Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 92, Number 152, 27 June 1922 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1922.

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Navaho Weaving Art By FREDERIC J. HASKIN

WASHINGTON, D. C, June 27. The Navaho weavers have reached a new height of fame. The attention of the flapper has been attracted to the wonderful barbaric designs and a wave of

Navaho sweaters is sweeping the coun-

fBy Associated Press) OSAKA, Japan, June 27. The Eng- - lish edition of the Osaka Mainichl,

the only foreign newspaper in Japan, I try. conducted exclusively by Japanese! Flappers are blazing forth in sweatclaiming that the latest statistics rs knitted in true Navaho colors chow that there are 429 Japanese to 'red, green, yellow, white and biack. every square mile of Japan proper and ! Typical Indian designs diamonds, zig-

tnat tne population is increasing at the rate of 14.6 per tnousand, says it is a grave problem for Japan to find an outlet for her people. Japan lacks

natural resources and is already over

zags, even angular human ngures march in stiff borders across the fashionable maiden's chest.

The Navaho squaw remains oblivious

to this final trihnti to hr art. Stoical

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Eration i th nniv snintinn anH e,ir. L,,i .v. a; f genuine Navaho blankets

gest South America as the place to pale face collectors and tourists.

send the overflow,

"Both the United States and Canada keep their doors shut against the Japanese people, and it would be Impossible for the Japanese to emigrate into those countries," says the Mainichl. "It is true that there are Manchuria and Siberia left for Japanese emigrants, but these are rather places for capitalists to exploit than for laborers. "Under present circumstances, it 6eems that South America offers the most promising future for the Japanese people, both politically and ecoomically. It may therefore be said that the key to the solution of the present difficulty of population question in Japan lies in the emigration of the Japanese people to that country. Emigrants Poor. "As a matter of fact, emigration to South America has long been going on, as Is seen in the presence of many

Japanese m Brazil and in neighboring

The Navaho blanket is one of the

strangest art developments in this country. No blanket makers have ever rivaled the squaws of this race who sit in their huts and weave mysterious stories on primitive looms. The weavers are almost everything that we would not expect." We think of the Indian arts as evolving slowly out of long ago centuries. Yet scientists believe that the Navaho learned their craft only since 1720, and that colors were not employed by them in blanketmaking until 1800. In other words, the Navaho squaw became a master craftsman scarcely more than a hundred years ago, but in a single century of development her work has been pronounced a high type of barbaric art and eagerly sought after by numerous collectors. Another unexpected turn to Navaho blanket making is that among the elaborately designed blankets no two are alike. The squaw wants no picture

She

Countries, but it has. hUhprtn hton rar.

ried on in a very half hearted manner. nor finished blanket to copy TKa -tit.. - e j.i . ! woq voc f TVm momnrv onrl frrtm t

grants to South Ameri

laborers without capital and without i are the mountains. Rows of square

any capable leaders, and the result "gures are Indian villages. Red lines was that they did not succeed, and led I sunbeams and zigzag lines are

- miserable lives there. It will, there- lightning, fore be seen, that the present method I Connoisseurs have shown a weaver

of emigration to South America, shmiiri a narticularlv admired ra

are used and dropped in a fashion that can not be copied by weaving machines. Such machine-made imitations as are on the market fall so far short of the handmade articles that they do not achieve" ready sale. Imitations are easily detected. In a genuine Navaho blanket the design is exactly the same on both sides. A pin stuck through will come out on the other side at exactly the same color and place in the design. Though imitations are not numerous the government has taken precautions

against the sale of such articles for

Every prod

uct of the Indian weaver's loom is inspected and tagged before the trader can handle it. The tag is a protection to both the weaver and the buyer. Since weaving is the best thing that the Navahos do, the government encourages them to make a living by their art. In the schools Indians who are skilled weavers are employed by the government to interest the children in blanket making and to teach them the processes. The weavers 1 seem to lose none of their skill with the passing of generations, and while old ' blankets are sought by collectors the new ones, if well made, always find buyers. Lfke a fine violin, a good Navaho blanket increases in value with age. Colors soften but do not fade, and the tightly woven fabric wears like iron. Old woven strips that were roughly used as saddle blankets by the Indians have been found by collectors, and under the grime the colors were still clear. Connoisseurs scour the southwest country, even as far as Mexico, for old

