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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM

AND SUN-TELEGRAM

Published Every Evening: Except Sunday, b Palladium Printing Co. Palladium Building. North Ninth and Sailor Sts. R. G. Leeds, Editor. E. H. Harris, Mgr.

In Richmond. 10 end a week. By Mall. In advanceon rear, 15.00; six "lontbe, 19.60; one month. 45 centa Rural Routes, tn advance -one year. $2.00; six months, $1.25; one month $5 cent. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond. Indiana, as Seo . ond Class Mall Matter. Richmond's Centennial It is very interesting to contemplate the . attractive features which could be incorporated into a program for the proposed centennial celebration of the founding of the city of Richmond, next year. By all means such a celebration should be county-wide, so intimately related is the history of the city with that of the county. Particularly appealing is the suggestion of Supt. Giles of the Richmond public schools that a movement be launched for an historical pageant. Nothing could be more instructive or entertaining, and as a municipal attraction would pale to insignificance any of the city's successful fall festivals and similar events. There are

plenty of public spirited citizens who would

willingly give their services for such an undertaking, and with an appropriation by the city government as a nucleus for a centennial fund, to be further increased by popular subscriptions, the success of the event is a foregone conclusion. There are few Richmond people acquainted with the early history of their city and the proposed pageant would unfold an enthralling story to them. The story of the daring pioneers who hewed

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY. MARCH 18, 1915

homes for themselves out of the virgin forests of the county, built their crude schools and churches, all of logs, and their blockhouses to defend themselves from the attacks of Indians, isv rich in dramatic values. There could be, for instance, a reproduction of the old block house north of Centerville where our forebearers took refuge after "Charles Morgan and his two half-brothers were killed at their sugar camp, scalped, and one of them thrown into the fire, which happened about six miles from our residence," as the late Mrs. Rebecca Julian wrote in 1854, this letter fortunately being preserved. On the site of the North A Street Friends Meeting house was erected the first church in the city, made of logs. A model of this long forgotten edifice has been suggested. In the old

log school, now at Glen park, a typical pioneer

school session, which Andrew Young in his his

tory so graphically describes, could be held. The contrast in modern and backwoods educational

methods could not fail to interest.

The school children" writes Young in his

History of Wayne County," got the attention and

the assistance of the teacher as they could

Voices were heard from different parts of the room: 'Master, I can't do this sum', or 'Please

show me how to do this sum.' . . The teach

er going about the room to help the scholars or to do their work for them, and scholars running to

the teacher to ask him how to pronounce the hard words kept the school room in a continual

bustle."

Other interesting details of life in the early years of the city's history, together with import

ant events which might be portrayed in a municipal pageant, constitute a long list. Mayor Robbins would make no mistake in appointing at this time an executive committee to arrange for the centennial celebration. There is much work to be done.

Notes From Cambridge

Masons Visit Richmond Lodge To See Degree Conferred Home Economics Club to Meet Friday.

State Constitution

i Need of Revision

A committee of The Citizens' League of Indiana, which Is backing the new constitution movement meets at Indianapolis, Friday. The following sets forth the needs of a new state basic law: The matter of revising our constitution to date Is the largest subject of civil and political significance now facing the people of Indiana. This was apparent throughout the session of the sixty-ninth general assembly. Since the session ended without taking any constructive steps in the direction of constitutional revision, the significance of this subject looms larger than ever. The people of Indiana are to be congratulated that the twenty-two Stotsenburg amendments were killed in tcto by the legislature which has just adjourned. Viewed in the kindest possible light, this Stotsenburg pro

gram contemplated only the most

con not get a satisfactory revision by

amendment. A constitutional conven

tion is the only adequate recourse. Sentiment Is Growing.

Sentiment is growing In this direct

ion rapidly and it was never so pro

nounced as at present. The education

al campaign for a new constitution for

Indiana will continue with ever-in

creasing interest The Citizens League

or Indiana, which is devoted distinctively and solely to this end. is extend

ing its organization throughout the

state and fundamental need of constitu

tional revision will be given constant

publicity and discussion in public

meetings, In pamphlets and through

the press. Speakers on all phases of

this subject will be provided for all organizations and occasions. All right thinking citizens of Indiana should be interested in this movement. It will crystalize public sentiment and will

.msy kind of patchwork or makeshift assist the people to give final express A1I ef4-aVa A lva H.llt. M a. A .

""D1UU- Aiuus wiiu a iew apparently i ion to what they want.

uaimicBB iiivpu&ais, mere were otners The direct primary election law

mm contained nigniy vicious posslDU- which has just been enacted contrib

uies, sucn as mose pertaining to legls- utes a new and encouraging Jeature to lative-made city and private corpora-' this situation. Though direct nomination charters and specially created and , tions by the people, candidates for the controlled courts. legislature nf 1917 natiirallv will V.

