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The Old Settlers Picnic The lapse of twelve months brings us near the annual meeting of the Old Settlers of Wayne county to be held in historical old 'Centerville. For sixty years the descendants of the pioneers of, this county, have assembled "annually to pay respect to the departed, to renew acquaintances and friendships, and by association to accelerate their love for the community. Meetings of this kind always have a potent charm, which is immeasurably enhanced when they are held in historical environment. Centerville can justly. lay claim to being the cradle of Wayne county, even if the original county seat was founded elsewhere. From Centerville have

come some of Indiana's illustrious men, including Oliver P. Morton, the great war governor and

friend of Lincoln. In the decades that have made history for Wayne county, Centerville has actively maintained the traditions of the fathers. During the

World war, its enterprising citizens and the residents of Center township went to the front with patriotic sacrifice and loyal endeavor. Their

record in the Liberty loan drives and other war campaigns is an enviable one, worthy in every lespect of the great example set 'by Governor Morton during the Civil war. Her young men answered the call to the colors with the same ardor that characterized the spirit of their fathers and grandfathers in the Civil war. Those who stayed at home brought the sacrifice of money and effort necessary to support the soldiers and sailors at home and abroad. This year's meeting of the Old Settlers will take on a new meaning in the light of the great war. Many will be present who took part or recall vividly the Civil war period. The bonds of friendship will be drawn tighter and the feeling of a common participation in a common cause will be intensified, as the men and women who are active in the affairs of today mingle with those who participated in the struggles of the early years.

Wayne county is in a transition period. The' men and women of the Civil war period, the last links between the period of the settlers and ths present day, are passing away rapidly. A study of the mortuary table, printed a few days ago in the Palladium, tells its own story. How happy the circumstance which permits us to meet with the remnants of those days, in Wayne county's historical town! What splendid opportunity to admire the courage and enterprise of the pioneers, to appraise again the sterling qualities of honesty, moral rectitude, sobriety, fair mindedness, good citizenship and virtue upon which rest our present progress and enlightenment I Consolidation of Schools If the consolidation of schools in rural districts and those adjacent to towns and cities will effect a better schooling of the children, patrons

should favor the movement. Concentration of teaching forces, establishment of courses that supply the educational demands of the commun

ity, and the erection of buildings to house an ade

quate equipment, all make for the educational

betterment of the pupils. The movement in the western part of the

county, if feasible and expressing the desire of

the patrons of the schools, should be given serious consideration by the school authorities of

the county. The western part of Wayne county should have an educational center comparable in

every respect with that of the eastern section.

A consolidation of schools that would enable the establishment of a junior high school and a

senior high school would be an inestimable bene

fit to the large population of western Wayne

county. It would sermit the offering of courses

that would fit the requirements of that section

Farmers would be able to send their children to

schools where elastic courses in subjects that have to do with agriculture and household science would be off ered, while other courses would give the cshildren of the urban residents opportunity to pursue work that would redound to their welfare. The final approval of the movement, of course, rests solely with the people of the western part of the county. No one can dictate absolutely about the educational enterprises of a community. Final decision should rest at home. If consolidation of schools appeals to the residents of western Wayne county, they should be encouraged in their effort. If they believe the present system is more beneficial, it should not be" disturbed, unless it conflicts absolutely with the future welfare of the children.

When Actors Strike Actors in New York are on strike. It is indeed a novel situation when folk who regard themselves as artists go so far as to make use of the services of agitators and organizers, do picketing and engage in the customary tactics of industrial warfare. The actors' chief grievance lies in the fact that the producing managers ask them to work without pay during the rehearsal periods, running from three to eight weeks for each production, and to give extra matinees on holidays and other special occasions without additional pay. The actors ask half pay for rehearsal periods, and pro rata full pay for any performance beyond eight a week. On the face of things, it would appear that the actors are asking for nothing unreasonable. The world knows of the hard times many actors

have in getting through the summer and living through the period of tedious, nerve-destroying rehearsals. The hardships that have resulted when the new production closed its doors in two weeks, leaving the cast jobless, in a time when new parts were hard to get, are known to all. During the past two years the theater managers have been coining money out of the patronage of the prosperous. Now the actors want a little better deal for themselves. The managers complain most of the new Actors' Equity Association, claiming that it is dominated by trouble-making agitators, who are happy only when stirring up discord. This is a very unusual sort of strike, and the outcome will be interesting.

