Evening journal., 1906-11-16
CAROLINE B. CRANE
DIVORCE DELEGATE
ParsOn of Kalamazoo Church
Vas an interesting Figure at
NalCnal Convention
"INDIGNIIIES ARE CAUlE"

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 1G--The Rev.
Caroline Bartlett Crane. Of Kalamazoo,
Mich was one OF the most interesting
figures among the delegates assem-
bed here for the Divorce Congress.
Mrs. Crane. to give her the title
which she most prefers, Is neither q
crank nor fanatic. she Is a sensible.
vel-headed Woman and does not ex-
pect a miracle to result instantly from
the recommendation Of the Congress.
Il realize perfectly" she said. that
no great number OF states will ADOPT
our Uniform Code 1 feel. however,
that we have started discussion that
VIII eventually arouse public opinion
and that the Congress was certainly
an opening wedge. Uniformity is
bound 10 come. but personally ] feel
that Federal law for the entire coln-
try IS the simplest ana best means Of
hovlng the problem MY fellow-dele-
gates did not agree with me, however.
so that question remains for the future
to decide"
The Michigan delegation, led by Mrs.
Crane. was solldly in favor Of clause
n the adopted Code" permitting a wo-
man who was taken to a state some
distance from her home by her husband
and there abused to return TO the
shelter OF her parents house and after
two years residence begin suit for di-
vorce from there. This clause was de-
feated, but many who voted against e
admitted that it was a sensible sug-
gestion and only opposed L because
they believed it would lead 70 the
migratory divorce evil"
Mrs. Crane IN refuting this sugges-
ton said;
ITO my mind it would limit the mi-
gratory evil. for woman could only
secure her divorce by seeking her own
home and State and remaining there
two full years This would certainly
eliminate short cut divorces and those
started on the spur OF the moment.
But I made my fight and was defeated;
have nothing more 20 say"
Mrs. Crane was the object Of much
curiosity when shea ppeated on the
floor Of the convention as Governor
ponnypacker had said Of her:
The Rev Caroline Bartlett Crane
was one Of the causes of the success
of our last convention. She and Dr.
entered fields Of discourse that we men
feared to touch upon. And then we
followed IN their wac"
Mrs Crane does not present a strils-
ing appearance. Her hair is more
than turning gray. Her figure. like
her speech. IS built on straight lines
she shows some animation, but she
does not grow excited while emphasiz
ing her points.
In repose her face is what Is fro
luently termed good referring NOR,
10 the character which Hes beneatf
than 20 the features themselves.
"Its a good thing in this Congress-
she said. "but they made a mistake
Yes, they certainly made mistake
They crossed ont the clause allOwinf
divorce for Indignities 10 the person.
That WAS done under absolute divorce
understand Now I'm a wife, Tt
rather my husband would beat me thnf
overwhelm me with indignities or sil
lround I'm a surly mood all day on
NAVE threats and humilate me. And
20 would other wives. Lawyers saS
they can't mako II a cause for "divorc,
monsa," then either. I don't know
about that. I'm parson and not d
'awyer. But indignities are cause
enough
my church? IT'S the Peoples lib
aral. n branch OF the Unitarian. rher,
she is a friend. must excuse me-" ani
the Rev Caroline Bartlett Crane hast
ned across the room TO greet the onlS
other lady delegate to the congress ano
who comes from Utah.