Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 192, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 August 1917 — Page 2

Feudalism Is Making Last Stand Against Democracy in Great War

many that has linked itself with the Turk—that has, too, adopted the method of Mahomet. “The state has no conscience,” “The state can do no wrong.” With the spirit of the fanatic she believes this gospel and that 1 it is her duty to spread it by force. With poison gas that makes living a hell, with submarines that sneak through the seas to slyly murder noncombatants, with dirigibles that bombard men and women while they deep, with a perfected system of terrorization that the modern world first heard of when German troops entered China—German feudalism is making war upon mankind. Let this old spirit of evil have its way and no man will live in America without paying toll to it, in manhood and in money. This spirit might demand Canada from a defeated, navyless England, and then our dream of peace on the north would be at an end. We would live, as France has lived for forty years—in haunting terror. America speaks for the world in fighting Germany. Mark on a map those countries which are Germany’s allies, and you will mark but four, running from the Baltic through Austria and Bulgaria to Turkey. Al the other nations, the whole globe around, are in arms against her or are •unable to move. There is deep meaning in this. We fight with the world for an honest world, .in which nations keep their word, for a world in which nations do not live by swagger or by threat, for a world in which men think of the ways in which they can conquer the common cruelties of nature instead of inventing more horrible cruelties to inflict upon the spirit and body of man, for a world in which the ambition of the philosophy of a few shall not make miserable all mankind, for a world in which the man is held more precious than the machine, the system or the state.

Schools Without Kindergarten are Like Buildings Without Foundations

By Bessie Locke,

The magnificent work of our public-school system merits and receives the admiration of the world. But, notwithstanding the splendid progress that has been made, there is one important respect in which it may be improved. • ' - Did you ever know an architect who would undertake to erect a beautiful and substantial building and omit to provide a suitable foundation? Did you ever hear of an intelligent farmer who woulTneglect his animals when young and expect perfection in their later life ? Have we given the same thoughtful attention to the foundation of our educational structure that the architect gives to the foundation of his building? Have we realized fully that a well-rounded development depends in large measure upon early influences and the habits acquired in the formative period of life? Our leading educators for more than a generation have been earnest advocates of the kindergarten; our first commissioner of • education— Henry Barnard —saw the system demonstrated in London in 1854 and became enthusiastic over its achievements? Lpon his return to this country he wrote and talked extensively on the subject. Commissioner Harris also did much to promote the idea fluring bis long administration, and Commissioner Claxton, who personally a kindergarten for colored children in Asheville years ago, believes that kindergartens should, be a part of the public-school system in every city, town and village in the country. It is now generally understood that the function of the kindergarten is to nurture and develop the child’s inherent powers; that in the kindergarten the foundation of all subsequent education is laid; and yet, notwithstanding all that has been said and written, what are the facts today? There are four million children in our country between four and six years of age for whom kindergartens have not yet been provided. These four million children are each losing two years of possible schooling, making eight million years liost at this most impressionable and imitative age, when habits for life are being formed. This lost time can never be regained. Many communities believe they cannot yet afford kindergartens, and they build high schools and introduce manual training and other special branches for the older children, while the little ones are losing these two years of systematic trailing. But the question is not, Can we afford to have kindergartens ? but Can we afford not to have them ?

War Workers to be Recruited from Ranks of Women Not Now in Industry

Only 46 out of every hundred women in this country are in industry. 'The rest are in a class which is just above industry. They are a supported ‘class, supported by fathers or mothers. They do nothing at all in indusftry and they do not enter professions.- ——•—- — Eighty-five out of every hundred women are in industry in England, ♦Scotland, France and Germany. The do-nothing class of women in these wrinnfrieH has always been smaller than in the United States. The bonbonbeating, novel-reading, lie-abed-till-11 a. m. type, which comes into full Ibloom at the dance clubs, on the golf links and the boulevard, is to be ‘the type recruited by the national council of woman’s defense. We want this class more than the class already in industry to fill the breach left open by the call for men for the army and navy. It is not our purpose to take away women already working from the work to which jthey are essential. But the great idle class in America is. remarkable. jWe have a vast reterve, unused energy. lam certain that they will vol-

By Franklin K. Lane,

We are fighting Germany because in this war feudalism is making its last stand against oncoming democracy. We see it now. This is a war against an old spirit, an ancient, outworn spirit. It is a war against feudalism —the right o?““the castle on the hill to rule the village below. It is a war for democracy — the right of all to be their own masters. Let Germany be feudal if she will. But she must not spread her system over a world that has outgrown it. Feudalism plus science, thirteenth century pita twentieth —this is the religion of the mistaken Ger-

, Chief of Kindergarten Division, U. S. Bureau of Education

By Mrs. Raymond Robins

Secretary of the Interior

THE EVENING, REPUBLICAN. RENSSELAER, IND.

