Diocese of Pennsylvania, char,
nctcrlzert the sinking of the Lusltnnla In
his sermon this morning at the special
services In St. James' Church, 22d and
Walnut strcots, when tho Rov. John
Mockrldgo was Instituted aB rector and
Ascension Day was observed.
Tho Bishop did not dwell nt nny length
on the sea dlsnster. Ho referred to It
but once during his discourse, nnd It was
then that he gave It the characterization.
Ho was preaching of tho Importance of
tho Lord's ascension Into Heaven In order
to make tha divine plan complote, nnd
to mako tho foundation of Christianity
solid, when ho said that without tho
ascension the crucifixion would havo hnd
no greater effect on the establishment or
Christianity than "this recent outrageous
murder."
Assertions by Bomo porsons that tho up
heaval In Europe, and tho East tended
to show that civilization was crumbling,
Bishop Rhlnelander denounced as with
out foundation "so long as we celebrato
Christ's ascension Into Heaven." The
Bishop dwelt at length on tho Importance
of the day, and expressed a hope that the
service In St. Jamoi' would bo the be
ginning of a new era In the diocese of
Pennsylvania which would find such an
observance aa that at which ho preacrted
emulated In all tho churches.
The handsomo edifice, which was beau
tifully decorated for tho occasion, waa
crowded to overflowing by members of
the parish and friends. Thero were also
many persona In attendance from other
churches, as well ns music lovers of nil
denominations. Seldom hnfl there been
nn opportunity for the public to listen to
such nn elaborate musical program as
that for the choral celebration of the
Holy Communion nt St. James' today. A
largo orchestra, the plpo orgnn and choir
were under tho direction of Leopold Sto
kowslcl, leader of tho Philadelphia Or
chestra. Doctor Mockrldge formerly was vlcnr
of Trinity Church, New York city. He
waa connected with Trinity parish for
five years after becoming vicar of the
chapel on West 23d street In 1810. Last
year ho was made vlcnr of the church.
Ho nccepted the call to Sr. James on Feb
ruary 12, nnd assumed charge on March 1.
Ascension Day, one of the most Impor
tant of the church anniversaries, wns
observed In nil tho Episcopal nnd Roman
Cnthollc Churches throughout the city
todny.
At St. Clement's Episcopal Church, the
day was marked by a Solemn High Mass
at 7 o'clock, In addition to the usual ser
vices at other hours. Among the Roman
Cnthollc churches Interest centred nround
the services at the Cathedral of SS.
Peter and Paul, but In all the parishes
special services were held.
Ascension Day occurs each year 40 days
after Easter, and marks the commemora
tion of Christ's ascension Into Heaven
after the period spent on earth following
the crucifixion.
Frohman Left $250,000 Estate
NEW YORK, May 13,-Charles Frohman
left an estate valued at about $350,000,
consisting mostly of stocks and bonds In
various theatrical ventures and business
enterprises, according to estimates made
by well-Informed persons yesterday,
Daniel Frohman will probably apply In
tho courts for letters ot administration
as soon as the Surrogate legally estab
lishes the death of the manager.
Lloyd-George Not to Retire
LONDON, May 13. Premier Asqulth
yesterday denied reports that David
Lloyd-George and others were to retire
from the Cabinet and that a coalition
Cabinet was to be formed, The Premier,
speaking In the House of Commons, com
plimented the leaders of all parties and:
said that because of their united assist
ance there Is no need of considering the
suggestion for a coalition Cabinet,
lowing a collision. Many of her cabin
passengers were wealthy Parisians. Hus
bands and wives were drowned. When
the time arrived to settle the estates the
old French decision was made a feature
in many of the litigations.
As yet none of the wills of Philadel
phians who were on the Lusltanla when
she sank have been offered for probate.
The attorney representing one of the vic
tims said today he did not believe an)
of the will of the victims would be of
fered for probate for several weeks.
None of the Philadelphia victims was
rated as millionaires. Most of them were
well to do. Harry J. Keser. who wan
first vice president of the Philadelphia
National Bank, was probably the wealth
iest unions me rnuaaeipaians wno lost
their lives. Mr. Kesers wife also lost
her life on the Lusltanla.
Mr, JCeser's probable heir -will be his
only son, Floyd Keser. who Is a student
at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr.
Keser's will has not been probated yet.
A case In which novel points may be
raised is that of Paul Crompton, who,
with his wife and Ave children, was
drowned. Mr. Crompton was the vice
president of the Surpass Leather Com
pany. Frienda Irj this city don't know
whether Mr. Crompton lift a wilL His
nearest blood relatives are his mother,
who lives In England, and a brother, who
Is in New York. Mr. crompton, accord-
Ing (o a business associate, was wel) to
9. bt not w4Ufey.
CLUBWOMEN HEAR
WARDEN OF SING SING
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Delaware Federation Receives
Reports and Considers School
Improvement.
NEWARK, Del. May 13,-Repreecnta-tlves
frohi all of the women's clubs In the
Stale wero In Newark today for the an
nual meeting of tho Delaware Stale Fed
eration of Women's Clubs. It was one of
the moat notablo gatherings of women
over seen In tho State.
