Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 221, 18 June 1909 — Page 4

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THE MORRISSON'S REEVES LI- ; f BRARY The fifth biennial report of the Public Library Commission of Indiana contains some things of interest to Richmond. We are all of us aware that we have a library here, over half the people of Richmond use it, and having used it for a generation, have forgotten that it Is not to be taken altogether for granted. ' According to this report the Morrls-son-Reeves Library is the second largest in size in the state. The Indianapolis public library alone, being larger. Furthermore, according to the table of statistics, with the exception of the library at New Harmony this was the first library to be organized on an effective public library scale. The New Harmony library, which was begun under the, inspiration of tyaclure who Is so identified with the early intellectual life of Indiana, was founded in 1838. Although Richmond had some sort of a library from its very beginning, it was not until 1864 that Mor-risson-Reeves library was founded and part of the present structure erected. The Indianapolis library did not start until l873. . ,i '- As the table of data is scanned it is a decided relief to notice that the library was built by the public spirited gifts1 of two of Richmond's citizens and maintained by the people. All the rest of the column la gray with the name of Carnegie with a few exceptjons of which Richmond is one.

mond that this library was flourishing long before Andrew Carnegie -. commenced to persuade the people that they needed a library with his name oa it. v-v It has been remarked that the Carnegie libraries have spent more money on the cost of building and maintenance than on. the buying of books. And a glance at the statistics gathered in

tyr the library commission shows that

there is much truth In the remark. The measure of a library is not in

the number of books on its shelves, but in the proportionate number of borrowers. The great libraries of the continent which are the storage places of costly and priceless books are inac

cessible even to those students who need to use them for historical research. Although this report does not

include . the present year (In which

there is undoubtedly a gain in the circulation and number of borrowers) It appears that the library reaches

13,000 borrowers In the town with a total circulation: of about 73,000 vol

umes a year, j Compared ' with the showing of other libraries or rather of ' other towns, the library seems to be doing extremely effective work. One of the - most important reasons , for, having a public llbrary'after cer

tain- stages in its development have

been reached is the aspect of buying books which are not accessible in any other, way to the reader. This is the value of a large library in reference work. From the point of view of bene-

; fit to the community it is probably of

more value than the dissemination- of light fiction, though that has a purpose tooC v The Morrisson-Reeves library is in the reference department, - because of the length of time that It has been in existence, a valuable store house from the point of view of research work. In view of, the number of people who use the library; it is scarcely worth while to say anything about the value of the library to the town inasmuch a most of the people In Rich- - tnond already know it and use it.

' " tftgwag iood evening, Mrs. Gnsster. Is air. Guzzler in? lira. GazsJer-He hah Just gone down to the corner, as he wanted a little exercise. ' , " Wigwag I think 111 join hlnwl. whleh or comer does be take his exeretse Philadelphia fiecord. -

THE ART EXHIBIT. The Art Exhibit appeals to the people of Richmond as an institution of culture, as an entertainment, and as an enterprise which serves to distinguish the city as one above all others as the center of Interest in matters relating to art and art culture in the middle west. And now with all the interest on 4 the part of our people the Is yet the lack of the kind of substantial loyalty to the enterprise that leads to the purchase of pictures. There is now the chance to secure choice works of art from the collection which our people are not taking advantage of. The large number of rare works of art of artists from all over the country as well as from those within our own state and city is greater than ever before exhibited, and the people of Richmond should wake' up and secure some of these choice gems of art before the exhibit closes. CITIZEN.

Items Gathered in From Far and Near

Learning to Play. From the Portland Oregonian. The old reproach that Americans do not know howj to play loses point as the years pass. Much of the Puritan dread of a good time, which we inherited from our colonial forefathers, has disappeared and we are now able to face a pleasant day without a qualm of conscience. Some of the former zeal for destroying vicious amusements without putting anything better in their places, has been abandoned. Instead of trying to make Sunday a mere desert waste of time, for example, we have learned that it is much better to fill its leisurely hours with intelligent and restful enjoyment.

