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| SIF SPANING REVOLT STIRS ORPHANS’ HOME: TEACHERS ON STR 2 Demand Removal tive el Matron Who Ordered Inmates to Chastise Each Other. COOPERSTOWN, N. Y., Feb, 25. How it feels to be xelf-spanked and whether it is more painful or more degrading than the old-fashioned form of punishment will be told by some of the 160 inmates of the Orphan House of the Holy Saviour, an Episcopal home, the management of which is being investigated by an inspector of the Stato Board of Charities. ‘This investigation followed a strike of the eleven teachers in the home, who protest against the continuance in office of Mins Victoria Lamoine, the matron. One of the charges is that whe compels children to spank each other and that this is immoral and degrading. All the charges against Miss Lamoine were made by Samuel Le Warrin, a retired banker, until re- cently a momber of the Board of ‘Trustees of the Home, The matron, answering (he charges, aald: “Self-apanking was begun about two years ago, When @ teacher came into my office with seven boya, I was busy and suggested that it would be suitable for the boys to pun! other and they did, Mr. Wa hee th of the method at the time.’ some of the solf-spankers who fo will be questioned by the 51 board's agent will ann Hie i i i Byte i All the boys ‘and unded up. Y | Street Station, Friday & Saturday! Last Three Days of the Cammeyer Basement Sale! Sale! S| Mra. George Quirk, Mra. Edward ‘J, Boots for Women, Styles and Color Special, $2.50 of sagh f ye ea or PAWAT ORE and BRO N CLOTH mae son een Metal oe and Patent pecther Batton and Lace Calf Boots, Gun Metal and Patent Boots with Fons rOREY AND PAWN Choe coaer @|terday when a policewoman with @ ““ SCHOOL MILITARISM IS ‘ORGANIZED INSANITY’ Western Educator Denounces Sys- tem as Leading to “Spying, Lying and Forging.” CINCINNATI, 0, Feb. 26.—N. C. Schaeffer, State Superintenaent of Public Sohools of Pennsylvania, in ap address here before the -Superin- tondents of the tonal Education Association, said the introduction ef militarism into the public achools of the United States would be “orga- nized insanity.” “Tho public schools would develop a race of Amazons, more fiers» than the militant Suffragettes,” he con- tinued, “Investigation has shown that the military drill is injurious during the adolescent period and that the gracefulness of the cadets ia due more to the dancing master than the drill. “The moral danger that results from militariem is still greater, It does not develop the sense of duty, but justifies spying, lying, forging letters and telegrams and giving false signals to mislead the enemy.” POLICEWOMAN USES PISTOL ‘ AND CAPTURES FUGITIVE) ir Not Even an “Innocent Bystander” Hit When Her Revolver Roars. CHICAGO, Feb, 26.—Bullets zipped tn the Loop and men, women and itis flattened themselves behind “LW posts and scurried into doorways yes- roaring revolver puraued and cap- PASSES MOTHERS’ PENSIONS. | Delaw Senate Ap on, DOVER, Del, Feb. %5.—The Genate has parsed the Mothers’ 1M Bin, framed after the Wisconsin hi ‘The bill has the tndorsement of Gov. Miller and t# certain to become law. made that any trustes of the poor, friend or relative of any child under fourteen years of age in need of finan- cial aid may appear before the Orphans’ Court of the county in which 4 shall have been a resident for for and ask for ald in the maintenanci support of such child. PUB: RHEUMATISM PAIN FROM SORE, ACHING JOINTS Rub pain away with a small trial bottle of old “St. Jacob’s Oil.” Pain only. Not one case in liniment, w! ver disappoints and! can not burn the skin. Limber up! Quit complaining! Get a amall trial bottle from your drug- ist, and in just a moment you'll be) ree rheumatic and peat soreness, stiffness and swelling. Jon fer! Relief awaits you. Old, Oi ured mil- lions of rhew sufferers in the Ln half century, jor tured one of three fleeing men near Jackson Boulevard and Fifth Avenue, Florence Van Amber is the “cop- ette,” who convinced Arthur Cocsis that she is an expert at handling a revolver, With two companions the man had been loitering around the La Balle where the police- woman is detailed, and after, accord- ing to her story, she had seen the trio accost several incoming passen- gers who approached them. The men ‘broke into a run and the “gopette,” with her