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PAOE'FOUIt. THE RICHMOND PAIXADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, FRIDAY, STARCH 19, 1903. lbCEz3 Pallia Published and owned by ths PALLADIUM MINTING CO. lamed 7 day each weak, evenings and Sunday morning. Office Corner North Itn and A streets. Home Phone 1121. RICHMOND, INDIANA. statolith O. Leeds. . . .Maaasla Bdlior. Char lea M. Mersaa. .Maaaer W. WL. Poaadetoae .Newa Kdltor. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS. la Richmond $5.00 per year (In ad vance) or 10c per week. MAIL 8UB8CRIPTIONa Obo year, la advance ,....$800 Six months. In advance 2. to One month, in advance .45 RURAL ROUTES. One year. In advance ....... .....92.06 Six months. In advance 1-25 Oaa month, in advance .26 Address chanced as often as desired; fcoth new and old addresses must be given. Subscribers will please remit with order, which should be riven (or a specified term; name will not be enter ed until payment la received. s Sintered at Richmond. Indiana, post" office avaoaond clasa mall matter. CNV York City) has at this Only taatta-arwet is Its ttfart am SsaMaasaaSjaBsMeaMit n a a s a d Items Gathered in From Far and Near The Civic Cantar. from the Milwaukee 1 Journal. Nothing better illustrates ye Quick ening conscience of our American cities than the growing demands for et?lc centers. In nearly all of the larger cities of the country there is now live and earnest discussion of the city to be made beautiful, not by a .park here and a widened avenue there, but according to a carefully laid out plan which embraces the en tire city or, at least a large area. Washington, of course, leads in esthe tic accomplishment, thanks to the wis dom of our first president, who set down in a general way the . relation of the chief thoroughfares to the capitol as a center, and whose plan has found general acceptance with the special commission appointed to consider the artistic upbuilding of the City. But although Washington has had the advantage of an early start, it 1s by no means the only American municipality which has begun devel opment according to a preconceived plan, Cleveland. Ohio, has under way the beginnings of a civic center and is planning to extend it largely. Chi cago has awakened to the fact that business will not make tip for lack of beauty, and her public-spirited citi zens are now working for a scheme which contemplates the electrifica tion of all her steam railroads, the beautifying of her lake front and oth er large projects. Denver", too, has a civic center project on- foot, and San Wan cisco has been paying more at tention , to matters of physical im provement since the earthquake. Peace and Good Will. From the Baltimore Sun. We find fa the Washington dispatches day by day that this or that senator or un official citizen has made a call at the white house for the first time in some years. It is especially gratifying to observe that in the Inheritance of the problems of the Roosevelt adminis tration none of the personal hostil ities and resentments have come to Mr. Taft or have been accepted by him.' The office of president of the United States is the people's .office, and no occupant of that office has sy Just right to impair his useful ness to the country by the indulgence of personal resentments and animos ities.;. The different departments of the government should work together in harmony for the best interests of ths public and in order to do this there should be personal good will sad mutual confidence. President Taft makes every promise of this. Mis natural temperament is a guar anty of it, and the beginning of his administration is most suspicious. Quieter. From the New York World. Wash ington reports that congressmen are losing that hunted look and can hear the secret service mentioned without Jumping. Fashionable. From the Scran ton Tribune. Inau guration grip is said to be one of the fashionable diseases of the week. Taken Care of All Right. From the Birmingham Ledger. Mr. ' Loeb didn't get into the cabinet, but he got something, financially, about as good. . TWINKLES . Evasion. "What's the plural of hippopota mus?" asked the grammarian. "You don't have to use any plural. A hunter is lucky to see one of 'em. Ample Prevision. What though the speeches that befall Seem copious and redundant. If pigeonholes can be found too small Wastebaskets are abundant Recollection. . - "We will remember last v 4th of March for many a day to come," said the patriotic citizen. . "Wo will," answered Mr, Slrlua Barker. - "The colds we took won't allow