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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-10-26

Mr.. Rude was nominated at the
March primaries without opposition,
and is well qualified for the Office, be-
ing a first class licensed undertaken,
and consequently familiar with things
relating to deaths. He is deserving
of the vote of everyone and can be
depended upon to fill the Office honest
ly and efficiently.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-10-26
TEACHERS ExAMINA-
TON

The next regular teachers examina.
ton for Second Grade, Third Grade
and Primary certificates, will be held
at the Court House Thursday and Fri
day, October 1921, beginning at $50
a. m. Applicants will be furnished
paper and ink.
Herbert w. Blakely,
County Superintendent of Schools
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-10-26
Wallace &. Purdy, for County Attorney

Wallace E. Purdy, for County Attorney
While Mr.. Purdy has no opposition,
and will be reelected, he deserves
some commentator at this time for
the able n in which he has dis
charged the duties of his office. Mr..
Purdy is entitled to the biggest share
of the credit for the suppression of
the illicit selling of intoxicating liquor,
and many of the cases he has handled
were started and enforced from his
Office. He has made no effort to bask
in the limelight, and being without
opposition he doesn't need to have his
merits advertised, but it is only fair
that he be given the big share in the
enforcement of the laws which he de-
serves. and which has helped much in
making Brookings county as clean and
orderly and free from the blind-piggers
and other law breakers as any COM
munity anywhere.
Continued on next page)
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-10-26
COUNTY REPUBLICAN TICKET A
STRONG ONE

The Bookings county republican
ticket this year contains a list of can
didates, without a single exception,
which the voter Of any party may vote
straight, with the feeling that he is
endorsing a list of capable, honest,
competent officials. We give brief
comment on the various candidates.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-10-26

tons Al ca Us b1p dmch or fractional meetings will be published me of charge The ReGnfw Ina be responsible
Tor anything appearing upon this page and gives everyone the right Gsxh n ns pro- and ;r evngu the right
nhGse and express its own mon its editorial hmns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
LITTLE MOTHER" DIES
AS RESULT OF BURNS
Child of Twelve Years Victim of
Accident While Preparing
Family Meal

Effort OF physicians In the Episcopal Hos
pital TO save the life OF Catharne O'Neill
the twelve-year-old girl who was severely
burned while enacting the role OF little
mother in her home. 26O4 East Somerset
street. proved unavaillug. She died at an
early hour today.
Catharine's mother has been m and con.
fined TO her bed TOR several days and the
girl took up the task OF preparing meals
and caring for her little sister and brother
without even 30 much as n complaint even
though she attended her classes In 81.
AIMS parochial school, 1ehlgh avenue and
Cedar street.
Yesterday she met her sister Cecilia, 1--WE
years old and her brother Joseph. seven
years old, and accompanied them home.
Then she started to prepare the evening
meal She placed some wood on the fire.
but before she could replace the stove lid
a sudden draught shot the flames towarc
her dress which became ignted. Catharine
dashed into the street and neighbors smoth.
cred the fire and she was taken to the hor,
pitaL Physicians say she inhaled the
flames News of her daughters death is
being held from the mother for fear tho
shock might cause n relapse. The father,
John ONeill IL a plumber
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
PEACE HOPE RISES
AS KING OF SPAIN
MEETS DIPLOMATS
Conference Between Mon
arch and Allied ENJOYS
Stirs Europe
MAY MEAN END OF WAR

LONDON, oct. ls.
a conference that has raised great inter-
est throughout Europe and revived hopes
for an early cessation Of the European war
II taking place today between the Ministers
10 Spain Of France, England and Russia
and King Alfonso OF Spain The Entente
diplomats have assembled at the latter's
summer villa At San sebastian and were
afterward Joined by the King.
The British Foreign once IL silent on
tho motive Of the conference and officials
refuscd 10 state whether the British Min
lister TO spain had 'been ordered 20 attend
the conference by Sir Edward Grey or what
his instructions were
This Is the second conference between the
Alled diplomats TO Spain and the Spanish
monarch The FIRST was held several months
ago, when the Ministers gathered unos-
tentatiously at san Sebastian and con-
ferred with Alfonso on what was then said
TO be n plan for peace negotiations.
II was also reported at that time that
the United states might be asked to inter-
vene in the European war and offer media
tion to the belligerents. In view OF the
opposition reused in-Germany to the United
states acting as peacemaker because of
the supply of munitions by the United
States to the Allies. IL was reported that
King Alfonso would be acceptable TO the
Central Empires. In view Of this report,
considerable Importance is attached to the
present conference at San Sebastian.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
ONE KILLED, TWO HURT
AS AUTO STRIKES POLE;
MACHINE DEMOLISHED
Clarence Burke, of Glenolden,
Dead as Car Crashes Into
Telegraph Post in Darby.
Skull Crushed
OTHERS BADLY INJURED