blazing revolver, “Cure Your "Rupture Like | Cured Mine” Old Bea Ca: Cured Own Secure, Fa pursued, The other men escaped, Pitas Dear Mion STATEN ISLAND NOTES. An engagement of interest to s0- clety is that of Miss Helen W. Kelley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Price Kelley of the Country Club Colonf, Dongan Hills, to Albert Cheney Johnson of Boston. The Khights of St. Patrick have Aecided not to hold a banquet this year, but St, Patrick’s Day will be observed on the island by the An- cient Order of Hibernians, who will hold a banquet at Hugot’s Hotel, St. George, St. Patrick's night. County President Matthew J. Cahill is Chair- man of the Committee of Arrange- ments, Mr. and Mra, John J. Webb of Great Kills have gone to Florida for several weeks. At Tampa they will visit Mr, and Mrs, Andres Dias, for- merly of Fort Wadaworth. The basketball team of the Christ Church, New Brighton, to-night Py the Adelphian five of the Weat Sido Y. M. C. A. The Staten Island Club has sent out invitations for a subscription dance to be held in the clubhouse, St. George, to-morrow evening. The patroncases are Mrs. A. Lincoln Eg- linton, Mrs. W. Hammond, Mra, Will- lam R. Hayward, Mra, Thomas F. Patterson, Mra. William H. Pouch, Shriver, Mra, Otto J. Thomen and Mra. Havelock Walser. Mra. Edwin Bryan and daughter, Misa Belle Bryan, of Central Avenue, St. George, have gono to Somerville, 8. C., for two weeks, Mra. David Rabinowits and gon Jeane, of Wentervelt Avenue, New Brighton, are at Lakewood, N. J. Mr. and Mra, Jones Powell of Tot- tenville have as their guests Mr. and Mra, G. Hueaton of Lawrence, Masa, Mr, and Mra. Charles Bogardus of Rosmille have been the guests of their son. William =Bogardus, at Crystal un, Mr, and Mra, William Cottrell of Tottenville have returned home om} a visit in Connecticut. We in Bis Remedy and Rook Sent Free, Colt led th for |' Captain Collings sailed, the seus Sch q le ray ruj ture Gre ‘soon ‘forced, Rot only remain ashe Dut "ket ‘him « “Fellow Men and Women, You Dean Hare Te Be Cut Up, and You Don’t Have bide rong age himself of his | opeainfonssand a a ‘age Ss was rewal pre ves #0 io auickly made htm ry & weil, ngone ican use the ‘saine me methods ple, ver ruptui Serer tn have. the Captain Colll ti ail about lh sured froatmont it Boot gem. ome "without Wer” "hoy vt will rr at propata "6 q <4 ripsure. eu sores w who oni Al ont trnysaew = bette 70 you put down t! send FREE Ra ymeay. ond Bedkrrithoat ‘any obi ‘tion On my part whater: BIGGEST. T FEBRUARY why Greatest Reductions! Largest bat vite com- SCR aE ott psig dais Kae, Because there are only 143 of these Women’s $4 to $6 * Japanese Hand- ' Quilted Silk Jackets We shall close them out tomorrow $1.95 $2.96 Hand embroidery makes the difference of price, for those at $1.96 are just as well made as those at $2.96, Pink = Light Blue — Brown Rose Copenhagen Blue Red Lined with silk of the same . color or in a pretty contrasting shade. Second Floor The GIMBEL No-Charge Trimming Service ts Rendered by Skilled Milliners ‘ou think for one moment that we would vite a Hat that did not bear the hallmark of fine * millinery to go out from this store, even though we had trimmed it without charge? Indeed not, for we think too much of our reputation. We maintain a staff of skilled milliners for the convenience of our patrons who purchase untrimmed hats and their trim- on in our LG Spray lipaiee gost e it matters not whether the inexpensive or most expensive materials are moth service is rendered promptly, and to your personal satis- ‘We are sure that you will agree with us that Our Collections of Untrimmed Hats and Trimmings Are Unrivaled and Prices are Exceedingly Moderate This service is extended to e soot oe whether a $1 un- trimmed ator one fr $12.80 ia purch ased, if the trimmings are also selected in our Mil Special—Untrimmed Hate, $2.95 to $6.75 Italian Milan and Picot Tagal Hats in the very latest models of Paris and New York. Black and the new colors. Main and Third Floors See ANY you want to get a very clear idea of how far above previous events Famous “Nu-toe” ment of colors and also bi tA + mains AEN VAG VAN a aN ,GIMBELS ( Broadway and Thirty-third Street GIMBEL BROTHERS, Bankers (Under Supervision of the Bani Dopantinche, State of New York) 4 Per Cent. Per Annum on Interest Accounts 2 Per Cent. Per Annum on