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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
Prominent New Jersey Members of Women Voters
Conference Believe He Will Declare Himself
Favorably in the Near Future

pREsIDENT WILSON intends to de-
il clare for woman suffrage soon. That.
at least. is the opinion OF several promi-
nent suffragists from New Jersey who
will attend the opening of the Women
Voters Conference In San Francisco on
September IA.
Announcement has been made that a
hard hght will be waged at the confer
ence to force the executive board OF the
Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage
to declare against the policy of fighting
the Democratic party and its candidates
because II will not use It's majorities to
put a suffrage amendment through Con-
gress.
A lively tilt is promised. The insur-
gents are banding together for the on
slaught on the anti-party policy which
was instigated by Miss Alice Paul and
Miss Lucy Burns. chairman and vice
chairman OF the board.
FEAR TO ALLEVIATE PRESIDENT.
New Jersey suffragists. however are
fearful Test something be done at the
They declare they have full assurance
that ne intends to declare for woman
suffrage soon. They are pinning their
faith on the statement OF a Hudson
County Democrat who had an interview
with Mr.. Wilson recently.
The assurance given by the New Jersey
votes-for-women workers has failed thus
far TO satisfy members OF the Congress
sional Union who want to gain suffrage
at one clean sweep and not State by State
Officers of the National American
Woman Suffrage Association. OF which
DIR. Anna Howard Shaw is president. have
opposed the anti-party policy from the
first. and Aay that tho insurgent move
ment was not instigated by the national
association, and that Il started among the
women voters OF the West, who believed
the results OF their civic work might be
compromised by an effort TO commit them
TO any political party.
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw was chairman
OF the annual conference OF the associa-
tion held In Washington recently. She
headed delegation OF several hundred
women on the memorable visit 10 the
White House. when President Wilson re-
fused TO commit himself Doctor shaw
on several occasions has mildly criticised
the President
More than 5000 women are expected 10
attend the conference. which may prove
. notable event IN the feminist movement.
II VIII be held on September "A, ID ana le.
az the Pnnama-Pacihe Exposition. The
women voters will get together 10 devise
means for the liberation OF other women.
Mrs. .. "A. p. Belmont of New York
has been appointed eeneral chalrman ~
the convention by The Conrrerrir,,ei
Union tor woman euhrasa ~ uhlch
Mss Alice Paul u head
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
SCHOOL CHILDREN VISIT
DELAWARE STATE FAR
Wilmington Board of Educ.
tion Postpones Opening Of
Schools for Day

WILMINGTON. Sept. 7-This is cN.
dren's Day at the Delaware stat. -.
and thousands Of school chIldren -.
their teachers are guests Of the ~.
Association and are spending the A..
visiting the various amusements. ~.
Board OF Education postponed the or
ing Of the regular school term un,n !.
morrow. so that the 11.Ooo school ehua...
and the teachers in this city might .r,.-
the fair.
Numerous premiums In the var,o,s !.
partments of the fair are being awa,s'. ~.
and the judges are very busy. Prens.~
tions also are being made for the ans,..
horse show, which will begin tonnor..-
and last until Friday. Some of the 49,
horses now are arriving. but most I.
them will not come until tomorrow. rh..
have been more than 400 entries IN ~
classes. This is the largest numbs, ~
the history of the fair.
Great crowds are attracted TO IN. a.
at night The grounds are brillIans1.
Illuminated, and. although the wea,h.,
last night was threatening after the s.,.
in the afternoon. there was a Rood !.
tendance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
sUFFRAGIsTs TO HUNT CASH
Every Friend to Be Asked to Civ
Dollar October 1
"pollar pay for suffraRe. !"

Dollar Day for Suffrage"
That is what suffragists hope 10 mai.
october 1, when every man and women n
Pennsylvania who believed in "the cause
will be asked directly, or Indirectly !.
earn, save or beg a dollar for the carse
The first word of dollar Day. Mar
was flashed from the headquarters OF ths
Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage headousr.
ters in Harrisburg yesterday. The plss
is part Of the propaganda to bring vIc.
tory for the suffrage constitution,
amendment in November. The money WIN
be used to further the cause in the IA.
month OF the campaign. The State Asso.
citation will spend part of the proceeds On
literature. bands and hall rentals. Locsl
organizations will spend their shares q,
the Dollar Day. proceeds along the
same lines.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Roessing, president i.
the Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Aaso
citation, said Dollar Day" will help reach
fair-minded men in Pennsylvania, Ana
especially to defeat the opponents ~
suffrage who are raising money to heht
the cause at the polls.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