The public library is no longer, closed on Sunday in many towns, and some

have even attained to a degree of hu

manity which permits - baseball and open-air sports of all innocent sorts. These are the modern devices for invigorating the morals of the plain people, and they are found to be vastly more efficient for tbe purpose than sermons. Better still, because they catch the human being younger, are

those new playgrounds which are

springing, as it were, from the earth, all over the country. "

Justice to the Philippines. From the New York Tribune. Mr.

Root's incisive protest yesterday against the proposed paring down of the conssions in the senate's tariff bill to Filipino tobacco producers is amply Justified. The senate has un

fortunately beea. influenced, by the groundless fears of American tobacco

growers and clgarmakers to resist all efforts to give the Filipinos a fair op

portunity in our market In the Fiftyninth congress it smothered the Payne Philippine tariff bill, which attempted to carry out the Roosevelt-Taft policy of commercial justice to our far eastern dependency. Now it threatens to cut down the . not overgenerous concessions ' on tobacco in the pending tariff bill, approved by the house of representatives and originally approved by the senate finance committee.

Few Bad Ones Left. From the Baltimore American. There are some bad Filipinos left, but they) are . very scarce and the outbreaks which occur on those islands now and then are Quickly squelched.

, Theory Versus Practice. " From the Sioux City Tribune. Searchers after riches will do well to disregard Mr. Rockefeller's rules and follow his methods.

TWINKLES

Figuratively Speaking. "That girl's graduation essay shows remarkable maturity of thought." ,"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne, "she looks like sweet sixteen, but she writes like sixty.".

' Financial Aviation. "So you played those tips on the market?" "Yes. I took a flyer in Wall street; but something went wront with my steering gear."

The Signal. Behold a tossing ship of state Upon a tariff sea! , And often comes, amid debate, The message, "C. Q. D." ;

His Erudite Guess. 1 "Those letters S. P. Q. R.," said the antiquarian, "symbolized the centralized power of the Roman government." - "It did, eh?" rejoiced the joyous Ignoramus. "I 'suppose It's a Latin spelling reform method of writing the word 'speaker. - '

0.. A Slave to Pleasure. : ""What induces you to spend all your time in your touring car?" "I'm economizing." answered Mr. Chugglns. 'It's the only way I can stop the wear and tear of Joy rides."

A Question of Practice. "Oh, what a tangled web we weave." said, the, apt quotationist. "when first -we practice to deceive!" That's right," answered Senator Sorghum: "deception is mighty dangerous unless one has had a great deal of experience." . -

TO BIS GOLD AT LESS TKIAFJ JSLAIAP R&GVLrAR PRECIS: Printers' ink can not tell the story half as well as does the window. To see this window will mean to come in and buy. The entire shipment is new, perfect and choice.

JAPANESE CMNA: TMtttts YTtfflflmY Only a few of the more prominent items quoted: lUJllySK VV UUUUJV W 212 Suar and Cream Soto (GTW??T7Tl" Small size, worth 35 and 50c, choice of 4 styles, per set .19c VUoUUUsUCiJs Large size, worth 75c and $1.00, choice of 7 styles, per set 29c The quality and color of this ware is better than the old English. This historic old pattern is always 600 BREAD AND BUTTER PLATES 252 TEA PLATES wanted. . Worth 15 to 18c, choice ......10c; 3 for 25c Worth 20 to 25c, choice 15c BUY NEW SETS. REPLENISH YOUR OLD SETS. Cups and Saucers .121c to 20c 60 SALAD BOWLS 468 CUPS AND SAUCERS Plates. ....7c to 15c Worth 40c to 50c, choice ..2Cc Worth 20 to 25c, choice 10c PitCherS ........................ - -15C tO 50C Platters l-.llllll.-l ..1UctoC5c 44 SALAD BOWLS 300 OTHER ITEMS 33 Different Items in the line. Worth 75c to $1.00, choice 48c Worth 10c to 40c, now 5c to 20c Jfl HAOEKII2lII2Il COo

FAIL ACCEPT BIDS

No Contract Let for the Chopson Home for Aged VMethodists.

