Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-16

main object in life was immer schone
zaslne zeigcn'-aiways to show their
pretty teeth. These found in draw
ing rooms, mainly social butterflies.
The second type I met in Offices, in shops.
in universities trains This second type.
living thro5bing women pulSating with life and
work 1 describe fresh direct, nourishing-
nsturlich, herTlch, gesund"
Heaping on descriptions in his native tongue
to emphasize his impressions. Emil Ludwig.
eminent German historian, whose biographies.
Napoleon" Bismarck and William II" be
came best sellers" two continents and were
translated into n OF languages analyzed
American feminine citizens as critically rs he
does historys outstanding characters
NET. to further amplify these remarks. Lud-
wig did not think necessary. for he pointed
out: "At the present, woman interests me not
~ q type nor product of cei tain environments.
but rs an important part OF humanity-as
womanhood with a great role to play In the
history of today and tomorrow"
by that you mean-?"
world peace answered the famous writer
~women are the apostles OF peace" He spoke
slowly. Each word was pregnant with feeling.
giving one the impression that these were not
merely statements but forecasts Of the future
by Emil Ludwig. whose gift OF omnisctence has
made him loom out as one Of the foremost his
our destiny in their hands. Think Of it," he
added impgessively. in the palm Of womans
hand lies the civilizations future"
1T is one thing to point that out TO them,
I remarked but something else again definite
IL to tell women how they can work for this
end. What constructive platform would you
suggest for their adoption?" I asked frankly,
resnarking on the vast gulf between mere
criticism and constructive criticism.
You are right" Emil Ludwig reflected =
naiaute and in his absorption seemed to forget
me and the vast crowd that mflled and Surged
about ss We were aboard the ship which Was
carving him back TO Germany.
IAN interview If you And mel" had been his
challenge.
EmF Ludwig i slender Of medium height
and esthetic In appearance. HIS 10 we'll
nodded nose. bearing Soid-booped pance-
FIrmness Is written in his mouth. But m As
= spaskllng brown eyes one sees the spirit Of the
man whoe art links the dead past q history to
the living present chiidlike. w1stful, query
ing look leaps into them, revealing sensitiveness
and an eager. searching quality that SENDS him
pOrlng back TO world figures Of the past
typical example OF this instinct Is hts latest
book. ~Schliemann" the biography Of the man
who discovered the site Of Homer's Troy and
aug o.lt jewels worn by Helen
what definitely, women do to avert
war?" ne repeated after me. Then he looked
mp "Remesnber Lysissrata?" he asked.
1 nodded 1 well remembered the classic
COMEDY by Arstophanes telling how the
woaen Of Athens and Sparta, led by LySas-
traAA refused to consoTt with their husbands
until they stopped warning.
Ludwig smiled The old Greek writer had
. the right idea he said If I were chief OF
state I would command Lysistrata' to be
played In every town"
Then serious once more he continued: The
chief problem that faces the world Is all in
the hands of women. It Is the biggest shame
they did not take steps for solid Organixa-
taOn in the last war. They could have done
80 much" ne added regresfuHy.
"Coald they have efded the World WAR;"
qUesied
he siook his head No. bat the women
could have shortened It" Then ne added feel
iRgly Let them make up for il today BY
preventing = second wsr."
"l Jow specifically do you advise them
TO do this"
Let them make an enormous international
league OF millions of women not under any
particular nag and overlooking all differences
OF class and creed and country" eounseled Emil
Ludwig Every in this league should
swear she viii not allow her husband and Sons
To go to
women the real conservative part of
ME. aren't they" His words were an earnest
pasa "AS wives and mothers they're the finest
part u lne-the contrary Of wars destroying
principles. No national league Of American
German or English Is enough Il must
be International. Women Of the world must
Organize. and then nc the decisive moment
say MOI Mo- Nor"
To emphasize tsese words he pounded thu
-eAeAe 50 YlGoro&gsiy that paasers-hy were at
1Mcted But they rstA not psaz-r In CURIOSITY