Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 125, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1917 — Page 3

INTERESTING ITEMS FROM THE CITIES

Took Freak Ordinance to Set Matters Right

KANSAS ClTY.—Something new in the way of freak special ordinances was discovered In the council docket. The ordinance, if passed, would have the council settle a private dispute over a S2OO police court fine —a

paid the S2OO. Later Mrs. Marrs ‘complained to Burr N. Mosman, assistant city counselor, that the money with which the fine was paid had been realized from the sale-of some diamonds belonging, not to Mrs. Bicknell, but to herself. Mrs. Marrs wanted the S2OO. There had beeq, no Intention on the part of Judge Keirnan to collect the fine, he having levied It merely as a club to keep Mr. Marrs in order.. Consequently, when Mrs. Marrs had succeeded in interesting Mayor Edwards and several others in her case Mr. Mosman drew up and recommended the passage of the special ordinance. The ordinance. Introduced by Aiderman Townsend and approved by the ways and means committee, provides that the S2OO be taken from the city and given to Mrs. Marrs. ' Marrs is a traveling salesman. It Is Said he and his wife have settled their matrimonial troubles and are living together again.

Unable to Enter Army, Youth Will Work Farm

NEW YORK.—The patriotic spirit of the youth of this country has manifested itself again and again among the untiergraduate student bodies of the universities in this city. Each day brings stories of heroic deeds per-

formed on the battlefields of Europe by New York college men and of the students here forming into fighting units in preparation for the conflict. Now comes the tale of a group of young men eager to serve their country, but who because of physical disabilities may not go into the “first line.” -Their patriotic endeavor did not end there, however, and now having failed In their attempt to-arm they will farm. Mr. H. H. Van Aken> a senior in the New York University School of

Law, was one of the first applicants to present himself at the offices of the Training Camps association after that body issued its call for men to enlist in the Plattsburg camp. The rigid physical examination prevented Mr. Van Aken from becoming an officer in the United States army. His application for enlistment in the regulars was also rejected and It then became necessary for Mr. Aken to turn his mind to other channels In order to serve his country. He decided to utilize a farm which had recently come into his possession In Ulster county just south of Kingston, N. Y. As soon as his decision to return to the farm had been made, Mr. Van Aken announced his intention to his classmates, and in less time than it takes to tell, enough men to work the farm all summer had volunteered their services. In each instance they were men who had endeavored to enter either the army or the navy and had been rejected because of physical disabilities. Beans and potatoes will be the principal articles grown, and chlehens will be raised.

Visitor Tempted Fate, and Retribution Was Sudden

DETROIT. —Well, he is dead, and I killed him, and it serves him right! He’d been hanging around my desk all evening, doggone him!—and 1 was busy, too, trying to find out who did what at the Irvington flag raising, and needing

hung around. I said, still with .the courtesy due a guest: “Dern you—l told you to beat It. Now, you beat It or I will heave a lead slug at you and squash you flat.” • - Still he did not go. He hung around and buzzed around, and I couldn’t think, or anything, and I said to the city editor that It was something awful the way anybody was allowed to come loafing around the city room and bother the reporters when they were trying to work, and he said something about how we always gotta be polite to visitors, without exception, because some time mebbe they will have a scoop and give it to us, or something. So, for awhile I tried to ignore this party that kept bothering me, and tried to keep on writing, and even moved a paste pot so he wouldnJt sit in it, and never said a thing when he wiped his feet on my coat, and then, just as I was chasing an elusive adjective up the tree of rhetoric, and all but had It treed on the tiptop limb, this guy starts in to sing! Did you ever try to write something when anybody is singing? Well—it cannot be done. I glared at hfm horribly, but he kept- on singing. I said to hlmr "Don’t you know-any better than to sing around here at ten. o’clock at night, just before the bulldog is going to press, and sing?” And he got up right by my ear and began to sing again. And then is when I did It. He was the first mosquito!

'Bean Like Rare Gem Adorns Senator’s Tie

WASHINGTON.— Senator A. A. Jones of New Mexico, formerly first assista pt secretary of the interior, has recently been presented with probiib’y the most unique article of Jewelry known to the craft. A little spotted

bean, known throughout the Southwestern states —the only section of the country In which it thrives—as the Pinto, is now being worn in the cravat of Senator Jones. It has been handsomely mounted in a solid gold setting and was received by the senator with the accompanying letter: “You will find In the mail of | early date a registered package containing a true specimen of the New Mexico Pinto bean mounted on a tie pin. A few months ago it might have

seemed ridiculous to exalt the lowly bean to the realm previously occupied by the diamond, the pearl and other precious gems, but in view of the present prices which the legumes are now bringing, and their increasing scarcity, I have deemed them good material for the jeweler’s art. “Twenty-two million pounds of these beans were raised last year on the dry farms of New Mexico. This year we are working hard to double this amount, for there Is no better food for the soldiers or the civilian than the bean, and we believe there is no betterr bean than the New Mexico Pinta Should our senator, even for a moment, show his interest In our efforts by giving this little spotted bean a place in his cravat, our farmers learning ot the honor bestpwed upon it, would get busy and raise the largest and best crop of Pintos in the history of New Mexico, or break something in the effort

