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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM MONDAY, JUNE 2, 191&
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM
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Published Every Evening Except Sunday, by v Palladium Printing Co. Palladium Building, North Ninth and Sailor Street Entered at the Post Office at Richmond. Indiana, as Sew ond Class Mail Matter. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Pr U xclualvely untitled to the as for republication of all news dicpatchea credited to It of not otherwise credited to this ' paper and also the local news published hereto. All rights of republication of speV elal dispatches herein are also reserved. . - . The Housing Problem "It has at length dawned upon the people of
the United States that this Nation, as well as Canada and Europe, has a housing problem," says the Christian Science Monitor. "It has, indeed, become plainly apparent that the improvement and large increase of housing accommodations should, from this time on, be regarded as one of the foremost concerns of the period of reconstruction and readjustment. Incidentally, it will do no harm for Americans to be mindful of the fact, for it is a fact, that at the present time this republic is behind some of the other nations in grappling, in any systematic and comprehensive way, with the housing problem. Much has, of course, been heard about the inadequacy of living quarters of all grades in some of the conspicuous centers, notably Washington and New York, while various other large cities, especially in the east, have for several years been aware that in their midst a question of this kind was steadily growing more pressing. The expectation
seems to have been common that the building situation would present a simpler aspect after the close of the war, but this expectation has not yet been realized. Thus far, nobody seems to have come forward with any proposition that promises a solution of the problem, and there is daily increasing evidence that the legislatures of several of the states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Louisiana, will be called upon to devise and provide relief. Signs of increasing interest and promise of helpful activity are to be found in the discussion of the subject and the appointment of committees of inquiry by city and town governments, as well as by private organizations. At the present stage people generally appear to be puzzled over the conditions found and by the outlook. But it is wholly reasonable to believe that this state of affairs may be accounted for by the fact that things are different from what they have been, and because people, as a rule, have only begun to give serious attention to the question of ways and means in the new circumstances. "Probably the situation in New York City is the most striking since the experience in Washington, which reached its climax during, and
largely because of, the war. The New York position involves, besides great insufficiency of habitations, alleged profiteering on the part of many owners of houses and apartment buildings. Three different official agencies are dealing with New York's problem, the Mayor's committee, the State. Reconstruction Commission, and a joint legislative committee. A pleasant note is to be found in the utterance of the chairman of the Mayor's committee, who says that the majority of landlords are averse to extortionate raising of rents, and that it has been decided to create a sub-committee on mediation and conciliation to make proper settlements, wherever possible, between landlords and tenants. "In other of the older cities of the country, such as Philadelphia, New Orleans, and Boston, municipal officials and organizations are emphasizing the imperative need of more effective at
tention than heretofore to sanitary regulation of tenement property, in order that the most may be made of existing accommodations. The Mayor's committee on housing in Boston recommends housing improvements in the old North End section of the city, as already outlined by the city planning board, to be accomplished within the present calendar year,' and proposes the establishment of a municipal fund, to be administered by a housing council of five members, for making loans to encourage the building of multiple dwellings for low rental. "The main practical aspects of the situation,
with regard to new construction, seem to be summed up in a recent remark by the chairman of the housing committee of the Merchants Association of New York, that the factors which are delaying the building of apartments and houses are high costs and difficulties of financing. It seems to be more and more the general opinion, as this authority also says, that there is grave doubt as to any substantial lowering of the price level within the next few years. So the thing to be done seems, as usual, to be the best that can be
done in the circumstances- With practical busi
ness men, legislators and economists, as well as
humanitarian agencies at work on the problem,
something adequate to meet the more pressing
needs may surely be expected. Without doubt
there are a great number of individuals, scattered over all parts of the country, who were preparing to build houses for their own use when such plans were everywhere suspended by the war. Many of these persons, it is safe to assume,
are questioning the economic possibility of carry
ing out these plans now or in the near future. If
some means could be devised for helping indi
viduals to finance the construction of . such
houses, the result would, in the aggregate, largely
improve the general situation. Here may be an opportunity for the legislators."
Fair and Warmer "These are the days of 'fair and warmer' prognostications from the gay guesser of the weather bureau," says the Dayton Journal. "These are the days of glorious blue skies and warm, golden sunshine. These are the days of fragrant dew in the morning, of green grass in the yards and fields, of gorgeous flowers bursting into bloom, of soft evenings and star-filled skies at night. These are days of luscious fruits and ripening vegetables. These are 'the days of fullness and plenty. This is the garden period of the year, the season of greatest production and greatest contentment. "Does your heart sing in keeping with the season ? Are you genuinely happy ? Do you arise each morning, with the sunlight just creeping in
to the room, with a song upon your lips and joy in your heart at the very pleasure of being alive ? Do you have a pleasant word of warm friendship for those whom you meet through the day, and leave behind you flowers of kindness and seeds of good will ? Do you try to do your part in the world by contributing to the happiness and welfare of all with whom you come into touch? Do you make life fair and warmer with love for all whose tasks bring them into touch with you?" AS PROPHET BILL BATS .000 Indianapolis Star. When Bryan sees a "dry" world as a certainty the "wets" take consolation in the fact that he has seen many things that did not materialize.
