Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 206, 17 July 1916 — Page 12

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. MONDAY, JULY 27, 1916

WATSON TELLS EDITORS THEIR IMPORTANT PART IN BUILDING CKARAGTE

To a score of Indiana city editors, representing publications in various parts of the state, James E. Watson, of Rushville. delivered a highly interesting and instructive address at the concluding session of the summer meeting of the Indiana City Editors' (focIation, Sunday afternoon, in this eitr. Mr. Watson spoke of the vastly important part the American press plays In the broadening of the American people's character, the quickening of ' the national conscience and the better;ment of the republic's government. He said the American- press was already responding splendidly to the demands made upon it, but declared there was Ptill improvement to be made before all the ideals established for a free .press in a democracy had been achieved. Speaks In Serious Vein. The, city editor is the mainspringf the news organization of any newspaper and no class of newspaper workers strives harder to achieve the ideals of their profession than these hard-worked and highly efficient men. 'Consequently Mr. Watson's address made a most impressive appeal to them. He spoke in a most serious vein. In ;fact, he could have handled his subject in no other manner as it related to the important work the American .newspapers have to perform in the mighty movement for a better ! America, a better people, a better government a nation which is to be '. strong enough, in arms, morals, character and industry, to take its rightful place in world a if airs and, if necessary, hold it against the world. Take Dinner at Cliff Dale. Freceeding the association's public meeting Sunday afternoon, the visiting j city editors and Mr. Watson were the (guests of The Palladium at an excellent chicken dinner, served at the Cliff Dale Automobile club, near New traris. Ohio. Before adjournment of the meeting lit was decided to hold the annual winter meeting in Indianapolis, some time in January. At this meeting the place for holding the 1917 summer session will be decided. Terre Haute Martinsville and Alexandria have invited the association members to meet in those cities next summer. It. G. Leeds, publisher of The Palladium, acted as toastmaster at the ; dinner, Sunday noon, and later pre "THIRTY FEET FROM SEVENTH STREET."

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sided over the public meeting, held in the Commercial club rooms. Urges Support by Owners. Mr. Leeds urged that all" Indiana newspaper publishers give their active support in promoting the expansion of the City Editors Association. He declared the publishers as well as their city editors would profit through such an organization. "This is an era of co-operative competion," said Mr. Leeds, "and in the newspaper business high efficiency is to be obtained through the medium of organizations for various classes of newspaper workers. The gathering and distribution of news is soon to be recognized as one of the professions and the newspaper's mission is all the better served by the promotion of the efficiency of the men who gather and distribute the news. The broadening influences of such an organization as the Indiana City Editors' Association cannot help but add to the efficiency of its members." . Agrees With Watson. Mr. Leeds agreed with Mr. Watsott that the newspaper is to be regarded not entirely the individual property of its owner; that it was, in fact, a quasi public utility and. consequently, must serve its public with honest, untainted and uncolored news, the owner contenting himself to reflect his own opinions only through the medium of his editorial columns. Will W. Reller, prpsecuting attorney and, at one time, city editor of The Palladium, spoke entertainingly of his experiences in the "newspaper game" and concluded with a plea for a straight, unbiiised and unprejudiced presentation of news happenings. "If the newspaper needs to attack institutions, government or individuals in defense of the public good let this be done through the editorial columns. Keep the editorial out of the news columns," he said. James Watson Speaks. Military preparedness, industrial preparedness and moral preparedness these, Mr. Watson declared, were the nation's paramount needs. Above all else, Watson asserted the American people now' stand in need of moral preparedness. That task he intrusted to the American newspapers. "Before a nation becomes really great its people must be great, and no people become great without character," he said. "The work of character build

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ing, -which Is to make our people the greatest In the vrorld, is in the hands of the American newspapers. You men have a tremendous responsibility - Favors Party Papers. On the ground that the American republic must always be a government by political parties Watson opposed what he termed the modern tendency toward non-partisan, Independent journalism. He also protested against editorialized news columns. He said the American masses, if they are to participate intelligently in the government of the republic, must have their newspapers present to them, all of the news free from bias and prejudice. Watson insisted that the newspapers were quasi-public utilities and that no owner of a newspaper could regard his property as an entirely individual possession. Machines in which the visiting newspaper men were taken over the city on a sight seeing trip and then to Cliff Dale were kindly provided by the following citizens: - L. S. Bowman, A. M. Chamness, Charles Kidder, Harry Doan, A. A. Kemper, Dr. I. S. Harold, R. G. Leeds and Charle3 Jordan.

EDITORS HEAR POEM . BY STRICK GILLILAi Although he could not be present at the dinner for the Indiana city editors at Cliff Dale yesterday, Strickland Gillilan, formerly of the Palladium, recited his famous "Off Agin, On Agin, Gone Agin," poem for them. This was made possible through the courtesy of the Starr Piano company which provided the Gillilan record and the instrument, one of the fine new Starr phonographs. The Starr is featuring some of Gillilan's records which are proving popular with Richmond friends of the humorist. CHRISTIANITY IS ONLY EXCUSE FOR EXISTENCE "Without Christianity the world has no excuse for existing," said Rev. Oscar Tressel, at the Trinity Lutheran church yesterday morning. "Christians are the salt of the earth, and to their influence is due all progress which is made." No evening services were held. There will be a special council meeting tonight at 7:30 o'clock. ASK FOR and GET DRLICK THE ORIGINAL MALTED SV1ILK Cneap substitutes cost YOU sauie price. 'THIRTY FEET FROM SEVENTH STREET." FLOOR SAMPLES 1-3 off. Your opportu.i!:;!iti! !:;iiiuii;!;,;ii;i:n::!iii!i!it!i $3.00 Rocker, now $1.98 $4.00 Rocker, now $2.64 $8.50 Rocker, now Sn.fil ril S9.00 Rocker, now $5.94 .$9.75 Rocker, now $6.43 $6.50 Settee, now. .$4.29 $14.75 Settee, now $9.73 $15.00 Settee now $19.90 1 M pa HANDSOME SETTEE indestructable fibre; a big, was $14.75, Q 7Q "THIRTY FEET FROM SEVENTH STREET."

