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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
HYPHENS ASSAIL ROOSEVELT
FOR ADDRESS IN ST. LOUIS
"Self-seeker, Demagogue, Peace De-
stroyer," Applied to Colonel

ST. LOUIS, June Replying to Roose-
velt's attack on the German-American Al-
lance as moral traitors" the Westliche
Post today says editorially:
Roosevelt asserts that he Is fighting
against every attempt to introduce discord
among the American people. In reality,
he himself is the most dangerous peace
destroyer 1t Is not sufficient that, in re-
venge for the failure to satisfy his personal
pride, he has split UP a party: he now
sows discomfort throughout the entire peo-
pie, inasmuch as he stlgmatizes a certain
element of the people as traitors and incltes
all other Americans to persecute them"
The American says:
In ST. Louis Roosevelt took aim espe-
cially at the German-Americans He spoke
as demagogue who knows that he has
one element of the people against him,
and who places all his reliance in dam
aging his opponents in the eyes of the multi
tude' His rage against the hyphenated
springs from the realization that the con-
servative element of the people which first
called Washington Father of the Father
land and Lincoln. with sincere love,
Father Abraham despises him as an am
bilious self-seeler."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
PALMER AND WILSON
CONFER ON POLITICS
Democratic Platform Will Urge
Reconstructive and COMPETE
tive Tariff Laws
By a Sto0 Oorrespondent

WASHINGTON June 1.-THE Demo-
cratic platform will point with pride, ad-
vance strong reconstruetive measures and
urge the adoption of satisfactory competi-
tive tariff laws" said A. Mitchell Palmer,
National Committeeman from Pennsyi-
vania. after conference on political con-
ditions with President Wilson this after
noon.
THE situation is growing steadily bet
ter for the Democratic party" he added.
Times are good, the laboring men are sat
isfied and all elements in the community
are favorable to the reelection of Presi.
dent Wilson The division in the Republi-
can party Is also contributing to the ad-
vantages of the Democrats"
Mr. Palmer assured the President that
Pennsylvania's 76 delegates would go to
st. Louis committed to all his policies and
prepared to oppose any attempt of the
Bryan faction to destroy the platform. Mr..
Palmer will be Pennsylvania's member on
the Resolutions Committee and as such
will aid in writing the plank dealing with
the tariff.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
MRS. COWLES ELECTED
WOMEN'S CLUBS HEAD
Los Angeles Candidate Defeats
Mrs. Sheath, of Tiffin, Ohio,
1878 to 423

NEW YORK, June Mrs Josiah Evan
cowles, Of Los Angeles. Cal. has beer
elected president Of the General Federation
Of women's Clubs, II was officially an
nounced today by the board Of elections
Mrs. Cowles received 1873 votes, against
423 for her opponent. Mrs. Samuel Sheath
Of Tifln. o.
The following are the other officers elect
ed in the balloting on Wednesday;
First Vice president, Miss Georgia A.
Bacon, of Massachusetts
Second vice president, Mrs Eugene
Reilly, Of North Carolina.
Corresponding secretary, Mrs. Frances
ID. Everett, OF Chicago.
Recording secretary. Mrs. Harry McFar.
land of North Dakota,
Auditor, Mrs. II. p. Harper, of Washing
ton.
The office Of treasurer was not nlled, the
board of elections declaring mo election"
because none of the three candidates for
the Office received sufficient votes.
There will be religious rally for the
delegates at the Seventh Regiment armory
tonight at which the Rev DR.. Jefferson, a
Methodist DIR. Stephen S. Wise, a rabbi,
and the Rev. John l.. Belfort, a Catholic,
will speak on the influences of religion.
Another bid for the next convention.
which will be held In 1918, was made
today. 1t came from the Louisiana dele
gates, who want New Orleans chosen by the
board of directors
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
WARE STEAM ROLLER
FOR CITY COMMITTEE
Ward Leaders to Meet Monday
and Fix Reorganization to
Suit Themselves

