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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
PRESBYTERIANS MERGE
EDUCATIONAL WORK
DR.. Joseph w. Cochran, of
Philadelphia, May H e a d
Combined Board.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, May 27.-The Pres
byterian General Assembly has voted to
merge the college board of the church
with the Board of Education, thus vir-
tually bringing under one head all work
of religious education in which the Pres
byterian Church Is interested.
While no official intimation has been
given as to who will be selected to head
the new department, 1t is considered like
ly that the Rev. DR.. Joseph w. Cochran.
of Philadelphia, president of the Board
of Education, will be favored for that
position Doctor Cochran is strong re-
ligious leader and one of the ablest men
in the Presbyterian Church.
The decision to merge tho two educa-
tional bodies of the Church came after
a prolonged discussion. which furnished
the liveliest feature of the day.
The report of the Special Committee on
Educational Policy in reality consisted
of three subreports, all providing for dia-
metrically opposed policies.
1t was the opinion of eight members of
the committee that the assembly ought
to create a new board to be known as
the Board of Christian Education of the
Presbyterian Church in the United States
of America, which should absorb the
present work of the Board OF Education,
the college board and the boards of publ-
cation and Sunday school work.
Six members of the committee were of
the opinion that there should be no
merging of the boards, but that the exist
ing boards should be strengthened and
their duties more clearly defined. The
other member of the committee. the Rev.
DR.. j. Willis Baer was In favor of merg-
ing only the board of education and the
college board Doctor Baer was the only
one in favor of a merger of two of the
boards, and II fell to his lot to defend his
opinion. He did IL so effectually that
when the matter was put to vote the
assembly was overwhelmingly in his |
favor.
Evangelism among the Negroes will be
emphatic Only $500 out of 100000 of |
the colored race are in the Presbyterian |
Church, It Is pointed out, and II even a |
small proportion of the money spent on |
freedmen and their descendants who are
In the North cor schools, colleges, evan
geIism and church erection, as has been |
expended in the South, there would not |
now be the cry of comparative neglect |
from the colored population in the States
north of Mason and Dixon line. Pres
byterian chaplains of the United States
will hereafter be appointed after COM
mittee of the assembly has passed upon
heir candidacy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
LEADS RETALIATORY
STEPS AGAINST GOVERNOR
Will Discharge All Children From
Mills Because of Child Labor Bill.

Mills Because of Child Labor Bill.
The manufacturing interests OF the
State already have begun retaliatory
measures because OF the passage of Gov
ernor Brumbaughs child labor bill Jo-
seph r. Grundy, Republican leader Of
Bucks County and president OF the Penn
sylvania Manufacturers Association, has
taken the lead by issuing orders that
all boys and girls less than 16 years old
be discharged from the Bristol plants
after January 1.
Grundy led the fight against the pass
age of the child labor bill, and It now
Is believed that he will lead the manu-
facturers in discharging all children
rather than rearranging the mill sched-
ules to employ the children as the law
permits
The conditions in Bristol from the
standpoint of the manufacturers are con-
tained In an editorial published yester-
day In the Bristol Courier, a newspaper
Grundy is supposed to own The ed-
tor'al said that all children would be
discharged after January / and at the
same time made bitter attack on Con-
gressman Ware because Of the statement
he Issued Monday OF this week praising
Governor Brumbaugh's accomplishments
at Harrisburg and approving the child
labor bill
THE South Philadelphia Congressman
Is either very stupid or very careless of
the truth, or BOTH" the editorial con-
cluded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
Hotel Arrivals Today

