The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922, November 24, 1914, Image 6
THE 8EMIAVEEKLY TRIBUNE. NOTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA. t"$2S$$$x$H$ SALVATION ARMY WORKING FOR REAL SOLDIERS Considering Oddities in Fur Sets God Demands Recognition Br REV. J. H. RALSTON SmtltrH Cotmpondrnc DtptrtmrM Moodr l)ill loitilute, Qucjo zs !Ws$H$H$ TK.VT Ho rMII and know that I nm aoil.-I'flultn id 10 ;jMNWzj.r,'NrArvi.iMftm.A3mAWAA'A.wwM. mw!P?7W7iimvvrTr.rrtvwK,-m.-.r turn A:rfJiSMyiiwy4Mw Commander Evn Ilootli (right) of the Salvation Army In Aniorlra, and sonic bandages for the wounded soldiers of the European armies. GRABS RIFLE BALL ; French Aviator Thinks It Is a Strange Insect. When High In the Air He Stretches Out His Hand and Grasps What to His Amazement Proves to Be Bulltt. London. A French aviator Is re ported to liavo brought from the aides a German rlllo bullet which he had taught In his hand. Tho story goes Hint ho was flying at a height of about evcn thousand feet when ho sudden ly becamo awaro of a small black ob ject close to his head. He thought It was an Insect of some kind, and wan BUfllclcnt of an entomologist to reallzn that a flying Insect at such an alti tude was a curiosity. So ho stretched out his hand and grasped what to his amazement proved to ho a bullet. Ho explained afterward that It was evidently a ilflo bullot that hud been' tired almost vertically and had leached Its utmost elevation. Ho arrived on his aeroplane Just at tho moment when tho bullot slowly turned over mid. was about to fall again. Looking for bullets In tho air Is n now Interest, and calculations' based TRAGEDY OF LAW'S DELAY Girl Injured In 8trcet Car Accident Unable to Collect Damages Owing to Company's Bankruptcy. New York. Harriott Nugent, tho young girl who has just been dis charged from tho King's county hos pital to which placo she was taken when found wandering In a pitiable condition, duo to ltu:k of nourishment, on a Brooklyn street, is tho principal figure In ono of tho most interesting phases of the law's delay ovor written of. When tliroo years old Harriott was run over by a Madison street car and badly crippled. Benjnmln Op penhelm, a prominent young attorney, Harriett Nugent. look her case to lourt and iccelved a verdict of ?5,000 ugalust tho company. The Metropolitan Street Huilroad com panj refused to pnj this claim and managed by devious ways to linvo Uon lamlu Oppenhulm disbarred. One of tho employees of tho company wns told to burn certain vouchers ho hud In his possession, but believing they would sonio day bo of value to him illd not do so. In 1915 this man's land lady discovered among the pnpors the data which proved that Oppenlieim was wrongfully disbarred. Her ovl denco restored him, to tho bnr. Tho verdict received by hlni 17 years ngo has now, with Interest, .reached tho en m or $1 -1,000, but still the girl enn not, becauso of tho bankruptcy of tho ctrcet rnllwuy company, collect tho an ouut of her Judgment. ' V on tho known muzzlo velocity of tho rlllcs aro made as to tho most favor able altitudes. A wag suggests "catch uullelH" as a new aerodrome game aft er tho war. The "kite balloons" 'nploycd by tho Germans promptly becamo "Ger man sausages," In tho language of Tommy Atkins. Thoy arovnot flrst-rato craft for observation, being stationary, but they aro not so easy to bring down as aeroplanes. "Tho sausago drive," therefore, provides good sport for bomb droppers. A story is told in tho Aeroplnno of nn ofllcor of high rank who had never before been up in an aeroplane, and who wns taken up as an observer by an English pilot. Coming into tho Jlro zono tho aeroplane was hit several times and ono of tho contnet cables was cut through, rendering tho task of keeping tho machine In hand al most Impossible. Tho pilot vory skill fully, however, managed to make a safo descent and to land within his own lines. Then Ills passenger, who had not in tho least understood what had hap pened, roundly nbused him for his cowardice When tho situation wns explained, and he realized that ho had had a narrow escapo with his life, ho was duly apologetic and grate ful. Sonio curious souvenirs aro in pos session of membeis of tho corps. Thoro aro, for example, altlmotora, speed In dicators and revolution indicators pierced and smashed by bullets. MUSIC FOR BATTLE German Band Serenades Soldiers on Firing Line. Musicians Lie In Advanced Trenches All Night and Play Melodies Appro priate to Action Leaders Get Iron Cross. Uorlin. A concert In tho firing lino Is thus dcficrlbed by Bandmaster Adolf Becker with ono of tho German ar nitcB In Franco: "After a long march wo wont into camp at G and promised ourBolvos a good night's rest. At 2:30 wo wore suddenly and rudely waked up; our outpoBts had eomo into touch with strong French forces nnd tho whole camp suddenly became allvo. A sharp light -was soon In progroas. Tho French artillery wns firing incessant ly from a covcrod position. Thoir shells came with a sharp whiz, to ex plode with n mighty crash. Tholr In fiut try also kept up n hot lire. I went forward with my musicians In a cov ered position and met Colonel von 11 -, who ordered mo to contrlbuto my part to this Infernal eoncort "I crawled forward, therefore, with my mou to tho most advanced liench, nskod them tget out their Instru ments, und wo played to tho great amusement of tho troops tho beautiful air. 'I Fool So Fine In tho Evening." After some time tho moon cnmS out from behind a thick bank of clouds and lit up the battlellold with Its burst ing shells, and wo gave It n welcomo with the melody, 'Good Moon, You Movo So Quietly,' aivd tho soldiers joined In with spirit. "Somewhat later tho French at tempted a forward moomont, and wo piomptb received them with 'Dolly, You Aio tho Light of, my Jyo3. The French did not seem to tiust this as surance, however, for" they hastily withdrew, to the rosoundiug laughter of our men, who did splendid shoot ing in ordor to make It clear to tho Convict Wants Speedy Death. Sacramento, Cal. Immediate death via tho hangman's nooso Is tho plea of Samuol Swearlngton, under sen tence at Sacramento. Ho was asked If ho had any preference ns to tho time of death. "Make It as soon nu possible, your honor. Tomorrow would suit mo. I want It ovor with," ho replied. of tho workers In Now York making REFUSES TO LEAVE LEPER Wife and Her Two Children Share Fate of Victim of Terrible Disease. WUkes-Uarre, Pa. In one of the two homes which thoy own Joseph Nor man, aged thirty-two, with his wife and two children, are shut completely off from the world. Tho wife and children are prisoners becauso thoy choso to risk loprosy to bo with tho at flicted husband and father. For ex ports have declared Norman to be a leper. Already tho skin on his face bears unmistakable evidence of the dread malady. When convincing proof had been ob talned that Norman was a leper tho door of his homo was opened for tho eBcapo of wlfo and children. Mrs, Norman was instructed to cut away from her husband forever. She left tho houso becauso she believed she must. Noxt day she took her little Bons and with them went to tho city olllclals and begged to bo allowed to return. They endeavored to dlssuado her. "I cannot live without my husband," sho cried, falling on her knees. "I was happy as his sweetheart. I was happy when he made mo his wire. I havo been happy during tho 11 years that wo havo lived together and straggled to fay aside a little money for tho rainy day. My lovo has been Tanned Into a flame by his goodness and his care of me. I became his wife for bet ter or for worse. I havo tried to bo a kind, dutiful and loving wife. I havo borne him children, whom wo both love." French just whom thoy hnd In their front, I next stmck up tho flerco Bad etzkUnarch, and just ns tho rising sun wns coloring tho cast blood-red, I closed tho concert with the hopeful choral, .'Fair Beams tho Morning Star.' Many of tho soldiers, holding their rifles In thing position, jolned-ln lus tily." SAYS WOMEN WILL FIGHT Miss Pankhurst Declares Suffragists Will Go to-War If They Aro Needed. Now York. Miss Christabel Pank hurst, famous daughter of her equally famous mother, tho lender of tho mil itant suffragists of Great Britain, de clares that tho women aro ready to go to war If the government wants Miss Christabel Pankhurst, them. Miss Pankhurst Is making a lecturing tour through tho larger cit ies of tho country Sho recently re ceived tho degree of LL.H from ono of tho colleges In England, and is hero Bhown in tho cup and gown worn on that occasion. The greutcsl fact in tho universe Is a personal God, but many fall to take in the thought A com pany conspicuous for its smnllness deny that there Is a God and they may bo left In the h a rf d b of the psalmist, who said "Tho fool hatlTTfttrrTTf- his heart 'There is no God'"; but almost ' , .: !'J- all men acknowl edge tho exlstenco of God. How do they treat him? Some decline to acknowledge him as having any poisonal relation to them. Ho Is an Intangible, far-away being, possibly nothing more than the great Pan of the ancients. Some forget God, having occasional moments of recog nition, especially when he appeals to them by catastropho, but the words of the psalmist aro again true: "God is