Evening star., 1901-11-22

at the republic. One Of the most important
Is the erection of large new dwelling
house for the boys through contributions
raised by Mrs. Archibald Hopkins of Wash
ington, president of the George Washing
ton University fund, and also one of the
directors of the league. The building is now
nearly completed, and contains on the first
floor a large hall for social purposes, su-
perintendent's office, a library and other
rooms for general use. Above are the dor
mitories, of which several boys have al
ready taken possession. That a certain
amount of exclusveness is already claimed
by these pioneers was proved to the repre-
sentative of the American, when being
shown over the building by a citizen of the
republic, by the following sign, in green,
red and yellow paint, at the head Of the
stairway:
Boys what don't slee-
in here is ordered
to keep out of here
or they will be fined.
By order of the Police
Commissioners.
Other buildings added during the year are
large new barn. school house and Jail.
The original residence has been repapered
through the kindness of several leading
paperhangers Of Washington, and will be
reserved as a home for women and girls.
The Girl President.
The introduction of, the ..gentler sex. into
the republic was an experiment caused by;
the dying bequest of penniless mother OF
her three little daughters to the institu-
tion In some respects 1t has proved a
success as the girls have taken charge OF
the culinary and housekeeping departments
with marked ability. In other ways how
ever, 1t has raised dissension by bringing
up the question of women suffrage in the
hitherto Eveless Eden. Recently the sub.
ject has assumed something of bitterness
At the last election boy was chosen pres
ident and a girl vice president. A few
months ago the boy received a first-class
h1S nintrn md fho rir1 NV
right Of succession, became chief magls-
trate of the community, to the chagrin OF
its male population. Since assuming the
reins Of government the boys declare she
has become an autocrat. Like the grand
old woman Of China, she believes in abso-
Lutte rule or none. If a citizen offends her.
his punishment is summary. Arrest him.,
she orders the police commissioners, and
at once he is hustled Oft to prison.
Naturally, such high-handed measures
have brought about something of a state OF
rebellion in the republic, and the Ameri-
cans representative tried to see the presi-
dent to judge of the extent of it. but the
president was i'll with a cold and the inter-
view had to be obtained from a male citi-
zen, also indisposed by severe cough, but
peacefully employing himself while lying
in bed in the bright, comfortable matron's
room, by making white elastic garters for
the community.
According to his version, remonstrances
have been made, but the president has ig-
nored them. She has been cited to appear
before the town meeting, but has merely
turned up her nose at such citation. Fin
ally the boys sought to pass a law dis
franchising all feminine residents of the
republic The law was defeated but re-
Gently an amendment was favorably voted
on allowing girls the privilege Of the ballot:
ever hereafter. Meanwhile the president
goes her own sweet way, with six months
OF her term yet to run.
In a Flourishing Condition.
In other respects the republic is in a most
hourishing condition, its chief source of
strength being the strong sense of justice
and mutual responsibility the boys have
toward each other. They receive pay for
their work aluminium coin, the scale OF
wages being uniform. They disburse their
earnings for board, clothing, ETC., according
to their own judgment and any surplus
they may lay by Is redeemed to them in
genuine money when they leave the insti-
tuition at rate of five to one; that is, five
dollars Of the republics currency is valued
at one dollar Of Uncle Sans
Every week court is held, the officers
being judge, a clerk and an examining
lawyer. Culprits are not allowed counsel,
but may produce all the witnesses they can.
prison, with ironbarred cells, is provided
for culprits needing restraint, the length OF
the Imprisonment depending on the nature
of the offense. When the writer entered it
the only inmate-a chubby, rosy-cheeked
inmate, in striped clothes-was undergoing
floor. Town meetings. intended to repre-
sent the sessions of congress, are held once
q month. On Fridays and SATURDAYS a
store. presided over by Mrs. Collins of
Washington, Is opened for the purchase of
clothing and other articles by the citizens
With the beginning of cool weather bows
are required to spend portion of each day
in school. receiving the same pay for the
time as If working out Of doors. Miss Julia
Baldwin of Baltimore, daughter of Mr..
Summerfield Baldwin, gives her services as
teacher free for the winter, remaining at the
republic and sharing in it's simple life from
Monday morning until Friday afternoon.
Another volunteer worker who gives nearly
all Of her time to the institution, is Miss
Leech of Washington, who serves gra-
tuitously as matron and general superin-
tendent of the household department, while
her sister, Miss Catherine Leech, comes
over each week to assist at the SATURDAY.
games and to teach In the Sunday school
the following morning. Mr.. G. A. c.
Chrtstiancy, chief attorney of the Post
Office Department Of Washington, and
chairman Of the examining committee of
the National Junior Republic, Is also spend
Ing the month at the farm sleeping in the
new building with the boys and taking an
active part In all their pursuits In order to
study them to their advantage.
ViOlets and Mushrooms.
During the last summer considerable
truck raised on the farm was sold In Balti-
more. It Is now proposed to change the