The adoption of these amendments' sponsive to the actual feelings and ln-

Tvould have constituted little less than

a conspiracy against the right of the ppr.ple to control directly all their constitutional forms. The submission of any of them to the people would have tended to obscure the pathway to a genuine constitutional revision. Con

stitution making is too seriously important to trifle with in this manner. Referendum Gets Support. The defeat of these amendments left a clear field for a bona fide revision of the constitution by a convention of the people, and the legislature should have provided for a referendum vote at the general election of 1916 on the question of calling such a convention. The bill providing for this referendum received very encouraging support. In the house there were forty-five votes n its favor and fortynine against. The endeavor to trade with the advocates of this measure In the last hours of the session for some proposed special legislation, such as the felon's relief bill, has been Illuminating as to the opposition to the movement. It is also evident that those who most vociferously declare that the people do not want a constitutional convention are quite certain that the

people win express themselves In favor of a convention when the question is rightfully submitted to them. Otherwise, why should these vociferous contenders object to the simple submission of the question without confusion or expense? Tn the meantime, it is to be noted that the legislature has afforded no substantial or permanent relief whatever upon the vital problems of city government, taxation and many other questions of equal import. It is very generally conceded that satisfactory disposition of these fundamental questions can not be had by legislation under our present constitutional limitations. People Want Hearing. It goes .without saying that the people do want a complete hearing on these Important Issues and it is universally concluded there is need of some constitutional revision. Observation of the legislative session just

ended strengthens this conclusion. At

terests of the people. In the course

of primary campaigns, candidates of

all parties will very likely become committeed to the things that the people want from the citizenship standpoint, regardless of the political

influence or special interests. It Is probable that the seventieth general

assembly will bring the subject of con

stitutlonal revision to a conclusion by

calling a convention

MASONIC CALENDAR

Friday March 19, King Solomon's Chapter No. .4, R. A. M. Special Convo

cation. Work in the Mark Master de gree.

Saturday, March 20 Loyal Chapter,

ao. 4, o. s. stated meeting and

initiation of candidates.

least one-third of the time and effort of this legislature was expended on the

internal affairs of the city of Indianapolis, with no beneficial results whatever to the city of Indianapolis, and certainly with much loss to the state of Indiana. If for no other reason, there should be a revision of the constitution which will make possible the adjustment of local difficulties in cities by the people of the cities themselves without placing unnecessary burdens and expenses cm the state. The experience in the last legisla

ture ana also for the past generation vrlAh efforts toward amending the conrtmrtJen ttarbunty , should be sufficient to preTa be?aod any sfombt tn people

"BLOOD WILL TELL" The Heroes' of the War

"Blood will tell," is an axiom that in all the ages has never been gain

said. Every man who does a brave, heroic act carries within his veins a

quality of blood that urges and sus

tains him. No matter whether he

inherits it from a long line of famous ancestors or from the sound and healthy constitution of his immediate parents, whose only distinction is honorable toll and a simple, virtuous life. It matters little where or how you obtain it, but it matters all the world that by some means you possess good blood. Good blood is first, last and always the making of many men and womanly women. It is the source of all courage, virtue and happiness. A new man can be made out of one that's "used-up," bilious and dyspeptic. It's done by Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It starts the torpid liver Into healthful action, purifies and enriches the blood, cleanses, repairs, and strengthens the system, and restores health and vigor. As an appe-' tizlng, restorative tonic, It sets at work all the processes of digestion and nutrition, and builds up flesh and strength. It's the only Blood and

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County Deaths

JAMES LEMON. MILTON James Lemon, 75, died at his home in Indianapolis, Wednesday. He was born in Cambridge City, the son of John Lemon, for many years a resident of Milton. His sister Miss Mary Lemon of Cambridge City, survives, as do also a wife and three daughters.

Dr. R. C. Leslie returned Tuesday after a few days' visit with his parents at Delphi. Miss Amy McDanlel and Mrs. O. E. Ehle of Germantown spent Wednesday in Richmond. Rev. and Mrs. W. M. Hollopeter and son went to Huntertown, near Fort Wayne yesterday, called by the death of Mr. Hollopeter's mother, Mrs. Cynthia Hollopeter. The funeral will be held at Huntertown. Burial at Leo. Miss Emma Yates of New Castle and Mrs. James Weaver of Bentonville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Hollowell the first of the week. Move to New Home. Ralph Tague will move from the Bradbury property on Front street, to the Weed property on Main street, when vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Clem Johnson. Thirty members of the Masonic lodge went to Richmond Tuesday evening and assisted in the conferring of the Master's decree In Richmond lodge. Mrs. J. W. Judkins has gone to Winona on account of the illness of Mrs. Nora Doddrlge. Mrs. Dan Chapman and Mrs. Chas. Kocher entertained a few friends yesterday afternoon at the home of the former on Church street. The guests were Mrs. J. W. Moore, Mrs. Grace Geard, Mrs. W. S. Hunt. Mrs. Frank McDaniel, Mrs. Clem Johnson, Mrs.