“Service Suit” With Detachable Skirt

Here is another of those “service suits” in which bloomers take the place of petticoats as a matter of convenience and good service. This particular model is made with a skirt, to be worn over the bloomers, when the business in, hand requires a skirt, so that this outfit will serve as a morning dress for marketing or general, everyday wear. But the hampering skirt Is to be taken off, if work lies in the garden, among the bees, in the orchard or berry patch. There is no getting away from the fact of the greater convenience of bloomers, “overettes” and “trouserettes” and other new things that have appeared in the apparel of women, who have determined to do their work in the easiest ways.

In the suit pictured the bloomers and blouse are made imonet the skirt is the less important part of the outfit and does not appear. Galatea cloth, gingham, percale or any of the heavy cotton weaves that wash well, or coarse linen, are suited to these garments. The blouse Is shapely, with a wide plait at each side, extending from the line of the bust, over the shoulders and down the back. The sleeves are conveniently short, that is, three-quar-ter length, with flat, turned-back cuffs, and the neck is finished with a plain sailor collar. A short skirt, made by a,two-piece skirt pattern, fastening at

WGAT CAN WE DO?

The work of the Red Cross society Is so vast in its scope that it takes some time to become acquainted with all its activities and its purposes. But the more the public learns of its present organization the better for the society, because knowledge Inspires confidence in its methods and in the businesslike administration of its finances. Anyone who wishes to get a comprehensive view of the society, to know Its history and work, may find all the information In a book called “Under the Red Cross ’Flag,” by Mabel T. Boardman, chairman of the National Relief board, American Red Cross. The American Red Cross of today operates under new articles of incorporation, Created by act of congress and signed by President Roosevelt January 5, 1905, This gave the society a national scope and standing. In all countries having a Red Cross society the organization is made to suit local conditions, but tn each country the governing body is entitled the central committee. The central committee of the American Red Cross consists of 18 members. The president of the United States appoints the chairman and representatives of the department of state, treasury, war, justice and navy. Six members are elected by Incorporators and six by delegates of chapters, boards and affiliated bodies. committee of, 18 elects an executive, committee of seven from among its own members. At the first annual meeting, after the reorganization of the society, the com-

one side, is the proper choice in skirts to be worn, when required, with this suit. This is a good outfit for camp-ing-out parties of girls, or women’s gardening clubs, and a band on the sleeve will carry the insignia of such up-to-date societies. Cotton stockings, canvas shoes and an enticing, old-fashioned sunbonnet, complete the regalia of the maid who goes a-gardenlng. She may choose different headwear for camping or fishing, but nothing with more charm than a saucy sunbonnet.

Satin for Fall.

A handsome and striking material used in one of the model gowns for fall and winter wear is in one of the purple shades, actually a very deep tone magenta. It is a magnificent rich, soft satin, with an immense rose as big as a cabbage set at wide intervals upon it in cut velvet of the same shade.

Girdles of Silk.

Sash girdles of silk or ribbon are innumerable and many of them are very good looking. Such a sash drawn widely round the waist, brought back to the knot in front, with sash ends and ornamented by - gay colored applied flowers, might give smartness to a very simple frock.

mittee selected William Howard Taft, then secretary of war, as president of the society. He continued to occupy this office after he became president of the United States. On retiring from the presidency he retired as president of the Red Cross. Mr. Taft considered the union of the two offices very useful. “A benefit to the United States and the world at large,” recommending that President Wilson be asked to accept the office. This course was followed, and the president gives his time and attention to th» work'of the society. It is now the official volunteer aid department of the United States, so recognized by the government and ky aH other countries having a Red Cross organization.

FASHION’S FADS.

Hats are made of gingham. The one-color hat is smartest. _a Skirts are still short and straight. Linen dresses are becoming fashionable. , . . The latest sweaters have odd weaves. Even hats are being made of crochet work. ” Table damask is used in making a novel skirt. _p.'. Sarsaparilla of commerce comes from a species of smllax.

Luxury Wins Saja Petszonk From Real Parents NEW YORK.—Once upon a time little Saj'l Petszonk worshipped some dirty playthings down at the State Charities Ard association, where he was left by his mother, who never went back to claim him. Then later there was a

time when he was dressed like a little prince, and his playthings were new and many. That was after he was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Leo D. Shire of 41 West Eighty-second street. Then there came a day when his rightful mother claimed him and he was made to give up his wealthy little playmates and his nursery to live at 898 Union avenue, the Bronx, where there were no pretty toys and no nursemaids to wash his hands and face.