one man was killed and two others
seriously injured today when touring car
occupied by them crashed into telegraph
ooie at Main street and Ridge avenue
Darby. demolishing the automobile and
hurllng the occupants to the pavement.
The dead man was Clarence Burke,
twenty-five years old, son Of a prosperous
builder OF Glenolden. His death was in
stantaneous, due TO a broken neck and
fractured skull The injured are william
Marshall, a drug clerk, OF Glenolden. who
is not expected to live. and James Russell
OF Folcroft. who escaped with n fractured
leg and internal injuries nine stitches also
being taken to sew up a bad cut In his
head.
William Marshall was driving the car.
and at Main street and Ridge avenue he
lost control of the steering gear The big
machine plunged head-on into the telegraph
pole with crash that awakened nearby
residents. The front of the car was caved
In and the front wheels were broken
Burke. who occupied a seat beside Marshall.
was hurled more than ten feet landing on
the back OF his neck. Dr. r. IT. Dick, who
lives near the scene OF the accident was
summoned. He rushed Marshall and Rus
sell In his automobile to the University Hos
pital After having his wounds dressed
Marshall was arraigned before Magistrate
Baxter and held in $500 bail
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
PRESBYTERIANS GUST
SOCIAL SERVICE HEAD
FOR Liberal" VIEWS
New Jersey Synod Deposes the
Rev. j. j. Moment, Who
Favored Opening "Movie"
Shows on Sunday
DISSENTING EMBERS

ATLANTIC CITY, Oct 1S.-Charges that
the Rev. John J. Moment, of the Newark
Presbytery and chairman OF the permanent
committee on social service, appeared be-
fore a legislative hearing at Trenton and
advocated liberal Sunday law with regard
to moving-picture shows, caused a sensa-
tion at the third days sessions OF the
ninety-fourth annual meeting Of the Pres.
byterian Synod Of New Jersey After the
program had been interrupted for a half
hour the convention finally removed him
as chairman Of the committee.
In making its annual report the social
service committee had recommended Doctor
Moment for reelection as head OF his COM
mittee. When II came time for the adop-
tion Of the report the allegations against its
chairman appeared from several directions,
and further business was suspended pending
a settlement of the difficulty which had de-
veloped unexpectedly.
Objections were made from the platform
to 'inhlcting any punishment In the alb
sence OF Doctor Moment who should be
given opportunity to defend himself"
There was a division of opinion immedi-
ately. One minister declared; "If the posi-
tion of the ministry il 30 wobbly that Il
must fear the consequence OF defeating a
man for such an important position when
that man is under suspicion IL is time we
had more inspiration from on high"
Others pointed out that IL was question
whether Doctor Moment, in appearing be-
fore the legislative committee represented
the synod, his Presbytery or spoke only as
a citizen. II he appeared as chairman of
his committee the prevailing thought was
that he should not be the leader In the fu-
ture.
Through a suggestion from the admin.
istratlon put through a member from the
floor, the delicate matter was finally settled
by reducing Doctor Moment TO the ranks
OF the social service committee and reDlac-
ing him with the Rev. Mr. Chapman, also a
member OF the Newark PTesbytery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
THIEF DESERTS AUTO
ON FINDING CHILDREN
SLEEPING in TONNEAU
Father, Who Left Son and
Daughter in Car to Go Visit
ing, Finds They Have
Vanished
SEARCH BY POLICE ENDS

Helen Beckett. Ave years old. and her
brother Gustav, seven years old, children
OF Samuel Beckett cigar dealer OF 2O7
North Third street, were left sleeping In the
Beckett automobile last night. while the
rest of the family went into the home of
their grandfather, Maurice Beckett. 222s
Ridge avenue. for n visit. Gustav was
curled up on the floor Of the car and Helen
was in the seat. When the family returned
TO the street, the automobile and the two
children were gone.
The police OF the Nineteenth and oxford
streets and the Twenty-eighth and oxford
streets stations were notified, and had
started on a hunt, when n call came In
from a woman at Calumet street and Ridge
avenue. saying that an abandoned automo-
bile with two children In Il, was In front
% her house.
The children had slept while the auto
mobile thief drove the car the way TO
Manayunk. The police believe the thief
did not know the children were In the car
when he stole IL. and, on discovering their
presence. decided not TO add KIDNAPPING to
his crime
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
WEST SWINGING TO WILSON,
VANCE MCCORMICK DECLARES