BUY MOVIE MACHINE TO BE USED IN ALL COMMUNITY EVENTS

A portable moving picture machine has been purchased by the Richmond Community Service for the benefit of the entire community. The machine will be available fpr any community gathering, Sunday schools, churches, lodges, clubs, etc. The machine will run standard films, is fire-proof and is very convenient for lawn shows. --' This movie machine will be used for the out-door, free show at Glen Miller park on the evening of the Fourth of July. Community Service plans to have 10 neighborhood civic get-to-gether festivals in 10 different sections of the city in the near future. Finley, Baxter and Sevastopol sections already

are planning for their festivities. Other communities desiring to have the Community Service help in their program, should get in touch with Mr. Slocum at once. Parent-Teachers' associations and community organizations are usually the first to take the lead in arranging things for their neighborhood entertainments. This feature of Community Service is a yearly activitiy for the city, Mr. Slocum said. Tennis Classes. Mahel Loehr is to instruct the girls' tennis classes at the Earlham college courts Wednesday and Friday evenings, starting at 5:30 o'clock. All girl tennis beginners, who are members of the Richmond Tennis association, should take advantage of this opportunity. - Approximately 30 girls are now availing themselves of these instructions. Girls' work is to be extended by the

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Republicans to Plan Energetic Campaign Starting its career with 110 members, the Wayne county Republican club soon will meet to lay plans for an energetic campaign here next fall, according to Benjamin A. Ball, secretary of the organization. The meeting will be held within a few days, and place will be announced later. Speakers of national reputation will be invited to speak in Wayne county under the auspices of the club, according to the present plans. Adoption of constitution and by-laws are to be taken up at the next meeting. The club will work with the Wayno county Republican committee in staging the fall campaign.

Japanese Pmi. ( weaves from memory and from the life . fin BI1fHmfns ho k,. 'j Slocum said. "Girls in Richmond in

ica were pooriaround ner- Jagged terraces of lines Indians of various tribes all over New ?he Bast have had very little PPrtun'

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travelers have bought up the best of these so that an old blanket is considered a rare find.

Museums all over the country have

emigration to South America, shmiirt a narticularlv admired pattern and mi,i . 1

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the white man can really want a mechanical copy grows too impossible for her to understand, or else she is carried away by her art. At any rate the reproduction is rarely just like the original. The work of the Navaho squaw Is slowly .conscientiously done. She may spend six months or more on a blanket that appeals to her fancy. Yet again the naradox of thn N'avnhn the mas.

j ter weavers dj not attempt to turn out

I prneci worn. 11 may De inai me race "rn t,o- , . . . holds to the Oriental belief that only f e? e lhe :mney wa?ted Allah can achieve perfection, and that

Several parties of Jananese e-ointr

to the centennial exhibition at Rio Janeiro are to look into the possibility of Japanese settling in Brazil but the government denies the reports that this movement is to receive official cupport. DEMOCRATS ORGANIZE FOR FALL CAMPAIGN

in useless taxes in the two years since

the Republican party took over the reins of power would finance a dozen campaigns. We must get back to the party which believes in the right of the citizen to be taxed fairly and to solve problems in his own community without outside interference," James A. Clifton, mayor of Connersville, Monday evening told the Democratic workers of the county at the first organization meeting preparatory to the fall campaign. Fred Baker, of Indianapolis, encouraged the workers to get the best organization possible before going into the fall campaign. Baker will remain in this county for the next week, doing organization work. Two meetings are to be held in tho county this week, at which both Baker and Clifton will be present, it was announced. The first will be held at Centerville Thursday evening and the

jv second at Hagerstown Friday even-

ing. Baker will make his headquarters

in Room 30, Westcott hotel, and is anxious to meet Democrats of the

community.