The Ware faction of the Republican Or
ganization in Philadelphia which was fat
tened out by Senator Penroses State ma
chine yesterday Is preparing to emulate the
Senator's tactics and place in motion a
steam roller of its own when the ward
committees meet to organize next Monday
night and when the City Committee reor-
ganizes next Wednesday.
While most of the political leaders will
be in Chicago, the ward committees of all
parties will meet Monday night and elect
the ward representatives in the City Com
mittee.
The Wares claim to be in absolute con-
troll of a majority of the ward committees,
and assert that they will reorganize the
new City Committee to suit themselves.
The Penrose. .McNichol followers through
out the city already have seen the Ware
machine coming toward them, and they
are not planning fight against 1t. Ex-
cept for contests in the ward committees T
half dozer wards. the Penrose-NIcNichol
faction Will offer no resistance to the Wares.
The latest addition to the list of wards
IN which the Wares control the ward COM
mittees is the 18th, where John f. Fla
herty, Penrose -McNichol follower is the
leader The Wares last night claimed that
they control a majority of the ward COM
mittee, and that Flaherty would not be
sent back to the city committee. William
S. Rorke, recently appointed an assistant
city solicitor, has been selected by the
Wares to take Flaherty's place
The Wares also claim a majority of the
ward committeeman in the 44th Ward,
where Select Councilman William d. Bacon
is leader
There will be bitter contests at the meet
Ing ing u OF the 6r ward committees in these tSS
22d 2sd, cath, 29th, saith. 42d, 4ad and 44tR
Wards. tY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
ASCENSION DAY OBSERVED
Christian Churches Mark the Christ's
Return to Heaven After
Crucihxion

This is Ascension Day-Holy Thursday,
as II is still called In England, II was cele-
brated locally, as throughout the Christian
world. by special services in the Catholic
and Episcopal churches
These observances In the churches of
the former denomination took the form of
, masses as on Sunday with high mass as the
concluding service. After the Gospel for
the day had been read, the Pasehal candle,
which had been standing at the left side of
the altar since Easter Sunday, was ex-
Stinguished. Appropriate services were held
IN the Episcopal churches, Ascension Day
having its own special Office in the liturgy
Paroehial schools Of both denominations
were closed
Ascension Day In the Catholic calendar is
one OF the holy days upon which there is
an ohligatlon to hear mass 1t shares this
honor with Christmas, New Years Day
the Assumption, All Saints Day and the
!. immaculate Conception. It occurs forty
Jays after Easter and marks the end OF the
period Of Christ's return to earth after
His resurrection. Its observance dates back
20 the year 6s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
TAYLOR IN PITTSBURGH
AS SUBWAY EXPERT
Former Transit Director, Guest
of That City, Makes Pre-
liminary Survey
P1rTsBuRaH. June la. Merritt ray

PITTSBURGH, June ia. Merritt Tay.
lor, former Director of Transit in Phila-
delphla, was taken on tour Of the high
places Of Pittsburgh today to enable him
10 get a general view of the city preliminary
TO making suggestions as TO a subway. In
the party which conducted Mr.. Taylor were
Mayor Joseph q. Armstrong, Public Works
Director Robert Swan, Superintendent
Sprague Of the Bureau Of Engineering; A.
o. Fording, counsel fer the Pittsburgh Sub
way Company; G. ID. Bown, special coun-
sci for the city on transportation. and
members of Council.
The top Of the Henry w. oliver Building
was the first place visited This viewpoint
gave Mr.. Taylor a vision of the downtown
Oakland and Bellefeld districts, which
would be the first served by subway, ac-
cordinE to plans discussed. other points
to be visited were Duquesne Heights, Her
hon Hill and point on the North Side
Mr Taylor said 1t was impossible for
any one to make thorough survey of the
situation In few days and submit recon-
mendation, but that he would make a cur
sorry view OF conditions with the idea Of
suggesting plan of procedure.
MT. Taylor, who is regarded as an au-
thority on subway construction came here
at the request of City Council. He is maxi
Ing no charge for his visit. Tonight at $3.50
o'clock In the William Penn Hotel, he will
be the guest Of honor at dinner given by
Mayor Armstrong and Council, and will
discuss subways
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
Continued Storms Aided in De-
struction of Vessel-Ex-
plorers Had Narrow
Escape From Death
WILL SEND AID TO PARTY
Sir Ernest and Five Companions
Travelled 500 Miles in Open
Boat
Record of ShdckietoH
In Antarctic Voyage