POPULAR DIXON TRIO PLAYS FOR EDITORS

City editors , from various parts "of the state were generous yesterday in their, praise of the' Dixon Saxophone trio which furnished music during the dinner which was served. at Cliff Dale Auto club yesterday. The Dixon trio makes a specialty of popular rag time which it played with a swing that set' many feet" tapping on the floor. . The selections furnished by these musicians were no small part of the jprogram which the visiting newspaper men so . thoroughly enjoyed. John Scott: has charge , of . the bookings for the organization. MEN L9SI iff 00 INTEREST IE WORLD "One of the greatest tragedies which could happen to any man is his becoming absorbed, in his own business so much that he pays no attention to the outside world nor cares for the welfare of his fellow men." This was a statement made yesterday by Rev. Francis Anscombe at the South Eighth Street Friends church. "Possibly the greatest indictment which will be brought against, this age by future generations will be indifference "of the people." The South American bird-eating spider is as big. as a mouse, and its furred feet are so formed that it can walk up glass with practically no difficulty. K'r''TrrM':-.Ji&KJLi L?7? f-T , 1 - H h 1 fj if ' " Jf v 1 Ltit E5 v. J i

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GEORGE LOFTUS DIES

ST. PAUL, July 17. George Loftus, sales manager of the Equity Co-oper-atiye Grain. exchange,. is dead here of cancer. Jle was 43 years old. Loftus won fame for forcing a reduction in hay and grain rates from Chicago to the seaboard. ' - CLASSES SOCIALIST PEOPLE AS MARTYRS "The Socialists of today are just as great martyrs as the persecuted Christians of old," declared the Rev. Mr. Garrison, celebrated colored Socialist speaker when he addressed a large street meeting at the corner of Sixth and Main streets Saturday night. "Tho men in power in the Biblical times crucified Christ and persecuted the believers. The capitalists of today make fun of and hinder in every way possible the men whose true convictions lead them to strive for an equalization of rights. .. "Lincoln freed the bodies of the negroes but their minds are yet to be freed. There is discrimination against thv3 colored men everywhere. This is especially true in the south. "The only way that the colored people ever hope to overcome this unfair prejudice is by uniting with the poor white people in the discreet use of the ballot. Palladium Want Ads. Pay. nrnni v rr renr j tr PRICES THEY SKK A( A N

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Delegates to the Cedar- Lake convention of Youcg Friends from the West, Richmond Friends church were elected yesterday by the Christian Endeavor. The two delegates who will represent . the , society are Helen Hockett and Eleanor Bly. Robert Kelsey, Francis Nicholson, Helen Jenkins, and Raymond Jenkins will also attend the convention, which will be held August 4 to 13. RAIN STOPS BLAZES. FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 17. Lightning set fire to four buildings during a severe storm here and the rain put them out before the fire department arrived. PEOPLE EXHORTED TO PRAY IN HOMES "If the Bible were understood correctly there would be no disputes about theories of the world's creation," said Rev. Charles E. Tebbetts, at the. West Richmond Friends church yesterday evening. "The only antagonism between the Bible story and the scientists theories Is one of construction." At the morning services Rev. Tebbetts emphasized the need of worship in the home, and of home instruction of children in religious matters. The fossil coral of the Fiji Islands is said to be the best building stone in the world. When first cut it is almost as soft as cheese, but it solidifies in tho air until it is as hard as granite. n imitri.r rerr piiArn k rt i i ? i.iiiiii hi ik WILL PROBABLY NOT NMANY YKARS ' for GOOD SHOES and GOOD one of Indiana's soldiers (more There s not a shoe merchant in State selected us to do that our reputation upon real merit. LOW SHOES Ladies' ?f Pumps, white, gray and champagne, f? Summer sale 0OD f.T Bronze Colonials and Pumps, best French bronze, price $4.50 Tar Strap, cut out in dull and patent; Sale QJ-T price yOtJD LXTRA. SPECIAL Ladies' mahogany calf lace Oxford,'. English style, Iveolin sole and heel, $4 grade; Summer Sale frf) rv price One lot of Baby Doll Pumps in dull and patent, $2.50 & ff ( and $3 values, price. $J.DU Ladies' $2.50 Hand Turn Strap Slippers, Sale price at Ladies' Bronze values; . sale price at LADIES, BLUE, PURPLE, BLACK LACE HIGH SHOES PAIR. SHOE CO.. 724 MAIN STREET

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"PLAN;0F ACTION'

NEEDED SAYS KELLY "Every individual and every eburefc ought to have a definite plan of act ion,'" said Dr. Robert L. Kelly speak ing at the Second Presbyterian church yesterday morning. ; . "Preparations should - be made for carrying out , that plan, and there ought to be co-operation among al the members to accomplish that end.' Come. Out of the Kitchen it's the closed season for the bake - oven. Banish kitchen worry and work. Forget about coo3 and servants and gas bills. Solve your Summer problem by serving .Shredded Whfsat Biscuit, the readychoked whole wheat food. A food that restores the digestive organs to their natural vigor, supplies all the nutriment needed for a half day's work and keeps the bowels healthy and active. We have done the baking for you in our own oven. Eat it for breakfast with milk or cream; serve it for luncheon with berries or other fresh fruits. Made at 'Niagara Falls, N. Y. " i.m