s,taE coNTINENTAL.-R. M. Newland,
z.aenlo@n, "a Pa; G. d. Strum. Easton.
- Mr. and Mrs, James e. King. New
> hNpIG.-J. W. Bower. Phliipsburg.
s.salIfENHoUsE. = Miss Mama W.
s.ssaft. chambersburg. Pa.
s.,Ss9,.LoNRADE.-Mr. and Mrs. H. NJ
sissfs. Poeomoke, Nd.
Iss.s.LL.ll-sYuE-sfRATFoRD.-J. - C. Nc
asy fitusYille. Pa; H. H. Vaughn
- sasfssi- Canada; " H. Hanley. Provl-
X l.; Mr. and Mrs. Dwight e.
szh' Thomas II. Morgan. Kittanning.
ksa ASsioN.-Mr- ana aIrs. H. B. Baly.
~ York. 'ss y a.
.AAEs.-F A. Ryan. Tampa. Fls.
lasksy. New York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
WoULD-BE LYNCHER BALKED
Attempt to Lasso Mounted Policeman
Ends in Failure.

Lynching is not allowed in this city
but Fred Miller, of Martins Village,
doesn't know 1t. He heard that several
trains had been wrecked near Broad
Street Station and started out with
rope 10 lynch the wreckers.
Then he got the idea that the wreckers
wore uniforms. He mistooS Mounted
Policeman Pearl for one of the gang and
tossed a lasso over his head ON the east
side Of City Hall But Pearl has seen
action on the plains. so he lodged artlsti-
cally, jumped from his horse and cor
rallied Miller before he could say Jack
Robinson.
Miller was turned over the Police
Surgeon Wanamaker for examination.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
Dentists to Go to Allies Aid

A group OF dentists. members of the
teaching and clinical STAINS of the Phila-
deIphia Dental College. will bessent to
France not later than the middle of June
to aid In caring for the teeth OF the
wounded soldiers of the Allies. They
will be led by DIR. s. II. Guildford, dean
of the Dental College. They win return
in September. The Rev. Dr. Russell Fl.
ConweIl is financing the expedition. The
names OF those who will accompany Doc
tor Guildford have not been disclosed, be-
cause the list is not yet complete.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27

DIR. Edward Martin professor of sur
gerry at the University OF Pennsylvania,
will have to do better work on the links
than he has done with those cotton
golf balls he has been knocking about
his bedroom, If he is to win the 100000
wager of Charles II. Geist.
So Mr.. Geist said, and he admitted that
he was just 100 times as good a golf
player as Doctor Martin. Their great
match will be played about the middle of
October on the Seaview links, near At
lantic City. If by any chance Mr.. Geist
should lose he must give 100000 to endow
chair of surgical research to the medi-
cal school of the University of Pennsyl-
vania by January 1, 1916 And II Doctor
Martin loses he must buy 10 shares of the
Seaview Golf Clubs stock at 500
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
OFFICERS AssAILANT HELD
Neighborhood "Boss" Went Too Far
When He Welded AK.

A man who hit a policeman on the head
with broadaX was held in 5000 bail for
court by Magistrate Carson at the Cen
tral police station today. He is George
Korgonick, 25 years old, of 949 West Rus
sell street, called "the dictator In his
neighborhood.
His dictatorship" got him into trouble
yesterday. when he saw Policeman Holz-
hauser, of the Nicetown police station,
attempting to arrest friend of his. Ad-
vancing on the bluecoat with a broadaX,
Korgonick smashed the policeman over
the head with the fiat side of the instru-
hauser went down, but he held to the
prisoner. Regaining his feet he placed the
prisoner in charge of a bystander and
pursued Korgonick, firing three shots.
Korgonick was later arrested at his home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
NICHOLS INJURIES FATAL
Ex-Policeman Dies From Effects Of
Fall From Water Wagon.