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. CHARLES DICKKN'S At the time of his visit to America.

"The child is father of the man" was" never better illustrated'; than In the case of v. Charles 3 Dickens. . Hia first friends were books, good books. He read books of travel and the "Arabian Nights," 'Cervantes.' Fielding and SAibllett' And - as a Child he learned to know and to love En land the England of pleasant country lanee. hedge-bordered, that ran to the set or to quiet green open spaces before stately cathedrals. : And he. knew, too; the horror of mean. London streets and numbing drudgery. For two years of his childhood,, he pasted " labels upon : blacking bottles; lived in an atttc with two ragamuffins, and. when he saw his parents once a . week. he had to go to prison where his father was confined for debt" Some of this London that "he knew is in "Oliver Twist." and it crops out in other tales. Most of It, however, is in "David Copper, field," whers' his father is depicted as the Immortal MIcawber. - The joy of life and the bitterness, the kindliness of men and the cruelty. These things were burned into the mind and soul o the sensitive boy. - They are in the books of the man. .

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DOMBEY AND SON . BY CHARLES DICKENS Condensation by Miss Caroline Tlcknor

"Do You Know?" Under this caption a city west of the Mississippi river is advertising itself in newspapers throughout the United States. It is the greatest advertising campaign ever conducted by a city in America. The business men of the city subscribed S75,000 to put across the campaign of advertising which will run for thirty-five days. The cumulative effect of concentrating public attention to this city for thirty-five successive days will be tremendous. Millions who formerly knew only of the" city as a great center of population will learn what the name means in terms of trade and industry. The initiative of this city suggests that many municipalities possessing amazing trade advantages are not reaping the benefit of their endow

ment ' because they do not let the world know about it. A city may be rich in all the advant

ages necessary for expansion and still fail to

make progress. The fault often may be traced to its failure in taking advantage of publicity methods. If individual business men have learned that it pays to advertise, a city may apply the lesson to the collective effort of its citizens and obtain results as amazing as those which follow persistent advertising by individuals. Men and women read newspaper advertisements. They will not overlook informative publicity about cities.

This story opens In the gloomy mansion of Mr. Dombey, head of the famous house of Dombey and Son, who Is exulting in the birth of "little Paul," heir to his name and wealth. This great event Is followed by the death of Mrs. Dombey, who breathes her last, clasping her little daughter Florence to her heart. This child, neglected by her proud, cold father, tries vainly to win his Jove, but he, with all his hopes and his affection centered upon his son, finds no place in his heart for Florence. Air the advantages that wealth can

offer are heaped on little Paul, who is a delicate child, old far beyond hia years, and totally unfitted to fulfil his father's expectations. While gentle and loving to those about him. Paul's adoration for his sister Florence surpasses all his other interests, a fact which rankles in the brest oj his father who would be first in the affection of, his son. ' Wishing to hasten Paul's education, Mr. Dombey sends him to Dr. Blimber's school, famed for its method of crushing out each boyish trait and making learned prigs of all its pupils. Here the boy finds a friend and champion in Toots, the head boy of the school, who falls a victim to the charms of Florence, but in the end consoles himself by marrying her faithful maid, the sprightly Susan Nipper. The story of Paul's life at Dr. Blimber's. where his weak frame is tried

