Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 93, Number 1, 1 January 1923 — Page 7

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TKLKGKAM, RICHMOND, IND,. MONDAY, JAN. 1, 1923.

PAGE SEVEN

CITY ADMINISTRATION WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH SUNDAY MOVIES

Mayor L. A. Handily stated Monday in an interview in regard to closing of moving picture theatres on Sunday, which movement has i.een hanging fire for some time, that inasmuch as pic

ture theatres have been operating in the city for a period of eight or nin?

years without interference, that it

would not seem logical to take stei,s

toward closing the movies at this time in view of the fact that the state legislature is about to nieH and may amend or strengthen the law on this particular subject. The mayor's answer to a number of petitions to close the movies follow: "Petitions for the closing of the pic ture theatres on Sunday have been recently presented to me. The law, as 1 have read it, does not specifically

mention moving picture theatres, but it does mention 'Any person over the age of 14 found rioting, hunting, fishing, quarreling, at common labor, or engaged in his usual avocation, works of charity and necessity excepted, shall be .fined not less than one dollar nor more than $10'; out nothing herein contained shall be construed to affect such as conscientiously observe the seventh day of the week as the Saibath, travelers, and those engaged in conveying them, families removing, keepers of toll bridges and toll gates, ferrymen acting as such, and persons engaged in playing toe game of baseball between the hours of 1 o'clock anl 6 o'clock in the afternoon, andsol'orth. Conception Changed "The custom of following certain occupations on the Sabbath has grown up to such an extent as to almost render the law ineffective in some instances, and certain of these occupa-

V tions have come to be regarded as

necessities. The old-time conception of church worship and of 'remembering the Sabbath day to keep it holy has undergone a great change with the years. Many of us remember the fight made against the introduction of musical instruments into the church service, and the hiring of an organist and a paid choir were considered abominable. But all this has changed; 1 believe, for the better. I remember the good, old-fashioned Sabbath when we children were taken to Sunday school and church in the morning and again to church at night. In the interval we were not permitted to play or take walks, but must sit in a chair and read, being careful at all times not to disturb the quiet. Because of all the restrictions in our behavior in those days, Sunday seemed to be much the longest day of the week and was irksome rather than a day of rest. This has all

changed also. The best of us spend the most of the day reading the big Sunday papers, vi. iting relatives and friends in the next county or state, if we are fortunate enough to own automobiles; the railroads run excursions to other cities for our convenience in seeking recreation; and those of us who go to church in the morning plan to spend the afternoon in some form of recreation. Some get out the automobile and take the family out into the country for a ride; some go to parks; some to baseball games: along Fome stream picnicking or fishing, which is expressly forbidden by the law, and in pleasures impossible to obtain any other day of the week because of the nature of our employment. Others who have no machines

merely take walks or attend a moving picture show. "The sacredness of the Sabbath should be preserved, but it is a question whether it is the best method of obtaining that condition by the strong arm of the law or by promoting and teaching such a reverence for God's Hoi? Word as to make the people have a sincere desire to live and conduct themselves in such a way as to make the Sabbath day all that is to be desired. There is one thing sure, and that is that if the people did not patronize the moving picture theatres on Sunday they would soon close their doors. If the object in closing the

theatres on Sunday is to induce the people to attend church, I fear the

action will not bring about that result. 1 believe it is possible to make the church service so interesting and so necessary that people will want to go there rather than to other places. I believe our citizens are catching

a tendency to aggravate those conditions. Some think it is much better to have our young people in a picture show even on Sunday evening than parked out along a country road in. an automobile. Urges Action Delayed The picture theatres have been operating in Richmond for eight or nine years without interference, and it does not seem to me that any step to close them just now should be taken in the

face of the fact that the legislature

is about to meet and may amend or strengthen the law on that particular subject. I nonestly believe that no action should be taken by the authorities in this matter until after the next session of the legislature closes. However if affidavits are filed against the theatres for operating on Sunday-the cases will be tried on their merits. .

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we are trvins- tr mmhat the wnfst young men also are coming mio our

evils of our social lite and there is city to work. They have no homes

Plenty to combat, and while we are ; other than a bedroom in some private

having the support and help of all home. Many of the young ladies do

NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE IN VERSE BY MAYOR An appeal to citizens of Richmond to forget the year gone and face the incoming year with the desire to let "Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men" prevail, was contributed in verse Mon

day by Mayor Lawrence A. Handley. His New Year's message follows, under title, of "Right Dress; Front:"' The old year's passed and laid to rest, and there we'll let it stay; the New Year ought to bring (o us a better, brighter day. So let's forget the year just gone, except for lessons taught, and cheer the one that comes to us' with richest blessings fraught.

I Let's hitch our wagen to a star, with

every eye to "front", and strive the very best we can when called to do our "stunt". There's better things in store for those who really, truly try, and chances face us day by day as each one passes by. Iet "Peace on .Earth, Good Will to Men" be with us all the year, and when it's passed to history we need have naught to fear. In unity let's strive to mike the NewYear better far and heal the wounds

the old one made and never leave

scar. Then "Right Dress: Front,

pray hetd the call; be "all lor one

and one for all.

Three United States army officers, detailed to Harvard university for work with the field artillery unit, have been made assistant professors of military science and tactics at the Institution.

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the fight to uphold i not have the privilege of any place

do not believe it is where they can entertain company.

