Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 220, 17 June 1909 — Page 4

THE RICHMOND PAXUDIUM A5D SUW-TELEGIIA3I, THURSDAY, JTJ3TE 17, 1609. 1

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HONORING THE WRIGHTS , Earlham did a graceful thing yesterday in conferring the degree of Master of Science on the Wright brothers. And it was as much a distinction to the college to have on its rolls the names of the two erstwhile Richmond men as It was a distinction and honor to them. Some time ago we had reason to comment on the fact that Earlham was paying more attention to the raising of the standard in the matter of giving degrees. It is a bad practice to scatter degrees here and there. There is no more disgusting practice than the bestowal of degrees upon, men who may by reason of wealth be in a position to give a college a return in the matter of money. There are, it is true, certain . exceptions to this rule. But the granting of honorary degrees unless it is carefully discriminated may eaaily lead to not only the cheapening of the degree of that 'particular i institution, but ' may have a bad effect on ' the whole collegiate world. . It Is this fact, that has of late years made men who were In the possession of degrees from institutions which are care

ful in their standard, put the name of the Institution in brackets underneath the degree. ' .-' Jv . '. . - So it is that Earlham in this particular case has made no mistake on the '. fiftieth anniversary of its, founding by conferring degrees ' on the Wright brothers. ' There Is no doubt that, few men have in the Hast gener

ation done more research work in the

realm of physics and mechanics tharii

have these two brothers. And if they have not pursued their work under the tutelage of the great universities, it is true that the universities had not the secret , in their possession which the .Wrights were trying to discover. This being the case it Is more, than fitting that institutions of learning should do honor to original research whether done under their auspices or not. We hope that the principal seats of learning the United States will show their appreciation of the work of the Wright Brothers as gracefully as Earlham has done.'

Items Gathered in From Far and Near

Loafers in the Parks. From the Portland (Ohio) Telegram. The determination to drive loafers from the city parks : will meet with general approbation. It is one of the steps in park administration that should have been taken long ago. The term loafer in this case means the man who makes the park a sleeping or lounging place. To any man who desires to seat , himself in these public areas in an attitude of decency for; the purpose of reading or resting or enjoying the . open air and the bright, sunshine this term does not - apply. The genuine loafer is a creature familiar to almost any person endowed with common sense. He is the fellow who Is to be found dosing away .the hours on the benches or on the grass, and his presence is usually unsightly, as a ' man ' who is not accustomed to doing anything that is useful in life. If a man must lounge or sleep in the open, let him go Into the highways and by-ways, where he does not become an annoyance . to those for whose decent enjoyment the parks were created.

. Spar the Palmettoes. From Charleston eNws and Courier. The . announcement made " In - the New and Courier yesterday thai the commissioners who have control of the planting of trees in the city will order the removal of the palmettoes that have been, set out by -various citizens along slme of the streets was,; no doubt, received with, deep regret by alt who bats at heart fas beautifying

The Wright Celebration As far as can be ascertained at this time there will be a large delegation from . Richmond in Dayton tomorrow ' at the Wright Celebration. Funds of sufficient size have been forthcoming thanks' to the enthusiasm of the Commercial Club, the Young Men's Business Club, the West Richmond Improvement Association and the South End Association, so that banners, ribbons, streamers and posters and the like can be procured by all those who are going over. This will enable every person who goes from Richmond to do something for the town. In addition the committee has secured the services of the Richmond- Bugle Corps. It Is worth while remarking that the Bugle Corps is an Institution of which Richmond may be proud, inasmuch as It is the only one of its sort in this part of the country and never fails to make an impression. Beside this, there will be in the parade at Dayton the degree team of Coeur de Lion Lodge, Knights of Pythias, which has shown enough interest in Richmond to go as a body in full uniform. The committee has secured rates which will make the trip within the means of everyone who cares to go.

Ail that is capable of being done now for the success of the venture has been done by the committee. The rest of it is simply an individual matter with the people of Richmond.

We have said that there will in all probability be a respectably large crowd from Richmond. Many will go from a combination of reasons. The first reason is simply that of curiosity as to the celebration, the pageants, the parades and the various spectacular . effects by which Dayton hopes to do some honor to the Wright Brothers. There will be plenty of opportunities for people to have a good time. But there are other reasons than the mere celebration sights. The second thing which will draw people is the fact that they can actually do something for Richmond without any trouble or inconvenience to themselves. Everyone is interested In making Richmond a wide awake town, everyone resents the thought that Richmond cannot be counted on to strike out and do things. And people are beginning to take a hand in the advertising of Richmond along modern lines employed successfully by other growing towns. They are Interested because they begin to understand these processes and want to work together.

