Evening Star Newspaper, February 26, 1928, Page 4

RRd STUDENTS RETAIN FOUNDERS' SPIRIT School Children Belie Charge Against Modern Youth in Essay Work. ‘That the spirit of *76 still survives in is modern-day era of jazz, movies and radio. belving the ery of the pes- simists that voung America is headed for the rocks of unbelief and disrespect. s indicated in the essays submitted by Jocal school children in the recent con- test of the Sons and Daughters of the Republic. Writing_on the subject Means to Be an American Citizen.” the boys and girls of the eighth grde classes who participated in the contest ghowed that frivolous veneer of there exists the same patriotic urge that inspired the country's founders. Nor were these voung essavists de- scended from these founders. either None of them is eligible to membership in the Children of the American Revo- lution. The Sons and Daughters of the Republic is & national organization. sponsored by the D. A, R.. for work among alien born children. not eligible for its regular children's auxiliary. The aims of both the children's organiza- tions are identical. however—to inspire and teach children the meaning of true Jowalty to the United States. by emulat- dng men and women of the past who Yived for, and if necessary gave their lves for, their country. Sentiments Original. That the sentiments expressed in the < al with the authors s attested to by Mrs. Cabot Stevens, who conducted the contest and who gupervised the actual writing. She was gssisted by Miss Rebecca Whitcomb and Aliss M. A. King of the public schools and by Mrs. Tonnis Holzberg and Mrs. Earl B. Fuller of the local committee of the Sons and Daughters of the Re ublic. Mrs. Stevens represen dary Washington Chapter of the D. liam Sherman Walker. Mrs. Josiah A. Yan Orsdel. Mrs. W. W. Husba=1. Mre Warren E. Emley and Kenneth S. Wales. They reported: “The judges have found it very diffi- cult to make decision, as the essavs all show originality and excellent training in American ideals and prin- cipies. They wish to express their keen leasure and gratification at having d a small part in this contest. the value of which they deem to be in- estimable and far-reachine.” First Prize Composition. The essay which won first prize #mong members of the Nathan Hale Club. the unit of the society which has fts headquarters at the Friendship House, was written by Everett Cooksey. | 13 vears old. It follows: “To be an American citizen means to have the freedom of liberty which 1o other country has. It is to the ever- glory of the Constitution that 4§t has stood for over a century as the form of government of the greatest | nation of self-governed freemen the | world has yet known. The eagle is| the symbol of America with its soar- ing aspiration; the Stars and Stripes | our emblem. ' The preamble of the| Constitution is our ideal of government. | the Constitution the backbone and structure. | ize “We have seen how the deepest feel- | that thrilled the hearts and souls | ‘of Thomas Jeflerson, |50 long sought: therefore, I must hon- | “What it mderneath the somewhat | their characters | THE | SUNDAY STAR, ' WASHINGTON, D. C, FARM BILL NEARS FLOOR OF HOUSE Committee Expected to Choose Haugen Measure, Probably by March 12. Having completed its lengthy hear-| {ings on the difficult question of farm | | relief legislation yesterday, the House | | agriculture committee plans to begin a| ! few days of exccutive sessions on March 3 to draft a bill. | | Members of the committee predicted | ! that a bill would be reported to the| House by March 12, | While more than half a dozen farm ald plans have been outlined in the | hearings, the committee's ~discussion | has revolved chiefly around the $400.-| 000,000 equalization fee bill sponsored by Chairman Haugen | Haugen is confident that the cquali- | | By the Associated Press, | “TORCH” SLAYER BELIEVED KNOWN Professional Robber of Wom- en Sought in Murder in New Jersey. Ry the Associated Pross NEW YORK, February 25.—The man who killed Miss Margaret Brown by setting her afire after knocking her nn- conscious 18 a professional robber of women, Inspector Coughlin said at po- Iice headquarters today. However, al- though Coughlin intimated that the | identity of the fire slayer was known he acknowledged that his capture was not assured. Prosecutor Bergen of Somer- set County, N. J.. corroborated this, “There have been no new develnp- ments,” Bergen said, “and no real clues have been uncarthed to give us new leads. However. Capt. Lamb of the New Jersey State police is working on some information which may prove helpful.” ‘The prosecutor came to New York for FEBRUARY 2. 