Erie Locke and Mrs. Charles Griffin

Miss Alice McCaffrey, a student in Maryland College, will spend her

spring vacation with her aunt, Mrs. James Peacock, in New Rochelle, New York.

Carl Byers is improving after an ill

ness of several days with the grip. Miss Bessie Boyer spent Wednesday in Richmond on account of the illness of her brother-in-law, Elmer Sowers, who has pneumonia. Mrs. Strattan Entertains. As a courtesy to Mrs. Charles Billheimer, Mrs. B. L. Strattan entertained a company of ladies Tuesday afternoon at her home on Maple street. The guests included members of the First section of the Social Union and

a few friends. Needlework and social conversation were the enjoyment of the afternoon. Refreshments were served.

Miss Ruth Donovan is spending a

few days in Indianapolis on account

of the illness of a relatives.

Mrs. Kate Drischell has returned

after a few days spent with her fil

ter, Mrs. Margaret Cole, at Conners-ville.

Miss Martha Ellen Manlove was a visitor at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Walter Miles of Raleigh, the first of the week. 8pohomore Wen Game. The basketball game between the freshmen and sophomores Tuesday evening resulted in a victory for the sophomores, 24 to 9. The Home Economics club will meet Friday afternoon in , the town hall. Mrs. Anderson Toms' will present the work on "Preparation of Succulent Vegetables"; Mrs. W. A. Johnson on "What to Serve in Place of Potatoes?" Mrs. Emma Wells went to Farmland Tuesday to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. A. C. Black. Work on the Whelan building on West Main street is in progress. The fire department was called to the home of Simeon Crockett Tuesday afternoon to extinguish a blaze which originated from a defective flue. A hole burned In the south side of the roof was the extent of the damage. Mrs. W. B. Pruitt attended a meeting of the home department of the Wayne county Sunday schools at Richmond today. Miss Mabel Aldbam spent Tuesday in Richmond.

The Forum

Articles contributed for this column must not be In excess of four hundred words. The identity of all contributors must be known to the editor. Articles will be printed in the order received.

Editor Palladium I would like to reply to an editorial la your paper, commenting on an Issue of the American Friend on mobilizing troops for defense. I am heartily in favor ot these views. Those public spirited people you speak about, would they be the flret to go to the front? No they want to take the boys and young men from their homes to be crippledd or perhaps killed. What are they trying to do if they are not trying to bring on war. I think in time the women of this country will step in and stop some of this militarism. They are the ones who suffer. I have four small boys, and I will do all in my power to impress upon them the awfulness of war, instead of training them to be soldiers. Some will say

I am not public spirited; may be I am j

not, Dut i mink that the man who stays at home deserves more honor than those who enlist in the army for the purpose of killing their brothers. As for the United States being drawn into this war, they will be If some ot these patriotic men, as you

call them, had their way. But I thank God we have a president who will do everything in his power to keep peace. Yours for peace and no military pomp. . MRS. MAUDE BREES.

INSPECT FIRE TRUCKS. EATON. O., March 18. Mayor Stanley B. Foos and members of city council went to Columbus Thursday for the purpose ot making an inspection of motor fire trucks. Council recently voted the sum of $5,000 for the purchase of a truck. The Peruvian congress has authorised the construction of a railroad from ' the present most easterly terminus In that country to t head of navigation on the Amazon river.

For a Weak Stomach. ! If you have any trouble with your digestion you should read what Mrs. J. C. Bauer, Zanesville, Ohio, has to say regarding her experience as follows: "I was troubled for months' with a weak stomach and constipation and V was all I could do to drag my-! self about the house. Chamberlain's 1 Tablets afforded me the first relief I

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Theatrical Notes Promises of the Press Agent

"THE PRINCE OF PILSEN." "The Prince of Pllsen," famous for' its witty dialogue, pretty music, mag-

nincent scenery and beautiful girls, will be the attraction at the Gennett theatre, Monday, March 22. This extraordinary musical comedy is a Pixley and Luders' masterpiece that has charmed the entire world with its many alluring features, and is today one of the most welcome attractions offered by the theatre man

agers throughout the country.

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