Edward c. Nichols. Of 1926 Federal
street a former policeman who served
five years in the Eastern Penitentiary for
shooting Lieutenant Dever at City Hall,
died today at the Medico- Chirurgical
Hospital. Nichols fell from water wagon
at 18th and Fllbert streets, May 81, while
Intoxicated and received injuries that
caused his death.
Nichols was policeman for nine years.
Ho was dismissed In May 1905, for con-
duct unbecomns an officer. This so en-
ragged him that he went to police head
quarters at City Hall, armed, and tried
to get into the office of the then superin-
tendent of police, John b. Taylor other
bluecoats halted him.
An argument followed and Nichols
drew n revolver and shot Lieutenant
Dever. The latter recovered, and Nichols
was sent to the Eastern Penitentiary for
five years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27

share; that is he must part with $1,000.
Mr.. Geist is president of the club, which
he built,
Yes, he knocks those cotton balls
about every night when he is through
with his days work." said Mr.. Geist
and he has broken all the windows In
the east side OF his house. But he will
have to put in hard summer on the
links If he Is to win that match in
october. He says he Is going to give UP
his profession for three months to
practice up to beat me- but as a matter
OF fact the Seavlew Club is going to yet
a new member"
The contest was arranged In Doctor
Martins Office, at 1906 Locust street, on
tuesday night. Doctor Martin is largely
responsible for Mr.. Geist's present good
health because of an operation which he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27

performed on him. Doctor Martin is
skilled in many sports. At one time he
rowed on the University of Pennsylvania
crew and he has followed the hounds,
Mr.. Geist had made his magnificent
offer of 100000 to endow the chair some
time ago." said Doctor Martin today.
The University was to receive the gift in
any event, and our wager affects only the
time the money is to be paid. AS the
matter stood, it was, of course. Mr..
Geist's privilege to make the payment
at any time he chose to, but II he loses
the payment must be made in full before
the end of this year.
"A year or so ago l was pupil in Mr.
Geists hands at golf, but think he has
taught me enough to give me a good
chance of defeating him. with the stlmu-
lus of helping the University behind me-"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
MERCY MAY PROVE cosrLY
Atlantic City Magistrate in Danger of
Losing His Job

ATLANTIC CITY, May 2.-"Make jus
tice pay better" is the novel demand
served by fiscal officials upon Recorder
edmund c. Gasklll, Jr., Judge of the
snore police court. Gasklll has been
ienlent IN so many cases that the revenue
derived from his tribunal does not begin
10 compare with the receipts under his
predecessor, ex-Assemblyman Keffer
AT conference In Mayor Riddles of
nee the City Commissioners. anxious to
OBTAIN all the revenue possible, touched
upon the failure of Justice to sustain its
record in a financial sense with great
vlgor. Recorder Gasltill insisted he had
the right to temper Justice with mercy.
hight with the commissioners, who as
serted today the police court berth would
be valuable lever for an ambitious poli-
lcian' may cost Gaskill his job. He
was named by the rulers to succeed Kef-
fer, whose appeal is pending in the
Supreme Court
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
"COP" SAVES BOY
Policeman Rescues Lad in Time as
Heavy Wall Falls.

Heavy Wall Falls.
The quick action of Policeman Reule, OF
the 4th and York streets station. pre-
vented four-year-old John Gangloff from
being crushed to death today while he
was trying to catch an escaping toy bal
loon.
The balloon broke from a string while
the boy was playing in front OF his home.
at 2542 North Waterloo street. The
youngster chased the balloon until 1t
sailed near house which is being torn
down nearby While he was making
efforts to reach the toy the wall began
to rock. Reule. who was passing. ran
forward and carried him TO safety just
as the wall fell. The policeman received
slight injuries from flying bricks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
AUTO CRASHES INTO MAILBox
Garage Employe Out on Joy Ride With
Friends Comes to Grief


Many love missives, business letters
and "duns" for money probably received
severe jolt today, when a joy-rIdden
automobile crashed into n mailbox at
18th and South streets, spilling the three
occupants of the car and causing con-
siderable damage.
The driver, Willis Jones, 81 Armat
street. was arrested for speeding by Po-
lceman Robinson of the 10th and Fitz-
water streets station. No person was
hurt.
In tho meantime, William NJ. Coupe.
who employs Jones in his garage, at 45
East Woodlawn avenue, was looking for
the car. Putting two and two together,
Magistrate Haggerty, of the Goth and
Federal streets station, held Jones in $500
bail for further hearing. Jones is said
to have taken the car out at a. m. TO
give two friends little ride about the
city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
SIR KNIGHTS LEAVING
CITY FOR THEIR HOMES
sd COnclave of Pennsylvania Com
manderies Now History.