Beside this there are many men who are planning for the Fall Festival who want to see how Dayton does things. Of this they have heard much. They have heard of the Court of Honor which Dayton has built in the heart of the city, they have heard of the decorations and the floats which have been designed for the parade. And " what these men want to know Is. how Richmond can improve her Fall Festival. These are the men who are the most interested in Richmond for they are thinking how they can better what we already have, by employing the methods found successful in other places. -

There is a fourth reason which is hardly utilitarian Richmond feels some little claim to the Wrights inasmuch as they spent their most impressionable years here. Richmond people like to say "The Wright brothers used to live in this town." And it is for this reason that now that these two brothers who went to the Richmond high, school and acquired some of the knowledge which they later put into the creation of the first successful heavier than air machine have become famous as aviators, that Richmond feels something which is not curiosity alone.

Dayton is only forty miles away. " Arrangements are all completed, transportation Is within the reach of every one. '..'. There are many reasons why Richmond should be suitably represented. ; v.... There are few reasons why anyone should stay away from this I chance not only to do Richmond real service, but to show true appreciation on the part of Wayne county and Richmond, to the most celebrated aviators of this or any other generation.

, There are times when history is made before our very eyes, things that revolutionize the whole course of human progress. It is no particular credit to anyone either not to realize it or having realized it to take no interest in it.

of Charleston. The commissioners assert that the palmettoes will soon begin to branch so extensively as to interfere with the comfort of pedestrians on the sidewalks and to hinder traffic on the driveways. If the palmetto is an obstacle to traffic and a nuisance to pedestrians, why it is that many other southern cities have planted so many trees of this beautiful species? Many of the colored picture postcards which are so popular nowadays represent long avenues of palmettoes into which the streets of certain cities Los Angeles, for exam-ple-r-have been transformed. Nothing could .be more pleasing to the eye, more impressive or more typically southern than a street lined on either side with these graceful trees.

Baseball at Night. From the New York Herald. . Base ball played at night by electric light is the newest wrinkle from Cincinnati, where the experiment will be made next week. Why not omit the electric towers and, leaving the field in darkness, cover the ball, the bat and the players clothing, with some phosphorescent substance? What a protection the general obscurity would afford the umpire!

"Of All Sad Words." From the Chicago Inter Ocean. Of all sad words that tongue can name the saddest are these: "Wet grounds; no game.'

Just Standing Pat. From the Syracuse Post-Standard. Is anybody paying any attention to what the House is doing? ' ;

PALLADIUM WANT ADS. PAY.

TWINKLES

His Two Reasons.

'You never read the weather pre

dictions?"'

"Nope," answered Farmer Corntossel. "I skip 'em for two reasons. One is that there's no use o worryin about

what you can't help, an' the other is

that you never can rely on a prophecy

till after it's come true, an then It's

too late to make any difference."

A Generous Disposition.

"I suppose you will always be ready

to answer when your country calls you." ... .

"Yes," answered Senator Sorghum,

"and what's more. If I see any occasion when I can be of service. I won't

stand on ceremony with my country. I'll speak first."

The Pet of the Glorious Fourth. . When patriots celebrate with glee Deeds revolutionary, The lockjaw germ appears to be The beneficiary. . ,

. An Artist's Advantage. "That prima donna is assuredly favored more than most ..mortals." said one opera singer.

"Yes," answered the other, "she has

a glorious press agent."

Terrors. With placid minds we may endure The perils to our ship of state. In wilds where life is insecure To go we do not hesitate. But there are terrors which compel

Both hate and fear as they draw nigh.

It's simply fierce to have to dwell

To the Public: " .- t - - - - I have opened an office as Lawyer, and Notary Public, in Room No. 53. Colonial Building, and will greatly, appreciate any business which may. be entrusted to me. : My collegiate training I received at Earlham College, Indiana University and the University of Virginia, at which last named institution I have just graduated in the Department of Law. . All work I shall try to handle, promptly and conscientiously. - . Very sincerely yours,

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- From Our Notion Department f FwT " FRIDAY AND SATURDAY - LJ .