not in all tholr thoughts." This is true oftentimes of bodies of men, oven great nations. Some defy God, following the advice of the wife of Job to curse God and die. Thoy light against God, but they never think of asking tho result of the fight. They never win. Some parley with God, having some recognition ol his being, and of their moral obliga tions to him, but when those obliga tions nre pressed as present duties they say "Tomorrow" or "Consider our business, our political or domestic sit untlon and excuse us." The Demand of God. We havo In tho text a command, not a more suggestion or Intimation: "Know that I am God." Tho latter part of tho verso defines what- God means: "I will bo exalted among the heathen. I will bo exalted in tho earth." Tho cry of the Mohammedan muezzin Is not wrong: "God Is great." In the Old Testament wo have tha word "Elohim," which means "the strong or faithful one," used 2,300 times. The root In that word, "El," means "tho strong or mighty one." That was God's claim in those tlmca and ono of the things upon which he has been most sensitive Is that of his unchangeableness. What he was to Moses or David or Nebuchadnezzar he Is to us. God makes a demand In the text, and no man has a right to dial lengo It: "I am God." How Obey the Command. In our authorized version of the Scriptures wo have the words: "Be still." Most men make such a clamor In their business or in the political world, or on the battle Held that thoj cannot hear God. Elijah in tho cleft of tho mountain side heard God more distinctly In the still, small voice than In tho i aging fire or stormy ivind Men have como close to God ns thoj have sat by the silent sen, or In the stillness of tho woods, or in tho IiubIi of the midnight hour. Tho Hebrew word translated "still" might be trans lated "Cease ye," or "Let your handt Jiang down," which means that effortf should cease. Many claiming to rcc ognlze God strugglo on, attempting tc do things that God would do, bul which he caunot do becauso men in sist on doing them for themselves. While God hnabeen compelled tc Bhow his almlghtlness or strength In sending catastrophes on men he shows this samo strength in simple wnys The Nations and God. Piobably in these days when the earth is tt entitling with tho crash ol tlKTnilghtlost armios that the world has ever known there should bo a thought of God and his power. What aro kings and emperors nnd gieat na tiomt? Nations aro as a drop in the bucket and aro counted as tho small dust In the balance. As the rulers ol tho earth take counsel togethei against tho Lord and ngaiiiht hie anointed, God sits in tho heavens and laughs at them and has them In do clslou. Ovor the armies of Europe now In conflict God Is standing. He has o purposo in this unparalleled war and that purposo will bo realized. The mighty lighting organization of Ger muio will not frustrate it, nor the pa triotlsm and impetuosity of tho French, nor the tenacity of tho English, nor the masses of tho Russians. Waterloo and God. Victor lluio sska with reference to Waterloo Was It possible that Na poleou should win this bnltlo? We answer. No And why? Because ol Wellington? Because of Illuchorl No. Becuuse of God." And ho says: 'Napoleon had boon. Impeached before tho Infinite -and his' fall decroctd. He vexed God " ilio man is wlso who ninkeu God Ills refuge and strength, a vorj present htlp In tioublo. Today tho glory of America Hob In tho fact that Its chief executive Is a nion of clear recogni tion of God, and his romarknblo achlovomentu may bo accounted for by thoso moments of solitude before God, In hla chambar. -s A LOT of odd shapes In muffs add something to the spice of life by way of vnrletyJHls season. An occa sional complaint Is voiced regarding too much "sameness" in gown models, and oven In millinery one hears that there is a lack of variety in shapes, but in furs there Is no chance for dis content on tills score. Tho-'most noticeable of tho now shapes Is the melon muff. Then there are the barrel mulTs, and in their class tho plain, round muff, which has shown that It can "come back." Among tho oddest shapes Is n triangular muff with tho apex which happens to be the bottom slashed into four silk lined points. The base of the trlungle, the top of tho muff, is curved down ward. Tho opening ut each end is bound with contrasting fur. Tho combination of two .kinds of fur, of fur and velvet or fur nnd plush, In tho season's offerings is worth con 3ldering The dark, soft furs, such as seal, broadtail, and others, make a rich background for fltch, skunk, er mine, fox, etc. Velvet serves the same purposo, and tho various plushes