“County Agricultural A font “Las,¥egas, N. M„ May 10.*

matter which ordinarily would be threshed out in the criminal court or before a justice of the peace. The dispute is between Mrs. Archibald A. Marrs, 3841 Wabash avenue, and Mrs. E. T. Bicknell. At the instance of Mrs. Marrs, her husband waa arrested and later Mrs. Bicknell waa also warned in the charge. They pleaded guilty to the charge against them in the South side court and*were fined SIOO each by Judge Tncanh IT Kalrnon Afrs. Rickndl

all my natural acumen for the business at hand. Then in he comes! At first I was inclined to be nice to him, because he was the first of his family to honor our city room with a visit this year, and I took his coming as an omen that spring couldn’t be more 'n six weeks off now. So I was almost polite. I said: “Beat it—can’t you see I’m busy?” Well, politeness was altogether wasted on him. He hung around and

“M. R. GONZALEZ,

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IND.

Spirited Suit for Out-of-Doors Girl

A steady breeze is blowing from a certain quarter in the world of fashions and all weather vanes, in the fcuise of designers, point one way. Looking in that direction we discover there is no denying that it is trouserward. From several sources new departures in apparel for the out-of-doors woman, have appeared, and she who plays the role is about to dress the part whether for work or play. Among these new things the “Rocky Mountain Suit” takes its place as the handsomest. It is made for outings and all sorts of sports where skirts might hamper the freedom of the up-to-date woman. It is cut along most graceful and feminine lines, but It has a little spice in Its makeup a sort of soldierly dash and spirit. It breathes an atmosphere of rollicking fun in the mountains or woods, afoot or horseback, or at the wheel of the motorcar. The Rocky Mountain suit will appeal to the Woman who loves to hunt and fish and camp out. It is thoroughly practical and is made in khaki or other equally durable material. The trousers and leggings are In one and the coat Is shaped much like a riding coat. It has four very practical pockets, a loose, narrow belt and a collar

About the Hats of Midsummer

If some and unlmpulslve fair lady has not yet been enticed into buying her midsummer dress hat, she may now look about arid make her choice without any misgivings. Fashion approves large hats, medium hats, and moderately small hats. It smiles upon leghorns, fine milans, and hats — in black or white —made of crepe georgette or malines. Fabrics, and fabrics combined with straws, are particularly favored, and only beautiful workmanship has a chance of recognition. Some of the wide brimmed hats are narrower St the front and back than at the sides, these are called “East and West” hats; there are numbers of fltitbrimmed models, classed as “sailors,” and broad, slightly drooping brims are noted among body bats more particularly. ’ The next hat to make its. appearance will be the hat for outing wear, and along with it the lingerie hat is scheduled to arrive. This tells the story and thereafter headwear will hint of fall. A graceful leghorn hat is shown in the picture, having the crown and tipper brim ornamented with ruffles of harrow satin ribbon and small clusters of flowers, connected by long stems, posed in the upper brim. This is a lovely hat for a young woman. A wide-brimmed sailor, of fine milan has «n emplacement of georgette crepe on its top crown, extending part way over the wide crown. A wealth of little flat roses and pansies, covers the line between the crepe and straw. The crepe

that is a thing of beauty and a joy forever. It may be turned up to keep the sun off the neck, or buttoned up snugly for warmth, or turned down and out of the way altogether. The sleeves are finished with turned-back cuffs and the suit is trim and shapely. The blouse must be in keeping with the suit, and might be of linene, pongee or light wool, and of all hats, one like that shown in the picture, of soft felt Is the best. It is not likely that sportswomen will be the only ones to w'ear the Rocky Mountain suit. Women whose business.in life calls them to manage the farm, keep bees or poultry, may find it practical.

Dimity Frocks for Summer.

In a summer of dress economies the wearing qualities of dimity hold an appeal, and the best designers have experimented with this material as well as with gingham. It is, of course, raord sheer and cool than the gingham and lends itself to a daintier type of frock, yet it, too, Is best when very simply treated. The dotted designs are particularly good, and there are most likable little line checks and plaids, all of these being preferred to the sprigged designs, which, though quaint and often lovely, do not fit so well into the season’s scheme.

Is fl light pink with pansies in purple. An airy hat in white batiste crown covered with shirred crepe georgette and a brim of malines, turning up at one side. An applique of embroidered batiste and a white fancy feather finishes this very unusual midsummer inspiration.

Sleeveless Wraps.

The fad for sleeveless wraps is chiefly shown in the (.ports clothes, where sleeveless silk sweaters, sleeveless coats of bright-hued wool velours, sleeveless wool sweaters, sleeveless waistcoats over bodices, etc., are numerous. Elbow-length sleeves multiply as the summer frocks come more and more to the front, but the very short sleeve of certain French models does hot appear to have appealed greatly to American fancy.

Transparent Lace Coats Again.