August 4, 1914-The Endurance
left the Thames.
September 12, 1914-Sir Ernest
Shackleton sailed from Liverpool.
October 26, 1914-The Endurance
expedition sailed from Buenos
Aires.
December 80, 1914-The Aurora
left MacQuarrie Island.
January 9, 1915--The Aurora
reached Cape Crozier.
February, 1915-Last word from
Shackleton on leaving South Georgia,
May 6, 1915-The Aurora goes
adrift in the ice in Ross Sea.
October 81, 1915-The Endurance
crushed in the ice in Weddell Sea.
July 81, 1915-The Aurora
crushed in the ice, loses rudder.
March ID, 1916 - The Aurora
works free of the ice pack.
March "a, 1916-First news from
the Aurora, working way toward
New Zealand.
April 8, 191s-The Endurance
goes down off Elephant Island.
April 10, 1916-The Shaekleton
party gets ashore on Elephant
Island.
April "a, -Shackleton, with
five companions, sets out from
Elephant Island in an open boat.
May 81, 1916-Shackleton reaches
Port Stanley, Falkland Islands.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
IRISH QUESTION UNSETTLED,
OFFICIAL BUREAU SAYS
Delay Due 10 Hitch in Negotiations
Conducted by Lloyd George


LONDON. June t.--The ofhcial Press
Bureau announced yesterday that David
bloyd-George has not yet completed negoti'
ations with the Irish leaders. SugEestlons
correct
The Parliamentary correspondent OF the
Daily News, referring 20 this denial. writes /:
There has been slight hitch In the
why no statement viii be made today. This
fact Is much regretted and the Nationalist
members who are returning to ireland In
day or two are thereby placed In an awk-
ward position, as there is a strong desire In
tions
Herbert L. Samuel, the Home Secretary,
has gone to Dublin to take charge of the
question OF the rebuilding Of houses de-
stroyed during the recent revolt and the
compensation OF owners of buildings for
the damage done their premises during the
uprising.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
ANTI-HUGHES MEN UNITE
TO BURST HIS BOOM
Continued from Page One

continued from Page Ono
greeting Chairman Hilles, of the Republl.
can National Committee, announced fatty
that the Progressives would stand on the
statement they outlined In January, indi.
eating they would support any candidate
NOT necessarily Roosevelt-who stood fol
progressive principles.
This is pre-eminently the time when the
conventions should be for Americans first, =
said Perkins.
II read in the papers that Carranza, In
his note delivered to Washington yesterday
had accused the Wilson Administration OF
duplicity and of misleading the Mexican
Government 1t occurs to me that this was
the first time that any foreign Power had
dared accuse Uncle Sam of treachery.
Our prime obpect should be, with all
possible speed and certainty, to stop this
sort of thing and restore our good name"
As Perkins entered the Blackstone he
shook hands with Chairman Hilles. of the
Republican committee; Senator Reed
SmOot, OF Utah, one of the Old Guard, and
several other Republicans.
They chatted informally, and laughingly
expressed hopes Of getting together.
Thanks for your statement regarding
the Republican platform the other day."
Perkins said to Hilles.
PREDICTS ISSUE AS AMERICANISM.
In this statement Hilles had announced
the Republicans We're for Americanism and
preparedness anu lHhl THIS was tne Dig
issue. Htlles told interviewers today that
he believed the Progressives and Republi-
cans would get together.
II don't think they have changed" he
said. II believe they We're absolutely
sincere In their January statement. I have
not been assured OF this fact by Col
Roosevelt, but 1 do believe the colonels
followers would aaccept another man II
necessary. But, of course, they want the
colonel"
Hilles branded as absolutely false a
report that the National Committee would
get together today on compromise can
didate.
wen naturally talk about things when
ever we get together" he said. "But we
are not going to pick anybody for any
office"
senator smOOt. of Utah. was equally
optimistic.
There are ssb delegates" he said. "All
are absolutely free to vote for anybody
they choose There are no strings tied to
anybody. And anybody they nominate win
win"
Two new presidential headquarters were
opened along candidates row today, Paul
FNlrman and II. @. Wasssn, claiming 81
out of the 76 Pennsylvania delegates,
brought the boom for Governor Brum-
baugh, Of Pennsylvania, to the Congress
Hotel
Headquarters for Senator cummlns.
by @. A. Rawson, of Dea MoiRes Ia, the
Iowa State Republican Chairman.
Howard J, Clark a dslegate-at-iarge
from Iowa, and J. II. Jameson ana L. G.
Knrtz we're also members OF the Cummins'
delegation. They are confident the Iowan
win stand well among the favorits sons
IN the fnal showdown,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01