us to forget It." Self-Deception. "Tea. said the -valetudinarian, gay (y. "I have discovered a way to keep (jORDONISM; THE EFFECT ON CHARACTER AND JUDGMENT. If one attribute of the human mind is more important than any other. It would be hard to discriminate as to which that one la. But It seems pos sible that the sub-conscious memory has as much, or more to do with the actual thinking of the Individual than any other. For the sub-conscious memory is like the sensitive plates of the photographer on which are qui etly fixed the unconscious Indelible Impressions which later on go into the mind as a definite point of view or basis for action. What has this to do with Richmond and Wayne County? It has more than the average citizen will like to admit, but if he be thoughtful, he will at least secret fry agree to what we have to say. We are speaking of the assassination of character, of the loss of a healthy point of view, in this community. One man is responsible for it. And whether this has been- intentional or unwitting, he is none the less re- sponsible as its cause. The man is the editor of The Item and his name is J. Bennett Gordon. The mere name will call up a vision of ream after ream of paper on which is printed in vitriolic ink the denunciation of anything and every- 9 thing. Ream after ream of intangible insinuation, of distortion, of twist ed and violent thoughts. It has been a curious spectacle to observe that, when there is a good chance to say bitter words that chance has rarely been lost. It is the fate and product of any mind which, indulges in this sort of thing that it eventually becomes destructive rather than construct ive. If you prefer it in the names of the street, you will call it "knocking." ; The trouble is that in many cases the thing which was attacked has not justified the violent abuse heaped on it. There has been no contrast. Acid should be used sparingly and on the exact spot not spread in an er ratic manner. Pruning should be done judiciously, not with indiscrimi nate gashes of the knife. And this has been the trouble with Bennett Gordon, that he has not been judicial in his reasoning; he has clubbed where a few quiet words would have been better. Vinegar is needed now and then but when con stantly employed, it is not healthy it becomes gall. If this were only a matter of consequence to Mr. Gordon it would be simply a personal affair. But f"ls a matter which has unconsciously af fected every man and woman in "this town, whether they are aware of it or not. For the acid of vituperation, nihilism and destruction has become so violent in its action on the mental sub-consciousness of the whole com munity that character and judgment have become affected. What means this general distrust of one man of another? Neighbor looks at neighbor and wonders If there is not something "crooked" about him. The spirit of vindictiveness has increased alarmingly. The storm of abuse which was hurled back and forth, both before and after a late elec tion was due to the fact that we had been fed on violent words on every possible occasion, justified or unjustified. The thing is poisonously mor bid and mordant. It has insinuated itself into our very marrows. Of course the policy has drawn its popularity from tee fact that all over the country there has been a reaction against corruption in politics and in society. But that does not justify an individual violent act committed in the name of reform. The pendulum must swing as it has since the dawn of history. And if the pendulum is pushed too far in one direction, its swing back does not stop at the healthy average, but far on the other side. That is the danger with the words of Mr. Gordon. Prejudice and antagonism have soured and embittered the good work which he might have done in restoring the temper of the town and county to its healthy point of view. The seed has been sown and is growing. Where will it end? A reaction is bound to happen. Shall this be violent or shall it swing slowly back to a healthy point of view? Shall the policy be destruc tive in this town or constructive. Build up or tear down? For no matter what you apply this to, you will find that Gordon ism (or' the spirit of violence) has entered into it. Whether it be poli tics or business or the daily life of the people it is there. In regard to the republican party the question is, "Shall you build up strongly from within or tear down indiscriminately from with out?" V-r '" ' - ' In business, "Shall you attack one another and be attacked or is it not better to co-operate and work together for