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One lot India Rubber Comb Co's genuine all rubber, unbreakable dressing combs, 9 inches long, coarse and fine, good value at 50c; Friday and Saturday 30c each One lot Goodyear Black Rubber Dressing Combs, 9 inch, all coarse, extra heavy, worth 50c to 60c, Friday and Saturday ... .......30c each One lot Black Real Rubber Unbreakable Dressing Combs, round top, 9 inch, all coarse or coarse and fine, worth 35c, Friday and Saturday, 20c ea.

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One lot 8 inch Black Rubber Dressing Combs, good large size, heavy top, 6 patterns to select from, worth 15c each, Friday and Saturday, 9c each. One lot Celluloid Dressing Combs, color, pink, white and Blue, sold everywhere at 15c and cheap at ' that; Friday and Saturday you can buy them at 9c each. One lot shell colored Side Combs, good large size, extra fine finish, regular 50c value, Friday and Saturday ...... . i 20c pair

These are all new fresh goods; you will say so when you see them. There are hundreds of other new novelties arriving never a day without something new. Just now we are showing great quantities of the new Dutch Collars, lace trimmed Jabots, Fancy Jewelry, new Wash Belting, and tray after tray of bright new belt pins which we will be pleased to show you through. -. - ; ., ... ... ... , ' i , i NOTION DEPARTMENT THE GEO. H. CO.

Near to the ordinary fly.

Where bullets fly we may defy

The fates upon the battlefield;

In airships we may sail the sky

Where lightning flashes are revealed.

We brave the darkness of the mine

And scale , the glacial mountain's height, . , . m .h,, . But hope and courage we resign When a mosquito starts to bite.

The Commercial Critic. "Those old masters were a conceit-

ed lot," remarked Mr. Cumrox.

"Why do you think so?" "They got up a lot of real good pic

tures that didn't advertise anything

except themselves."

ST. PAUL'S WILL HAVE FIELD MEET

Sunday School Children to Have a Big Time.

This is the schedule of athletic

events arranged for St Paul's Episcopal Sunday school picnic held at Glen Miller park, June 10, at 2 p. m. Prof.

George Hamilton will act as judge.

Those will be reckoned as members of

the Sunday school who have attended

any of the exercises during the past

year. Prizes will be awarded.

1. 100 yard dash handicap, open to

members of Mr. Hamilton's and Mr Huntington's classes.

2. 100 yards dash, sack race and

three-legged race, open to Miss Tal

lant's class. 3. Three similar events, open to Mrs. Lamoreux'3 class. 4. Three similar events, open to Mrs. Rush Miller's class. I 5. Running bread jump and standing broad jump, open to all. Also running and standing hop, skip and jump. 6. 75 yard dash, open to Miss Starr's class. : 7. 75 yards dash open to Miss Dorothy Vaughan's class. 8. Handkerchief race, open to all girls. Supper will be served' at 5 p. m. 'All members of the congregation . and friends are invited to participate.

MASONIC CALENDAR.

Monday, June 14 Richmond Con-

mandery, No. 8. K. T. Work Red Cross degree.

Wednesday. June 16 Webb Lodee

No. 24, F. and A. M. Stated meeting.

Saturday, June f 19. Loyal Chapter, NO, 49, O. E. S., stated meeting.

Still Well Off.

From the Indianapolis News.

But even after erecting 1.800 libraries, at a cost of $51,596,963. Mr. Car.

negie is not wholly free from the men

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ARE TO OBSERVE BIRTH OF CALVITi This Will Be Celebrated Only In a General Way.

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The four hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Calvin, the organizer of the Presbyterian church, July 10, will not be celebrated by local Presbyterians except in the most general way. It is probable that on Sunday, July 11. the Presbyterian ministers will make reference to the birth of

the great leader. In the larger cities the Presbyterians have made preparations for special services to be held in honor of Calvin.

$1.30 EXCURSION TO DAYTON. Pennsylvania lines. June 18th. ac

count Wright Brothers celebration. Special excursion tickets will be sold for all regular trains from Richmond.

This Vill Interest the Children We have just received a lare shipment of ... . CMldirea's mi Kites' Paianfiips : Patent, Black Vici, Tan Vici and Ox-blood, neat in style and appearance, with the ankle strap, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and $1.75 Also the very newest thing in the shoe market for children and misses in "The Directoire Ankle Tie' Patent Vamp, Black, Suede Top, never shown in Richmond, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00. See our window for the above styles as well as a few styles of Pumps and Oxfords for the grown people. We always guarantee the style, service and r prices to be absolutely right.

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