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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1918-12-20

has ceased. Consequently, the farms
have been depleted of help, and every
industry has had to run short handed.
No one should be disturbed about
America being able to absorb in the
peace time industries all the soldiers
in France and the men in our can
tonments.
In America we perceive more clear
~ than before the war, the world and
its opportunities overseas. There is
Siberia, for example, reaching from
Europe to the Pacific and practically
doubling the length and breadth of
this country; holding locked within its
vast boundary lines all in soil, min
eral, water power and forest that lies
out of doors; and scarcely on the
threshold of industrial development.
Russia is in a mighty struggle,
which, beginning in her overthrow of
the autocracy of the Romanoffs, now
is in contest with bolshevism, which
is nothing less than the autocracy of
ignorance, the mob and the gutter
succeeding that of Romanoffs, Hob
enzollerns and Hapsburgs.
Great though the obstacles, Russia
is emerging from the polar ice of ig-
norance that has held her bound for
centuries. If in the United States we
overflow our 600 millions in undevel-
oped land and the new industries that
will be built thereupon, we still shall
have left big world outside of this
country. Russia, in particular, will
want our help. Even before the war,
the State College received calls for
scientifically trained young men in ST.
teria. Russian and Siberian students
have attended instruction at this insti-
tuition and every one of them said that
in her reconstruction Russia would
look to America for help more than to
any other nation in the world.
So, if we in America suffer from
unemployment, it will be for no lack
OF opportunity here or overseas. There
has never been a time in all human
history when the world was so rich
III opportunity as today If we, in our
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1918-12-20
DIR. HOLLAND, OF THE STATE
COLLEGE, OPTIMISTIC ABOUT
THE FUTURE

There is groundless pessimism Ell
denced in our fear that the return to
civil life of millions of soldiers and
munitions workers may be followed
by extensive unemployment and social
unrest.
Such pessimism is rooted in our
failure to perceive what the imme
date future holds for all intelligent,
law-abiding people, and amounts to
thinking in terms of yesterday instead
of tomorrow. Considering this great
tomorrow of ours, we should see that
whatever it lacks, there is no lack of
things to be done. Right at hand is
the task of. provisioning, comforting,
and rehabilitating areas of the Old
World continental in scope, that have
been swept by the fury of war, Com
pared to this undertaking, the relief
of famine in India or China would be
the work of day. The task of in
creasing food production will require
the employment of hundreds of thou
sands of additional men.
Then, there are other things for US
to do at home. The United States,
according to estimates, possesses
more than billion acres of land that
can be used for agricultural produc-
ton. Less than 400 million acres of
this vast, tillable domain now are
used. To reach with the pillow our UNI
used 900 millions, mighty feats in en-
gineering, drainage, irrigation and
clearing must be accomplished. Waiv-
ing for the present all discussions as
to the best method of procedure, all of
us admit that fruitful opportunities
for employment are offered by our I'M
reclaimed land domain, and that the
resources, industry, and skill of the
American people are equal to the task
of reclamation.
Before 1914 there came to the
United States each year between l.
100000 and 100000 immigrants.
During the past four years the flow
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The Feminine

Now that the war is over and our
men are coming back we must take
on very gay aspect, happy air, and
make them feel that we appreciate
what they have done on the battle
fields "over there" Our mood is re-
Elected in our dress. At this early
instant the change is already noticed.
Women are buying more and in every
way they are trying to look their best
for the returning soldiers.
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AUTOBOBILE SHORT COURSE AT
STATE COLLEGE