Ine SD State conclave of the Pennsyl-
ssnia Communicates Knights Templar Is
history and the Sir Knights are leaving
.as city today on nearly every train. Be-
1seen 1900 and 5000 of them left last night
stter the conclave was brought to a close.
oat the majority of them obtained a good
nshts sleep here before returning to
their homes.
Many Of the upstate Sir Knights, who
s9tsd Tor the liquor" resolution yes
staay. expressed great satisfaction today
oIsr the adoption OF the resolution bar
nag men directly or indirectly" en-
ssssd In the liquor business from mem
ssIsnlp In any State commandery. The
y ,ssso9,ntion which was adopted by a vote
= .hree to one. is one of the most i'm
eessant achievements OF the order. they
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
Service Board Employs Experts

HARRISBURG. May 27.-B. F. shuck.
sAho"les, civil engineer of Pittsburgh,
80 80 neen employed by the State Public
1ssElee Commission to assist In the con-
ss.aSFallon of the complaint against the
ssllsheld Water Company. which COM
sals 49, about 80 water supply concerns
ssss s business in the vicinity of Phila-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27

City Receives S1,692,177.46 in Week
Receipts at the City Treasury the last
seven days amounted to 1852. .177.46, with
payments during the same period agEre-
eating s32o,sOl.s5. The balance in the
Treasury last night excluding the sinking
fund account, was S12.411, LA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27

G. He showed the man
several patterns till the
latter finally put his hand
on one and said: "WiH
that fit me?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27

G" "CGn you fit me in a
Suit Without trying it on
n,e?" said a rather ner-
vous gentleman to one of
our statesmen not long
ago.
eyes, Sir, I believe 4
can," answered the sales
man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27
q" eyes, Sir"

O. Send it over to me at
-" naming a Broad
street club. And he phoned
later to say it was perfect!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-27

O. SIS, SIS, $40, S25, and the
Suit will Fit you ever after
with Perry exactitude!
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01

Brothers is to eliminate the use of in
ferior material in any portion of the
car. BY testing out very particle of
STEEL paint, varnish, enamels, leather,
top material and every item that goes
to make up the modern well built car,
the manufacturer not only saves a
tremendous waste, but keeps faith with
the owners of the car who expect to
receive many seasons of use from their
purchase.-Adv.*
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01
Pats. Pending. 5000 Miles Guar
anteed. Ford Cars, 5000.

This cross section of tire shows the
improved way OF making the highest
grade Pneumatic tire tread The tread
is made from series of canvas strips
with rubber in such a way
that II prevents the tread from sepa-
rating from the air-carcass splitting,
peeling off. or coming apart. 1t also
prevents rupturing of air r-carcass.
which is the ruination of all tires and
II also prevents punctures and blow
outs. The tread Is so tough 1T will not
split, peel off. or crack like other makes
of tires. Each layer is a binder to the
tread. which holds the rubber between
the phys in its place. It takes more
than $500 miles of road service to wear
on one layer each layer is non-skid.
No chains necessary. Count the many
thousand miles you can run. 1t saves
20 per cent. on gasoline and engine
power. Don't buy any tires until you
have examined this tire. Write for free
booklet telling many other important
features and agents. nranosifion
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01
The JITNEY NO LAUGHING
matter. Says W.F.PFEIFFER
Head of Miller Rubber Company De-
clares Efficiency Is What the People
Want-Bus Owners Are Considered
Critical Tire Buyers