or "fur cloths" are considered quite hand some enough to be decorated with the richest of real skins. A combination of Hudson seal and mink is shown in the picture. In this the very ample square, flat muff is gathered up in plaits at the center. Shoes for the SHOES for tho promenade In fair weather and on paved walks aro quite different from those that must meet sterner demands, like tho tramp on country roadSj rain or shine, or tho daily walk" to busindss. Now that women demand so much in appear ance and havo grown so discrimi nating as to stylo and fitness fow shoes aro designed for all-round wear. Thoro Is economy in having three pairs of shoes for anyono who Is much out of doors If one of these is simplyfor dress the othor two pahs, worn alternately or according to weather conditions, may -bo kept" In perfect repair and will give bettor service In this way. Just now tho most fashionable boot for tho street has a cloth top In fawn color tan, or gray cloth with patent colt anip. Sometimes tho heel Is covered with cloth, but oftener It Is a sninrt Louis heel of leather. Tho model shown here is laced up tho front, where each side Is faced with a narrow strip of leather. The stay at the back Is trimmed in points and the shoo Is exquisitely tnndo. With the very short, narrow underskirts (now so much worn with long tunics) this shoo Is ologant and Is worn with all tho fashlonnblo dark colors in suits. There aro similar shoes that button at the side Instead of lacing up tho front. A neat, inconspicuous and service able shoe for dally wear Is made of fine, dull mat kid with a wide too and Cuban heol of medium height. It Is substantially put together and la vory comfortable. It is designed for both stylo and sorvlce, and de serves to bo described as sensible. Two pnlrs of this kind will prove a good Investment. For tho hardest wear llto second pair of shoes might be llko those whcio mink skins encircle It. Tho narrow scarf Is of the seal with mink: skin decoration. Hudson seal, lit broader scarfs and plainer muffs, Is shown having fitch skins posed In. bauds on it, and this combination has proved very successful. The vogue for monkey fur is con spicuous. Odd, closo-flttlng collars of the long hair, and round muffs, ate tho most pleasing models in this long, silky fur. Collars are high and some times fastened with a metal rose. Small, swagger waistcoats of velvet support wide collars of the soft, long' halred furs, like fox, and are some thing very new. Little vestees of bril liant brocade or cloth of gold or silver aro set in these" "Waistcoats, and tho comotnatlon of velvet, brocade and luxurious furs is Irresistible. Long, soft muffs of velvet with ruffles at each end are banded with a broad band of fur at the middle nnd nar rower bands where the ruffles are gathered In at eacli end. These muffs look generously warm, reaching up to tho elbows when tho hands aro In. These are only a few of the many shapes and combinations to bo found' In fur sets. But they serve to show that it is allowable to "go as yon. please" and as far as you like in the selection of odd crentlons In neck pieces nnd muffs. i' Out-of-Doors shown In tho central figure. With dull calf vamp and kid top, a slight extension solo and low heel, ono can defy weather and all sorts of roads In this boot and cover good distance unconscious of feet. It laces up th front, but similar models are made to button. Every ono should try to become In formed about quality In shoes. Thanks to the excellence of American manufacturers wo wear tho best shaped and most stylish footwear in the world. We can have both stylo and comfort and know when wo are getting thoso. But as to leather, most buyers must take tho word of the sell er, because ono cannot rely upon one's own knowledge. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. MAKES HANDY SPOOL RACK Excellent Idea for Woman Who Has Much Sewing to Do and Little Time to Do It. Take a smooth pino board about an Inch thick nnd about nine or ton' inches square, cover with cretonne, plush, felt or any desired material. From tho under sldo of board drivo through wire nails two and onc-hnsT Inches In length and about two inches apart. Make a. hole with gimlet part way through, as then board will bo less likely to split when nails aro be ing driven through. Placo spools on nails, number sldo up. A thread can be easily cut from spool without re moving It from rack and one Is saved the bother of having ono's thread In a tnnglo. If you wish to take your work to tho piazza or another room you havo all the different sizes, colois. slllu hasting and darning cottons with jou In this rack