NEW YORK. oct 1s-Returnlng from
Chicago. where he had conferences with
national committeeman from al the vest
ern states, Vance g. Mccormick. chairman
OF the Democratic national committee. to-
day voiced glowing optimism as 20 the out
look for the November election
The western pendulum II swinging In
favor of Wilson" he said The reports
received while IN Chicago are almost
too good 10 be true. The Republican cam
paign has collapsed In many States. and is
on the verge OF collapse IN many others
The Wilson sentiment II growing among
all classes ~ voters everywhere.
The situation IN Michigan " truly Won
derfuL Detroit. with a normal Republican
majority OF "a. 900. VIII be carried by Wilson
by between 1900 and 10000.
Wisconsin. NebrasKa and Illinois are for
Wilson. Indiana and Missouri are safely
Democratic. In North Dakota and Kansas
the leaders are confident that Wilson will
sweep these two States.
In Illinois the balance ~ held by 500
600 women qualified 20 vote. They are
two TO one for Wilson
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
SCANDAL in KEYSTONE
GUARDS REVEALED BY
OUSTlNG OF OFFICERS
Captain Mechanism Resigns and
Two Others Ordered to Quit
on Charges of Friction
With Colonel
ARMY MEN BACK MCKEE

Ell PASO, Tex, oct. 1s.-The resignation
of Captain Samuel II. Mechanism, Battery
+. First Pennsylvania Artillery. which was
demanded and accepted by the War Depart
ment. probably begins the unfolding OF a
scandal in the Pennsylvania Guard. Other
designations have been requested.
Colonel William 5. Mckee demanded
Captain Mckamishs resignation for insub-
ordination. The designations OF Captain
Robert G.. Snyder and Second Leutenan,
william j. Miller, both of Battery t. have
been asked and likely Will be forthcomins
when the artillery regiment returns from
target practice in ten days.
Colonel Mckee and Lieutenant Colonel
Albert V. Crookston have not been In haf-
mony since the regiment came to tho Dor,
der. Crookston has openly contended Col
onel Mckee lacked ability TO command tho
regiment.
Captain Mechanism allied himself with
Lieutenant Colonel Crookston, as did Cap
tain Snyder and Lieutenant Miller. Colonel
Mckee tolerated insubordination for months
and finally demanded the designations. The
officers charged that Mckee got his appoint
ment by political preferment and his train
ing as a hotelkeeper did not ft him to COM
msnd a regiment. lie was also accused OF
being uncultured.
Regular army officers say Mckee Is a
capable National Guard officer The trouble
In the regiment has been such that when Il
leaves mere IN November IL VIII not be re-
called, should there be active service.
There Is much strife In the Pennsylvania
division. General Clement has been opposed
and criticized by brigade commanders and
II a call to the colors is ever sounded, there
win be two brigadier generals In the Penn
sylvanla division left behind
Despite the opposition, General Clement,
with the aid OF Colonel George Van Horn
Moseley, Of tho regular army who is chief
OF stan OF the division. has made the train
ing OF the division with the exception Of
the First Artillery a success.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
News at a Glance

WAsHINGTON, Oct. 1s.--The proposed
ten-cent increase on the present forty cents
per hundred pounds rate on lumber and
other similarly rated commodities from
California to Texas and New Mexico via
the lel Paso and Southwestern were de-
elared reasonable by the Interstate Com
meree Commission today
WASHINGTON. Oct. Is.--The high cost
OF living hit Uncle Sam today. SO he an
nounced that. unless specially ordered, he'd
quit sending out health service documents
due 70 increased paper prices
VIENNA. Oct is.--An order prehibitng
the sale OF more than one cigar daily to
the same customer will be issued In few
days by the Hungarian tobacco monopoly.
which controls the sale OF tobacco in Hun
gary.
CLEVELAND, o.. Oct. ls.--Immeaistsls
following the rise In wheat Prices, bakers
here slapped another cent on the price Of
bread, The family loaf now costs eight
cents,
COLUMBUS. o., Oct. is.--nisheps. ans
GERS and 1nembers OF every Christian work-
ers conferences n the United States and Is
land possessions, with prominent missionary
workers from All over the world, parlicl-
pafed today in the national convention of
The Method ~ Eplsoopsl Church Wonan'e
Home Missionary society which WI coli
ti<u< ent'l uetenef %.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
CONGESTION OF CARRIERS
A HIGH FOOD COST CAUSE
President of Farmers National
Congress Says Distribution
Is Faulty