"The Jitney Bus is not a laughing
matter" declares W. F. Pfeiffer, of
The Miller Rubber Company, Akron.
who comes to their defense in no un-
certain terms. ''In our own city of Ak
ron they have already proven their in,
dispensable value. Thousands of deal
ers, statesmen and men interested in
the tire business to say nothing of the
other traffic that daily must use the
Akron streets, find the Jitney Bus a
great convenience. After all, why is
1t that all business men are so inter
ested in that word efficiencyi' Large
| ly, it is to overcome time and distance,
whether it be in the street, in the fac.
tory or in the Office Inventive genius
is concentrating upon means of bring
ing US and our work closer and closer
together, eliminating the costly dis.
fances, and helping US to accomplish
more In the same given number of
hours. We cannot add more hours to
q working day, but we can crowd more
results into these same hours.
cit is in harmony with this univer-
sal need that the Jitney Bus fits in.
II is not fad, but another outgrowth
of the demand to make shorter mile
land longer hour. Miller tire deal
ers everywhere, as well as in our city,
report that these Jitney Bus owners
are becoming critical tire buyers. Nat
arally we look upon the steadily in
.creasing number of Miller tires bought
Inv these men as a comniimant haeausa
these men are careful measurers of
actual results obtained from tires.
They must cut expenses down and get
every foot of travel from tires that
can be bought. That these five-cent
|eonveniences are adopting the quality
Hires is just another evidence that it
fs real economy after all to buy the
best ADV.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01
Tire COST and OIL Saving
Factors IN empire Cars
Built For Service and Satisfaction For
Less Than $1,OOO-Economic In
Operation and Keepup and Makes
Attractive Appearance

An advanced car--no phrase more
fittingly describes the latest Empire
model S3 touring--car--our 1916
model. 1t is truly advanced not in APP
pearance alone, but in general con.
struction.
Distinctive in body lines, beautiful
in finish and appointment, exceptional
in its roominess, complete in its equip
ment, it calls forth the same pride of
ownership that usually comes only to
the owner of the highest priced ears.
Its very appearance gives the i'm
preston of those most desirable at
tributes of a motor car-ability to
overcome all obstacles and sturdiness
that means long life and service salts
faction. Empire cars have, since their
first appearance six years ago, been
noted for their power, famous for their
ruggedness and their constant and
consistent performance. Even more
marked are these characteristics in this
latest product.
Weighing less than $500 pounds,
this latest Empire is marked in its
economy, both in tire cost and fuel
consumption-truly a notable en-
gineering achievement, this combina-
tion of marked power and sturdiness
with extreme light weight and ideal
roadability.
Empire cars are built for service
and satisfaction to owners. 1t has
never been our aim to build the low
est priced ear on the market. Our
policy has been, and will continue to
be, the production of car that will
appeal to the large class of buyers who
seek, and have the right to expect,
quality ear for less than $1,000
car that will meet their every demand
for power, easy riding, economy in
operation and general upkeep and at
the same time be attractive in design,
complete in equipment and high grade
in finish.
H. A. Fishburn, manager of the
Penbrook garage and local dealer of
Empire cars, will be pleased to go into
further explanation, to demonstrate to
you why he characterizes the Empire
as an advanced ear, the quality car of
its class.-Adv.@
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01
UNIQUE TESTING machines
Dodge Brothers Install Torsion Auto
matte Device to Ascertain Twist
ing Strength of Steel

awe have just installed a new tor
sion machine in our laboratory, the
only duplicate of which is owned by
the japanese government" says F. E.
McCleary, chief metallurgist for Dodge
Brothers. "This machine is known as
a torsion automatic, autographic test
er and so far as l know is the only one
in existence with the exception of the
one sold to Japan, and now being ex-
hibited at the Panama Pacific exposi-
tion.
"The new machine is designed ex-
pressly for measuring the torsion or
twisting strength of steel used in the
manufacture of moving parts. The
distinctly novel part of the machine is
the autographic attachment which
records in ink on a graduated chart,
the torsion curve of the particular part
under test. y
Among the other distinctive testing
devices of Dodge Brothers big fac
tory is the cushion testing machine.
This is simply an ingenious adaptation
of the spring tester seen in some of
the larger factories. A weight equal to
that of an average person, and round
ed in outline is placed in contact with
a fully constructed cushion.
The entire idea of the immense test
ing departments maintained by Dodge