JAPS SAIL FOR HONOLULU

YOKOSUKA, Japan, June 27 The Japanese training squadron sailed today for Honolulu on its trans-Pacific

tour.

it is fitting for men to acknowledge

their human estate by deliberately falling a little short. .Whatever the theory, the Navaho weaver, with all her skill, does not try to make her stripe of textile perfect. She may have three triangles in a design in one corner and four in the other. Such a defect is obviously intentional because the weavers achieve fine patterns and can repeat a tiny motif exactly all around a blanket when desired.' " The Navahos are the only people who can thoroughly understand the symbolism of the blanket designs, yet comparatively few of their fine blankets are kept for home use. A squaw weaves the story of her life or some dramatic incident of tribal history into a blanket and goes out to sell it to a trader. Often the story is never read because the Navaho are

far from loquacious in explaining their

symbolism to the white man

parently the Navaho weaver does not ! will be held in abeyance pending the

paid for an unusual piece of work. A valuable private collection is owned by Mrs. John A. Logan. General Logan collected blankets when fine specimens were easily available for the white man who could distinguish them, and his collection represents a long and active interest in Navaho weaving. The general became fascinated by the art of the Navahos shortly after the Civil war. Later, as a senator, he was a member of the Indian Affairs committee, and made a number of trips to the west to see that the Indians were treated fairly by their agents. On these trips he continued his practice of buying blankets to encourage the production of this beautiful craft work. Old Chief Joseph and other chiefs helped him to add to his collection, and Navaho Charlie, one of the best blanket makers of his tribe and one of the comparatively few male weavers, sold the general some of his work. The Indians have never profited by this principle of the increased value of old blankets. Twenty dollars in the hand means more to them than a possible hundred dollars a few years hence. So long as the white man pays cash they are satisfied.

Community Service recognizes that the city has practically as many girls as boys and that the activity should be equal among them. The service intends to afford healthy recreation for the benefit of the girls," he added. Community Service is to enlarge its program of activity until every girl in the city can participate in tennis, hiking, camping, music, dramatics, etc.

Farm Bureau Protests . Against Threshing Price SHELB YVILLE, Ind., June 27. Pro

test against the action of the threshermen in setting the price for threshing wheat at seven cents a bushel

without consideration of farmers' recommendations or consultation of the farmers' committee, has been made by the county farm bureau. The protest claims that the price is out of line with present wheat prices and with charges made in proportion to similar wheat prices before the war. It is pointed out also that two runs have contracted at a price of six cents and several at six and one half cents. It is recommended that farmers contract for threshing at not more that seven cents a bushel.

PROPOSES GERMANY RECONSTRUCT FRANCE

(By Associated Press) ; PARIS, June 27. A huge reparations plan under which the Germans would reconstruct France and also build the long planned tunnel under the English channel, has been submitted by Minister of Public Works M. Le Troquer, to Premier Poincare, who has laid it before the French member of the reparations commission. The plan involves the use of German labor and materials to the extent of twenty billions of francs. The newspapers assert that if Germany is able to carry on the construction of railways and telegraph lines at home she is able to build the canals, electric power plans and railways which are needed in France, and which are now under partial construction.

INDIANA HIGHER COURTS TOCLOSE FRIDAY,. JUNE-30 (By Associate Press)-. - .". INDIANAPOLIS," June 27. The ' su preme and appellate courts of Indiana will conclude their ' present, sessions on Friday, June 30. The re-opening of the courts will take place on the first Tuesday in October which falls on the third day of the month.

FIX THRESHING CHARGES . SH ELB YVILLE, Ind., June 27. An agreement on the part of threshermen, to thresh Shelby county wheat for seven cents a bushel was reached at a committee meeting Monday.

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Head of Spanish War Vets To Greet Comrades Tonight William M. Louden, of Indianapolis, commander of the department of Indiana, United Spanish War veterans, will be in the city Tuesday evening, and will greet comrades of the Denver Brown camp at the Westcott hotel. Members of the camp are requested to meet in the lobby of the hotel at 7:30.

