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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
The EX-Convict
Out of Prison

Prison as n school for criminals is no
long ago made it part of their philoso-
ply and based their programs on this
conviction. But many of them still do
not see that the eX-prisoner frequently
returns to normal life, and that prison
routine and discipline really leave him
handicapped in his struggle with the out
side forces.
Donald Lowrie in "My Life out of
Prison" Mitchell Kennerly, New York;,
knows whereof he speaks. After 10 years
In San Quentin prison he is released on
parole. If petty theft brought him be-
hind the bars, how much stronger intlu-
enCes than being broke" he will need
T. keep him safely out? For now he has
not only the laws and regulations of the
peaceful to follow. but endless rules ap-
pliCabe to paroled prisoners And,
worst OF all, he has been everastingly
disgraced and morally weakened by the
realization that he has been found guilty
and sentenced, and that to an eX-convict
few Jobs are open. Still. he must live.
Lowrie depicts his own struggles with
these conditions, and the experiences
with others of his branded class corrob-
crate his own. The narrative speaks
trLthfully. sincerely and simply. And
even the thoughtless will admit a fault
in the system of "just punishment
which not only fails in its cure, but in
creases the susceptibility. Some assur-
ance of a living, some sort of an agency
OF employment, would help the freed
man to feel courage and stability. Such
a system is the very least that the fol-
lowers of law and juslce can do for the
weak ones in society. Mr.. Lowrie pre-
sents this case with undeniable Convic-
ton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
MRS. GROCE BLAMES
BUTLER FOR PLOT
widow Accused of Kidnapping
Attempt Says Man Inspired
Her to Deed.

a.. FRANCES Groce, the middle-aged
M. chester widow who attempted to
W.. ,be kidnapping of Mrs. Robert But
plo' .,,itb whose husband she is alleged to
,e, ,eI, been infatuated, today made ar
nav naNe,,,,onts TO leave West chester with
daughter. She was released from
,na chester County jail last night under
1900 bail ,,, ,rr. A.. p,,,,. ;,
are Groce places all the blame for her
,roubles upon Butler 1T was all his
sault" Mrs Groce said In her letter,
nb,cb reads in part as follows:
rs all his fault He told me to get
-, scheme to make his wife mad, SO
.hot she would go West to her sis
,nr and we could be together more.
lie said one day, "Tf it were not for
,our children / would take you away
and would never bring you back, and
you would have 1t easy"
when ! first got acquainted with
him he told me he was not married.
ue gave me everything that wanted.
Ite used to call at my house two or
three times a week, rain or shine. [
never borrowed any money from him,
hit / did give him $25 with which to
huy a suit of clothes
when Mrs. Groce's letter was shown to
Robert Butler, he said:
ats a lie, rank lie.'
district Attorney Sproat, of Chester
county, will investigate the charge made
Nv Mrs. Groce that Butler had entered
into a conspiracy to get his wife out of
tho way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
CORONER SCORES HOSPITALS
Must Not Issue Death Certificates
After Fatal Injuries, Deputy Saws.

Must Not Issue Death Certificates
After Fatal Injuries, Deputy Says.
Hospitals in general, and the University
Hospital in particular, were severely
scored today by Chief Deputy Coroner
Arthur Sellers for issuing certificates of
death in injury cases. The law states,
Mr.. Sellers pointed out, that no certit
cate must be issued in cases where death
is due to injuries. These must be handed
over to the Coroners office.
1--WE have made up our minds" Mr..
Sellers added, that the hospitals shall
obey the law, and unless they do here
after. we will make them parties to the
crime. In any case where death Is due
TO injury of any kind the hospital must
not issue a certificate. 1t is not for the
physician to decide whether the injury
and subsequent death was accidental or
criminal The Board of Health always
holds up certificates issued in cases
where death results from injuries. 1t
only means greater difficulty for us in
obtaining evidence and Inconvenience
for the deceased family for the hospital
to close the matter by issuing the cer-
tlfcate"
The inquests today were conducted by
Mr., Sellers. 1t was while hearing the
case OF Bertha H. Sharpless, 2S, 1915
Baltimore avenue, who died in the Uni
Verslty Hospital on Sunday from injuries
received the week before, that he ar
raigned the hospitals. The case was con-
tlnued.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
AMONG THE BOOKS
Frank Harris and Love

