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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17
APPEAL FOR SPIRITUAL
ATMOSPHERE AT SYNOD
OF REFORMED CHURCH
Routine at Quakertown Inter
rupted by Criticism of Purely
Business Meeting of Gov
erning Body
SUNDAY SESSION URGED

QUAKERTowN Oct. 1.-THE routine OF
synod business this morning was broken by
discussion of whether the synod has re-
solved Into meeting place simply TO trans
act church business. The Rev. L. NJ. s.
Isenberg, OF Philadelphia the newly elected
president of the synod, declared that a
friend OF his had expressed to him the feel
ing that such was the case.
The Rev. Mr.. Isenberg declared that he
believed there was a splendid opportunity
at the synod sessions to create a spiritual
Impression. There were several suggestions
that the synod go back TO the former plan
OF continuing in session over Sunday when
the synod. In all-day devotional services and
the presence of synod pastors In pulplts
or the community where the synod was
held, would charge the community with A
religious atmosphere The Rev Dr. T. J..
Hacker. OF Reading. summed the discussion
with the statement. "If you want simon
pure business efficiency elect a president of
the synod for n stated term OF years as
our Lutheran brethren do"
When the Rev. c. b. Schanaker. of
Allentown, read report suggesting a num-
per OF changes In the synod procedure the
Rev William ID. Happel, of Lebanon.
former president of the synod. declared
many or the suggestions were revolu-
tionary. However, all the ten clauses OF
the report were adopted when they were
read individually. Most discussion was
DNoh Nhc oukGeStlOn 10 refuSe the
privilege OF floor 20 any Representative OF
"a church department, missions, educational
institutions, etc, until after the reports 4
OF these branches are read. The Rev. a. n.
Bartholomew. Of Philadelphia general
secretary OF the Board OF Foreign Missions.
objected strenuously to this action, but Il
was adopted. In the course Of discussion
relative to appropriations and money loaned
the Allentown College for Women the Rev.
Mr.. Schanaker said. please remember that
the synod cannot legally borrow money
for any OF its educational institutions 1t
was so decided two years ago in a friendly
suit in the BeriSs County court"
At the opening OF the session this morn
Ing these officers were elected in addition
to the president, the Rev. l. NJ s. Isenberg,
OF Philadelphia who was elected last night
The Rev Thomas w. Dlckerson. Reading.
vice president; the Rev. Joseph A. Peters.
Allentown, corresponding secretary; the
Rev. Ellam ]. Snyder, reading clerk
This afternoon members OF the con-
ference went on an automobile pilgrimage
to the historic Tolnckon Reformed Church
founded In 1745.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17
THOMAS MOTT OSBORNE
OFFERS WORLD SERVICE
AS "PRSON ENGINEER"
Retired "Honor-System" Warden
of Sing Sing Opens Shop as
Consulting Penologist
Without Fee
ANALYZES WAITE CASE
By GEORGE MARTIN