"A vast array of names are on the list
OF speakers. They will all be women with
the exception of "one lone" man. J. NJ
braly. OF Los Angeles, called the father
~ sunIage. Mr.. Braly will be the only
"nan permitted to address the convention.
Fohowing the conference hundreds Of
the members will leave for Wasbington
where suffragists plan a big rally snd
oemonstration. after which more than 5ooa
women nope to tell President Wilson ana
SonsIcss In no uncertain terms that n is
nish time women had the vote.
WOMEN ENLISTED IN FIGHT
The women who have toined ,ha ,ns,,.
gents Tor the coming fight Include. NJ.
Ihomas J. Walsh, wife OF the senator
from montana; Mrs. EsteIle Iawton
6ihosey. chairman OF the Public Welfa "a
committee OF the City Council 30 80
Angeles; Mrs. Adelaide Tichener . oi,,s
worker IN Long Beach. Cal; Mrs aerS
man Dariing and Mrs. Lewis s. Works. ~,
t os Anssles' daughter-in-law and dauRh-
YET OF Senator Works. Mrs. Emily q
Hichards. president OF the Sail
CIVIC Club; DIR. Esther Pohl-I,oveiov ~
PORTLAND, Ore; Mrs. George A s..,.S.
president OF the Women's I,eagua -
Seattiei Mrs. Alice Lee, Mrs Ms,,a..
rounds Mrs. Florence CollinR Porta,. - 'sl,
mrs. Laura Jones, OF San Diego snS
from Los Angeles, Mrs. ID. G. Niece
pIesiosn. OF the Civil Service Comnis'
sion OF California; Mrs. Shelby TalIhnrst
president Of the women's citv S,,,h
there; Mrs. Cora Lewis, known ss ~
htical worker; Mrs Mary Fov nresldss,
OF the Women's Democratic Chm 80 go
fcrnia; Mrs. r. X. Brainerd nrsssaa,..
OF the Los Angeles City Club. ana xSrs
Luther Brown. recording secretary on ths
Friday Aorning Club. 80
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
BOYS GET NEW NAMES
TO SAVE HNHERITANCES
Scions of Prominent Families
Win New Appellations by
Court Decree

Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Moorhead
Thomas, OF this city. New York and
Newport. who are prominently socially
have rtceived permission from Supreme
Court Justice Giegerich, OF New York, TO
change the names Of their two sons. The
names we're declared 20 be cumbersome.
Appeal was made TO the court so that
tht inheritances OF the boys might not
be imperiled, their original names being
entered in the Department Of Health
records.
Leonard May oeirichs Thomas. born
May q 1911, will become Leonard Moor
head Thomas. Jr., and Meredith Michael
May Thomas. born April 8. this year.
will be Robin May Thomas, the change
to become effective September Is The
older boys name was chosen during a
serious illness OF Mrs. Thomas, the ami
davit stated, and she could not give the
matter serious attention. The name was
chosen so as TO include both families,
Mrs Thomas father being Charles May
Oelrichs.
After the birth of the second son, and
the entry OF his name In the city records
as Meredith Michael May Thomas. II
was decided that the names were too
cumbersome and not suitable. The baby
was baptized Robin May Thomas by
Father Scott in the Church of st. Igna-
thus Loyola, New York;, on June I. The
interests of the sons will be substan-
TALLY promoted by the change, the ami
davit stated.
Mr.. Thomas is the son OF George G.
Thomas, of this city. who for years was
a partner in the banking house of Drexel
& Co. A graduate of Yale University,
Mr.. Thomas resigned as first secretary
Of the American Legation at Madrid to
marry Miss Blanche May Oelrichs on
January 26, 1910. Mrs. Thomas has been
declared on many occasions to be the
most beautiful woman in this country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
GIRL PITCHER TO MARRY
Miss Nan Zang Will Wed Whitman,
Broad and High Jumper