, No one can say that Frank Harris
terest in sex. OF the II stories In The
Wells OF Isis" George II. Doran Com
pany, New York;. only one Of them
doesn't turn on the love relations Of
men and women. If that exception dealt
deliberately with a human being for
whom the lusts of the flesh and the SYM
pathies of the soul did not come as a
great rending storm, then It might be
the exception necessary to the acceptance
of the rule. AS a story of a medical
operation, It happens to be an accident
The rest drag the pool of sex and bring
to the surface beauty and horror. but al
ways strength. Love is neither pathology
nor Utilization to Mr.. Harris. He avoids
autopsies and aphrodisiacs and embraces
the commonplace humanity Of n STRAIGHT
stare and keen understanding. He
admits frankly the overpowering fascina-
ton and importance of sex, studies 1t
with the interest we all feel, and records
his results as an artist.
AS for the stories themselves: There
Is poetiSing tale of the worship of Isis
in old Egypt; a little Russian realism
from which the play of the same title,
The yellow Ticket" may have sprung;
rather stupid international allegory de-
rived from the barnyard: three pointed
little playlets, including one for which
Rabelais would be the ideal Broadway
adapter; Chinese horror; an acute little
discussion of Continental and English
love; vibrant study OF n French artist
and really powerful analysis OF the
eternal polygon, an unmarried woman
and the men about her Altogether "The
Neiis of Isis shares with Conrads "Set
OF Sixth the distinction of being the
most entertaining and mentally invigorat-
ing set of short stories of the year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
DANCES FOR SUFFRAGE
NEW CAMPAIGN MOVE
Dansant at Hotel Aldine Today
for Benefit of the Cause.
Oak Lane Takes Up Idea.

Suffragists have added dancing to their
long list Of varied entertainments and
ways of winning converts to the "cause."
At one time it was considered among the
suffrage workers that the only way in
which to gain support was to gather to.
gether an assembly of persons on a street
corner or in a hall and then read a lee
ture" on suffrage to them.
AS the only way to win converts. this
has not been followed. Innovations. such
as teas, card and theatre parties, etc,
nave been adopted. In the future the
workers will give dances to ensnare into
the Votes-tor-women web those who love
the terpsichorean art.
This afternoon members of the Woman
Suffrage party Shop Committee will hold
dansant at the Hotel Aldine, 10th an1
chestnut streets, from until o'clock
The proceeds will be used in campaign
work.
Sufragists in Oak Lane also have taken
up the dance idea as a campaign activity.
They gave dance several days ago.
which was a big success.
An extensive program has been ar
ranged for Miss Rose Livingston, of New
YORK, who Is known as the angel of
Chinatown" during her stay In Philadel.
phla. Beginning Monday, she will be the
principal speaker at a number of import
ant suffrage meetings in various parts of
the city. She will be here for about two
weeks. With her will be Mrs. Myron b.
Vorce. of Ohio, corresponding secretary of
the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association.
The Strawbridge 6 Clothier depart
ment store has arranged to allow 10 per
cent. of its emplayes a half holiday May
In order that they may take part in the
suffrage parade. Mrs. Wilfred Lewis,
president of the Equal Franchise Society,
and Miss Fanny Travis Cochran, a prom
inent member of the society, were instru-
mental in obtaining this concession.
Mrs. David Amram has been appointed
chairman of the Writer'S Committee Of
the Woman Suffrage party. Her duty
will be to answer letters. DR.. E. NJ. H.
Moore also has been appointed to a posi-
ton in the party. She will have charge
of publicity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
NEW ENGLAND SUFFRAGISTS
ACT AS EDITORS FOR A DAY
Issue Special Edition of Newspaper
and Play "Newsie" to Sell II.

BOSTON, April 1.-Two hundred of the
most prominent women suffragists of
New England edited and issued a special
suffrage edition of the Boston American
today. The edition was in charge of such
well-known leaders as Julia Lathrop,
Theresa Crowley and Alice Stone Black
well.
Governor David /. Walsh gave this
statement TO the suffragists:
| urge full and complete discussion
of this most important question, in
order that the electorate may render
an intelligent verdict at the polls next
November. My respect for the ability
and patriotism of the women of
Massachusetts makes 1t impossible for
me personally to argue that If they
desire the ballot they are not as much
entitled to 1t as we men are.
The women sold the paper on the
streets, in the hotels and in railroad ter
minals. 1t is expected a large fund will
be raised toward the suffrage campaign
in this State.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
RICHMOND CONTROVERSY
REVIVED BY NEW LETTER
Doctor Richmond Advises Bishop
Further Of Members Dismissal.