a common gain?" And in the consideration of the business of the city: "What will you have? Violent antagonism of old enemies unfairness of mental bias and instability or will you have a normal outlook, unsoured by prejudice, which , is content to go about the building up of the city in all its departments?" The pessimistic view point, which sees nothing but bad in the world, is based on the hate of fellow men and not of their evils. For the mind which hates, obliterates all the good in life it even clouds the hope for better things. Such has been the policy which has led to the dispensing of acid broadcast in the town. It is not the thing to build on. It is unstable. "We are hopeful of the future and realize that the town to pros per, must be built up. The good will eliminate the evil, for ihe good must eventually triumph. Whether you consider man's processes in : the saving of the wheat letting the straw and chaff decay; or wheth er you consider "the healing processes of nature which when they cannot remove the dangerous substance, close around it and render it harmless it is growth and not revolt which is curative. Cutting and slashing are harmful and do not. belong to the skill ' ful manipulation of a surgeon's knife. The recklessly erratic handling of things with sharp' edges is as bad as the worst cancer in its effect on the body. And it is the body that we are concerned with. Bennett Gordonism in this community has had its share of tearing down, in hate. And that time is fast changing it is only human na ture. It cannot go on in this neurotic, high strung fashion, not be- cause we say so, but because the human mind, which is healthy, is prone to throw off diseased outlooks. ; t Look back at the progress of the human race. You will see that it is only the normal growth, the healthy building up which has been val uable enough to last The froth that has gone. What we need in Richmond is what is bound to come. It is a return to a sane and cheerful outlook, unmingled with spite and concerned on ly in healthy plans for the future. In looking back the people will see what they will have done unconsciously avoiding one extreme rather than the other. , Lp-v'-i---V'-"-' For one extreme is as bad as the other. And Gordonism Is an extreme which, though it has played its part, cannot be permanent. i We say that this will pass because we have confidence in the ul timate judgment of human nature and the citizens of Richmond in par ticular. If it continues to grow there Is nothing short of a miracle which will save us from a reaction which would shock even the most hard : ened. That is why Gordonism. having played its part in the assassination of human judgment, is unhealthy. Mr. Gordon desires to be Mayor of Richmond. off superfluous weirht: nerfectlv simple and no discomfort involved." The glum-visaged friend tried to look interested. "It's very easy. You select some one thing for your meal and eat all you want of it. But you must not eat anything else. If you eat meat you must go without vegetables. "And what do you select?" "Oh, chicken pie, or Irish stew, or something of that kind." The Voice of Ennui. "So you favor tariff revision?" "I . do," answered the sardonic statesman. , : "But yo do not hoDe to devise a system that will please everybody r no. But it may bring In a new set of complaints from the same old peo ple or the same old comolsints from new set of people. In either case the monotony will be relieved." . I GOOD PROGRAM FOHJHE MEETING Preble County Teachers Meet At Eaton. Eldorado, O., March 19. The regular monthly meeting of the Preble County Teachers association will be held In the Baton Opera house Saturday. Prof. O. T. Carson, of Commbus, formerly of Preble county, and Prof. J. A. Brown ecker, Instructor In geology at the Ohio State University, have been secured as instructors. The program is a very interesting one, and a large number of teachers are TO MAKE EFFORT TO FINISH WORK THE FIRST OF JlillE Congress Is Eager to Comply With Request of President Taft for' Fast Work on the Tariff Bill. TO BRING PRESSURE FOR OTHER MEASURES If Cannon Sticks to Pan Not To Appoint House Commit tees This Plan Will Be a Futile One. By Sheldon S. Cline. Washington, March 19. Congress- is very eager to comply with President ; Taft's suggestion that the tariff bill be j passed and adjournment taken at the earliest day consistent "with careful legislation. A very earnest effort will be made to complete the work by June 1, and no one is now heard pre dicting that final passage of the bill will be delayed more than a fortnight