An automobile short course offered
in the college of mechanic arts and
engineering will be given here, begin
ming January 9th and continuing for
eight weeks. The work of the auto
mobile course will be divided into four
groups, including in two-week periods,
engine repair work and adjustment;
chassis repair work and adjustment;
carburetor work; ignition work.
One of the features of the course
will be the use to be made of the auto
mobile equipment and laboratories
which have been installed for S. A.
T. C. uses, but which now, with the
disbanding of the student soldiers,
can be turned to the uses of civilian
instruction.
This equipment includes all the diff
ferent types of carburetors now in use,
exhibited in working models and cut
away sections; many different types
of magnitos which can be used for
both four and siX-cylinder ignition;
many different engines, including a
Buda 4cylinder just received from the
factory too late for S. A. T. C. use;
new Continental, six-cylinder en-
CINE, likewise just received
Also, there are many different en-
L.
and mounted on test stands. There
are numerous chassis of different
makes, and large supply of tools, such
as are in approved use for automobile
work
The teaching will be given by and
under the direction of Professor A. C.
Abel, who has been in charge of the
automobile training for the soldiers.
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DRESS CLAIMS ALL ATTENTION
The Feminine World Prepares To Meet Their
Returning Soldiers

effect. Tailored suits were prominent,
and many fur caots of nutria, squirrel
and muskrat were in evidence. Hats
were small and tailored. The popu
larity of low-heeled tan shoes and
spats was marked
Krimmer Claims Notice.
For many years this fur has re-
NAMED in seclusion and very little of
it was used, but this season sees it
brought into prominence by one of
New York's leading houses. 1t APP
pears on a suit of dark blue duvetyn
and makes tight collar around the
neck and long tabs down the front.
The mandarin sleeves are finished
with heavy bands that give a touch of
richness and distinction to the crea-
ton. 1t is a particularly attractive
fur, but it is to be worn by youth
and, | think it safe to say, by youth
alone.
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Though the purchases are more
plentiful the taste remains for quiet
colors and simple lines. This may
be attributed to the fact that Amer
lean women are more conservative by
nature than the French women. For
new, gay colors are appearing in
Faris. The boulevards are pleasing
riot of color, and here, indeed, is re-
Elected the positive joy that is in the
hearts of all.
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Satin and Velvet Dresses

The Horse Show always gives the
opportunity of bringing out the adj
vanced fashions. This year many
new and unusual designs were seen.
The most dominant feature of the gen.
eral appearance of all was that each
individual was dressed according to
her personality. For many years de-
signers have tried to persuade Amer
lean women to use discretion in the
selection of clothes that are becoming
t. them, not to wear something merely
because it is the style. At last their
influence has been felt and we have
the pleasing result that each one looks
her best.
One charming young person wore
smart black velvet dress cut square
at the neck, and smart little toque.
The whole gave a charming Victorian
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One of the dresses shown here is a
simple fascinating little thing devel-
oped in satin and the collar of pleated
Georgette in contrasting color.
What dainty finish is the ribbon at
the waist line, and the saucy bow at
the left side! The other is a combi
nation of serge and satin which is
quite suitable for afternoon wear.
Rather medieval in style and depend
ing on the long row of buttons down
the side as its sole trimming, it holds
ones attention and wins high favor
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Leopard skin and natural muskrat
are worn extensively now for street
wear. Their utility and service have
proven their worth. This was one of
the things that the war taught us all.
So they are recognized and appreci-
ated for their value> in keeping the
body warm on crisp day.
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RUBBER STAMPS

The Echo takes orders for anything
in the Rubber Stamp line. Careful
attention and prompt delivery. maitf'
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generation, but touch "the hem of the
garment" in the great work to be
done, there shall be service and its re-
wards for everyone.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
Foes Within Our Gates

FIGHTING GERMANY'S SPIES Pv rro,o,
Stlother Illustrated Svo DID, aiij 17r nn,,
beday, Page d Co. '' ~ 40 LOU
The beginning of the end of the war
for armistice is not peace-will not
destroy nor greatly abate interest in
books about the war, not even in books
ABOUT the ante-war period of Hunnish
propaganda in this country. Indeed.
there will be some access of interest in
them, since some important facts can
now be disclosed which hitherto for
prudential reasons have had to be kent
secret. Mr.. Strother has performed a
real service in putting into a compact
volume an authentic narrative of the
deviltries of the Bernstorff- -Papen con-
splrators, to remind the American peo-
pie of the character of the enemies
whom we tolerated among us and of
the men with whom We now have to
deal in making peace. He has had the
use of the records Of the Department
OF Justice for verifying his statements.
and the result is a story or series of
stories as fascinating and thrilling as
the exploits of Sherlock Holmes and
as indubitable as a treatise on mathe~
maticS
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
The Kaiser and Dom Paul