1928—PART 1. GEORGE PLITT CO., Inc. Unusual and Extraordinary CLEARANCE 'SALE! | zation fee plan which was passed by'a conference with Inspector Coughlin, Congress last session. but vetoed by | put if they reached any decision it was President Coolidge, will be the cholce! not made public. Bergen previously {of at least 13 of the committee’s 21| had denfed that the identity of the | members. The Senate agriculture com- | sjayer was known, although Capt. Lamb | | mittee already has reported the Me-| had been quoted as saying that he wi *100,000 Worth of New Furniture, Lamps, Etc. Mrs. Cabot Stevens. author of the essay contest sponsored by the D. C. committee, Sons and Daghters of the Reoublic, D. A. cessful essay writers in the recent contest on the subject an American Citizen.” Back row, left to right: Viola Walker, winner of second prize. Mt. Vernon | Nathan Hale Club; Geneva Walker, first prize, Club: George Collins, third prize Mt. Vernon Club: Everett Cooksey, first man, second prize. Nathan Hale Club. On Mrs. Stevens' right: Reba Sher, her left: Cleo Lewis. Republic Amcrica.” Mount Vernon Club Winner. Geneva Walker, 13 vears old, won first prize in the Mount Vernon Club. which meets in Peck Chapel. Her essay follows: “To be an American citizen you must obey the law. honor and support the fiag. Do not let other countries sayv false things about your country. Love and support the Constitution of the United States. When enough to consider voting never let a chance slip by, but always think about the man you are about to vote for. The of the United States honorable mention, R.. with some of the suc- at It Mcans to Be prize. Nathan Hale Club: Sidney Sugar- 3 cial mention, Nathan Hale Club. On than Hale Ciub. (ones have they analyzed? constellations have been discovered by the telescopes of Americans? = What have they done in mathematics? Who drinks out of American glasses or eats from American plates? or wears Ameri- | can gowns or coats or sleeps in Ameri- can blankets? Finally. under which of [the old tyrannical governmerits ot | Europe s every sixth man a slave, whom his fellow creatures may buy {and sell and torture?” The answer was Shry in art, by Morton and Wells in medicine, by Francis C. Lowell in in- dustry, by Peter Cooper and Cyrus | Nary bill, which contains the equaliza- | | tion fee,'but Senate leaders have mot |y, indicated when the measure will come | | up_for action. House Republican leaders have prom- ised right of way for farm legislation lon the House floor. Repressntative | Tilson, Repubtican, of Connecticut, floor !leader. said today that the bill would | receive prompt disposal cominz up after the appropriations measurs and | the warship construction program have of | their chemists discovered. or what old | been cleared away. What new | Chafrman Snell of the rules commit- |tee also sald that farm legislation | would be given spendy consideration. | but added. “if it is the Haugen bill the | committes might just as well take a! | day as a weck in its executive sessions.” URGE CIVIC EVENTS. | Greeters Plan Methods to Increase vou are old'soon given. by Irving in literature, h_\'; Capital Visitors. ‘The planning and promotion of civic attractions and events that will tend | things you should think about are the McCormick in mechanics, and by the |to draw the traveling public and the standing and character of the man. it happens that America is having a war and it is for a good purpose, help ers and industrial captains. “A true citizen is lofty in purpose, Ii jcag line of American inventors, think- proper sort of advertising were stressed as the most effective means of stimu- | lating business of the hotel industry at the country to obtain the goal it is yecolute in endeavor, ready for a hero's the regular meeting of the Washington striving to reach. Geeds, but never looking down on his Chapter No. 31 of the Hotel Greeters “Let us all strive to be like George (4cx because it is cast in the clay of | of .lu-nrrk‘n;l held at the Hotel Gordon t. Washington and Abraham Lincoln. the two leading American citizens. We all have the very same opportunity as thess men. Let us go ahead and show our love for America. “America is known the world over as the leading country in citizenship. Let's keep jt there. The question will be, ‘How will we do it?' The answer will be, “You be an American citizen and Amer- | jea will be on top now and forever- more.’ " .Second Prize Essay. The essay by Sidney Sugarman, 12 years old. of the Nathan Hale Club, which took second prize, follows: “American citizenship embraces manvy conditions, privileges and liberties, which point out its meaning. To me American citizenship is fourfold, for it embodies four large divisions. As an American citizen, I must respect religion, respect my country's laws, respect my country’s flag and respect other American cit- ns. “In all matters, religion stands out as first. America small things: scornful of baseness, awake to his own duties. as well as Friday night. to his rights, following the higher law | - {with reverence, as in this world doing ! all that In him lies, so that when death comes he may feel that mankind is in | some degree better because he has lived. | “The average American citizens be- lieves very strongly in edfication. Al- !most from the beginning in this coun- | try education has been provided. and {now it is possible for any ono in any Ipart of the country to be educated Education enables men and women to G their duty as citizens. To b~ good | citizens every one must be able to read and write. 