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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30, 1922.

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Auto Solves Social Problems

"The automobile is steadily solving some of ;our social problems: our people are able to get

vjui, cungesiea districts ana construct tneir own homes in suburbs; to stretch the suburban

the railways to five miles," declared Secretary of Commerce Hoover recently. "Our country schools are coagulating from the inefficient single teach-

, er to the consolidated class school already 12,600 of these are due to the automobile. With one-third the total number of cars in daily use - by the farmer, one cannot condemn the automobile either as the perquisite of the rich or the extravagance of the farmer. The farmer is able to purchase in larger markets and participate in the joys and sorrows of town life. The automobile is responsible for over a hundred items of utility and social progress."

Guard the Gates

"Secretary of Labor Davis announces his belief that the present 3 per cent immigration restriction law has outlived its usefulness and 'a : radically different program must be evolved,' "

says the Chicago Tribune. "He bases that conclusion on figures which show that immigration of the best European stock, which has done much to upbuild America, is insufficient under the present program. "That contention may be true, but there is a legitimate question as to whether changes in the 3 per cent restriction would correct the deficiency of high class immigration. The facts are that the 3 per cent limitation is keeping out hundreds of thousands of undesirable aliens who seek refuge in this country from chaotic social, political and economic conditions abroad. But under the same law the peoples to whom Mr. Davis refers

as desirable are not filling their quotas. In other

words, the 3 per cent restriction is not keeping them out of America, ecausQ less than the permitted 3 per cent is desirous to come here. "When, therefore, we begin to tamper with the present law we are likely to be laying ourselves open to the danger of bringing in more undesirables and no more desirables. The only way in which the latter can be brought in in larger numbers is to offer greater inducements or greater facilities for the move. "Any such proposition must be considered very carefully, lest it involve us in unpleasant relations with the countries from which we limit

immigration or lest it open the way to a greater

influx of undesirables. Jf, as he says, selection of America's future citizens is now reposed in other governments, that is a point worthy of consideration, but whatever the results of that

study may be, no changes in the law should be

permitted to open our gates to a horde of unde

sirable aliens."

Answers to Questions (Anv reader can fret the answer to nv question by writing The Palladium Information riurrau. Frederick J Haskdirector, Washington. D. C. This nfT for app!ls strictly to information. The hurp.ii d.-es not erive advice on learal, mpdioal and financial matters. It doss not attempt to ppttie domestic troubles, nor to undertake "xh;tustlve research on any subject. Write your question ; plainly and briefly. Give full name and ' nddrss and enclose two cents In stamps for return pislac. All replies are sent direct to the Inquirer. ' Q. "Who was Asoka, -whom H. G. WelTs includes in the six greatest men in history? D. E. R. A. Asoka was an emperor of India who reisrned from 264 to 22S or 227 15. C. Tie -was a patron of Buddhism in somewhat the fashion that Constantire was of Christianity. Asoka was the most powerful sovereign of his timo. The numerous edicts which he hnd inscribed upon rocks and pillars become monuments to the wisdom and justice of 'his reign. Q. How do the numbejof deaths in aimlane accidents compare with automobile accidents in proportion to the number of machines in operation? H. C. A. Burins; the 12 months that ended December 31, 1921. there were in the United States 114 airplane accidents. There were 49 fatalities out of this number. It is estimated that during the year 1921. 1.200 aircraft were engaged in civil flying in the United States. According to the latest information there were 9.103 deaths resulting from motor vehicle accidents in the death registration area of the United States. There were 10.44S,C32 motor vehicles registered in 1921. Q. ' How much beer i3 made in the world? R. L McC. A. In 1913 the world production of heer was estimated at 2S2.07S.000 barlels, or about 8,750,000,000 gallons. This would make a stream six feet

wide, 10 feet deep and about 2,460 miles long. The United States at that time produced more than one-fifth of the world's output. . Q. When will February have five Sundays again? C. B. A. There will be five Sundays in February, 194S. then in 1976, then in 2004. The regular interval is 2S years. In case of a century intervening that is not divisible by 400, the interval is 40 years. Q. How many tons of coal and how much f tone will it require to burn 100 bushels of lime in a kiln? A. F. A. In a pot kiln it will require aboua ls tons of coal and eight tons of stone in order to produce 100 bushels of lime or four tons of lime. This does not include the wood necessary tor starting the fire in the kiln.