TIE TRUTH ABOUT THE JAMESON RAID Nv
John Hays Hammond. related 10 Alicyne Ire
land limo. pp. viii. so. Marshall Jones Com
pany. ~
Twenty-three years are a long time
in these tumultuous and expeditions
days, yet we must not account what
happened SO long ago as altogether an
cient history: for in fact it is pc
culiarly pertinent to the present mo-
ment and the recalling of it is very,
very timely. Mr.. Hammond performed
an important service when through the
medium of Mr.. Ireland he made these
enclosures in the pages of "The North
American Review" and that service
is enhanced in the republication of his
story in this attractive and permanent
form. For he dscloscs now what would
have been regarded with incredulity
Ind resentment in 1895, that in fact
ii was the German Kaiser who was the
evil genius of the South African
troubles. 1t was he who used Presi-
dent Kruger as his tool in his design
of German South Africa, tool whom
he presently discarded and bArayed
The story is a consistent and essential
part of that record of William Hohen-
zollern which the world is now comma
rightly to understand.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
Maurice Hewlett's New Poem

The 1auall VILLAGE WIFE's LAMENT BY Maurice
Hewlett limo. pp. II. G. z. Putnani's sons
We have never esteemed Mr.. Hew-
lett'ss poems as highly as his prose
writings, so far as form and stvle
are are concerned. He has dramatic
genius. no doubt, but he lacks the su
preme gift of melody, without which
all other qualities fail to measure up
TO the standard of great poetry. This
lack is much to be regretted at the
present moment, for it is all that pre-
vents the thin volume before us from
beng noteworthy in a very high de-
gree. The philosophy of this poem,
Gaos or series of connected poems. is in
deed impressive. The work is the
monologue of a village woman bereft
OF her husband by the war, and is in
stlnct throughout with wonderment
that men could be so vile as to ware
an aggressive war through love of
conquest or lust of blood and with
passionate protest and hatred directed
against the crime. Not infreuuently
the rush and thrill of passion raise
the poet to lyric eminence which
lew contemporary singers have sur
passed, or equalled; but such flights
come between long stretches Of stun
bling feet and hating measures. The
poem Will be priced by studous rather
IMAM by superficial readers.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
Winters Life of Belasco-
Maeterlinck and Hewlett
By Willis Fletcher Johnson

ter to be worthy must be truthful and
impartial. How unsweryingly impair
tial and true his loftiest ideals William
Winter made his crowning work, let
this passage testify. He is writing Of
his friend Belasco, whose work he so
greatly admired; and one Of that
friends most noted stage productions.
A mere panegyrist would have praised
it. The memorialist, historian and
critic says plainly:
Such dramas defile the public mind
and degrade the stage, and it would
be propitious for the community if
they could be played on from fire
hose and wsshed into the sewer
where they belong.
1t was in that spirit of fearless
truth that these volumes were writ
ten. Thus to write, with q comparable
degree of encyclopedia information, Of
auth oritative judgment, and with a
mastery of English prose unsurpassed
by any writer of our time, of one of
the greatest artistic and educational
institutions of civilized society was a
noble achievement, worthy to occupy
the ultimate attention of q long life
filed with noble achievements. 1t was
lamentable that he did not live to be-
stow the last completing and refining
touches upon his work. But what was
left undone was done after him as
we'll as might be by the hand of filial
affection. The fruitage of these ef-
forts is a memorial in which Mr.. Be-
lasco may exult as all but unique for
is an honor to the American stage, and
a contribution to American literature
OF rare beauty and not easily over
estimated value.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30