beyond endurance, and finally breaks

down, is a pathetic one, although it is

enlivened by much that is amusing and absurd in the descriptions of the school and of the Blimber family. Fatally ill, the boy is'carried home to the big house, where all the skill in London, coupled with his sister's devotion, cannot save him, and after lingering awhile, he slips away from the grand future his father has so carefully arranged. The death-bed scene where little Paul leaves the big house forever, is one of the most famous in fiction. Clasped in his sister's arms, the dying boy murmus: "How fast the river runs. . . .it's very near the sea. I hear the waves." . . . "And now there was a shore before him Who stood on the bank." He sees his mother there awaiting him and whispers: "The light about her head is shining on me as I go." The bereaved father, in an agony of grief and blasted hopes,' turns coldly from the heart-breaking appeal of his sorrowing daughter, who pleads for some response in this dark hour. Bidding her seek her own apartments, he shuts himself up In his rooms alone. Beside the dark threads in this story, are woven many bright ones which centre in the humble dwelling

bey's effort to break her spirit, and ready to, be revenged upon him for hia endeavor to humiliate her by orders sent her through his agent Carker. she consents to fly from her home at the entreaty of her husband's paid minion, who from the first has fallen a victim to her beauty. Having revenged herself upon her husband by thus humiliating him, Edith proceeds to cast off Carker, whom she despises; she meets him at Dijon by appointment, and in the moment when he is glorying in the attainment of his desire, turns on him, denounces him and before he can stop her, rushes from the apartment, making good her escape, while he is left to confront his pursuer, her enraged husband, who has tracked them to Dijon. Foiled and entrapped, Carker flees back to England eluding his pursuer, only to be again tracked to his hidingplace. When he believes himself safe

uiu uetecuon, ne suddenly spies Dombey advancing toward him across

me piauorm or a railway station, and dodging in affright on to the tracks behind him Carker is killed by an oncoming train.

In the hour of her fathr'a iinmm..

tion, Florence once more turns to him with loving protestations, but he, enraged at the remembranon that

has ever won the lov h en,,

vainly, casts her off with an oath and

01.un.e3 ner Druiauy. ".

Partially stunned and feeling herself homeless and fatherless. Florence rushes half-crazed into the streets of London, and fainting with exhaustion finds shelter at the "Wooden Midshipman, now In the charge of "Captain Cuttle. Following the sudden disappearance Of Old Sol Olllfl tha .ar.to

has taken possession of the ni9a w

knowing if his friend, whose life' had I

ucuine insupportable without his beloved nephew, was alive or dead. Tenderly welcomed to this humble home, Florence remains in hiding until the unexpected arrival of Walter, who suddenly appears upon the scene returning from a series of perilous adventures. Walter the brother, is speedily transformed into Walter the lover and the young couple are united, to the delight of Captain Cuttle, also of old Sol Gills, who reappears from Journeying to foreign parts In vain search for some news of Walter. Meanwhile, the fortunes of the house of Dombey, weakened by Carter's doubtful transactions, and also by the loss of his shrewd guidance, go down in ruin, leaving the proud head of the firm broken in health and spirit, with home and fortune wrecked. Then tenderly forgiving all, Florence goes to her father and takes him o her home, where after a long illness, he arises a changed man, repentant of

me past, ana only caring to devote his

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Stars Indicate location of seven permanent army camps designated recently " "by Watt Secretary Baker. j The permanent home stations for the regular U. 3. army divisions returning' from overseasare: " Fifst 'divisionr Camp Taylor, Kentucky; Sec-end,-Camp Travis, Texas; Third, Camp Pike, Arkansas; Fourth,-Camp Dodge, Iowa; Fifth, Camp Gordon, Georgia; Sixth, Camp Grant, Illinois, and Seventh, Camp Funston, Kansas. The camps were' named by War Secretary Baker a few days ago. Ebch division is being sent to its horns camp on returning from overseas. The divisions will be reorganized on a peace basis at these camps, emergency enlisted men who seek discharges will be cared for and recruiting wDl "be carried on there.

THE WORST FOLLY Washington Post. Strikes as a means of reducing the cost of living are about as sensible as burning down the house to keep It warm.

INDUSTRY'S ARISTOCRATS St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The Adamson act spoiled the railway brotherhoods, composed of the highest paid men' in industry.