TODAY'S TALK By George Matthew Adams, Author of "You Can," "Take It."

Up"

YOU CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING A failure is one who keeps stumbling over the obvious and doesn't think that the simple things count. It is quite often the case that he who has -won much, soon or later comes to the conclusion that he has lost most. You win power and responsibility. You get fame and listen to the tinkle of applause only to grow tired and long for the simple things of the old home and the sincere' expressions of those who understood and loved you. You learn one of the final lessons of life that you can't have everything, and that but a very few vital things count at all. I know a man to whom success and recognition came late. His hair was white and he grew tired very easily. But the money rolled in. He bought a beautiful home and servants waited upon his every wish. His faithful wife was decked with gorgeous gowns and precious stones of the finest quality were presented to her for her fingers. But she looked out of place in them. They seemed to spoil the beautiful setting of her simple, motherly ways. How happiness hovers about the simple settings of life! With great fame waving its wand about you, there is given to you something very difficult to live up to. But with the simple sincerities of everyday life-building ideals about you, you are able to laugh at the sham of material show and appreciate to the full the warmth of a friend's fine understanding. There are only a few things worth while striving for. One of the biggest of these is to earn your own respect Do hut this and you demand respect from others no matter what their opinion may have been of you. You can't have everything but you can have some things. Lecky says "men continually forget that happiness is a condition of the mind and not a disposition of circumstances, and one of the most common of errors is that of confusing happiness with the means of happiness, sacrificing the first for the attainment of the second." And Dugald Stewart says that "the great secret of happiness is to study to accommodate our own minds to things external rather than to accommodate things external to ourselves." A happy temperament is a rich inheritance! You can't have everything, my friend. And many of the things which you earn are not liable to stay long in your possession. So, therefore, take what happiness and opportunity of circumstances is yours and appreciate it to the fulL

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Growth of a New Art Washington Clerk Adapts Italian Renaissance Designs to Household Use and Ornamentation.

After Dinner Tricks

Facts About Indiana

Oliver Perry Morton, fourteenth governor of Indiana, was the first na

tive of the state to be elected to th

high office. He was born in Saulsbury. Wayne county, Ak. 4, 1S23. He

was In office during the Civil War.

William Henry Harrison, first terri

torial governor of Indiana and ninth

president of the United States, was a

native of lrgmia.

Vincennes was settled as a post as early as 1710 or 1711.

Who's Who in the Day's News

ADMIRAL SIR JOHN DE ROBECK The recent appointment of Admiral Sir John DeRobeck to command the British fleet in North Atlantic waters is considered by British naval men a

just reward for efficient service. He is considered one of the ablest men in the British sea service. Admiral DeRobeck, who succeeds Sir Charles Madden, has commanded the Mediterranean fleet the last two years. He en

tered the navy as a cadet in 1875. Ten years later he became a lieutenant, was made

captain in 1902,

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Lessons in Correct English DON'T SAY: WHOM do you say will he ttere? I found a pencil WHOSE point was broken. He admits WHOMEVER has a pass. WHO are you looking for? MYSELF and my brother are going. "SAY: WHO do you say will be there? I found a pencil the poiit of which was broken. He admits WHOEVER has a nass. WHOM are you looking for? My brother and I are going.

The Wabash River was first named fcv the French and spelled Ouabache.

Henry Smith Lane was governor of Indiana for only two days. He resigned office to become United States senator from Indiana,

The development of mineral resour ces in Indiana bfgan in earnest in 1S60.

There were only two governors of Indiana when it was a territory. They were William Henry Harrison and Thomas Tosey.

