Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 207, 18 July 1916 — Page 4
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THE RICHMOND rALAUAUJtt AND SUM-TJSUSGBAM, TUESDAY, JULY 18, 1916
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j Expensive Amusement Mummery ! The director of the Indiana centennial com- ' mission in a current letter directs attention to the cheap carnival shows that often degrade centennial celebrations. He insists that high class pageantry loses its effect if snake women, diving women, contortionists and other amusement freaks are permitted to ply their trade along side of the dignified spectacle that a hard working committee has prepared. The director has issued !the following statement: In the name' of the Centennial Commission, an earnest and a vigorous protest is made against ! compromising the Centennial observance in Indi iana by the introduction of street fair and carni- ! val attractions. The latter have well nigh ruined ! the effect df a few otherwise highly commendaI ble celebrations. The meager patronage which they have received is encouraging, it is true, and a refutation of the claim that the people demand such tawdry and vulgar attractions. Yet the , noisome pestilence of barking spielers, calling their "high class" attractions "so carefully selected by the committee in charge," hopelessly cheapened the whole celebration. Again we ask, ; what have the snake woman, the diving girls, the contortionist, the cycling whirlwinds, and their numerous kind, to do with a fitting observance of our State's Centennial anniversary? It is difficult to see how they may be included in the threefold purpose of the observance as being either historical, patriotic or educational. The only excuse left is financial, and little can be said for the public spirit of a town that demands such to help defray expenses. The street carnival and a Centennial celebration are as unmixable as oil and" water. Their purposes are as different as the classes of people to which they appeal. Why make a travesty of patriotism and state loyalty in 1916? Why im pugn the intelligence of our citizenship by seriously advertising the securing of the most carefully selected high class amusements to help
(sic) the Centennial celebration? If you want a treet carnival, go to it, but in the name of the State we profess to honor, don't masquerade it under the name of Centennial observance. After having attended practically all the pageants given thus far, in connection with the Cen
tennial observance, the Director of the Commis
sion has become thoroughly convinced that the
free pageant is a mistake. It means such im
mense crowds that the successful production of
the pageant is impossible. In a day when the poorest have money with which to patronize the
movie, a moderate admission fee is not prohibi
tive. It merely serves to distinguish between those who have an intelligent interest and those who are attracted solely by a "free show." It is
a mistaken generosity that would give something
for nothing to the whole community at the ex
pense of the few. It is on a par with the old
free and easy way of dispensing charity. It pau perizes the public.
A well prepared pageant costs money. It should be a community effort, not the work and expense of a few for the free enjoyment of the
many. It is worth seeing and worth paying for.
Furthermore, a charge for admission makes pos
sible the erection of an adequate grand stand,
without which an audience can hardly be accom
modated and the performance appreciated. Those
who support the pageant should have the right to enjoy it and should be protected against the
'free show" parasites who crowd in and take con
trol of the situation. The pageant should be a "pay as you enter" institution, to secure proper
results. Don't pauperize the public.
The Parole System No one will rise against the parole system in the light of the good it has accomplished. That flagrant abuses now and then degrade the efficacy of the system will be admitted readily, but the good so far outweighs the bad that this may be overlooked. Attention in Richmond has been centered on the parole and pardon problem in the last few days by the freedom granted a murderer of this city after he had served only fifteen years of his sentence. On the same day a murderer was sentenced to life imprisonment in the circuit court for one of the most flagrant murders ever perpetrated in Wayne county. The strange co-incidence caused many to wonder if the pardon power is not overworked now and then. i An incident reported from New Albany shows
that a prisoner escaped from Jeffersonville on the
day before the governor's parole reached the institution. He had served six months of a sentence of one to five years for forging a check. Evidently the governor had been informed that the man was worthy of a parole, but the prisoner showed his evil heart by escaping before the clemency of the governor could be exercised. The question of parole and pardon is a difficult one to administer. Sometimes an unworthy convict receives clemency and a worthy man, who has few friends, is forced to serve the full term of his sentence.