'A men who cannat read and write cannot keep track of public affairs and vote with inteliigence Every one must be able to keep track | lol ordinary business affairs and keep himseif from being cheatsd. Everv per- {son should learn how to promote health jand should learn to do work by which {he can earn a living. Every citizen |should learn the way in which public “Knowledge without character can- |born member of the Nathan Club. for the following essay: “An American citizen s a person whe oves his country and would give his lif> |if needed to defend it. A person first i would have to be in the United States or naturalized. “It does not matter how great or who | your ancestors are, it {s how you are. | “You may have in your mind that the only people who are brave are those ! that fight. Well the women didn't fight, but weren’t they brave to send their | husbands and sons to fight in the Army? It was they that had to labor on the | farms so as to send food to the soldiers “The doctors didn't fight. but weren't they brave to nurse people with dis- | ease and risk their lives &0 as to make the patient well? “School children can also become good American citizens by keeping the school clean and neat and by not mark- Hale ‘allows religlous free- | affairs are governed so that he could |jng on the desks or books and by not | dom. for which many Europeans have | take a part in them if called upon. throwing rubbish on the grass, but in {the proper places. And they can keep | socially. mum of liberty for centuries were, by the y or. not only my own religion and its ministers, but thy religious faith, min- watchwords ever since and ever | isters. and teachers of others. It was five long years after| I must prove my citizenship by re- ~claration of Independence was | specting the American Constitution, its | by-laws, my State’s laws, and the laws | of my city itself. Now, while I am only led in words so simple yet so soul- and inspiring that they ha\'el inot make good men or good eitizens |the public buildings clean so as the Religion, according to the best au-|people who visit us would say we have | | thorities, is an essential part of edu- |a beautiful country. | cation and good cmz-nsh!g, “We should be polite to people older | | “The citizrns of the United States|ihan ourselves. no matter whether rich carry on the Government and have or poor, and remember the saving. trea! !{ree speech. religious liberty, freedom |others as you would wish them to treat i to govern themselves. | was 12 years before. the Constitution | was ratified. We know how Washing- ton and the Continental Army suffered and bled and many of them died for Ireedom. | “It is again a self-evident truth that young Americans of the present and | future will never give up., while life lasts. the fine fundamental rights as| follows: First, freedom of person; sec- | ond, freedom of trial; third, freedom of worship: fourth. freedom of speech. end fifth, freedom of property. To, maintain these rights in the present end in the future, they in their turn | will be willing. as their forefathers, woluntarily to accept the five great ob- ations “The American public schoo! is the best way to recognize and maintain their rights by voluntarily accepting and fulfilling thelr obligations. The pur- pose of the school is o train the chil- | €ren of freemen for life. for lHberty 1 for the pursuit of happiness. in, cordance with the highest American idesls—a model for their free brethren throughout the worid, there may be peace and good will emong men. The good American citi- #en 15 the one we like 1o speak of as & 160 per cent American citizen. Every citizen who i true to his country ested not merely in the of merely in science, in- motors and skyscrapers. but ideals, principles and charac- Sorefutiers ewaken and % in the hearts of the junior cftizen a cesire and & determingtion n become ALHTALHTLLATARARASRAR AR SRR \*\\\\\\\\\\\\\‘ Fa order that, ATTARFAFLAAALAXEAAAAAAAERAAAAAAALLELAAALLLARL ARAAVAALRUURRSANRRN The Charle Constructing Engineers The Opening of Their New Offices 1608 K Street N.W. AAABALLAAALAABERAALAARAAAAAEAN L ABABBAAARBLHRRABLAARR AR UKL UREBON! a child, T must show my est~em by |of press and from scarch abiding by these laws, for wiscr heads | “If You ever hear a man or woman than mine have pondered over them 'say. ‘I do not think that this President and made them. Later, when I am a is any good,’ ask them if they voted grown man, I may show my respect of and most likely they will answer ‘No.' the law by helping to make more laws. | “The pcople have more room for “As an American citizen, I must | development and they will develop in hnnr:r my coamln"sl;h(. T must prove |the coming generations.” my trust and myself worthy, by never » dishonoring America’s chosen standard. Speclal Mentlon Award. I must do my best never to let the flag | A “special mention” prize was award- fall into the dust. I can show my re- ed 1l-year-old Reba Sher, a foreign- spect by baring my head and standing ' at attention whenever the flag is passing by. i “I, a5 an American citizen, must fur- ther show its meaning by respecting all other American citizens, their per- sonal and property rignts, Not only must I hold with regard all American citizens, but I must especially show re- ! spect, honor and love for my parents, | who vested me with American citizen- ¢hip and endowed me with the great honor and privilege of belonging to the greatest and noblest Nation on earth.” Third Prize Winner., George Collins of the Nathan Hale lub. third prize winner, wrote; “The Ireedom of American citizens in the United States began with the sign- ing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 ““The world is made up of individuals, | and each individual is gifted by the! Creater with the position and dignity of a human being. 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