Doctor hlCnInOllu AuNlSeS DlSllOp
Further Of Members Dismissal.
The Rev. George Chalmers Richmond,
rector of st. Johns Episcopal Church,
TODAY sent Bishop Rhinelander a letter
exnlaining further his reasons for dis
missing Charles A. Brown and William
II Hamilton from membership in the
church. This action opens the contro-
versy between Mr.. Richmond and his
opponents, who are trying to have him
removed from the rectorship.
The clergyman gave notice to the two
members, who were also vestrymen of
the parish, that he had dismissed them
some time ago. and at the same time
gave Bishop Rhinelander his reasons in a
i5-page letter After a consideration OF
the letter, the bishop notified the rector
that he had declared the notice of dis
mlssal null and void
Mr.. Richmond said that the bishop took
his action because of a technicality and
he has now written another letter in the
hope that Bishop Rhinelander will uphold
his action in erasing the names of Mr.
Brown and Mr.. Hamilton from the men,
bershp records.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
CLUB FOR CONVENTIONS
Poor Richard Wants 1916 Republican
Gathering and "Ad" Men.


The movement begun recently to bring
the Republican national convention to
this city in 1916 has received added mo-
mentum by the Endorsement of the Poor
Richard Club, through it's president. Rob-
ert II. Durbin, on the occasion of re-
ception in his honor held last night on
the roof garden of the Adelphia Hotel.
The advertising clubs are also seeking
to bring the Associated Advertising Clubs
of the World to Philadelphia in 1916 for
its convention.
Speeches were made by Rowe Stewart,
George Noland. Irwin s. Paschall, C. w.
Summerfield, Prof. Henry w. Hess of the
Wharton School of the University of
Pennsylvania; Howard B. French, vice
president of the Chamber of Commerce;
Cyrus II. X. Curtis, Edward James Cat
tell who acknowledged his election as an
honorary member of the Poor Richard
Club; Jarvis A. Wood and Thomas A.
DAILY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
Vacancies in Councils to Be Filled

Councilmanic vacancies in the 25th,
9th and 3sth wards will be filled at the
special transit election, April 20. follow
ing a proclamation issued by Sheriff
Acker. John F. Dugan will be the Re-
publican candidate in the 9th ward to
succeed former Select Councilman Ed
ward W. Patton, and ex-Select Council
man James f. Walsh will be nominated
In the 3Sth Ward to fill the uneXpired
term of the late Albert De Prefontaine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
Deaths Feared in Mine Explosion

WILLIAMSON, W. Va, April ia
rescue party of five sent into the No. l
mine of the aDvy, Pocahontas Coal Com
pany at Davy, Mcdowell County, soon
after an explosion today. has not been
heard from, and it is feared they and
possibly others have perished.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
MARRIED AT ELKTON
Seven Philadelphia Couples Among
Gretna Green Pilgrims.

ELKToN. Md, April 17-Twelve
couples, mostly from Philadelphia, were
married here today, as follows;
Raymond A. Crothers and Mildred NJ.
Nield, Michael ]. Whitcos and Irene Full
mer, Charles G.. Vogel and Isabel Connell.
Joseph S. Wyrine, Jr., and Katherine M.
Airsyson, Richard G. Schultz and Cath
crime M Bibighans, Fred ]. Blackburn
and Sarah Il. Brown. and Philip II. Nc
Knight and Alice A. Bolton, all of Phila-
eeiphia; Frank NJ. Weiss and Helen NJ,
haftzell, Reading; William B. Straehle
snd Edith Rex, Royersford; Charles
S,iisnse 1rsnse and Bertha Mang, Camden, n. j.;
william j. Facer and Anna Curley, and
luther f. Umlauf and Helen E. Firsch,
all Of Ashland, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
UNTERMYER MAKES $2,OOO,OOO
ON EXCHANGE HE OPPOSES
Foe of Price Manipulators Profits in
Bethlehem Steel Rise.