NEW YORK, oct. 17.--Out as honor
system" warden OF Sing Sing Thomas Mott
Osborne Is established in New York today
as consulting engineer on prison reform
to any penal institution In the world. Serv-
Ices free.
II am stnl convinced that there are no
bad men In the world" said Osborne today.
Il am sure my method Is right Some day
II win be the only one In use.
do YOU think" Osborne was asked. that
Dr. Arthur Warren Waite, who confessed to
numbering his wife's parents. Is good
man? or, Is he bad. inherently criminal
and vcious?'
CALLS WAITE ABNORMAL
'I think Doctor Waite is insane" said
the warden mot violently insane. but ex-
cessively abnormal. He has control over
his mental processes. but his mind is SO
warped and distorted that his numbering of
his father and mother-in-law by poison Is
not surprising.
at have studied Waite in the death house
at Sing Sing. His predominant character
istics are excessive self-centering, utter
selnshness and extreme sensuousness.
do you think man like Waite can be
redeemed?'
mo. But that means nothing. Waite
Is one OF his kind In a generation. He is
unique. He is not even type"
But Waite Is under sentence of death"
II was suggested. do you think he should
die In the electric chair as he has been
condemned TO de?"
mo. would not kill Waite. I would
not kill anybody. Waite should be locked
up for life think"
In solitary7'
mo. he should be permitted TO mngle
with the other men in prison. He will al
ways be as he has been and is now but he
should not be put TO death"
What does he say about himself now
IN he m N ha aFal
months?"
'Iie says what very seriously doubt
that he has had a change OF heart He
writes poetry. oh awful poetry. And he
reads the Bible. Poor fellow. believe he
thinks he Is having a fine time Just as
down Broadway In an automobile and pre-
tending TO perform delicate operations at
hospitals He still has his feminine admir-
ers and he revels In them Just as much as
ever.
HONOR SYSTEM PROPER
"You would be astounded at the number
and sort OF women who write TO him. You
should see the line OF gush that some of
them send him. to which he replies in kind.
One woman has discovered that she is
his soul-mate.
But waites case stands alone In all
but these exceedingly rare instances the
honor system Is an absolute success We
have reduced the form to fundamentals
now. and hereafter ] shall hold myself in
readiness TO help establish the system
| wherever II Is aaked, All demand is that
the head OF the Institution be In sympathy
with the idea. nexpeet also TO further the
work by reducing some OF my lectures and
| other data to textbook. form
Depend upon A. the honor system may
he hindered, but u cannot be hurt by 1ts
enemies. IL win go right on, whether
am at Sing Sing or In the grave"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17
CITY LIKELY TO PAY
10 CENTS FOR MILK


~~-''--'"e" sse.' sete tft~
sylvania. and C. Henderson supplee. of the
supplee Alderney Dairy. Of this city. The
members OF the Delaware commission are
George IL Hall, Secretary Of state, repre-
senting the State Prof. Harry Hayward.
dean Of the agricultural school OF Delaware
State College. representing the shlppers
ana Frederick Brady. OF Mlddletown ara
Wilmington, representing the distributors.
Chief Inspector Clegg. OF the Bureau OF
Health, who has charge Of all the Inspection
OF the milk that reaches this city, lays the
cause for the increase on two pre-eminent
factors-the Increased cost OF farm labor
and the individuality OF the dairy farmer
selling his crops and not keeping them for
fodder during the winter.
At the request OF the department, Chief
Inspector clegg has prepared tables show.
ing the amount OF milk that reaches thls
arrives by three railroads. the Adams and
Wells farso ExpIess Companies. the West
Chester and Philadelphia and Eastern EIec-
tric irolleys and auto trucks ana farm
wagons
The daily supply reaches s4a.sso quarts,
and is gathered from the following radius:
ten miles 1920 quarts. or asa per cent :
ten 10 ~ enty miles 5000 quarts or SIS
per cent twenty 20 thirty miles, IS. $50
quarts. or ll.oh per cent; thirty 70 forty
miles 1850 quarts or 14G9 per cent
forty 70 atty miles. l2o.7l0 quarts or ~. 81
per cent; fifty 10 seventy miles. S6.fs0
quarts. OF 1917 per cent seventy to 100
miles $3.50 quarts or s.2I per cent mors
than 100 Mules. 1850 quarts. or i<.s1 per
cent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17
ROOSEVELT OFF FOR FRONT
in GREAT WAR OF P0LITIN
Colonel to Fire First Real Broadsi|
Tomorrow Morning