Supply and Demand

From the Indianapolis News. THE words supply and demand, as defining an economic law, are, as used by many, hardly more than catchwords. The difficulty seems to be the lack of an adequate conception of the nature of tho law. There is no law that works of itself, and none whose workings can. not be interfered with. This is true even of the law of gravitation. A ball thrown into the air will drop to the ground unless the fielder catches it. It should be remembered, too, that in nature and economics a law is not a force, but merely the description of the operation of a force. The price regulators, therefore, are supply and demand, and the relation between them. But there is much demand that is not effective, and often there is a supply that is not available. To be effective, demand must be backed by purchasing power, while goods withheld' from the market are not, as long as they are hoarded, supply. Demand is represented by purchasers endeavoring o satisfy their needs at the lowest possible cost, while supply is represented by dealers striving for the best price they can command. It is out of the struggle between these two interests that the es-

r.ri. in a free market, comes. Faulty dis

tribution directly affects the supply. So do monopolistic

practices, as has long been recognized by the common law. The problem, therefore, is much less simple than is sometimes supposed. Both supply and demand are subject to human manipulation. Nevertheless, the larger the production, the stronger Is the downward tendency of prices. That being the case, it is the duty of all to work to the top of their bent and save. For large production will increase the supply.

while economy will lessen the demand, and thus both sides of the equation will be affected favorably for the buyer. As has often been said, this is no time for strikes, with their accompanying Idleness. It is as necessary now as it was during the war for men to produce and' save. Distribution is really an element in production, for goods left to rot on railroad switches or at terminals are really not supply at all. They might, as far as the market is concerned, as well not have been produced. Patriotism, regard for the welfare of humanity and enlightened selfishness all demand that every man should be on the Job. The world needs all that can be produced, and more. We have to feed hungry peoples, and repair the ravages of war. To 'fail to produce at such a time as this is reallv to waste and destroy, and thus to add to and prolong the misery and suffering caused by the war.

of old Solomon Gills, maker of ships' jlast days to his daughter and her twC

nuiuicu, ram wno reminds him of his lost son, and little Florence, 'dearest of all of his penitent heart. This work, which was first Issued in serial form in 1847, met with immediate success. Its pages contain a wealth of incident an character, of fur. satire and pathos. Florence is oho of Dickens' loveliest creations, and Dr BHmber's school is described in his finest vein. Kind Captain Cuttle is famous the world over, as are Mr Toots, Mrs. PIpchin and old Joe Bagstock. The death-bed scene of little Paul reveals the author's steadfast faith in Immortality, and has done much to comfort sorrowing hearts throughout the world. ,n2rZTlQu 1949- the Post Publlshng Co (The Boston Post.) Copyright n the Un ted Kingdom, the Dominions. Us Colonies and dependencies, under the copyright act, by the Post PublishingCo., Boston, Mass., TT. S. A. All rights reserved. .(.?Ulis d by Pec!al arrangement T,, .th McCIu"e Newspaper syndicate. All rig-hts reserved.)

instruments, and his devoted nephew, Walter Gay, who with their good

friend Captain Cuttle form a delightful trio. The Captain, who wears a hook in place of his right hand, and suffers patiently under the insults and abuses of his landlady, the terrible Mrs. MacStinger, is one of Dickens' best-beloved characters. Walter, who has a modest position in the great house of Dombey, watches with sympathy and admiration the career of the neglected daughter of his employer, and upon one.occasion has the joy of rescuing her when she is lost in London. From the night when the frightened child is warmed and comforted at the sign of the "Wooden Midshipman," Florence holds Uncle Sol and Walter in warmest ' regard. When later, during Paul's illness, Walter comes to plead for a loan to save his uncle's property, the sympathetic boy at once becomes his champion and secures the money from his father. From this time on Paul takes a special interest in Walter and on his deathbed brings to Walter, pledging to him thenceforth her sisterly affection. The fortunes of the house of Dombey are guided principally by the clever and "cat-like" manager, James Carker, with gleaming teeth and a perpetual smile, the instrument and confidant of Dombey, who by his flattery and cunning-has gained almost complete control over his master's business. Working always to satisfy his own ambitions, he mistrusts he growing partiality for Walter Gay and sends him on a voyage to the Indies, experiencing keen satisfaction when the youth is shipwrecked" and reported rowned. This loss adds one more sorrow to those already the portion of Florence, whose, father emerging from the gloom of his apartments seeks o divert his mind by going on a Journey with his

