South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-13

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principle Of Standardization in its
truest sense be extended 70 ireland
and we pledge the sympathy and
support OF the Indiana state aerie 10
that end
Miss Amy DeVoss was named
queen Of the carnival in the Eagles
voting contest with 1882 votes,
while her two maids Of honor are
Hazel Miller. with $500 and Helen
Greisinger. with 2S.S31 votes re-
spectfuHy. indianapolis drill team
was awarded the first prize for ritual
services and the South Bend team
was given second honors. No other
teams competed I'm this test
Text of Resolution.
The old age pension adopted by
the state convention Thursday
morning follows:
Whereas: Modern industry with
its intricate. swiftly moving ma
chlnery and rush for production re-
quires the steady nerve, ready inl-
tiative and eXhaustless energy OF
youth and places the elderly work
man at a serious disadvantage even
II it does not debar him from en-
ployment; and
Whereas: Experience has proved
that the remuneration received dur
ing his productive years is. IN many
cases. through no fault Of his own,
utterly inadequate 10 enable the
wOrkingman TO lay by sufficient 20
o., 20
Of later life-statistics showing that
in the United States. alone, there
are 100000 such old age depend
ents on public and private charity;
and
Whereas: Such charity with its
brand Of pauperism innicts an un-
just stigma upon those unfortunate
victims of our industrial system,
who have expended the energy of
their vigorous years in production
for the benefit Of society; and
Whereas: The pension is not a
form of charity. but an honorable
recognition Of hitherto not fully
rewarded service; and
Whereas: Among civilized ma
tons. the United States is the only
prominent one that has not in some
form or other recognized the obli-
cation Of the state 10 the humble
I tOilers whose labOrs are the basis of
/ its prosperity; and
Whereas: The Fraternal Order
of Eagles is particularly interested
/ in this question. not only because OF
| the economic status Of a large pOr-
ton Of it's membership, but also be-
cause Of its fundamental principle
of upholding justice. Therefore, be
it
Resolved: BY the Indiana State
Aerie OF Eagles that we are in favor
of governmental old age pensions,
and that we invite our sister state
aeries, and the subordinate aeries of
/ the order to unite with US in re-
questing the grand aerie Of 1921 20
I take such action as Will awaken
public sentiment toFthe wisdom OF
state and federal PROVISION that
shall remove from the minds Of the
laborers of the land the haunting
fear of want and pauperism in old
age"
OfGCO by hcfinSs
In support of the resolution Frank
+. Herring, editor of the Eagles mag
azine. said in part:
This action of Indiana State aerie
\ is in keeping with the whole course
\ of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. II
is in harmony with our fundamental
principles. It recognizes the truth
/ Cf tho procopr fvd,,et,.i,I sff,,o+gc,,
/ Modern machinery with its remorse-
less force, and merCiless precision
not only shuts out from gainfu
vocation. the failing eyesight, the
/ enfeebled nerve, and unsteady hand
/ of old age, but by its intense strain
during the years Of vigor, brings
/ these disabilities prematUrely upOr
/ the honest toiler. Hence has arisen
/ the remand for a shorter WORKING
day. in order that the working years
may be prolonged. This demand has
been voiced in the columns of the
magazine and has been supported
/ generally by the Eagles both as in
I dividuals and in organized capacity.
Again, universal experience has
/ shown that, except in rare instances
\ the remuneration of labor in the
shop or on the farm, during the year:
\ Of activity is not sufficient to meet
\ the present necessities and admit OF
a surplus for the years of feeble
/ helplessness. In a majority of cases
old age has TO depend upon outside
support. This may come in CRATE
\ full care by children, but for many
individuals this is impossible. and
relief is found in public or private
charity with its brand Of pauperism
The injustice Of placing this
/ degradation upon those who have de-
voted the prime Of life 10 faithful
arduous service has gradually been
| impressed upon civilized people, SC
/ that certain forms Of pension have
| been established in special cases
\ both by governmental and private
| employers. OF the former are the
| federal pensions Of the army and the
navy and 10 postofice employees. state
| pensions TO teachers. and municipal
/ pensions to policemen and other pub
| lie servants in cities and towns. a
| few private employers - railways
manufacturing concerns, and, Occa-
sionally, Northumberland faith
full service with retiring pensions
But there remains a vast army OF
unprovided-for WORKOUT veterans OF
toll in civic life.
Pension Not n Charity.
"Now, a pension IS not a charity
any more than is a stated wage OF
salary. II Is simply a recognition OF
| the fact that previous payments
were not sufficient as the full merit
ed reward for efficient service rem
dered. In fact, It may be regarded
as q business proposition. Shall al
wages and salaries be increased 50
that. barring rare misfortune. every