NEW YORK. Oct 17.--Repubiicanisn q,
day drew out for play its left bower
Theodore Roosevelt. The Colonel left Il
1880 for his big western trip. He b n
speak i'm five States-Kentucky. Ari1on>-
New Mexico, Colorado and Illinois.
The major part of the Colonels effort u1
be made in Kentucky, where he is schedu>>1|
for thirteen stops and short plztlur1
speeches before swooping down on nus<|
willie for his first real offensive OF the >odr,'
Offensive is meant both ways. The CoIer1t
said. upon leaving today. that he inten6s b
make It as much that way as possible % ~
Democrats.
The Colonel will begin his speaking Il
Falmouth at S;36 tomorrow morning "
VIII have mighty scant intervals q nsk|
until he concludes the short talks ut i..b&<'
acn Junction al 6:4S. He arrives IN E>,sIz-
Vile at 1890 In the evening for three ia
a half hours stop. where he delivers care
fully prepared address. M.
The question of New York State trip ~
a trip to Pittsburgh. and perhaps Z ~
places in Indiana and Ohio win not be a.
cided until the ColonePs return to New Yer<
Saturday. October 2s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17
WILSON WILL MEET
VOTERS OF 27 CITIES
Leaves Tomorrow for Chicago.
Doesn't Plan "Stumping Tour"
by Making Speeches

LONG BRANCH. n. J., oct. l7.--Leaving
az IL a. m tomorrow. President Wilson will
start his trip 90 Chicago. during which. in
addition 10 delivering three addresses there.
he viii be brought IN touch with voters of
twenty-six cities and towns through brief
stops which his train win make.
The President viii be in New York for
about half hour Wednesday. Arriving
at the Psnnsyivana station at 1880. he
will go 20 the Grand Central Terminal by
automobile and leave there at 1 o'clock
He viii 50 by way OF Buffalo and Albany.
stopping AZ more than score OF points.
The President does not plan 20 turn the
trip into q ''stuniplDg tour by delivering
speeches NJ the towns where his train stops.
but viii merely greet the crowds that may
gather 70 see him. He win return from
chscago hy way OF Pittsburgh
Former Governor J. Franklin Fort. Of
New Jersey. conferred with the President
todays
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17
HUGHES'S WHlSKEkS
JOY OF CARTOONE7S
LESLUxURTOUSNo1
Cropped Closer Than Ever p.
fore, They Almost Disappesr
From Cheeks As Cam.
paign Gains Power
HEARD BY TWO MILLION

MITCHELL. s. d.. Oct i7.--ch.....
Hughes is beginning to realize th~.- 7
"a pretty severe contract 20 atte,nr, :. =
dress all the people Of the UnItes ~. ~ -
as he himself put a. '''''*
Starting on hurried sweep ,,.. !.
Dakota here today. the candidate sc,,.c =.
voice more strained than at any tlr,s = n
he began on August TO lay his 49,
before the pecrle.
changed great deal since talkIr~ ~
than 100000 persons OF the yr,ss6 81 n.y.
In the ten weeks he has been ~,,,----'
He IL now hfiished campalrne, !.
starting out little shy, a iIttIe s-s-
and trihe backward In public .,..,.<
following Elk years seclusion on ne ~.
CHANGED APPEARANCES
His appearance has also changed. ~
famous whiskers are now trimned ~
than at any time since he began v-..-<1
them. His cneeks are almost clean No.
And this reveals deep wrinkle. d,..s,-
today by the fatigues Of his labors a. {:
campaigner. His eyes are a little ho,,c-..
by the physical and mental Efforts Tk,-
evidences OF fetisue. however. are ofs>t n
healthy sunhurn on his cheeks ~ Z.
sparkle OF enthusiasm in his eyes.
Hughes hoped TO nurse his fai,,s -.
today, although he had four speeches sr,.,1'
uled---MitchelI. Sioux Falls, Yanltcr ~
Sioux City. He planned to emphasIrs 49,
enlarge on his speeches OF yesterday 4, n.
Democratic treatment OF agricultursi '-
terests and TO discuss The effects n I.
Democratic tariff on farmers.
The Governor was amused and Int>r>-<..|
today when. as he left the train her< =
insistent old gentleman tried TO push ~
one Of his bodygusrds.
TRAVELLED 100 MILES
Don't hold me back" he yelled. ~.
Travelled hundred miles to shake this u...
hand"
Hughes heard the commotion and x,ons11
tho entire procession while he shook M
and thanked his admirer.
Those in charge of the Hughes tour NJ
that the candidates address OF last nIr11
at Omaha was more ''punchy." more huno1l
GUS more epigrammatic than any other n.
had yet delivered Hughes himself se<uu1
greatly tickled over the way In which n
auditors caught the point OF his pun &
there being three houses now---rneanh
the two houses of Congress and Colon>I 4
M. House, the Presidents unofficial spokn
man. Hughes compressed two new issum
into his Omaha speech-critcsm Of M
sons claim of ''unshackling business ~
denunciation OF the wilsonian alleeat1n
that the Republican party stood for IL
visible government"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17
w0MEN's HUGHES SPECIAL
REACHES GOLDEN GATE