Warrick countr had 1,415 population in 1 si 5. the smallest of any of the

counties in the state at that time.

After Dinner Stories

"Ye'es." Mr. Billings said, reluctant-

iv. in renlv to his friend s remark that

Mrs. Joyce was "an awfully sweet lit-

tlfi woman."

-Sft cheerful! Always sunny! Al-

w.ivs Inok-insr on the hrisht side I" Bill

inrs's friend continued, enthusiastical

ly

"There's such a thing as overdoing :.that 'briaht side' business," said Bill-

.ings. "The other night I -was at their

(place, and Joyce you know how ao-

! serit-minded he is put the lighted ena r,t ills cisar in his-mouth. He lumped

three feet, and was a little noisy for

a minute. In the middle or it an iurs.

.T.ivre smiled blandly and said:

" 'TTow fortunate you were, dear, to

Hoover it" at onc- "London Tit-

A0M1RAI Q03LCC

commander in 1S97

rear admiral in 1911 and vice-admiral

in 1917. From 1912 to 1914 he was commander of patrols. In 1915, during the time the expeditionary force was landed at the Dardanelles Admiral DeRobeck commanded the naval forces

there. His services there won him the

cross of the legion of honor and decorations from Japan and Italy.

He was created a baron m 1919. He

was born June 10, isb-', ana is unmarried.

Rippling Rhymes By Walt Mason

ARMED

For year I never owned a gun: I never thought of wearing one, for I'm

a man of peace; I chased around the marketplace with kindly smiles upon my face, and tracts in my valise. And

no one ever did me harm; on city streets and on the farm, secure, I went my way; if strong arm people were abroad to touch the voter for his wad,

they sought some other jay. But murderers were growing thick and every night some butchered hick cashed in and journeyed hence; and so my aunts declared that I some sort of arsenal 1 1 1 ' . C J.fn...

snouia Duy aa measure ueieuae. Suspending then my lifelong rules, 1

bought a lot of lethal tools, that weighed about a ton; I had a howie in my

boot, in every pocket of my suit there

was a modern gun. And all the mur

derers seemed wise; they shot me up, to my surprise, wherever I might roam; they maimed an arm and hroke a slat, and sent a bullet through my

hat, that creased my bulging do ma And then I dumped my guns and swords, and through the market's surging hordes again I safely trot; I face the old world with a smile that's free from all aggrepsive guile, and I am seldom shot- To load yourself with snickernees, with warlike ban-

Musings for the Evening A TOUGH BIRD "Divorce," says an ardent reformer.

Is going to rum this land.

Perhaps he is right, hut there's one

thing That wo do not quite understand.

This country's entirely ruined '

About seven times every year

By this thing or that or the other.

We wonder that it is still here.

It has heen completely disrupted

By dancing, by knickers and such.

Sy poker, horse racing; and baseball,

Ana by women smoking too much. As far hack as we can remember The country has marched to its doom,

Incurable ills have beset it

And pointed the -way to its tomb. Tfie warnings have always been urgent, But still the old flag Is not furled. It seems the American eagle

Is the toughest old bird in the world.

By FREDERICK J. HASKIX WASHIXGTOX, D. C, Aug. 30. A few years ago a customer happened to step into a picture-frame store in this city and ask the young son of the proprietor if he could make a pair of those new-fangled plaster book-ends which were in some of the novelty shops then beginning to spring up in Washington. The young clerk scratched his head and said he "reckoned" ho could. From that accepted commission has grown up in half a dozen years one of the largest businesses in the world which has for its purpose the bringing of really fine art within reach of the people. The clerk did not realize then, when the customer made his unusual request, that destiny had stepped in through the door of the dusky little shop; yet today, six years later, Frank Niepold, the former clerk, has wide recognition as an artist with a genuine talent. Wealth is coming to him. Such critics as John Sargent, the famous portrait painter, have placed their approval on his work. And Frank Niepold is only 30 years old.