CHICAGO, June 1.-The Republican Ma
tional Committee today began to untangle
the situation resulting from 40 separate
contests, involving 62 delegates from
Southern States.
Although Secretary Reynolds, Of the com
mittee, declared the nights involved were
merely battles for local control, and the
usual fights between the ''black and tans''
and the lilly whites" campaign managers
for Hughes Roosevelt and Senator Weeks
were watching the contest closely.
The same rules, in substance, that gov
erned the contests in 1912 were to be
adopted.
AS in 1912 the proceedings will be only
Bemi-publlc, with press association men the
only reporters admitted.
Hughes managers were expected to
watch closely the contest from Georgia.
affecting II delegates. One delegation,
headed by National Committeeman Henry
o. Jackson Is aligned with the old guard
on the irat ballot IL seated. The contest
ing delegation, backed up by State Chair
man Walter johnson, is believed to be
aligned with Hughes,
DELEGATION CONTESTS.
The Louisiana contest, involving 12 dele
gates, also has possibilities of a fight among
Hughes, Roosevelt and the Old Guard. This
contest is based on the ability of negroes
to gain entrance to the New Orleans Hotel
where the whites met.
There are two warning delegations in
Georgia, tangle in Texas. involving the
technical point of the right of districts to
send two delegates, and in Virginia, where
one Richmond district is involved 1t Is a
fight between the "black and tans' and
lilly whites"
Six delegates at large and one district
delegate are involved In the Alabama con-
test, probably the first to be taken up. The
regulars in this contest are claimed by
Hughes supporters.
In Oklahoma where four district delegates
are involved It is believed to be a case of
Roosevelt against Hughes.
COMMITTEE DIVIDED.
The committee admittedly is torn with
conflicting emotions. No one would say
dehnitely--no one could say authoritatively
whether the committee as whole de-
sired Hughes, Roosevelt, Sherman, Fair
banks. Burton, Root, Weeks or any one
of the lesser lights.
Thus was the work OF wedding out the
contests complicated. 1t was proposed
when the committee went into session that
the rest OF the week would be spent in de-
Gliding the factionaI differences.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
NURSES TO GET DIPLOMAS
Medico-Chi School Exercises Will Be
Held Tonight at Hospital

The commencement exercises of the
Medico-chirurglcal Hospital Training
School for Nurses will be held in the
clipieal amphitheatre of the hospital 18th
and Cherry streets, at $3.50 o'clock to-
night.
David Milne president of the board of
trustees, will present the diplomas 10
the graduates. and the medals will be
awarded by Prof George NJ. Boyd chair
man Of the Nurses Training School The
invneation win be delivered by the Rev.
Clarence Edward Mccartney pastor OF the
Arch Street Presbyterian Church.
Several musical selections will be rem
oered BY Doctor Sterling. Doctor Powell
and Mr. Winteratein.
The graduates include Stella Remaley,
Kathleen Y. WursteF, Mary Clarke, LOIS
Smith, Anna Rudrauff. Elizabeth Wagner.
1lafEaFet ofbonnsll. Almeda steTner, Ethel
eha1er Olive Wylaa Ella Thurene, Rose
Cassidy, Ethel Houston, sigrid stonebridge.
Elnnta kellom, Hehada EVANS, Margaret
Powell, Nellie Owens, Marie barrett, MIL
dred selxas. Isabel seeFlst, Merle Rogar
and Enma RuhL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
SENATOR'S INSIST ON
BLAKSLEE'S REMOVAL
Tell the Postmaster General
Harmony With Department
Is Otherwise Impossible
Bv a STAG Correspondent

WASHINGTON, June 1.---When Senator
Bankhead of Alabama, and Senator Town
send, of Michigan, chairman ana ranking
minority member, respectively, or the SEN
ate Postoffice Committee, called on POST
master General Burleson to discuss with
him the ''postmasters' lobby" started by
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Blakslee of Pennsyvania, the Cabinet
officer said the bombardment OF Congress
has been started without his knowledge
He told the Senators he deplored the steps
taken by his assistant in writing to post
masters suggesting that they beslese Sena-
tors with telegraphic protests against the
Postoffice bill as reported to the Senate.
THE Postmaster General seemed full of
regrets" said Senator Townsend upon his
return to the Capitol from the conference
at the Postoffce Department. I'VE did not
go to the Department to demand the OFF,
cial head of Bakslee, but Senator Bankhead
did suggest that 1t probably would be i'm
possible for the Postoffice Committee to
work in harmony with the Postoffice De-
partment as long as Mr.. Blakslee remained
in an official capacity. We were not au-
thorized by the full committee to make any
demands"
Postmaster General Bureson said he
had not had a chance to read the testi-
mony given by Mr. Blakslee when he was
summoned before the committee to answer
to the charge of having started back
fire" on Congress because the Senate COM
mlttee had failed to follow the recon-
mendations of Mr.. Burleson in framing the
postoffice bill. Assurances were given Mr..
Burleson by Senator's Bankhead and Town
send that they would supply the Cabinet
officer with a copy of his assistants testi-
mony. Mr.. Burleson said that If they
would do that he would be able to dis
cuss the case more inteligenty.
1t is we'll known that neither the Re-
publican nor Democratic members of the
t,rnitt tuil hn Nuit with
less than the removal of Blaksee. If
Burleson does not agree to 1t. they are
prepared to take the case to President
Wilson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
"rM A CLEVER PICKPocKET"
Alleged House Breaker Asks "What Do
You Think am"