BUT HUNS OBJECTED TO HIM Columbus State. Anyway, Alvln York wasn't an orthodox conscientious objector.
The Country Church Problem Again
From Kansas City Star. WHAT 6hall Le the place of the country church in the reconstruction of rural life? Once more this question is being asked. In the course of the war, when many other problems demanded attention and when It was the single task of the farmer to produce sufficient foodstuffs for the world, the country church was comparatively forgotten. Now it appears that the problem will be regarded as more vital to the life of the entire nation than ever before. While little has been said about the country church In recent years, there is no reason to believe that conditions have changed since the last extensive surveys were made. The conditions then were startling enough. In a single state there were 1,200 vacant country churches. In three counties in another state it was found that thirty-one churches had been abandoned, that only 22 per cent of the churches were gaining, 15 per cent were stationary and 53 per cent were losing. A survey in another state revealed that 136 country churches had a total membership of only 1,500. In forty-six churches in two counties of a certain state there were no young men. Similar conditions were found in the rural districts throughout the United States. The falling off in the country church has in nearly all cases exceeded the decline in rural population caused by the steady drift to the cities. Of course the city church has gained at the expense of the country church in this shift of population and. although the churches of the entire country are able to 6how annually an increase In membership many members are lost in transit and many others become entirely inactive In the city church whose numerical strength they Increase. The plight of the country church has been greatly deplored by religious leaders for some yearsf for the rural church has long been the source from which men of power in various fields of activity came. It has been estimated that about 90 per cent of the leadership in religious affairs had its origin in the rural church. Of course the constant flow of the country population to the big cities Is the chief explanation of country church conditions, which have been further aggravated by the influx of foreign elements with their indifferences to the-rural church and other American Institutions. The
movable habits of the increasing tenant population on the farms has also accelerated the decline of the church. But there are other causes. It has been- suggested that the growing prosperity of many farmers is productive of indifference to religious affairs. That in some sections there have been too many country churches is just as evident as it is in all sections that the ministers have been shamefully unprovided for. The result of this latter condition has been a remarkable scarcity of able pastors for the country churches and almost a complete absence of resident ministers of j any character. The average salary of ministers outside of 150 large cities of the United States is less than $600 a year. Yet the country minister has been admonished to stand' by his task and duty, often by those who themselves were once rural pastors who left the country church for a "larger field of service." Obviously, little assistance can be expected from this source unless conditions change. The change may come, if by some means, probably by federation, the country churches can make adequate provision for an able and resident pastorate. Thi3 plan has been tried in some sections, and from all reports it has been successful. But it cannot be depended upon in all cases, for rural church membership is as a rule conservative in denominational matters and finds many objections to federation. It is believed further that the city church, which owes very much to its rural sister, should lend assistance In this crisis by taking under its watchful care the declining country church extending funds, exchanging pastors frequently and in other ways carrying the advantages of the city to the country. It is also evident that the country church must extend its activities and become something of a community center. Unless it does this at once and in a rather extensive way its very existence is threatened by the growing popularity of the rural community club, which furnishes many kinds of entertainment and social opportunities to the country population. Finally, there are some religious leaders who do not believe that any of these suggested remedies will avail
unless there is a general revival of religious interest on the part of the rural population.
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Good Evening BY ROY K. MOULTON
THE SOUL OF THE VIOLIN (Villanelle.) There are many different kinds of lawless sin. But the girl next door is arch-fiend of them all. As she gently ecrapes upon her violin. There's the outrage that was brought on by Berlin; And the scandal of the Babylonlc brawl; There are many different kinds of lawless sin. - But more terrible that vandal javelin Are the piercing strains that echo through the hall From the girl who gently scrapes her violin. There's the flagrancy that comes from drinking gin. And the infamy that dwells in glasses tall. There are many different kinds of lawless sin. But those wailing notes like rasp of rusty tin More deadly than a spook that girl can squall As she gently scrapes upon her violin. And to me the very devil's sister twin Is that lady with her haunted fiddlecall; For many are the kinds of lawless sin. But none are like that ghoulish violin! Harry V. Philip.
WE CERTAINLY DO THINK IT IS A GOOD JOKE Dear Mr. Moulton: The following Joke is original and was considered good by my friends, to whom I showed it, and I have taken the liberty of addressing you as a good friend of mine, and I hope you will take, the liberty to put my so-called joke humor into your column. Here goes the joke: Hip Do you know that no married man will dare fight with his wife after July the Thirst? Pip Why? Hip Because he knows he cannot liquor (lick her). Benjamin H. Baumgarten.
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Senator Harding of Ohio was speaking about patriotism. "We hear a great deal of talk about it, but I'm afraid in a great many cases these so-called patriots are very much like the young lady who was entertaining her beau, back home on a furlough. "He was relating some of his thrilling experiences and remarked ; 'We were having a terrible time until the French brought up their 75's.' " 'Isn't that splendid," she cried, 'that men of that age should be in the fight."