NEW YORK, April 17.-Samuel Uuter-
myer, who for years has sought to limit
the activities of the New York Stock
Exchange and denounced its Governing
Committee for allowing its machinery to
be used for manipulation of prices, is
one of the largest winners in the recent
sensational rise of Bethlehem Steel.
Conservative estimates place his gains
TO date in excess of s2.OOO,OOO.
Jules S, Bache. of j. S. Bache & Com
psny. Is said to have cleaned up Sl,O0O,0OO
on Bethlehem
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
Japanese Cruiser May Be Total Loss

WASHINGTON, April 17.--Ohclal Mex
lean west coast advices to the Navy De-
partment today contradicted press ac-
counts that the Japanese cruiser Asama
can he tioated easily. Admiral Howard
declared the vessel was in mud nearly to
her decks and might be total loss.
Naval officials said this disproved effec-
lively assertion that she was beachcd
purposely as an excuse for establishing
Il Japanese Turtle Bay base.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17
SUNDAYS
PUBLIC LEDGER
"WhOfs the MdtterW With
German KuLtUr ?'

DR.. Ellis Paxson Oberho1tzer,
noted historian and economist,
gives his reasons for predicting
the fall of certain standards
before Germany can enjoy real
freedom. Many years of Ger
man life, including seven years
in the big universities, place
DR.. Oberholtzer in a position TO
discuss this important subject
intelligently and with authority.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17

That women regard poll
tics in much the same
light as men is evidenced
by the d. A. r. ferment-
a formal gathering of the
d. A. r. that developed a
fierce contest for control.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-17

Plotz, 25, M. D., and dis
coverer of a little germ
with a big name. The
New Jersey boys re-
markable isolation of the
dreaded typhus germ is
told in Sundays Ledger.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-05
WINSTON-SALEM MAN
SAVED FROM DEATH
j. L. Edwin Says Wonderful Remedy
Brought Him Astonishing Relief

j. E. Erwin Of Winston Salem, N. c.,
was for long time the victim OF seri-
Gus disorders Of the stomach. He
tried all kinds Of treatment and had
many doctors.
One day he took dose of Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy and was aston
ished at the results. The help he
sought had come. He wrote:
IL am satisfied through personal
use Of the life-saving powers Of your
Wonderful Remedy You have saved
my life. | could bave lived but few
weeks more had 1T not been for your
remedy. l am hnflosing list of friend
sufferers whq ought to have some of
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy gives
permanent results for stomach, liver
and intestinal ailments. Eat as much
and whatever you like. No more dis
tress after eating, pressure of gas in
the stomach and around the heart. Get
one bottle Of your druggist now and
try it on an absolute guarantee-it
not satisfactory money will be re.
turned.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-05
Huge Cakes Of Old.

We al' admire tho elaborate sugar
castles and doves and other artistic
attempts In icing AMI silver paper ihat
the confectioners turn out for wedding
and anniversary festivities. We also
know the intricate floral and geomet-
rical patterns worked out in citron
and other candied fruits and nuts to
be found on the "lobkuchcn," "pfef-
fernussen" and other German fruit
cakes; but few Of the modern cooks
would attempt to compete with some
of the pastry triumphs Of the mid
die ages, when huge feasts we're pre-
pared for tho lords and their retain
ers by the chefs Of the time In those
days when oxen were cooked whole
and served and when peacocks were
served In their plumage, 1t was no
unusual thing for the pastry pie to be
big enough to hide within its shell a
small child dressed as fairy, or per-
haps live animals or birds. 1t was at
this time that the famous Mother
Goose rhyme was undoubtedly com.
posed.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-05

interested himself in his candidacy
for congress, renewing old acquaint-
ances and making new ones.
Judge Joseph II. Johnson and son,
Of spartanburg, spent the weekend in
the city with relatives. This was
Judge Johnson's first visit to Laurens
since his elevation to the bench and
his numerous friends took this oppor-
tunity to congratulate him upon his
new honcrs.
Mrs. Il. p. MCGOWAN, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. S. Machen, Elizabeth Cooper and
Mr.. Ernest NIachcn spent last Thurs
day night in GrceDvillc. They motored
through the country in Mr.. Cooper's
touring car.
Miss Carol Roper of Greenville Fe-
male College spent the week end
here with homefolks. She had as her
guests Monday her classmates Miss
Retta Wilson, Miss Ruth Altman and
Miss Dawson. Prof. Swift Of the
college faculty came with them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-05
ALBERT C. BALDWIN.