INDIANAPOLIS. Oct 1s.-Congestio OF
transportation Is the Indirect cause OF the
steady advance In the price OF foOdstuns
III. n. Stockbrldge, president OF the Farmers
National Congress, asserted today.
"Our distribution system Is faulty" said
Stockbridge In one place some class Of
food Is abundant and the price low and in
another place Il is impossible 70 purchase
the same product nj a reasonable price
Railroads say that u Is shortage OF cars
But Il Is really a congested condition OF
transportation facilities"
The farmers are planning 10 10 10 Con.
gress TO set relief for fhe car shortage A
Federal investigation may be asked
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
win Lay Keel of Dreadnourht

8 WASHINGTON. oct. 1.-THE announce
ment has been made TO Admiral w S. Benz
son, Acting Secretary of the Navy, that
the keel OF the latest American dread
nought. the California, will be laid at the
Mare Island Navyyard at San Francisco on
Wednesday, October 90. Soon thereafter
the keel OF the dreadnouSht Tennessee will
be laid at the New York Navyyard after
the launching CT the battleship New Mexico
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
STRUCK BY IRON POLE
Plumber Believed Dying in Roosevelt
Hospital

Frank Develin, hfty-two years old.
plumber. residing at 1920 North Twentieth
street, is believed to be dying in tho Roose-
Welt Hospital from injuries received yester-
day when heavy iron pole that supports
trolley guide wires snapped in half and
fell on him
The accident is said to have been cause.
when the pole of Girard avenue car
shpped from the feed wire and struck the
pole broke
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18

Changes in Railroads officials Fan
to Materialize

The much tniksd-of changes IN manage,
ment ~ the 1.chirh Valley Railroad olu
not take place rt the uftetlnr ~ the COM
pany's directors in Th'iadsiphil today, fo'
some time IL has been reported that Prcsi-
dent y II. Thomas would resign and that
he would be succeeded ny =. r. looms'
vice president Of the Delaware. lsackawanha
and Western. According 10 the statements
made IN the financial district from time 70
time the changes were 20 have been an
nounced today.
President Thomas presided az the meeting
and Immediately after its adjournment the
president and other officials left on o trip
Of inspection over the road.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
OHIO THE BATTLE-GROUND
IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
Republicans and Democrats Concentrate
Energies on Buckeye State

NEW YORK. oct ls-During the next
two weeks Ohio viii be the national poiti-
cal battle-ground. Both Republicans and
Democrats have marshaled their forces for
a tremendous political drive" Speakers
Of national prominence Will be pltted
against each other In this crucial arena.
National headquarters OF the Republ-
can and Democratic parties today gave out
lists OF speakers who viii be sent Into
Ohio between now aud the election, Every
section OF the State will be bombarded
oratorlcaly.
senator Charles y. Johnson. OF Maine.
In charge OF the Democratic speakers. pre-
dlcted today that the State would surely
go Democratic, In answer 60 this. viii
liam r. Wilcox, the national Republican
chairman. gave out a telegram from Charles
Hatfield, the Republican chairman Of Ohio,
declaring the success OF the Republican
ticket is assured.
Ralph y. Cole. In charge OF the Repub-
lican speakers bureau. has gone 70 Ohio
10 direct In person the activities Of the
Republican orators.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
SEVEN GERMANTOWN BODIES
OPPOSE REROUTING OF CARS.
Chestnut Hill and Other Organization
Fight Avenue Mems Plan

The transit commuters of seven puhne,s
mems associations OF Upper Germant9e.
and Chestnut hin went on record last nikn.
as Being opposed 10 any rerouting OF uo,.<
lines on lower Germantown avenue, ~
meeting was held In the Vernon buiioi's'
Germantown and Chelten, avenues
The organizations represented were us
Germantown and Chestnut HUI lmpIo'v
ment Association, the Germantown bnsi"rc
Mems Association. the Sedgwiek- -Stentva
Association, the Upper Germantown I'M
provement Association, the ciiyeden i'.-
proyement Association, the east oerns
town Improvement Association and ~
Chestnut Hin business Mems Asspeiatlon
The rerouting had been asked py ~
Germantown Avenue improvement f'''
clation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
DENouNcE EIGHr-HouR LAW
Implement and Vehicle Association
Delegates Convene at Shore