The business which he and his fath

er and two brothers now conduct is

called the manufacture of Borghese

reproductions. It consists of taking the loveliest designs and art objects of the Italian renaissance period and

adapting them, through reproduction

to household use and ornamentation

today.

A few years ago in this country

objects of such beauty could be seen

only in museums or in the private collections of wealthy men. Today anyone for the expenditure of a few dol

lars can own one of these ornaments.

an art object authentic in everythin

except age and even that is cleverly imitated. So successful are the Niepold reproductions that retailers selling them sometimes advertise them as imported goods, unaware that the

modern craftsmen of Italy and France

are not producing anything as fine as

these.

When the original customer who

wanted the book-ends had left the

shop, young Niepold began casting

around in his mind for something that would do. He was even then from his own study capable of designing a suit

able piece, but there was not need at the time for original work. In the stores there happened to be a piece of rather heavy picture framing of a design which Niepold admired. From this he simply sawed out two like sections, painted and finished them, covered the contact sides with felt, and placed them in a show case to await

the return of the customer. While they were there, another customer noticed them and asked for a pair just like them. It was obvious that here was an object for which there was a demand. Meanwhile, how-

Memories or Old Days In This Paper Ten Years Ago Today

Mr. P. Scott Fitzgerald, the eminent authority on flapperism, says in a magazine article on "How I Feel at

Twenty-five" that he dislikes old people. He probably -will feel differently at 75. People who do some real uplifting are going to meet in New York the last week in October. It will be the annual convention of the elevator men. Explorers in New Quinea report finding a tree-climbing kangaroo and a pig that looks like an elephant. Perhaps the time for world-wide prohibition has arrived.

Frederick W. Landis, candidate for lieutenant governor of Indiana on the Progressive ticket was announced as the principal speaker for a district convention to bo held in Richmond. Senator Albert J. Beveridge, who was to be present at the meeting, was delayed in Vermont and notified the committee that he would be unable to attend.

ever, the original order had used up the entire piece of picture frame; and to carve another pair from wood was

out of the question because of the expense.

The young artist knew of the existence of a casting material called carton pierre, which is a sort of papier macho imitating stone or bronze and out of which statues are sometimes made. He used this material, took the original book-ends for a model, and cast several pairs of them. These the store sold almost as fast as the embryo factory could finish them. About this time Niepold went to New York, where he visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a favorite haunt of his in the metropolis. There he saw the magnificent Italian art collection of the late Mr. J. P. Morgan. That view gave him the definite idea of reproducing Italian renaissance decoration in articles designed for modern use. The Italian artists of the sixteenth century did not make cigarette boxes, for instance; but they did make small ornamental boxes, the

designs of which could be adapted to

boxes shaped to hold cigarettes.

His first step was to design another

pair of book-ends, this time an original design in the renaissance manner. He followed this with other book-ends.

They all sold well, first in the Nie-

pold's own store, then in various gift, novelty, and china stores in Washing

ton. Convinced that this might be the nucleus of a prosperous industry,

the Niepolds tried the experiment of sending a salesmen out with the slim line of products; and, although he so

licited only in the eastern cities, he

took orders so rapidly that the man

ufacturers gave up their picture-frame store and moved into quarters where there was space for pouring rooms, baking, storage, and finishing rooms,

and the like. Since then they have

attended to this manufacture exclusively. Frank Niepold began steeping himself in the art of the Italian renaissance period. He took in exhibitions, studied books and catalogues, and ac

quired rare pictures. Evidently he visited Italy and there not only saw

the . great museum and private collections, but acquired for himself numerous genuine pieces. And as his

knowledge broadened, ' he increased

the number of designs in manufacture in his plant, until now they number several hundred, the objects in

cluding fruit bowls, wall sconces, and

brackets, lamps, mirror frames, book-

ends, decorative panels and altar

pieces, candle sticks, jewel boxes,

plaques, and medieval busts. The first book-end designed continues to be a

steady favorite.