Following custom, the convention
opened with tho federation song, after
which there was a brief devotional ser
vice, led by the Rev. W. J. Rowan.
Mrs. Harry Hayward, wlfo of the dean
of tho Delaware College Experiment Sta
tion, made tho nddreHs of welcome, tell
ing the delegates how Newark appreci
ated their preicnce nnd how proud the
town was of the convention. Mrs. S J
Reynolds, president of tho federation,
responded.
The greater portion of tho morning was
devoted to reports, all of which wero en
couraging. Thoso that reported were:
Mm. Charles A. Hnntlngs, recording sec
retary; Miss Anna D. Hough, corre
sponding secretary: .Mrs. Madison Wlllln,
treasurer! Mrs C. C. Fulton, auditor, and
Mrs. J. C. Robinson, goneral federation
secretary.
Committee reports on sexernl subjects
wtro also made Mrs Philip Burnot
spoke of tho good work done In house
hold economics; Miss Emily P. Blssoll
spoko on Red Cross work, hnd Mrs
Richard Whltllngham gave tho report of
tho Commlttco on Credentials.
The speaker of tho morning was Prof.
Harry Hayward, of Dolawaro College,
who discussed tho oporatlon of tho Smith
Lever bill.
At the silting this nfternoon, Mrs. S,
J. Reynolds, president of tho federation,
made her report of work done during tho
yonr. Mrs, Harry Hayward spoko for
the Education Committee, telling what
had been done through general co-operation
nnd what remains to be done. Mrs.
Frank M. Jones reported tho work of
tho Health Committee, and Mrs, E. B.
Rosa spoko on prison reform work.
Dr. Charles A Wagner, State Commis
sioner of Education, spoke In nn Interest
ing way of school work In Delaware,
making pleas for copo-oporatlon on tho
part of nil the pcoplo nnd gcnernl Im
provement In the schools. Thomas Mott
Osborne, of Sing Sing prison, spoko on
"Prison Reform," telling what could be
accomplished In tho way of reforming
criminals by treating them like men and
arousing their better natures.
Later In tho afternoon tho delegates
will visit the experimental farm of tho
college nnd this evening there will bo an
ontertnlnmcnt. Tho sittings tomorrow
nro expected to bo tho most Important
and Interesting of the convention.
AUTO SMASHES INTO POLE
West Chester Young Man and His
Companion Knocked Unconscious.
WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 13.-Paul
Grubb, a widely-known joung man of this
place, wns seriously Injured on the Paoll
road yesterday and a companion, James
McGrogan, also was hurt when a big
touring car driven by Gnibb got beond
control nnd dashed Into a telegraph pole.
Tho two men were thrown out and two
other persons on tho renr seat badly
shaken up. Tho car Ib a total wreck
The Injured men were knocked uncon
scious and lay for some time besldo tho
road before they could be moved.
THE SMTUiyDJIY
EVENING POST
THe CKinese Puzzle
A TalK on Policies and
Conditions witli tne
President of China
By SAMUEL G. BLYTHE
HIS timely interview cabled from Peking is of import-
ance because it contains a clean-cut, definite statement
by the President of the young Republic as to the policy
China will pursue toward Japan in the international compli
cations now at issue. This significant interview is one of a
series of first-hand articles calculated to give Americans a
clear and authoritative idea of the Far Eastern phases of
World Politics.
Other Features in this Number
Spy Methods in Europe, an intensely interesting paper
by Melville Davisson Post; The Light to Leeward, a new sea
story by Peter B. Kyne; For King and Country, a wartime
diary by Mary Roberts Rinehart; The Anarchist, by Edith
Orr; Secrets of the Chain Store, by Forrest Crissey; The
BusheSr Abroad, by Ring W. Lardner, .and other stories and
articles.
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MlfiLVULE EVANGELIST FtAVS
DEVIL AND WARNS UNSAVED
Dr. Anderson Tells 6000 Hoarers
Lusitania Tragedy Should Bo Lesson.
MILLVILLE, N, J May H.-The Rev.
Dr. George Wood Anderson verbally
flayed the devil and his i cohorts In the
tnbernaclo here last night, nnd told the
unsaved that they wero going If their
destruction Just ns rapidly ns dm the
Lusltanla. and that their end would be
Just ns sudden as was that of tho Ill-fated
liner Notwithstanding the storm, 6000
persons heard the evangelist and many
heeded his warning and "hit the trail.
The total number of converts now Is 2309.
Fire in Bevctly
BEVERLY, N. J., May 13.-A Are, which
was quickly extinguished and caused little
damage, broke out early this morning In
Lee's factory, on Railroad avenue, The
alarm wns turned In by members of the
Sisters ot St Joseph's Home, nearby.
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the Cnthollo Church of the Epiphany Tin
and Jackson streets, yesterday miulr
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lived at 1216 Mercy street, was a mJJfcS
or tno congregation. Ho was kn
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