VACATION Take a Kodak with you QUIGLEY'S

4th and Main I

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expect an understanding audience for her tale. She satisfies some creative

instinct by producing the blanket, and then she makes another. Her own tribe now prefers blankets from American factories about the home. They are not art work, but they are lighter in weight and cheaper. Almost every popular kind of craft wnrk can he imltatpd hut the Xnvnhn

i blanket defies machinery. The colors

FRYMAN ANSWERS GREENVILLE SUIT GREENVILLE, June 27. Lewis Fryman has filed an answer in the suit of

the Farmers' National Bank of Ansonia against Aaron Merzer, as principal, and Lewis Fryman, as security, for $500 and 7 per cent interest from Dec. 22, 1921, in which he admits that Merzer signed the note as principal and he (Fryman) signed it as surety only. The suit for collection on the note was filed in common pleas court Feb. 22, 1921. Denies Wife's Allegations William Ross, whose wife, Ruby Ross, filed a petition for divorce in common, pleas court, has filed an answer and cross petition. He denies that she was a bona fide resident of Darke county for 30 days previous to filing the petition. He also denies each and every allegation made by her. Ross asks the court to deny his wife's petition for a divorce and all other relief to which he may be entitled. Harry C. Myers, executor of the will

of Amos Paulin, deceased, returned order of sale of personal property. Same confirmed. Marriage Licenses Elbert M. Albright, 21, Greenville, and Fairy Lucille DeWeese, 18, Osgood, Ind. Paul L. Jobes, 24, Arcanum, and Naomi Mills, 23, New Madison. Earl R. Lee, 24, West Milton, and Lovina May Cain, IS, Adams town-

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being supplied to many ships in the Levi Lundry, 84, Versailles, and British navy. I Nancy Swank, 66, Osgood, Ind.

Orphans Appreciate Show and Merry-Go-Roand Superintendent Specht. of the Wernle Orphans' Home, Tuesday expressed his appreciation for the entertainment given about 60 of the children by the management of the Washington threatre, Monday evening. His expression also included the members of the St. John's Lutheran church who provided transportation for the party. Candy was generously provided for the little guests. John and George Schwenke of this city, have given a merry-go-'round to the Wernle Orphans Home for the use of the children. Superintendent Specht announced Tuesday. The play vehicles accomodates 16 children, and was in constant use by the kiddies, Tuesday, the superintendent said.

RADIO HEADQUARTERS Richmond Electric

Company

1026 Main St.

Phone 2823

Refrigerators

$11.75

and up

is the price we are now asking for Refrigerators. Our line is large and complete and the values are excellent. ' ' -

Holthousc 530 Main St.

RICHMOND GRINDING CO.

Cylinders Reground. Pistons, Pins and Rings Fit. Guaranteed Quality and Service Henley Bldg. N. 16th and R. R.

Delay Funeral Plans For Prince of Monaco PARIS, June 27. Arrangements for

But ap-!the burial of Prince Albert of Monaco

arrival of son Prince Louis from Upper Silesia, where he is a colonel attached to the French staff. The only member o fthe family at the bedside when death came was the Duchess de Valentinois, whom Prince Louis adopted in May, 1919.

CHEVROLET FTSTo $200.00 Down Balance $35.50 per month E. W. Steinhart Co. 10th & Sailor Sts. Phone 2955

At Kennedy's

For July 4th Buy Your New PALM BEACH SUITS We sell and guarantee genuine Palm Beach Suits at $15.00

till

803 Main Street

WEDNESDAY is DOLLAR DAY With Hundreds of Bargains to Show You How Big the Dollar Is

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8 yards Bleached Muslin for

8 large Cotton Huck Towels for

Four 22x44 Turkish Towels for

One 21x27 Feather Pillow for

5 yards Gingham, stripes, plaids, for

4 yards Serpentine Crepe for .

4V2 yas Voiles and Flaxons for

4 yards Ripplettes for

6 yards, plain colors in Poplins for

buys 6 yards figured Sateen

buys one navy or black Swimming Suit, 38-46

buys one Ladies' or Men's Umbrella

buys one yard fancy stripe Silk Shirting

buys a Man's Percale Shirt

buys 4 pairs Mercerized Socks, all colors

buys 3 pairs of 50c Children's Half Socks

buys 10 yards 28-inch Percale

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