and have done it deliberately and as
the climax Of many years of prepara-
tlon and criminal intent, are the Prus-
SLAMS, inspired with the criminal
designs Of Frederick the Base, once
called the Great, who gave this in
famous account Of the origin of his
first great war of conquest and Of
loot: "Ambtion, interest, the desire
of making people talk about me, car
ried the day, and I decided for war"
Those criminal words might with per-
feet fitness be uttered by his criminal
successor of our time, who used so
often to refer to that Frederick as his
exemplar.
Mr.. Beck devotes much attention
to discussion Of the Presidents
Fourteen Commandments for Peace.
analyzing them all with convincing
logic and apportioning approval and
dissent, praise and blame, as he demon
strates them to deserve. This is a
part OF the book which should be read
by every American citizen who would
lntel!lgently follow the proceedings
OF the coming peace conference and
VINO would understand why some of
the Presidents proposals are cordially
accepted and others are potentially
rejected by the Allied powers. 1t is
from beginning to end one Of the most
llmely, most informing and most yalu-
able books that have been written on
the subject of the reastab,iahmcnt of
peace. For it the nation owes M
Beck much thanks.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30

q panegyric, the author tells US, but as
a memorial. They are that, and they
are something more. Such memorial
of a man still living is unusual but
it's own character vindicates it, demon
strating the mans worth of it. But it
goes far beyond mere individual limi-
tations. Mr.. Belasco has himself
touched the stage at so many points,
and William Winter for so many years
was in SO vital contact with it at
very worthy point, that it was inevi-
table, and most welcomely so, that q
life Of Belasco should be in effect a
history of the American stage during a
period considerable in duration and
unsurpassed in interest and signifi-
cance. That, therefore, is what these
sumptuous volumes in effect are; and
as such, in addition to the Fascinating
personal interest Of their titulal
theme, they are very greatly to be
desired. A single brief citation will
indicate their value, in supremely
essential respect, better than many
words Of description or commentator
We have already quoted the authors
declaration, that they were to be not
a panegyric but memorial. Now
the former might be partial; the lat
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
German Militarisrn

NATION TRAINED IN ARMS. BY Lieuten-
5mo AM General Ra5on Won -Lorinshoven.
The German view of the necessity Of
thoroughly trained regular" army
and not mere militia is here presented
most authoritatively by the distin-
gulshed officer who preceded Luden-
dorH in command. With all of its
statements and opinions we cannot
agree. but in the main they are indis-
putahle, and they are as ant for con-
sideration in other countries, even our
own, as in Prussia. We all know. or
ought to know. what WASHINGTON
thought and said about the employ
ment of militia against regulars. This
Hunnlsh chieftain takes much the same
view OF the case. Of course, in follow
ing out the principles which he urges.
it would not be necessary to incur the
evils, of militarism which Germany has
developed.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
The Stage Restaged
A Great Work on a Great Dram
atist by a Great Writer

TIE LIFE OF DAVID BELAsco. BY, William
Winter. Edited by Jefferson Winter Richly Illus US
xvi. 500. Mofat Yard & Co.
"Suit the action to the word" said
Hamlet, 'the word to the action" and
here, in generous paraphrase, VIC have
it done. Seldom in letters is the au-
thor so we'll suited to the theme, the
theme to the author, as in these vol
umes of erudite authority and opulent
charm. For many years David Belasco
has been one of the significant and
auspicious figures on the American
stage, IN the triple capacity of actor,
author and manager. For many more
years William Winter was the unchal-
lenged leader of American writer's on
the stage, through the triple virtue
Of his amplitude of knowledge, of his
keenness and sanity Of criticism, and
OF his singular eloquence of express
sion. Between the two, moreover,
there existed a bond of peculiar sym
pathy and appreciation, arising from
that similarity of tastes and identity
OF aims which occasionally exist in
men who superfcially seem to be sep
arated as widely as the poles. The
elder was studious, contemplative,
the New England scho~l. The Younger
was a restless, dynamic man Of ad-
venturous action, from the Pacific
Coast. Yet for many years their lives
ran IN parallel and harmonious chan
nels, and fitness was supremely justi-
ted of its result when the one, as the
ilnal work of long, diligent and
DeheVolent career, prepared this me-
moral m OF the other, who was yet at
the triumphant zenith of his dstin-
guished activities.
These volumes were intended, not as
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30

the war front, and who wrote these let
ters with all the ideals and inspiration
of his academic days still fresh and
regnant in his mind and heart. There
is much earnest philosophic thought, as
we'll as keen and alert observation, in
them, clothed in an attractive and often
brilliant literary dress. There is also
much Of the irrepressible spirit of
youth, with its fund of fun and humor.
The general reader will find it highly
interesting, while to young men, in col
lege or out it should be of untold fasci-
nation and value, to tell them how one
of their own number gave mis- life for
his country with smile upon his lips;
as freely and as buoyantly as he would
have made a goal upon the football
field. The youth of America cannot
read too many books just like this.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
The Lies Of the Huns