MULES RUN AWAY WITH HAY MOWER
Whitewater News
Written by Mrs. C. D. Pyle
ECONOMY, July 18. Saturday afternoon about 1:30 Harry Cain was driving a mule team hitched to a mowing machine on Maple street, when a bolt broke and let the double tree strike the hind legs of the mules, to which they showed their displeasure by running away. Mr. Cain was thrown off the mower but was not hurt. The team ran along the Eonomy and Williamsburg pike for the distance of one and a half miles without damage to either mules or mower.
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FRANK RIDENOUR. EATON 0. Funeral services for Frank Rldenour, 75, who died suddenly Saturday, were held Tuesday afternoon at his late home on West Main street, conducted by Rev. J. F. Burnett, of Dayton, a former pastor of the local Christian church. Burial in Mound Hill cemetery wa according to the rites of Eaton lodge No. 30, I. O. O. F., and Waverly lodge No. 143. K. of P.
APPOINTED EXAMINER.
EATON, 0., July 18. Professor E. E. McClellan, superintendent of the Dixon township schools, has been appointed a member of the board of county teacher's examiners. He succeeds Prof. V. J. Sjilt. of Verona. McClellan's appointment, for a term of two years, was made by the county board of education.
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Mr. Bert Cofield of Cincinnati, and Stephen Cofield of Bethel, were business visitors' here, Tuesday Mrs. Minnie Marshall and daughter Bessie, of Albany, Ind., and Miss Thelma Pyle of Richmond, ' are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Pyle Rev. Case will fill his appointment at the Christian church Sunday morning Mr. Kenneth Wright has accepted a position in Richmond Mr. and Mrs. Tom Higgs have - returned to their home at New Paris, arte a few days visit with Mr. Chas. White, and family Mr. Harold, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. L.' D. Fisher, has returned to his home at Troy, Ohio Prof. Rank and mother of Richmond, called on Mr. A. B. Austin and family Sunday afternoon Mr. L. C. Boyd of Indianapolis, was greeting friends here Wednesday George Skinner has purchased u new touring car. Sleeping car berths have been invented with end sections that can be lifted to give occupants room enough to stand erect when undressing or dressing.
OXFORD, O., July 18. Simms & Benzing, contractors, Hamilton, have begun work on Miami university's new storehouse. The building will be erected between the chemistry building and the power plant. The structure wiil be 42x80 feet In dimensions, three stories high, fire-proof throughoat and will cost $10,000, exclusive of equipment. Littleford Bros., Cincinnati, have just completed the erection of a steel smokestack at the power plant, Miami university. Cost, $1,500.
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Wednesday, July 26th Tickets Good Returning Until August 8, Inclusive Via Ohio Electric Railway CEDAR POINT AND LAKE ERIE
For full information and reservation of berths, see agent or address , , J. S. Waters, District Passenger Agent, Dayton, 0. W. S. Whitney, Gen. Pass. Agent, Springfield, Ohio Later Excursions, August 2nd and August 16th
HIDDEN PUZZLE
SULTRY WEATHER. Find another sufferer. Answer to yesterday's puzzle: tJpper left corner down, nose at right shoulder.
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SIX O'CLOCK DINNER SERVED AT COUNTRY HOME OF L. E. BOREN
FOUNTAIN CITY. Ind.. July 18.A six o'clock dinner was served on the lawn at the country home of T. E. Boren,. Sunday evening. The guests were Mrs. Maude Lautaff and son William of Buffalo, Mrs. Leo Little of Richmond; Messrs and Mesdames J. Boren of Toledo, Charles Clark of Bluffton; William Brooks, R. B. Boren, George Showalter and daughter Reba, Mrs. William Garber and children, Olive and Mary Louise; Blanche Hampton of Richmond, Esther Brooks, Chauncey Morrow, Fairy King and Scott Patterson. Economy People Visit Relatives. William Hufford, wife and son Raymond of Economy visited relatives here Sunday. Rev. Cory, wife and daughter spent the week end here. Ora Study and family of Snow Hill visited J. J. Roland recently. Visiting Ralph Reynolds Sunday were Reba and Ruby Anderson and Thomas Bosworth of Winchester.