The Drexel Blddle girls baseball team
will lose its star pitcher tomorrow night
when Miss Van Zang, of 1854 Addison
street, will be married to Joseph Whit
man, champion broad and high jumper Of
the Drexel Biddle athletes. The ceremony
will be performed at the home of the
bride by the Rev. Asa ]. erry, pastor
of Bethany Temple Presbyterian Church.
Miss zang can race, row. jump, shoot.
dance and play any position on a base
ball team-play it as well as a good many
men who know something about the great
national pastime. She first appeared in
an athletic role at Lansdowne one year
ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
Mary James Doll House

would like 10 have everything. tool 81
want TO be rich so can have a doll
house" said Mary Jane; "a doll house
right out In this front yard"
How foolish TO wait till you are rich
for that" laughed mother. II wouldn't.
would have one today. You may never
be rich ana IT'S a pity to do without a
doll house, II you want one''
Mary Jane looked puzzled. .Ru,
mother" she said. "doll houses cost
money; and you know l can't have a
much" Isl wv
Mother laid down her work and looked
"of course. II you are the kind Of M
tle girl who has TO have bourhtan
thinga, she began. that's different \
was thinking OF little gin who wanted
doll house.
Mary Jane got out Of the hammook
and sat on the steps near her mofhsr
know very well from the way You
taih' mother' that you have a plan.
something 20 do; and really want a
AN right. then, dear said mo,h.,
~ tell you how 70 make one. PICK a
lot Of ions-stemmed sweet cloyers p,,,
them In water az fas as you pick them
20 the stems viii get nicely watersoa 90
Then pick out the spot where the doll
nouss is 70 be. Mark out your rooms
WIN t"iks-put twig about q foot hirh
al each corner Of each room TO be arN
lower twis on each side OF each door
Then make long chains Of your clovers'
stretch the clover chains from stick to
stick and yeur house Il done. ready 10
move into" ~
MAY Jane capped her hands with d.
ll6hf and then ran 10 DO as ~, r..,se-
had euGgested. After two hour. ~ ~.
lo'liest work she had ever known shs
1Aa q COL house al ready--ths auainferf
p'etneei little doll house any little riri
ever prne1 -
some oaff
c'ssr'es,-c..te isesan ,4l...
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
FINGERS ARE THE FASTEST
AND GREATEST TRAVELLERS
stenographers' Digits Cover as Much
as 100000 Miles a Year

How many stenographers have ever
stopped 20 think Of the distance their
fingers travel I'm a day, a week or year
Their fingers are the most amazing traN-
eiers In creation and capable OF eolns
enormous distances without the tausue
that would afflict the feet and legs IN
performing a similar journey. In ordi-
nary handwriting the hand may travel,
according TO an expert, 10000 miles IN
a year and not Indicate impairment.
Reckoning on the basis Of these figures
Il IL estimated that the fingers OF the
average skilful stenographer must travel
at least 10 times as far, which means
that the dexterous manipulation OF the
keyboard OF the typewriter does hnger
Journey Of 10000 miles a year.
This question OF how far the fingers
travel in the case Of typists has aroused
not n little interest among scientists
who have also made investigations as TO
the distance the fingers OF an expert
pianist travel in the same time, working
as continuously and at as high speed.
II Is reported that Sir James Paget
some years ago made a calculation OF the
expenditure of brain and muscle re-
uuired for a performance on the piano.
He asked n famous pianist TO play one
OF the swiftest pieces OF music known
to her. a presto by Mendelssohn. The
time II occupied was taken and the num-
Der Of notes counted. She played bSso
notes in four minutes and three sec
onds, rather more than "a notes sec
ond.
Certainly" said Sir James when re-
porting on the experiment there were
no fewer than 70 distinct variations in
the currents of nerve force transmitted
from the brain to the muscles In each
second. and each of these variations was
determined by distinct effort or the
will.
There were at least four conscious
sensations for each of the "a notes in
each second. That is to say, there were
96 transmlssions Of force from the hands
to nerve fibres along their course to the
brain in each of the same seconds"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07


"tomboyish'' or unwomaniy, the average
Individual is Of the opinion that athletic
ism for women. II not carried 20 EXCESS.
is very good thing. and remarkable
healthy in It's tendencies.
The girl who grows up with brothers In
generally more athletically inclined than
the girl who has no masculine society
dweiiing al home For the boys OF the
famiiy-in their more youthful days, at
any rate--inciude their sister In all their
games. and put her through a hardening
process which she will find very useful
In after years.
The first thing a mother owes her girl
is a strong. healthy body" declared Miss
Gertrude Van Hoesen, Of the Chicago
School Of Education, who is a well-known
authority on matter feminine The girl
who grows up with boys. play1n baseball
with them as equals. tennis, and even
football. II she wants, comes out with a
phyrique superior to-that OF the little girl
who stays at home and plays with her
dolls. The boy benefits as much as does
the girl. II he plays with the right kind of
girls. He learns TO be more gentle and
considerate."
The second thing a mother owes her
daughter is the right kind of recreation.
II is as important that the leisure time OF
. child should be directed as well as the
working time"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
THE GIRL WHO is A TOMBOY;
DEFENSE OF ATHLETICISM
The Athletic Girl Is Healthier and Often More Compan-
ionable Than the Girl Who Always
Stays Indoors
By ELLEN ADAIR