OAKLAND. Cal, Oct. 1.-THE gospel Of
Repubiicanism was brought 20 Oaklnnd.
Berkeley and Alameda today when the
Hughes women's special arrived here. on
street corners In factories and industrI Ial
plants, on the university ground az Berkeley
and Ia many suburbs women speakers told
nominee
Late this afternoon the women VIII cross
the bay 10 San Francisco. where a nye-hour
whirlwInd campaign will be conducted.
Members of the party laugh Al the re-
port that their special a rGathcring Of
wives Of miiiionaIfesf with portable
palace for train and cuisine surpas>lne
that of the majority 81 exclusive hotels
WAN but two exe<ption< al Of me
women II the party are aeif-spppoliink
There Is not 1niliIonaIT<14' ~ the paIly.e
sa|1 Mr. A4uoe Howe Elliott teusntef
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17
WOMAN, FOUND BOUND,
UTSBLAME ON MEN
Statistician's Wife Says Assail-
ants Set Fire to Her Bed
in Chicago

NEW YORK, Oct. 17.--rhe authorities
are today investigating a strange tale told
by Mrs. Emily Gardner, who was found
helpless in her home after an attempt
had been made to kill her
Mrs. Gardner, the wife Of Yale grad
uate and statistician, was discovered bound
with strips OF muslin and her feet pro-
truding through a window In her home. Ac-
cording to her story she was followed by
three men. who forced their way into her
home, they bound her with strips OF mus
lin and then set her bed on nre.
The woman said she crawled 10 a window
and broke the glass with her feet to attract
attention. The bed was In flames when
neighbors burst into tho building
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17
BIGGEST CONVENTION !
OF BAPTISTS OPENS
Close to 1000 Ministers and Lay
men Delegates Attending.
E. J. Cattell Speaks

The ninth annual meeting of the PENN
eyivania Baptist General Convention, which
held several preliminary meetings yester-
day, was formally opened this morning In
the Chestnut Street Baptist Church. Chest
nut near Fortieth street. After the call
20 order and short address ON the Con
xention Keynote" by Charles w. sumerneld,
j. catteli. City statisticIan OF Philadei-
phta. gave welcome to the delegates and
spoke on "our State. It's People. It's Pros
perity, Its Possibilities"
with nearly 1000 ministers and laymen
eelegafss representing 760 Baptist churches
81 pennsylvania and the various auxiliary
organizations OF the church. the convention
is the largest In the history OF the Church.
1aic the Rev. George d. Adams. pastor OF
NE Chestnut Street Baptist Church. In maxi
lnx the report OF the program committee
short reports were made by the Rev.
Charles A. Walker, OF West Chester, chair
man OF the executive committee; Alvin NJ
Graves. Of this city. convention treasurer
and the Rev. Il. A. Harrar. Pittsburgh, of
Norcross, OF New York city. preached the
convention sermon.
Mr.. Nercross in his sermon scored the
American indifference TO foreign mission
work. and said that this country could give
AZ least $500. 100000 a year TO the work In
atead Of <io.oo0.000.
He spoke Of the decadence Of what he
that was being well taken care OF BY the
yiriIity and iuealism OF the Immigrants. who
have been pouring into the country He
considered the constant replenishment from
alien lands one Of the best assets OF the
country.
The Womans Baptist Foreign Missionary
Society OF Pennsylvania and the Baptist
NipisterH Union OF Pennsylvania. both
Inner organizations, held business sessions
and elected ofncers
The missionary society named these
leaders:
frs.lasns--M.. L. ". Hainer. Norris
Town.
vioe presidents -Mra H. Il wayland.
Mrs. kutxer Dox. Mrs. q. NJ Wilbur Mrs
William y. Norris. an of Philadelphia
DIrectore--Mr< ' " ff,~.trf ef'r q Il
. @nel<e. No<rlstow1; Mrs. Charles A. sears,
11r~ Thomae semea Mrs. Charles Canror'
~ n: ~ Aus<In. ARA l. II. o'Iiarra and
|zssx 7 7 ., ssass "a. elected s,sa.-
Mis- Harriet Newell JensH ssa-
I6|nInlsrs tnIon eI~cssa ar presId<nt
~ = EraneIs Hohrens Of the V|f<h
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17
FAIL TO FIND U-BoAT BASE
Destroyers Ordered TO Return Wha
They Search Assigned Areas