What Methods Did Pioneer Women Use to Combat Liquor?
; ; Directness of action and "sabotage" marred the efforts of the "drys" of early Wayne county, in their fights against the early saloon. In Clay township, 70 years ago, citicena did not suppress a saloon which was operating In the township, quick enough to suit the women of that day. A dozen of them, headed by Mr.s Olinda Bunnell and Mrs. Nathan Jones, marched to the saloon and talked to the keeper. : Their appeals were effective, says history, he quit business. The same tactics were used on several others who tried to open saloons. They organized in bunches, visited the saloons, and in some instances kept watch and watch in the saloon and on man would visit them while the women were there. The only saloon ever licensed in the township was closed before its time expired. . In Williamsburg, the Washingtonians organized in 1841, and the Sons of Temperance in 1846, and both of these organizations did good work for several years. When a saloon was opened about 1850, a women's temperance society was organized, which soon put the keeper out of business. In Dublin, the first temperance organization was in 1839, and was followed by the Washingtonians in 1846 and the Temple of Honor in 1851. In Webster, the temperance movement
started in 1873, and Abington and
Boston townships and Chester and Middleboro, were full of temperance workers. In Richmond, the first direct action, after years and years of petition and prayer, wras taken by ten women about 1883, who chose the saloon with the worst reputation in town, entered it about ten o'clock 1 nthe evening, it about ten o'clock in the evening, of the habiteus. "During the evening they took in enough of the situation to enable them to remonstrate in the commissioners court," says the history. They doubtless did.
A. E. Thomas, the playwright, at the Author's league dinner, told this story. "I met an English gentleman who said that he was very puzzled by American methods of pronunciation. " 'Now, look at the way you pronounce the name of your secretary of state," said the Englishman. " 'Why, what's the matter-" I asked. " 'Why, you speU his name Lra-n-6-i-n-g.' " 'Yes, we do.' "'And then why do you pronounce it House?' "
"You don't seem so much disposed to scold your small boy for not knowing his lessons." "No," answered Mr. Chuggins. "My view has broadened. I have just taken the examination to secure an automobile operator's license in Maryland."
REAL DISCERNMENT? "The residence of Mrs. Katherine Arrendale was visited by burglars at an early hour Saturday, and perhaps no feature of the burglary is of more real interest than the fact that the burglars took a dozen eggs and left a diamond necklace, two diamond rings and $150 in a pocketbook. Poplar Bluff Citizen-Democrat.
Charlie Chaplin says he hasn' thrown a pie in exactly one year. Again we must announce the fact That civilization i3 advancing.
Somebody wrote a song some time ago entitled "The Last Long Mile." How about one now entitled "The Last Short Month"?
Memories of Old Days In This Paper Ten Years Ago Today
The opera "Priscilla" was given at the Gennett theater. A large cast and chorus too part. . The members of the cast were Marie Kaufman, Ira Law, Allan Grimes, Juliet Swayne, George Smith, Robert White, Bertha Garver, Josephine Cates, Martha McClellan and Ramsey Poundstone.
The grand jury took up the investigation of the shooting of Alexander and Raymond Meek by Joel Railsback.
The first session of the General Lutheran Synod was held at the Coliseum. Ben H. Grave, assistant professor in the biological department at Earlham college, was appointed to a government position in the United States laboratory at Boffert, N. C.
Employes of the various paper mills located in Washington and other states in the Northwest are being organized with a view of having their
: wages increased and working conditions bettered.
Masonic Calendar I
Monday, June 2. Richmond Commandary No. 8, K. T. Stated conclave 7:30; 8:30 Social hour for the Knights Templar and their families, R. W. Phillips, commander. Tuesday, June 3. Richmond Lodge No. 196, F. and A. M. Stated meeting. N J. Haas, W. M. Wednesday, June 4. Webb Lodge. No. 24. F. and A. M. Called meeting; work in Fellowcraft degree, commencing at 4 o'clock. Work in Master Mason degree commencing at 7:30. Clarence W. Foreman, W. M. Thursday, June 5. Wayne Council, No. 10, R. and S. M. Stated assembly and work in degrees. Friday. June 6. King Solomon's Chapter No. 4, R. A. M. Special convocation and work in Royal Arch degrees. Saturday, June 7. Loyal Chapter, No. 49. O. E. S. Stated meeting.
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Colored Qificer Will Speak At Bethel A. M. E. Lieut Noah W. Williams, just returned from ranee and Italy, will deliver his lecture on "The Dawn of Darkness," at Bethel A. M. E. church. South Sixth street, at 8 o'clock tonight. Lieut. Williams is a former pastor of Bethel church. He was in touch with most of the colored soldiers of the expeditionary forces in France, and is now lecturing under the auspices of the Forward March Lecture bureau. The public is invited.
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