'T wouldn't do house job what do you
think am? I'm a clever pelkpoeket. I've
been at 1t long time and only been nabbsd
is times"
Reuben HeFmanOwitz. as years old, SOL
Parrish street. glared Indignantly, accord
ing to the police, as he made this statement
IN defense Of the charge against him for
Fohbing the apaTtmeRta of ]. r. RENDER
dine, 5t5i Wayne avenue ana paWning a
gold watch.
Hermanowitz was earnest In his plea that
he was not ''eOmmon ordinary thief" but
a clever pickpocket. He waxed enthusi-
astie, the police say, In telling Of his pocket
picking feats until cut short by the Magis-
tFate, who held him under $500 bail for a
further hearing, rhs prisoner was charged
with sending negro to pledge a watch In
q pswnzh0p at sth and Noble streets. The
watch was recognised from a police ''fiyeril
as the property OF KendeTeina, whose apart
ments we're robbed on May 7. The negro
said HsFmanoWttz had given him the watch
% pawn rhe latter said a friend had
given It TO him on hls departure Ter Eddy
STONE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
FOUR PARTIES SEEK WOMEN's
AID IN PRESIDENCY RACE
Representatives Of Each win Address
Their Conventions

CHICAGO. June THE Republican
Democratic, Progressive and Prohibition
parties are ready TO bid for the support OIL
The women's party in the tste Presidential
race IL was learned today.
The womens party convention, beginning
June will be addressed by speakers from
each Of these four parties, and Suffrage
resolution will be introduced before the
Resolutions Committee Of each
Chairman Hilles. of the Republican Ma
tional Committee. has rendered list Of
ave speakers TO the suffraglsts. Clifford
Pinchot will address the convention for the
Progresslves Dudley Field Malone, Of New
York, for the Democrats, and probably
former Governor Sulzer, of New York, for
the Prohibltonists.
Senator w. u. Borah, Of Idaho, II was an
nounced today, will lead the fight for q
suffrage plank at the Republican Conven-
tion He has promised Mrs Carrie Chsy-
man Gait, president Of the National Ameri-
can Women Suffrage Association, TO direct
this fight, Mrs. Gait said today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
JUNE MAKES HER ENTRY
in RADIANT FASHION
Bright Sunshine and Ideal Tenn
perature Combine to Welcome
Month of Roses

brilliant day introduced June to
Philadelphia this morning
There was a crsper flash of the white
wings of the pigeons circling City Hail.
.fnl. ihe breasts Of the robins in the squares
W. Sof "a &esher red.
Luminous colors-grassy green OF
meadow and leaf green of tree and the
deep blue of the sky, fecked with white--
gloried In the sunshine, 1t was a typical
rare" June morning. 1t was moderately
cool and moderately warm, with hint
OF the bracing air of spring and the full
warmth of the summer that is coming.
From a temperature of 80 at o'clock
this morning, the mercury climbed we'll up
into the COS in an hour, and continued
rising slowly as the day wore on The
forecast was fair for tonight, with increas-
ing cloudness tomorrow. light variable
winds and slowly rising temperature.
The month just ended was very normal
and, with one exception, very we'll behaved,
according to the weather bureaus records
The exception was May 25, when 1O1 inches
of rain fell In the severest thunderstorm of
the season. The average temperature for
the month was 64.7 degrees, 2.5 degrees
above normal.
There were no extremely warm or cold
days, the highest temperature being SO and
the lowest 40 degrees. The warmest May
on record came in 1896, with an average
temperature of 72 degrees and the coldest
in 1853, with an average of 52.4 degrees
according to the Thermometer of John Bar
tram, who kept weather records In those
days
Nearly half of the rainfall came down
on May 2b. The total for the month was
2.75 inches, the normal for May being $40
inches. There were no heavy rains of any
duration during the month, The percentage
OF sunshine was close to the normal, at so
per cent. The normal is SO.
So far this year has been warmer and
drier than usual. Since January l the
accumulated excess temperature has
reached 1O4 degrees, and the accumulated
deficiency in precipitation is 1893 inches.