"A third thing which she owes IL the
type OF education which win make II pos
siole for her children 20 choose later what
they want 20 do. In most cases the girl
goes through high school without having
the most remote idea what she wishes to
do when she finishes. Some ability In
some line should be developed IN order
that she may have something by which to
earn her living. II she must"
Another thing which a mother owes
her daughter. according 90 Miss Van
Hoesen. is some kind OF training along
artistic lines which can be brought to
bear In the arrangement OF the home.
The two requisites for happy home"
she declares, ARE an income sufficient to
keep II comfortable. and some one to dis
pense that income in an adequate way
II Is the duty OF mothers today to know
how and where they can get the best for
their money, not the most for their
money"
The best training which a girl can Dos
sibly receive In at the hands Of her
mother. And yet many modern mothers
fail 20 adequately realize the full measure
OF the responsibilities which rest with
them.
That the athletic girl is a drug in the
matrimonial market is quite an error, but
one which Ia frequently made by people
whose perspective is not as clear on GER
tain matters as II should be. For ath-
leticism does not exclude domesticity nor
intencctualtsm, nor any OF those little
charms and feminine ways" which rem. q.
der woman so attractive to masculine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

Camden police are searching the Della
ware River front today for the body Of
Eiwood shelman. - years old, OF 1901
Fitzgerald street. fhia city, who was
drowned while bathing IN the stream on
the state street bridge. Sherman went 10
the boafhouse colony with Miss Anna
Radcliffe, Of 400 South 18th street. and
Miss Jennie Hesg. o. 1896 Hoffman street.
IN an aulomohIIe The party went IN
bathlng' Ne ~ag n the water bui 4 lev
minutes before he dl4appeared
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

,yy Of the German cause, German efficiei
nmands the admiration of all men, 81
ose given over to unmitigated hatred
,rmany and everything German.
ciwhat Philadelphia needs to lift her fr
Sne third to the second city in the Un
q unity Of purpose and concert of action
7upport Of a great and comprehensive p
Il commercial expansion. Individual br
Jess men have done for their own ent
Irises what all should unite in doing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
LINGERIE STYLES S
MORE

EyALL lingerie styles
II have hardly 8 h o W n
any decided tendencies up
to the present writing,
although there are many
interesting novelties in
the shops. These, how
ever. could not be looked
upon as authentic autumn
fashions, only charming
exceptions. AS a general
thing, the style situation
with regard to lingerie is
about the same. Crepe
de chine and Georgette
still remain popular. and
. new fRvorite has made
its way into the shops.
This Is pink crepe. a nom
transparent and practical
fabric for everyday wear.
and really quite as at
tractive as the more ex-
pensive models.
I read an article by a
! famous lingerie and fash
Ion expert In which she
declared that the under
wear for general usage
was not made OF trans
parent fabrics. as a rule.
for the simple reason
that they won't stand the
necessary rubbing and
boiling which is the fate
OF everyday clothes. s.
While Georgette crepe
wears well. considering
what a really cobwebby
material II Is. the plain,
ordinary woman, whose
income and whose time is
equally limited, wants
something like batiste or
China silk, which will
wear Indefinitely.
A charming little night
gown Is shown In today's
illustration. II is quite
odd. and so unlike any
o h er shown recently,
that ! should suggest il
for a Christmas present
for the girl whose hope
chest is being filed with
various pretty things. IL
could be easily made of
her favorite color and
featherstitched at the col
lar. cnffs and front, as
well ss around the hand
made hem. The effect IL
truly charming.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

~ DEAR ! wish l was rich lit
Oue sirl," sighed Mary Jane. "a real
rch little girl. so that 1 could have
everything on earth that wanted"
She turned over IN the hammock and
sighed again--mournfully.
Mother was sitting on the porch darn
Ing stockings and she heard ana was
surprised at such wish from her pleas
ant-tempered little girl
"A real real real rich little girl" re-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
10000 at Last Byberry Fair Day