But now he is happy again, for he is back at the Shire home, and his name is George Bernard Shire. Little Saja’s mother when she found out her boy was, went to claim him. Mr. and Mrs. Shire wanted to keep him and it was ruled in court that the real mother should keep the child. Later, however, as the result 61 a visit of Saja to the Shire home some time ago, the boy’s parents signed him over to his foster mother. When the papers were drawn up and Saja received his new name he kissed his real mother good-by and then paused, looked at his foster mother. Then with a little smile he ran into her arms. An hour later he was up in the nursery killing miniature soldiers by the dozens and waving an American flag. Fires on Mate, Then Attempts “Hunger Death” LOS ANGELES, CAL. —Fearing that her attempt to end her life by starvation would be successful, friends of Mrs. Harriet B. Berlin, whose husband, Willlam B. Berlin, a private detective, mysteriously disappeared after . recovering from bullet wounds infllct-

charge of assault with intent to commit murder. The case was dismissed after Berlin recovered from his wounds. Three weeks after he disappeared from the hotel at Fourth and Main streets and has not been seen since. Mrs. Berlin, after a futile search, went to her room in a downtown hotel and remained a recluse. She refused all assistance and declared to her friends that she would seek starvation. Iler great attachment for her husband, it was stated, caused her heart to break when he failed to return to her. »■— - “At night I see him weeping,” Mrs. Berlin said. “He is not far away, I know} If he does not come back to me I shall dig. We planned to forget the shooting; we started anew, then he went away. He has tortured my soul in his absence as I tortured his soul by shooting him. When the nights come . Tcannot sleep. I have not slept for many da.?s. Come back, BUI! Come back to me!” A Mrs. Berlin, whose beauty attracted considerable attention heretofore, was assisted to an ambulance from the oflice of Captain of Detectives George K. Home at; central station. Site weighs less than 80 pounds and her condition is considered critical. Ohio Cider Maker Finds New Use for. Lime CHARDON, O.—While county farm agents and bureaus for farm welfare have been extolling the merits of lime to their agricultural brethren, it has remained for Ben L. Rhodes, cider maker, buyer for the William Edwards company, and incidentally deputy

sheriff, to find a new use for it. “As a safety for the prevention of the removal of anthracite or. bituminous products by persons who would escape coal bills, it’s a winner,” says? Rhodes, who maintains that the application of it to coal is fully as important and beneficial as ,to land. As before stated, Rhodes is a cider maker, and has a large mill in the western part of the city of Chardon.

Taking time by the forelock, or the coal dealers before another raise, Rhodes ordered a generous supply of the black diamonds. The huge pile, as tempting as an array of diamonds in this day and age, lay in alluring mass in plain sight of all. For some reason, which Rhodes believed entirely explainable, the coal pile seemed to diminish day by day. Neighbors hinted that there might have been women visitors with baskets to the mass of potential heat. Rhodes, the ever resourceful in times of emergency, bought some lime, and with a solution thereof, sprayed his coal pile until it was transformed from a dull black to a dazzling white. Now any chunk that is removed will be conspicuous by Its absence.- Neighbors who can’t go to the Rockies this summer glance out of their windows at the big white pile glistening in the sun, and with a fan, are content. Meanwhile the coal pile is Intact with its suritmer dress of white. Husband Grabs Laurels of Sir Walter Raleigh i . CHICAGO. —There are some" who maintain that the age of chivalry is deader than a doornail, but it seems that is a mistake. Listen to the story of John Skwarek of North Chicago, who-not only qualifies as a model husband,. but also gallops off with the laurels of

fllternativeof going to jail'if she refused to pay. She refused. Here’s where the age of chivalry was revived and the shade of Sir Raleigh stalked. “Three days in Jail,” said the justice, sentencing the woman. Her husband stepped forward. W “Hold,” he said. “Let me go to JailVn the place of my wife. It is my place to face hardships for her.” , - , “It doesn’t matter to us,” said the Belakeys. “It’s all right, as long a» someone suffers for this raid on our garden. The law is the law, and we demand Justice.” - So Skwarek went to jail in place of hie wife. In the evening she came to the jail with a fat basket of lunch, which they ate together.

IN THE CITIES

ed by the woman, sent her to the psychopathic ward of the county hospital for observation and treatment. She Lad refused nourishment for 16 days and was pining away because of a broken heart. Following a dispute, Mrs. Berlin fired three bullets through her husband’s body in their apartment and turned the weapon against her forehead. Her nerve failed her, she told the police, and she was arrested on a

Sir Walter Raleigh. Mrs. Skwarek has a flock of geese that are as the apple of her eye. This week they wandered off Into the garden of a neighbor, Joseph Belakey, who caused the arrest of Mrs. Skwarek. This was because the geese did not leave much of the garden. The woman was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Neahaus of North Chicago, ordered to keep the geese at home and fined $2 and costs, with the