Even as the Niepolds Increased their range of pieces, they improved

the composition in which the objects

are cast This question of material

was a problem from the outset. The

old Italian artists used wood, which was carved and then covered with plaster before being finished. But even with the marvels which modern

wood-turning machinery is able to ac

complish, wood itself was out of the

question for this work. It is impos

sible nowadays to obtain in commer

cial quantities wood so long seasoned

that it will not warp or shrink. But

any warping or shrinking under the

plaster coat would be fatal to the du

rability of the ornament. Plaster, too, could be ruled ou

partly because of its fragility and

doom; some toughs will see yon swagger by, and say, "There goes a hardboiled guy we'll send him to the tomb!-

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No. 279 The Disappearing Spot Copy the cross and spot as shown in tSe diagram on a piece of paper, but draw the two figures a little further apart, with about two inches of space between them. Tell some one that you can make the spot disappear and reappear while he is looking at it, provided he follows the, instructions you give. All the spectator has to do is to hold the paper at arm's length in his right hand. Shutting his left eye, he is told to gaze intently at the cross and at the same time slowly bring the paper toward him. As he fixes his gaze on the cross the 6pot suddenly disappears, but as he continues to draw the paper toward him it comes into sight again. This curious illusion is due to the "blind spot" in the eye, and will cause much interest and speculation. Copyright, 13t, by Publto Ledger Comjon

partly because many persons bear a

superstitious prejudice against havinj

it in thein houses.

Accordingly the Niepolds took ;

hint from the product called carton

pierre and began working toward a

casting composition that should serve

their purposes. Others were working

along the same line; and as a result

there has been evolved a new commer-

citl substance,, the use ofwhich has rapidly spread in industry. In the

unfinished state it resembles stone

and in this state it is used for making

mantlepieces in houses. Half the fine electric lighting fixtures produced to

day are made of this substance, substituting for the brass of Svhich prac

tically all fixtures were made a few

years ago. When the liquid compost

tion has set, it is so hard and tough

that objects made of it can be dropped

to the floor with an even chance that

they will not break.

The Borghese reproductions owe

their appeal probably less to their

shapes or to their designs that to

their rich coloring and finish. The

colors are subdued and blended per

fectly by the eye of an artist. The secret of the art of making faithful

reproduction lies in the finishing after

the colors are laid on. It takes

and FinaArts

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dozen or more processes of painting, rubbing, shellacking and polishing before the pieces attain that subtle gleam or patina which characterizes the genuine antique. These processes are the result of long experimentation

in the Niepold shop.

Some of the panels produced frame-

copies of 6uch familiar old Italian

master as the Mona Lisa. Apparently

these portraits are pointed directly

upon the composition of the cast. Actually they are prints, which are

first glued to the composition and then worked over by brushing and

rubbing until they too seem to show, the effects of long time and wear.

The final touch is to leave them show

ing the strokes of the painter's brush.

Although the business is now a lu

crative one and the plant employes a

score or more of workmen, the pro

prietors do not do as they might and

sit around in an office directing the

work. Every day the father and three sons don their long painter's aprons

and take their places at the benchc; with the other workmen, modeling, painting, and finishing. As a family

they resemble the guild craftsmen of medieval times. Their presence as workers in the work rooms keeps

there a spirit of quality In the workmanship that might be sacrificed if any attempt were made to secure mass production. Every workman there feels that he is doing an artistic thing. "The wide sale of these rproduction.5 is an indication that the American people are an art-loving nation," says Frank Niepold. "I do not consider that we are educating the public in the artistic ornamentation of their houses so much as we are making it possible for them to get what they have always really wanted beautiful art objects, which have been out of their reach because they existed only in rare originals." IWIlUIUIIUIWllllUJIUUUtrUUliltlllUUIItUIUtlllliiUllllllllIlltMlUIIIIUItlltllUI ! The Egry Register Co. I I of Dayton, Ohio I ' Local Branch Room No. 5 1

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