Over a beige satin underdress is a coat which hangs from the shoulders, falling straight and very loose and free from body. This coat is gold and black net. It is elaborately embroidered in gold and is held with a wide girdle. These loose and graceful effects of coat or tunic in transparent net lace or ninon over fitted satin slips are charming for the afternoon oi theater.

Conscription of Inheritances One Means of Meeting War Cost

or the prohibition of legacies over a certain fixed sum. lam not urging it as my solution of the present situation, but I consider it worthy of the gravest consideration. According to the charter of our liberties, all men are born free and equal. Of course, they are not all born equal. Some are allowed to start their careers with a tremendous handicap. I have, in the fairly recent past, spoken in a great many boys’ schools. For the most part the students were rich boys. And I have always taken the position that it was a most unfortunate thing for a boy to have his own checkbook, unless he had first learned to earn his own bread. In nine cases out of ten it is an evil result of inheritance. What it does is to debase the value of youth. The boy depends on his checkbook instead of himself. The idea of such abolition of large inheritance is the very antithesis of socialism. Socialism tends to decrease the freedom of the individual. The principle of making it impossible for any youth to inherit a large fortune is a principle of individualism; it would act to increase the freedom of the individual. In drawing nearer to actual equality, it would offer to the young man more opportunity of individual development and individual value. It would make the individual more important to the state because of his own innate value. It would proceed on a principle of individual democracy instead of on a principle of socialism. It would mean equality of opportunity, and that is the basis of democracy, the basis of our nation—what we are fighting for. In the present time of need it would release an immense amount of money, and free the country from a great future burden.

Why Anglo-Saxon Countries, Other Than America, Have Fewest Felons

Among the enlightened nations the United States leads the world in manumitting murderers and enlarging felons, while Anglo-Saxon countries not under the American flag have the least percentage of murderers and felons. This extraordinary and deplorable phenomenon is not due to obscure causes. If Americans wish to remove this reproach, they have only to study the criminal procedure of Anglo-Saxon countries. The vital features in which the English, Australian and Canadian criminal procedure differs from that of the majority of American criminal courts are the following: The British, Scottish, Canadian, Australian, South African or Indian trial judge is a strong judge, not a mere moderator. He gives the jury the benefit of his experience and skill by advising them in difficult cases respecting the weight and effect of the evidence, what he believes the evidence has shown, but he also informs the jury that they are the sole judges of the facts, and are at liberty to disregard his advice. The distinctive features of Anglo-Saxon jury trials is a strong and experienced trial judge aiding and advising the jury, but leaving the ultimate decision of all disputed questidns of fact to the jury, instead of acting as a weak and opinionless moderator, as the trial judge must do in three-fourths of our. states. In Canada the judge may try most criminal cases without a jury where a jury is waived by defendant. No.trial by newspaper, no publicity bureau work is allowed while any action, whether criminal or civil, is pending; only a true and fart report of evidence and court proceedings is allowed to be published penden e lite* sweatbox and third-degree are unknown alike among the. police and public prosecutors. Trial by newspaper and publicity bureau work pendente lite are suppressed by vigorous enforcement of the common-law practice in relation to contempt of court.

World-Neighborhood Problem of Today Similar to That of Individuals

By DR. J. A. MACDONALD.

The problem oftiving is the problem of a man’s right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It claims the right of a man to enjoy t e fruit of his labors. It affirms that no able-bodied man shall be allowed, as Lincoln said, to eat bread by the sweat of another man’s bp>w. _ It declares that difference in capacity, which yields difference in. achievements® in rewards, must not interfere with democracy’s equality of opportunity for all and specialprivileges for none. It requires t a as slavery is a dishonor anff, a degradation to ““t 1 be allowed to be master of BSW life and be helped to make that selfmastership intelligent, just and free. . O And the individual problem of living is involved in the social problem The social problem may be simple enough when the neighborhood w small, the individuals few, their interests plain, and their righto unassailed But that problem becomes infinitely complex as life widens its horizons, deepens its needs, heightens its aspirations and becomes more keenly sensitive to ito own destiny. „ .. - And this is the world-neighborhood problem today, the problem ot the individual nation maintaining the strength and fullness and freedom of its own life in just relations with the rights of other nations in the same world community; the problem of one race preserving its identity and its ideals in the same world order with other races and their distinctions and their ideals; the problem of one people, strong and masterful, securing and enlarging their place in the sun without shutting the needed sunshine out of the life and history of other peoples, who also have rations and obligations in the same world neighborhood. This is today the problem of the world. - j

By THE RT. REV. CHARLES H. BRENT

ProtMtant Episcopal Buhop of the Philippine*

In the practical consideration of “ways and means” at the present time the question of inheritance conscript’oll should be taken up in detail. 1 ’he younger generation would be deprived of the individual wealth of their fathers, but they would be beginning their lives with equal opportunities in a country of better opportunity, not weighted down by an enormous debt and financial burden. The idea of the abolition of inheritance is not new. It has been suggested many times, to be accomplished either by the imposition of very high inheritance taxes .

By H. A. FORSTER

of New Y«k

, Editor of the Toronto Globe