Checking Accounts (For sufficient balances) Inquirits are invited. Main Floor, Rear Baleony Men and Women Share Alike in These Real Savings of 14 to 4 on Fine Silk Hosiery Just 23,500 pairs in this lot. so when you examine the styles and qualities and eee how customers snap them up in lots of a half dozen, a dozen and even larger quantities. Women’s 5,000 pairs in this lot; black and white only, in a splendid wearing quality. Women’s $1.25 and $1.50 Silk Hose, 75c Pair Another group of 5,000 pairs, black and white.predominate; all sizes. Women’s $1.50 and $1.75 Hose, 90c Pair 8,000 pairs, in black, white and some colors; a manufacturer's reserve supply of his choicest merchandise. Men’s 65c Silk Socks, 35c Pair uality, a standard 65c. grade; here in a wide assort-” lack; a sock renowned for its wearing qualities. Men’s 50c Silk Socks, 28c Pair Lay in your summer su of fine colors; the quality Sounds like quite a lot, but you will not think 1 Silk Hose, 60c Pair pply now while you can elect from this great lot sells everywhere at 5c. regularly. § Main Floor A Sale! Women’s $5.75 Skirts At $4.25 F Trotteur and Sport Wear The width and the style of the skirts are new—they look wide, but yet are only 244 yards, In Heather Cloth Tweeds Black-and-Whils Checked Worsteds All lengths—Waistbands from 26 to 80 inches. Third Floor Hair Goods Specials Prices are far below what is usual for such splendid qualities. The assortment: includes all the ‘ fashionable shades. Natural Wacy Hair Switches 24-in., $1.65. 28-in., $2.95 and $5.75. Wavy Hair Transformations All-around, 96c and $4.76, 24-in. Hair Rolls, 45¢ Main }loor February Sale of Commercial Stationery complete assortment of necessary articles for A lete t_of les fe the office and general use. We give a partial list:— Presto Loose Leaf Ledgers, $8. Tapewriting. pever, i pig ht Canvas-covered Counter Books, [eigaldg xl 50e, 86, 16c, 20c each. Yellow Second Sheets, Blank Books in Journal, Led- | *@2" Sind Si 3, reg. fio pge abe ac Esterbrook Pens, 048; re, Toe, pages, 760 each Pal Books in Cash, Journal atari Envelopes, 393 peas, 6:60 cach rll Bod White Business Envelopes, 614 x6%, 40c for 500. Wire Trays, 15¢ each. ome “Tareint Books, 6¢, oe Fats, 19x24, or 16x21, Memo. Books, 2¢ to 40¢ each. one eh es pe box of 100, or neh ts Specie spbone, or Index Cards, 3x5, ruled; 6¢ ab pasdeelvad che. for 100; or 45 for 1,000, | White Pads, 26 to 10¢ each. Main Floor, Rear Sewing Is a Real Pleasure With a $40 King “Sit-Rite” $ 33 Sewing Machine, at With a “Sit-Rite” you do not have to bend over in order to watch the needle. The treadle is so placed that you SIT RIGHT BEFORE THE NEEDLE. Nor is this all. The manufacturers (the King Sewing Machine Co., one of the leadirg manufacturcrs in the world) heve spared no ate pense to make the “SIT- "an IDEAL sewing The Semi-Annual Sale of Cammeyer Shoes | ee from the: Main Floor to the Basement is now nearly over. NOW is Fine hoes FINAL opportunity to buy really Shoes at a very little price. en’s Shoe walues in Shoes ft Bpraand Girisare i : convince yourself. One Low Price—CASH or CREDIT Be Your Own Salesman—. fog pa Figure Tags on Ever ing Genuine ropesian Walnut fonier Sheraton design, beautifully grained, br yp top, base 32 in. wide, contain 2 small, 4 large wers, French. I plate mirror 16x20, with carved urns on a (as illustrated i. :) "o8 aout 8|4. OUT-OF: TOWN DELIVERIES TO YOUR DOOR moTeR of its kind (our own and others) the March Sale of China, Crys- tals, Lampsand Home Utilities is going to be, you will do well to see the Advance Showing of many of the fine things in the Sale (at 20% to 50% savings) now being made on the Tenth Floor. Elevators, at Broadway and 32d Street, take you to the Exhibition Rooms. mt "has All the Good Fea- tures of All Other High- Grade Machines, With None of | Their Faults. It runs very casily because it is thorou oughly ball-bearing, and does rapid and perfect work. The auto- exertion; A the Singer sewing needles and Lente” tn Robbie. seeder, cline, The “Sit-Rite” Is Thoroughly Tested by Experts and is submitted to the most critica) trials { scwing on different weights of cloth. Ws toe: RE ind oh Sold on Easy P t $2 Cash and $1 Weekly, sot “ith no other charges. A LIFE GUA: : Bttachments with each machixe, BANTER wd full s0t of Free instructions ct your home if in Greater York. Fifth New