WASHINGTON, OCT. 17.--Just as -
as destroyers from Newport complete h4u-
ing the areas assigned 10 them In the seaf4
for possible submarine base along ~ A.
lantic they will return to Newport. uo14
navy orders issued today.
ohicials said the hunt had been fruk11
and that II is virtually done.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17
Wilson viii Address 5000 Women

CHICAGO. Oct. 17.--President Wilson
will address a meeting of 5000 women at
the Auditorium next Thursday afternoon
All men are TO be barred. save the stenog-
raphers Secret Service men and police. The
meeting is TO be nonpartisan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17

Wills probsted today were those Of Eliza.
beth s, Betz, 1913 North Gratz, which, In
private bequests dlsposes OF property valued
at $500. and Frederick Scheck, 2524 West
Thompson street s22o0. The personally OF
the estate OF Eliza J. Brown has been ap-
praised at ss2.05s.ss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17

HARRISBURG, Oct. 1.-THE Meco Coal
Company, of Philadelphia, has filed no
tice at the Capitol OF Increase of stock from
$4,000 TO 100000 and of debt TO extent
OF $4,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17

NEW YORK. Oct. 17.--Frank A. Van
derlip, president OF the National City Bank,
returned today after an absence of several
weeks. during which he Travelled through
the Middle West. He reported that banks
In that region never had had so much money
on deposit and that business conditions
were very satisfactory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-17

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. I5.-In ties
case brought by the Government to deter
mine whether a woman can be convicted o
conspiring TO make herself white sav
and whether a man can be punished for aid
ing in her transportation even II she pay
the expenses, Elizabeth Howard an,
George Brown were acquitted by a jur.
here today.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-01
RONDEAU SLATED
FOR BUSH AGAIN

WASHINGTON. July lit looks
as II Henri Rondeau was about
through IA big Lacquer. and al
ready rumors are afioat that the
Frenchman will soon pack his grip
and hit the trail for Minneapolis.
Rondeau cannot seem to get start
ed or pull himself out of the hit
ting slump into which he has fallen.
Rondeau is temperamental and cas-
lily discouraged. Not only has he
fallen OF with the stick. but his
fielding Is ragged. =.
Bauman in the fourth inning on
Monday got credit for a two Dagger
on a ball which Rondeau should
easily have captured. but he did not
start quickly enough and then loafed
after the ball had gotten past MIN.
This ragged work caused Griff TO
substitute Barber, who had not had
n bat In his hand since the club left
the capital
-Griflth will not disclose his
plans. but Il is believed that he has
made up his mind to send Rondeau
back TO Minneapolis and try his
luck with Barber until Morgan is
able 20 get back in the game and
Shanks can be spared from the In
field.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-01
WANTS TO FORM
REGIMENT OF
ATHLETES ONLY