WAUKS TO CHURCH.
Editor Palladium: I . noticed in last- night's copy of your paper ah editorial about this country not being able to raise an army. Now, the 'question Is, who is at fault? Why, the people are themselves for letting congress stand, and let the civil service rob the ex-soldier of his rights. Is it not a fact that in all the nations of Europe that an exsoldier stands first in - government Jobs? An ex-soldier there has a chance to live and be respected. But here they are made paupers. After they have done their duty to their country, they are in poor health. Even if they apply for pension, they consider a man has no right to pension unless he has a big hospital record. And that is why the best .soldier is pushed out Because good men go into the army in time of war for the love they have for the country and not selfish interest hospital graft. Would it not be better to see the pension department consider a man's merits than his hospital graft? Give ths man credit for what he has done for his country. And consider an exsoldier for his true value and you will get a getter grade of men In the army and men will enlist when the country is in danger.. Did President Wilson appoint any Spanish American war veterans? Why did he appoint a man from Canada secretary of the interior? Did he ever do anything to merit this job? Now is the time to set the example before young men just enlisting. Show them that the people of this country have respect for the ex-soldier, and he will be considered by his true merits. And you will always have excellent men in the
army. Now then, let the people raise up and demand that congress sweep graft out of the civil service department. Let us have less red tape and more honest service. There is where all the trouble lays. Start now go after our congress pass a law that every man in congress that votes
against an ex-soldier sight drafts him on the spot i .
WILLIAM A. ROBSON, 829 South Sixth street, Richmond, Indiana.
WEST. NEWTON, Ind., July 18. Mrs. Julia Harryman, aged 101, walked to the Mt Olive M. E. church yesterday to see the damage that bad been done by a storm. Her husband. Rev. John W. Harryman, helped build the church in 1851.
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At the Mercy of the Weather
MO business is more hazardous than that of the manufacturer of ice. During most of the year from six to nine months his plant is idle. And when his summer-season does come, he is absolutely at the mercy of the weather. A few cold days happen along or there's a rainy spell, and the temperature falls. You buy NO ice, or buy very much LESS. But the ice-man must be at your door just the same, prepared to furnish all you want.
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A'SERVIGE' The weather may change from day to day and it is your privilege to do likewise. But the ice-man CANT. He must be steadfast and deliver the goods 1 The ice-man is at your door every day cool days and hot days. You are under no obligation to buy yet if you don't, the manufacturer loses. And when cool days curtail YOUR purchase, everyone else is telling the ice-man 'No ice today,' tool
Velephone just once to one of the deal' mrs named below, and Ice will be at your door daily thereafterto take or reject at your pleasure I -- Indiana Ice Dealers' Association which standi for the highest qualify of ice, and prompt, courteous and efficient service. LOCAL MEMBERS:
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JUMPS FROM HAY, FRACTURES ANKLE HAGERSTOWN, Ind., July 18. Earl Strlckler, one of the proprietors of the Foutz & Strlckler shoe stcre, Main street, fractured a bone near the ankle Friday in Jumping from a load of hay as it was upsetting. He was making hay on his father's farm, east of here Mrs. Frank Retz spent last Thursday at Losantville....Prof. F. V. Kercheval, who taught In the schools here last term, is attending the State university at Bloomington. Mrs. Kercheval and son, Donald, are spending the summer in the country, and Donald, only a boy, is making a hand on the farm. . . .Mrs. Lizzie Winnings has gone to Richmond to spend a few days with her niece, Mrs. Charles Wolfgang.
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DANVILLE, Ind., July 18 All members of Humphrey Thompson's household evidenced a desire to ride In his new automobile but his dog. Three men and a boy combined their efforts in getting the canine to take a ride.
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