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policy to divide this spirit by taking away from a large number of them what they regard as the innocent pleasure of attending a picture show. There are many worse things going on and they can not be successfully suppressed without the help and cooperation of our citizens in general. Praises Ministers. Naturally the ministers are opposed to the picture theatres being open on Sunday. It touches their work intimately. No city ever had a better group of ministers than has Richmond. They

have been a wonderful influence! for

good in the community and I have de

rived much pleasure and profit from consulting with them from time to time. They are active in our civic life as well as the religious life and it is this helpfulness and interest that is working largely for better conditions in Richmond, and I believe is attract

ing more people to church activity than ever before. Richmond enjoys a reputation for her beauty, heakhfulness, cleanliness, education and general good conditions. Travelers, law enforcement officers from other cities, and our own citizens who have occasion to visit other places all agree that we have a city to proud of. But we want to make it better and more attractive and we can do this only by fostering a spirit Df harmony and co-operation. We must not "strain at a gnat and swallow a

camel." We do not want the word to go out over the state that we are attempting to enforce the so-called "blue

laws, wnicn action tends to make a

city appear ridiculous, and, after a spasm of attempting to close everything up tight, drop back Into the same condition we have tried to correct. I have consulted with large numbers of business men and citizens in gen

eral and I have found no sentiment for closing the picture shows outside of that conveyed to me by the petition above referred to. Numbers of our citizens think the quality of the pictures should be improved very materially, made more educational, and carry a high moral tone. Numbers of them also believe that there are many conditions more serious needing correction and that the closing of the picture theatres on Sunday would have

Young people must have some place where they can meet on terms of friendship. True, they can go to church, but the church service is usually over by 9 o'clock on Sunday evening and then they have no place to go except to walk the streets unless it is to a picture theatre. On a week day evening they have the additional alternative of attending a public

dance. If the same amount of effort being put forth in this matter of cIost ing the picture theatres on Sunday could be concentrated in an effort to

provide a Young Women's Christian

association where young ladies could

have the same advantages given at

the Y. M. C. A. and where they could

meet other young people it would be much better and make for better conditions in Richmond. ' Much is being done for the boys by the Y. M. C. A., the community service workers, the summer camps for boys, but who is doing anything to make things more pleasant for, the girls? I believe we should be reasonable in this as well as in all things and not take any step that might bring about a worse condition than that which we are trying to correct. Respectfully, LAWRENCE A. HANDLEY, Mayor.

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According to the latest wage for male farm labor for the entire United States is $28.97 a month, with board and lodging.

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Our "One-Day" Cold Tablets at 24c Menthol Cherry Bark Cough Syrup. .24? & 49c DeWitt's White Pine and Menthol Cough Syrup now at 23 and 43c

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Once more we stand on the threshold of a new year. Our hearts beat with a renewed energy as our minds turn to thoughts of the future. What will it bring? We think; we reason; we weigh well the facts that surround us, and, we come to but one conclusion. That is, that the new year spells naught but an unprecedented era of prosperity for our community and its citizens. And we hope, that Fate will wave its magic wand of Health, Happiness and Peace over each individual personally. As for our business relations with vou, we know that they will be as cordial in the future as they have been in the past. We thank you for your patronage of the last year and we promise you that nothing will be left undone in 1923 that will in any way brighten the esteem in which our patrons now hold us. Many improvements and new equipment have been added to the power plant which will enable us to render even greater and better service to all users of electricity. Again we wish you Health, Happiness, Peace and Prosperity. Municipal Electric Light and Power Go.

Starts Tomorrow, January 2 at 8:30 a. m.

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Right now is the time to buy furniture and here is the place. Prices are reduced on every piece of merchandise in stock. 20 per cent of the regular price is yours! And nowhere will you find a more complete, more varied assortment of home needs than in this store. If your home needs a new suite, or a few pieces of good, quality furniture and you fail to get it here now, you lose money. Savings range from 20 per cent to 25 per cent on all items. We advise early buying if vou want the best selections. . .

All Stoves Must Go

A Wonderful Value Such As You Seldom Find In 3-Pc. Velour or General Leather Suites As substantially built inside as it is beautiful outside and de signed for solid comfort! Spring construction throughout, even to the loose cushions, and covered In durable handsome Ve'.oUi' or Leather. This suite at $172.00 is a big sale special at only

$135.00

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DISCOUNT On every heater in our store These include the Hoosier. the Moore, Three-way, the Peninsular and the famous Furnace stove.

20 Off on all Gas. Ranges

High with am el size oven

oven ga.? ranges broiler, white ensplasher and full ... S40.50

This 4-Pc. Two-Tone Mahogany Finish Suite At A Price Unheard of Before! Buy this bedroom suite tomorrow and you'll always be happy to think that you got such a big bargain! A huge dresser, lull size vanity case, bed and chifforobe comprise this complete suite at $13S.OO outfit. And the price is only

$110.00

45-lb. Cotton Felt Mattress for $8.-50

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These w- - 'orful electric washers are now offered in this sale at a very special and attractive discount.

ELECTRIC IRONS Another shipment arrived for this (I0 OQ now at ..... tpOfjO

As a big special for tlm sale, we will place on sale a limited number of these line mattresses. They h?p heavy art ticking, are well lufted and ext r a o r d nary values at this price.

43 lb. cotton mattresses very . special : Kapox silk floss mattress a wonderful value at . . . .

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3 PIECE FIBRE

....$6.75 $25.00 RUGS Buy now anl save 20 Per Cent to 23 Per cent. 9x12 m a t ti n g rugs now go dur- . iug sale at $5.50

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LIBRARY TABLES No better time than now during this sale to buy that new Library Table We have Tables in all the wanted finishes priced as low as

Living Room Suite, regular $96.50 value at $77.00

Golden Oak Dressers As Low As

$15.00 Just a few to be offered as extra specials from our January sale. All have plate mirrors and deep drawers and are finished in golden oak. Special $15.00

Kitchen Cabinets

20 Off i This special discount is offered during sale on the famous Kitchen Maid and other wishes of cabinets. 11 yon want a cabinet for your home there is no better time than now to buy

BRASS BEDS Wonderful Values at $15.00

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