ST. LOUIS. Mo. July Thomas
@. Watts Of st, Louis, head Of the
Western association Of the Amateur
Athletic union. suggests the forma.
ton Of an A. A. U. regiment to fight
the Mexicans, He would enroll ath.
letes and oficiais OF the A. A. U.
and send the entire regiment into
camp as soon as possible TO be
among the first TO answer the call
to duty. Watts asks for three CON-
panies from New York, two frora
New England. one middle Atlantic,
two central and one or two from the
Pacific coast.
II feel confident every athlete In
the United States would respond mt
once" said Watts. athletes IN the
middle west are enth usiastic about
their chances fghting the Mexicans
Let the boys enlist aud you eaii rest
assured the A. 4. U. will cut 3 big
swathe on the firing line"
The Detroit times., 1916-07-01
With the Minister'S

The summer meeting OF the Mich :
gan Whist association viii lie held
at KIinECr Lake. Mich. July lO-lo.
There will be open progressive
games afternoon ana evening during
the see ION programs and informa,
ton regarding transportation ana
hotel accomn odation may be OBJ
'-ipcd Y addressing John w. Brad
ley, chairman tournament committee.
Oakwood. White Pigeon. Mich.
The following scores were made IN
the members weekly contest game
played at the Detroit Whist club,
honday evening, June rs; North and
south; 8 A. Commons and Thomas
Watson plus 2. w b. -BatteIle and
" r. Rlchards average: r.. A. Tread
way and r. 3. Pratt, average
Mcnechuie and w. =. Taylor. minus
g. East and west: p. s. Gcrmain and
J. Prentis. plus 6; q. +. Bazine and
r. r Boehm. minus g. F. o. Bates
and J. A.. VI. Galen. minus 3.
At the matinee game. saturday,
June "a. the following scores were
made: North and south: Mrs +. J.
stout and Thomas Watson. plus 3;
Mr.. and Mrs. f. r. w. Bright. aver
age Mrs. ! NJ. chapman and Mrs.
@. r. Kastenburg. minus ;. East and
west: Mrs r.. j. Memo, and J. w Nc
Causcy. plus 2; Mrs :. \. Commons
ard T. q Bates average Mrs f.. o.
po'"- md Mrs. w. b. Battelle.
minus a.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-01
BURTON RAPS
0NE-WAY PLAN
Alderman Declares There Is No
Necessity for Speeding
Up Auto Traffic

Aid. Charles w Burton suggests
that when the one-way traffic plan
IL put into effect on Cassave. and
John R.-st. the traffic flow south on
both streets In the morning and
north In the evening.
IF The traffic is directed north on
one street and south on the other,
the congestion will be. worse than
ever said Aid. Burton, Saturday
morning. Thousands of machines
are driven downtown In the morn
ing and home In the evening by resi-
dents in the north Woodward ave.
section, both east and west Under
present conditions Cassave. Is so
clogged from 4:30 o'clock on I'm the
afternoon that II ia no snap driving.
IL an attempt is made to turn II into
a one-way street, the congestion will
be increased.
II think the best plan would be to
have traffic move south on both
John R--st. and Cass-ave. during the
morning. and north during the after.
noon and evening up TO o'clock. In
the morning the greatest bulk OF the
traffic is flowing towards the center
OF the city, and in the afternoon and
early evening the flow is outward.
The best results can be obtained.
according to my notion, by adjusting
traffic conditions to meet the accom-
modate the regular flow Of automo'
biles.
This idea Of speeding up traffic
In Detroit Is all wrong. The only
person who Is In real hurry is the
workingman in the street car be-
tween and a. n. He has to
punch a timeclock and cant AFFORD
to be minute late. But the automo-
bile driver is in no such hurry. He
probably works In an Office where a
difference of 10 or 80 minutes In the
morning will not make any great
difference. Yet he Is the fellow for
whom the traffic must be speeded
up.
Il don't see that our latest traffic
survey. which cost the city some
thing like 100000. has been OF any
material use as yet in improving
local traffic conditions. The prob
lem would be partially solved by
the separation of grades at Wood
ward and Mich,gan-aves. This i'm
provement would not cost the city
great deal of money. There IL
plenty of hnom for the separation OF
grades without inconveniencins any
body, so the city would be relieved
from paying damages"