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None of the bids for the new Chopson Home for Aged Methodists was within the appropriation and it has developed that the plans must be revised. Bidders claimed the building as contemplated could not be erected for the sum appropriated. It has been decided to substitute slate for tile roofing and make a number of other minor changes. Next Tuesday new bids on the revised plans will be received by the board of trustees which will meet at Marlon. - ; . The establishment of the home for the worthy aged who are homeless will be made possible by the donation from William Chopson, of Warren, who is in his 83rd year. Mr. Chopson has been quite feeble at times during the winter, but it is his hope that he will live long enough to see the home completed and ready for the reception of men and women who in their advanced age are in need of care and shelter. -. - Two years ago Mr. Chopson offered to give $23,000 for the founding of a home for the aged, provided that $25,000 was subscribed by others. Citizens of the town, at once subscribed about $6,000 and the , North Indiana Methodist Episcopal conference voted to pay the other $19,000. Since then Mr. Chopson has given $40,000 as an endowment for the home, including a SOOlacre farm and $15,000 in iterest bearing securities. The earnings from the securities will go to support the institution. The $6,000 donated by citizens of the town has been spent in the purchase of 60 acres of land lying at the northwest border of the town that will be the site for the home.

PREVENTS MEETING Ranks of the West Richmond Association Riddled.

There'll be no show tonight. So many members of the West Richmond Improvement Association went to Dayton today that the meeting which was scheduled for this evening has been postponed one week. Those West Siders ar in on everything.

FACULTY MEMBERS TO SUMMER SCHOOL Three Earlham instructors Have Made Their Plans.

In order to better equip themselves Prof. Lawrence Hadley, Prof. Orville Mendenhall, Miss Catherine Snepp, all of Earlham college, will attend summer school at some university. Miss

Snepp, who is lady principal and instructor in English and self government, will attend tbe summer course given in these two subjects at Chicago university. Glen Thistlethwaite, who succeeded Fred Vaile as coach find will assist as an instructor in tho civil engineering department, will attend Wisconsin university. Prcf. Mendenhall and Prof. Hadley will go to Michigan university.

Modern Ambulance Service We introduced about 3 years ago the first private ambulance ever used in the city, which has met with success beyond our expectation. Wishing to give the public the best service that modern equipment can supply, we have recently added one of the best arranged white ambulances equipped with a special device for removing sick patients down difficult stairways. Disinfected, clean linens used in each case, and every comfort furnished. Careful and experienced men answer calls day or night. - Wilsca. Pehlseyer & Dowciag Phone 1SS5. 18 N. 10th Street.

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A CORROBORATION Of Interest to Richmond Readers. For months Richmond citizens have seen in these columns enthusiastic praise of Doan's Kidney Pills by Richmond residents. Would these prominent people recommend a remedy that had not proven reliable? Would they confirm their statements after years had elapsed if personal experience had not shown the remedy to be worthy of endorsement? No stronger proof of merit can be had than cures that have stood the test of time. The following statement should carry conviction to tfc;3 mind of every Richmond reader. Miss Sarah Hamilton, 27 N. Ninth street, Richmond, Ind,, says: "About eight years ago I began to suffer from acute pains in the small of my back, sometimes extending into my shoulders. I had an idea that the trouble was sciatic rheumatism but finally after sufferinz for about two years, I

found that my kidneys were disord-!

ered. I at once procured Doan's Kidney Pills at A. G. Luken & Co's drug store and soon after I began their use, I noticed an improvement in my conditionI continued taking the remedy until I was free from all my acres and pains and in much better health." (Statement given July 14, 1906.) On December 12, 1908, Misa Hamilton said: "'I still believe that there is nothing as effective as Doan's Kidney Pills in relieving kidney trouble. I am Just as willing to endorse this preparation now as I was two years ago. , For sale by all dealers. Price SO cents.. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doas's and take no other.

MASONIC CALENDAR.

Monday, June 14 Richmond Conmandery. No. 8. K.4'T. Work Red Cross degree. Wednesday. June '16 Webb Lodge No. 24, F. and A. M. Stated meeting.

Saturday. Jane is. ixjyai CKapter,

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