Nearly 10000 persons thronged the By.
berry grounds at the last day OF the Phil.
adelphia County Fair and witnessed th,
breaking of the track record by Peter
Stevens. a PAGER, who made the fast time
of 2:07. This year the exhibits far ex.
ceeded those of previous years. A featur.
was the program of motorcycle races.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
Down a Woodland Way

AS was strolling down a woodland way,
l met fair Spring, garland on her arm
She stood moment gazing in dismay,
And turned and fled away In swift
alarm
And as l strove to follow her swift flight
Along the way that l had seen her pass,
No trace of her remained to meet my
sight
Save three wild violets among the grass.
Mildred .HoMells.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
Paris for POliteness

Translated rather crudely and literally,
this is the notice in a Paris trolley car:
''Messieurs, the passengers descending
from the carriage are urged diterally
prayedO before renouncing the shelter
which the carriage they are about to quit
offers them. to assure themselves, as a
preliminary, that no carriage coming in
the opposite direction is In proximity"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

violated all principles OF
womanly conduct. To sit
all day long IN a stnffy
drawing room, sampler
or fancy work In hand.
was the ideal OF daily
routine and one which
every girl was expected
to live up 10.
Nowadays. however. the
viewpoint has entirely
changed. While there are
a few backward. anti
auated souls who con-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

TX THE time Of our great erandmoshers
i the tcnboy was an object formuch CEN
sure and criticism. Few people had
rood word 10 say In her favor for she
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

p<>ted Mary Jane, and sns swaysd the
1en'mofk With her left foot.
lssfF said mother. az she picked up
@Hp'>sf stockins -and what would you
% thenr'
tia(< Jane fel W straight DO you
really SAINT 70 kaoH. uother4' she aakoa
+I1 t< saI< do.t replied mother
#<||/14 |'I |IEl - Ie nch. Ioo
|.II /II< @I10l1 hGI eye. SIDE She
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

eyes.
Upon the contrary, the
athletic girl is more of a
companion to the average
man than her stay-at-home
-fnAon El-,4up~- snt., A., ~.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
DAUGHTER OF PRINCESS DIES
Infant Born Saturday to Wife of Ger
man Emperor's Third Son

BERLIN (via Amsterdam, Sept. t.
An infant daughter born to Princess
Adelbert at Prinzen Villa last Saturday
died yesterday. A dispatch from Kiel
today said the Princess is recovering.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

Princess Adelbert is the wife of the
third son of the Kaiser. who is a lieu
tenant-commander in the German navy.
Before her marriage to Prince Adelbert.
year ago. she was the Princess Ade-
laide of -Meiningen.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
WABASH AND G.. T.
OFFICIALS CONFER

Edward +. Koarney, new president
of the Wabash railway, and for some
time pas, one of the receivers of the
road, NATL the Ieceiyership was end
Ell. was I'm Detroit. Thursday, to
meet Vice President Kelley, OF the
Grand Trunk. who came on from
Montreal.
The old Wabash. before the re-
ceivership, had "A contract for run
ming rights over the Grand Trunk
from Windso.' TO Black Rock. Ont.
During the receivership the old con-
tract held. bur when the receiver
Ehtr was discharged and new cor
poration, headed by Mr.. Kearney,
took hold OF The property. 1t was
necessary To make new agreement.
Details OF this new agreement
have been discussed by lesser OFF,
GERS Of the two roads for some time
past, and the meeting between the
two operating heads in Detroit was
for the purpaso of going over the
contracts. whicn IL was expected
would be signed or behalf OF both
roads
The Detroit times., 1915-12-17
CATCH ALLEGED
SWINDLER

KALAMAZOO, Mich. Dec. 1G.-
Nathan Greenfield, OF Paw Paw, who
has been indicted in San Antonio,
Tex, on charge of disposiIg OF
mortgaged goods. viii receive requi-
sition hearing before Indiana state
officials in Indianapolis tomorrow.
Greenfield leaped into notoriety by
jumping bail bono In this city,
pending requisition proceedings
before Gov. Ferris and later starting
legal action Of the same character
after being captured in south Bend.
Al present he is held without bond
At the latter place. Bail OF 5000
was signed by Greepheld's mother-in.
law who scheduled farm property
near Paw Paw On a chance visit
to the farm Reputy Sheriff {. NJ, Mil
lard, of San Antonio, discovered that