TIE LIE OF AUGUST g. 1914 Illustrated. 12mo.
pp $50. George H. DoTnn Company.
1t was we'll to publish an American
edition of this searching and convinc-
ing work just at this time It is true
that for the last four yes we have
been hearing cumulative idencc of
German mendacity. Prince Lichnow-
sky gave some. DR.. Mulhon gave
some. The Bavarian government has
just given some. But it Is we'll to
have this well-ordered and compre.
henslve marshalling of great numbers
and masses Of testimonies proyine
the hTpocrlsy and lying with which
Germany began the war. It will re.
mind US with what creature we have
to deal In reace-making.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
Captain Carroll Swan

The first account by an
American officer Of the Al
lied Victory Drive, and of
the splendid part PLAYED by
American lads in the Ger
man defeat. It's a thrilling
story and a proud record of
pluck and efficiency EUery
American shsrsid read it.
"a Illustrations. $3.50 net.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
issues Of War and Peace
Interest of the Nations
By Willis Fletcher Johnson

i, war; and with all that has since been
! written. that volume has not been dis
placed from that rank. Here is its
sequel, and we shall say unhesitatingy
that it is fully worthy of equal rank
as a discussion Of the essential facts
and problems of the ending Of the war
and of the settlement of the terms of
peace.
The plea is for justices but justice
of inexorable necessity means retribu-
tive justice mcted out to those who
have committed the greatest crime the
world has known in nineteen CEN
turies. And those who have done this.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
HOUGHTON
The Best Gifts Are
Silver Lining

BY r. w. F.
The first book by an American war
bride. Every page rings true. For
any zComdn zchose husband or szceet-
heart Is in The service. 20 cents net.
High Adventure
By James Norman Hall
Americas greatest aviation book.
'The epic of the air. Romance that
dims the deeds of all the ages"
Chicago Daily Nezrs. For anvone
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tions. $3.50 net.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
MIFFLN co.
The Best Books
Songs of Men

Compiled by Robert Fru.h;,
\ unique anthology of red-hlooa.,
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ETC. For almost any non. slasn..
The Fighting Fleets
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The first complete story of .,,.
naval achievements over there. aas s
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New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
Justice for the Hun

THE RECKONING. By James ". Beck 12mo
rp xxx 22& c. p. Putnam's Sons
To all who are in doubt as to the
course which should be pursued in
settling up the issues of the war, and
specially in dealing with Germany,
vc have unhesitating advice to give:
lead this book! Early in the war
We found in Mr.. Beck's "The Evidence
n the Case" the most logical, lucid
md convincing of all discussions Of
Inc essential facts and problems Of the
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
Tyltyl Again
THE BETROTHAL. BY Maurice Maeterli
Translated by Alexander TeIxaira de Maj

ITansIated by Alexander Telxeira de Mattos
Emo up. 222 Dodd Mead s. Co.
This latest dramatic work of the
great Belgian poet is q sequel to his
exquisite "Blue Bird"; fairy play. in
five acts and eleven scenes. In it our
old friend Tyltyl is all but grown up,
and under magic guidance seeks a
sweetheart, and finds her in Joy. 1t is
instinct with all the fine fancy and
poetlcal magination-and with the
Geep knowledge of the human heart
thaC nave made Mr.. Maeterlinck's for
mer works TO be SO greatly admired
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30
NAVAL HEROES OF
TO-DAY

BY Francs A Collins
Over fifty stories of the deeds
OF real heroes on our ships. as
thrilling and picturesque as
anything in fiction. The facts
supplied by the Navy Depart
ment. Illustrated $50