friend Major Bagstock, a garrulous old society beau. They travel to Leamington, where Mr. Dombey is intro

duced to some of he major's friends, and meets Mrs. Skewtoh and" her widowed daughter, the cold and beautiful Edith Granger, who at once atracts his fancy. Edith is proud, scornful, imperious, and for these traits the proud and dominating man admires her the more. He offers him, scorning 1 meanwhile both the man and his offering, but willing to satisfy the irritating de mands of her scheming mother with whom her life is unendurable. A loveless marriage follows and the haughty wife asserts her own stron? will, refuses to further the social ambitions of her husband, and enrages him by showering affection - upon Florence. At last, - goaded by Dora-

Good Evening BY ROY K. MOULTON

TO THE PROFITEER. Rake, rake, rake. All my hard-earned bones, O Gee! If only I dared to ntter The thoughts that arise in me. O, well for the millionaire, Who lias his chateau by the sea. But the present-day bill of fare If almighty tough on me. O, well for the statesman bold Who says he'll investigate The tale that is often told And all I can do Is wait. The pirate in food goes on, My salary swells his till. And O, for touch of a varnished roll Or even a one-buck bill.-' ' Rake, rake, rake, My coin to your bags, It's free. The sensible price of a day that's dead ; Will it ever come back to me?

The time will never come when all

the conductors will go on" strike The column conductors- will stick on the job so things will never come to the

worst.

MARVELS OF THE IMAGINATION

A. C. Donnelly has purchased a new Ford sedan a -crystal palace on wheels a steamboat pilot house with

rubber-tired wings. Ablngton (111.) Argus.

BUT WHO WANTS MORE THAN ONE WIFE THESE DAYS? Dear Roy Bigamy in New Zealand is legal, under New Zealand law. New Zealanders can "give up the old and start Over again." For instance, a man residing in New Zealand and married, ; can go to "any part of the world," enter into a bigamous marriage, and return with the woman, the same time he would be doing a lawful act but only in New Zealand. Pity the women! Swensen. SHE DID SOUND SUSPICIOUS! A woman by the name of Mrs. James Peruna was arrested on Fourth street for bootlegging. Kirksville, (Mo.) JournaL So far as Mexico is concerned, no news is good news. ' It's all bad.

EXPECT TO REACH SUGAR PROFITEERS (By Associated Press) J WASHINGTON. Aug. 15. Throug&( license regulations and the power ofl the food administration to procure the cancellation of licenses, the dew partment of justice hopes to reachj some cases of profiteering In sugar J that would be more difficult to reach through enforcement of the criminal provision of the food control act. ' j This position of the department wasi made plain in a circular sent to fedJ eral district attorneys today callinaj attention that food administration of5 ficials had taken the position that sugar should not retail for more tham 11 cents a pound and that "where if Is retailing for more It Indicates thatj either the Wholesaler of retailer la making an unreasonable profit

"Romola," by George Eliot, as condensed by Professor William Fenwlck Harris, will be printed tomorrow. An Incandescent lamp has been invented with a voltage reducer in its base.

Memories of 'Old Days In This Paper Ten Yeara Ago Today

The J910 budget for Wayne county was prepared. Martin Rankin was exhibiting a scarf pin which 'he had made from gold obtained in Glen Miller park. Charles Land, one of Richmond's most prominent citizens, died at the St. Francis hospital in Chicago. Mathew Von Pein entertained the city officials at "his home on South J street.