= = = .
Albert c. Baldwin, son Of A. A. and
NJ j. Baldwin, was raised near Barks-
dale, and united to Highland Home
Church September Is, 1907. He al
ways attended church as regularly as
possible. He was faithful to his S.
S. and made it practice to read a
portion of Gods Word before he went
to rest at night. He was a brave
manly boy, never grieving parents,
brothers or sisters and always kept
good company.
He went to school to Prof. ]. D..
Robinson this term and was we'll
pleased with his teacher and play
mates. He took his bed April II and
suffered great deal. He was con-
sc!ous only at times. He spoke of his
grandmother, called for his uncle,
brothers and almost all OF his kin, by
name. Hc spoke three times Of GO
ing Home" pointing upward and smil-
ing. Saturday he suffered more in
tensely but at times was easy and
tried to talk to brothers and friends.
He suffered until about five hours be-
fore he died but passed away as one
going. to sleep! IIe died at the age
of 10 years, months, days, leaving
parents, three brothers and eight sis
ters to mourn for him.
G. e. B.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-05
War Atlas and Man.

Have YOU got your war map and
atlas? Clip the coupon elsewhere in
this paper, enclose it with Dollar
bill for one years subscription and
secure them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-05
"GETS,IT" A SURE.
SHOT FOR ALL CORNS
Use Two Drops-and They Vanish.

Use Two Drops-and They Vanish.
When corns make you almost die
with Your boots on, when you try to
walk on the edge of your shoes to try
10 get away from your corns, you're
way behind time If you have not used
GGlS-lT. It's the corn cure of the
century, the new way, the sure, pain
less, simply way. 1t makes g fellow
really feel foolish after he's used toe
eating salves, corn-bting ointmcnts,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-05
No Game This Afternoon.

The game Of baseball that was
scheduled to be played this afternoon
between the high school and tht
Chairwarmers has been postponed un-
til Friday afternoon. The game will
be played for the benefit Of the Kings
Daughters, all of the gate receipts to
go to that organization.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-05
"Msrdeti Everybody Tries to Step on My

HutdefI Evefybody Iries to Step on NY
Corn!" Use "GETS.IT" and You'll
Have No Corns to Be Stepped On.
toe-Dundling bandages, blood 7bring-
ing razors, knives, files, SCISSORS. jab-
Dels , ana whatrnots,, not when houses Just
corn vanish. The dhffcreTce is divine.
Just try 1t. You york vince when
you put on your shogs in the morn
ing. "GErS-IT' is/sure, gets" any
corn, callus, wart or bunion.
GNTS-FT" is sold by druggists ey-
erywhere, 25c bottle, or sent direct
by 70. Lawrence & Co., Chicago. Sold
IN Laurens and is recommended as
the worlds only real corn cure by
Laurens Drug Co. and Rays Pharmacy
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-05
Cures Old Sores. Other Remedies Won't Cure.

The worst cases, no matter Of how long standing
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DR.
PoTter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c, SOC, 6. .OI
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-05

Come to our store Thursday p. NJ.
and see how easy and pleasant it is
to cook on an oil stove.
s. M. e. e. H. Wilkes e Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-05

We give you special invitation to
attend our Oil Stove Demonstration
Thursday, May 9th from $3.50 to $3.50
p. M.
S. NJ. & e. Fl. WILKES & co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-05
STATE MENT

OF the Receipts and Disbursements of
the City OF Laurcns, March 20, 1914
to March 90, 1915.
Douglas Island news., 1915-02-03
Why Should Men Have
 All the Good Things?

They shouldn't, especially euch a good thing as our rich old Port and Sherry Wines. It is just as good blood enricher for ladies as it is a pleasant beverage for the men folks. Try a glass after a tiresome days shop ping trip or a wearisome day's house. keeping. A whole bottle will cost you only one dollar. All our wines and liquors are guaranteed under the Food and Drug Act, June 30, 1906.
 Free delivery to all parts of the city.
Douglas Island news., 1915-02-03

The local Commercial Club can most certainly claim credit for putting Ketchikan on the map during the past few weeks, says the Miner As the re- sult of resolutions adopted several weeks ago calling for action by the federal government to protect the hall but industry of Alaska, Judge Thomas Burke, one of the best known men in the state of Washington, is now on his way east from the Sound to attend the federated commercial bodies of the United States, where he will strive for action in favor of protection for Alas ka's halibut industry. The matter has been given publicity in every paper connected with the fishing industry on the coast, all of them demanding action by the government, the latest one to take up the matter being the Western Gamer and Packer published at San Francisco.
Douglas Island news., 1915-02-03

Al. Simons, who conducts a store at Chisana, arrived in Mccarthy from the placer camp a few days ago with both hands and feet badly frozen. His feet were in such shape that he is likely to lose some of his toes, while bis hands will escape with loss of skin only. Simons got his feet wet, and because of the cold did not stop Go change his socks.