ATLANTfc CITY Oct, is.--PresIdent A.
j. Erosseau. Of Albion. Mich. today well
coined 500 manufacturers and dealers at
the opening session OF the National Imple-
ment and Vehicle Association at Hotel
Ireymore.
A committee reported that while much
has been said about the need OF educating
era Tar more IN need Of education than the
ev~rere farmer with much less excuse Tor
<neir Ignorance.
Tho commlaslon on national legislation
n&uounced president Wilson's eight-hour
H - en economic biunder.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
GUST TAX BOARD,
MAYORS PLAN IN
LEGISLATIVE ACT
Ripper" Bill Would Kill Ar
bitrary Power of City
Assessors
HAS STRONG BACKING
What the Passage OF BW TO
Gust Tax Board Would Mean

DLACING the city on a "cash"
l. basis, instead Of a financial "hand-
to-mouth" existence.
Adding an amount, estimated TO
be $1,000, ,000-$5 100000, every year
TO City Treasury, sufficient TO pay
interest and sinking fund charges
on m a m m 9th s104,000,00O loan
bonds.
Bring assessment question more
directly 10 citizen-taXpayer, through
placing Il in hands Of Councils, q
body elected by the voters, instead
Of the present board, named by
judges.
DIVERGENT VIEWS OF
LEADERS
Joseph p. Gsffney, chairman Of
Finance Committee of Councils and
intimate counselor Of Mayor smith
II don't believe in overassessing
some persons and embarrassing
others"
Simon Gratz, head Of tax board
"Tt's all boshl The present system
IL fair. The city would not be a
cent richer il their plans went
through"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18

The Review cub Of Oak Lane win meet
this afternoon Ia pne Oak Lane library Mrs
q Premise Nichols president Of the New
Century Club; Mlt| tdear Aarburs. prtsl-
dent Of ,he fhllompeian Club and Mrs
Henry KooVfr prtz|aeot of the Saturday
Club ~ >N>yne. ~II| 4dtt4<z the mee<Ins
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY


TRENTON. Oct Is. - The Right Rev.
James A. AcFa was eonseerated twenty
two years ago today as bishop OF the Tren-
Con diocese. and his anniversary is being
observed BY donation day at Morris Hall.
LaureneeTille.
a MAS lhfeneh the efforts of th< Rlshop
that the institution for th< aged ~a>
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
]. 3. TO SEEK INJUNCTION


THE<TO<. Oct. 1s.--The Central Hall-
r>ad Company of New Jersey will apply
M ~ injunciion IN the Federal Court on
Monday 70 pfe>eni Jersey City from er~
/ofcIn1 an ordinance prohibiting the storage
~ II|Eh e<pIoEI<et 10 Jersey City
~ railroad says ~ storage plant II out
a. /I< city IIUI[t and the ordinance n
&{|<@ u( <1e interstate ronWffce law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18
REPORT ON CHURCH UNION
Rev. c. A. Hare Win Discuss Proposed
Merger Of Baptists With
Church Of God

proposal FOR the union Of the Baptist
Church with the Church OF God viii be
analyz zed today in a report BY the Rev q
..'. .nsetlee 81 ,bs penne "s n'',n ,'
IIel General Convention Ia the Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18

ia =, 1th "a. I ...I..--
CLERK, young LADY 70 aEslsf N geJIf,I 1I-''< .'
work the lenflaI Processing Co.. nek ~ ft-1--
lot4 And Aie<nenf afenuesi liberal yr{ <./
good position Tor ne rlzht GIfL ~. =
Af<RfNE>fs wANfEp-fURn, 1@T1 q
N4<fII~.IUl Or tH401 Iufn.@I11 10,
tI.#* ~ fHH<|H'*uf<s married
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-18

THE HIsIOKIO F1OTANT. Ia rLl.I, eo,
young pefsons froes The rhiladelphla e',.s
dey schools viii portray the pgoeresr ~
religious education from nj time ~ a.
ferisrehs 20 tho modern Efadod Sunaas
.eno.a H,'' ps nf!4 n<<' Friday evening IL
<en'io' Hail ez previously snneunesq.