Dinner Stories l

: The Swedes are often said to be not an emotional race. Seven' was nursing the logs down the incline leading to the big saw in the mill. "This ban too much vark for one man," Sven told him, "I need help." "All right." replied the superintendent, "I'll send John down here to help you." An hour passed. Superintendent again passed that way. Sven had the same complaint. "This bane too much vark for one man." "Why, I sent John to help you," said the superintendent. "Where is he?" "Oh. Yohn oh, ho ain't been here for quite a while." "Where did he go?" "Oh. he Vent down between two logs. I tank he quit his Job. "Don't talk to me about the wonders of the past ages," said Uncle Joe Cannon. "The world today is far more wonderful than ever before. Just think. It took Columbus as many months as It now takes days to cross the ocean, and we talk about flying and traveling a mile a minute as though they were nothing. "Why, the other day I dropped Into a country school just in time to hean the teacher ask: " 'Johnny, into what two greafl classes is the human race divided?'" and Johnny answered promptly: " 'Motorists and pedestrians. "That's what I call progress. After a while there won't be any pedesi trians."

Butter Valued at $50,000 Seized in Chicago Raid (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Aug. 15. One thousand two hundred eighty-two tubs ot but ter values at $50,000 were seized hers today on libel warrants issued by tha United States district attorney's of4

t fice in the government war on the hlgbj

cost of living.

IS NAMED AMBASSADOR.

Mexican Generals Deny Part in Recent Mutiny

(By Associated Press EL PASO, Tex., Aug. 15. A tele

(Bv Associated Press) siam was receiveu ncre nuni vjku.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 15. K.If""euo ftueQa vuijano auu ueucra

Shidehera. vice minister ot foreign af- Gutierrez, or tne uninuanua fairs in the Japanese cabinet, has been ! p"? federal garrison, denying that ftt-mnlntPd Embassador to Washington. ' tbey Ba(I any Part In the attempted

acording t oaavlces reacning a Jap

anese language paper here.

THE GEORGE MATTHEW ADAMS

DAILY ' V

TALK

THERE ARE SMILES! A million smiles go further than a million dollars. For when dollars are gone, they are gone. But smiles when they are gone keep going! " ' ' - - . ............ The other day a man named George Primrose died. He made his fame and fortune by making people laugh. And I believe more people have been made happy by him than by any dozen statesmen. There are smiles that somehow do the business when doctors and preachers and first-aids are all of no avail ' I think that I would rather have the ability to sing "Just Because You Made Those Goo-Goo Eyes," as Primrose used to elng'lt, then to be known as the smartest man who ever lived." Just think of the millions who went home with a pocket of smiles in their pocket after hearing that! ' Smiles will dry up tears and put rainbows in their place. Some people have a habit of smiling" as they"go along the street I like to meet that kind." I like to be that kind. ' ' " " ' ' ' Of course, smiles are" just babies-in-the-crib to what a real breakloose laugh is. A smile is for the face but an honest laugh is for "the liver! And healthy livers make leaders of us all. So, smile, laugh!

mutiny last week or that they had been arrested in connection with the alleged conspiracy to deliver the city

to Villa. Both gnerals are now serving with the federal command of Gen. Manuel Dleguez and were among those who assisted in uncovering the mutiny plot, according to the telegram which was signed by the two officers. Reports received here from Chihuahua City mentioned the names of the two federal generals as having been implicated in the alleged conspiracy. Ask President About $100,000,000 Fund WASHINGTON. Aug. 15. President Wilson was asked in a resolution Introduced today by Chairman Good ot the appropriations' committee to report to the house what use was made of the 100,000,000 fund appropriated by congress for relief of the destitute people of Europe." J ; Check for Service Sent Man Dead (or 47 Years (By Associated Press). CLEARFIELD, Pa" Aug. 15.Fen. wick McClottd. of Clearfield. Is In re celp't of a check for $15 from tiie'gOvernment an accompanying letter- explained that the' amount was dtte his father for service's rendered 63 -years ago' while a chaplain in the ariny..Tha father baa "hen. dead 47 years. -

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