beyond that date. It is only a few weeks ago that senators and represent atives were talking of October 1 as an early date for adjournment. , For Other Legislation. There is going to be no little pres sure for consideration of other legisla tive matters, despite President Taft's advice to the contrary, but if Speaker Cannon sticks to his resolve not to ap point, the house committees this pres sure will be futile. It is possible an exception may be made, in the case of the bill providing for the taking of the next census, which was vetoed by President Roosevelt, because it did not provide that appointments should be made upon certification of the civil service commission. Mr. Crunrpacker of Indiana has reintroduced the bill in form which meets this objection and it is desirable the measure should be passed at the earliest possible day in order that preliminary work, for the census taking may begin. Inauguration Date. Another matter which will be pushed is the resolution providing for submit ting to the states the constitutional amendment necessary to changing the date of inauguration. The argument of those urging the measure is that ac tion should be taken while memory of the terrible weather "of last 4th of March is still fresh in mind, but as the matter is not one upon which immedi ate action is vital, Speaker Cannon is not likely to pave the way for its con sideration by appointing the judiciary committee. MHl(gim9s MgeBQeini Firfleinicffl A COMPLETE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ' THIS FRIEND which consists of a handsome rack and 9 useful Utensils has been advertised lately in all leading magazines for $2.00 per set. We have bought 100 Sets which we will sell on next SATURDAY. MARCH 20TH, for less than one half their regular price. . 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Railroading is very bard on the kidneys and my case was no exception to the rule, as I suffered from kidney complaint for some time. The passages of the kidney secretions were irregular and painful and I oft en felt dizzy and weak. Being ad vised to try Doan's Kidney Pills. I procured a box at A. G. Luken & Co's drug store and their use brought prompt relief. In a short time I was entirely free from the trouble and since then whenever I have heard any one complaining of backache or dis ordered kidneys. I have advised him to give Doan's Kidney Pills a trial." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other. -v- UCfy WEIL HUB) Fountain City Man Making Good Race for State G. A. R. Commander. PERRY IS SUPPORTING HIM Indianapolis, March 19. Consider able interest is being taken in the race for department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, de partment of Indiana, the election to be held in May at the state encamp ment at Crawfordsville. There al ways is a good race for this position and generally there are several can didates among the " old soldiers. Just now there are three aspirants for the position of department commander. They are Capt. O. M. lacey, of Foun tain City; O. A. Summers, of Koko mo and Capt. O. G. Thomson, of La fayette. Lacey was adjutant of the sixty ninth Indiana reglnSent during the civil war, of which ran Perry was a member. Perry is sow adjutant gen eral of the Indiana "National Guard, and because of his old friendship for Lacey he is taking an active interest in the latter's campaign for depart ment commander. This gives Lacey a good deal of prestige, because he is considered the Grand Army adminis tration candidate. Political Announcements Advertisements in This Column Cost Ten Dollars. FOR MAYOR. K2NRT W. DEUKER is a candidate for mayor, subject to the Republi can nomination. SAMUEL K. MORGAN, candidate for Mayor, subject to the Republican nomination. EDWARD H. HARRIS is a candidate for Mayor, subject to the Republi can nomination. FOR CITY CLERK. BALTZ A. BESCHER is a candidate for the office of city clerk of Rich mond, subject to the Republican nomination. - BURPEE'S SWEET PEAS IN BULK. HAOLEY BROS. Smart xrf Sncjpy CMPT0ES Fcrt!oiYc3CZui Utz cl e Irst ssi Csest 3 wtd cs!siis!3, c3 cer redtsZsr!3t3S:t e?ery zzt tzd nii cf C!s. AH cl c ci!:rn prise cf . NO UC3E NO LESS Every 'garment bears our Ironclad guarantee for perfect satisfaction and full value or money cheerfully refund-, ed. Come investigate and: . , Ssvc Cc t5.CS ClSsrcztc ; PALLADIUM WANT ADS. PAY. Good, old fashioned cakes are made from Mrs. Austin's buckwheat flour. Now at your grocer's. King Gustav and the royal family of Sweden were among those attend ing a lecture recently given by Dr. Sven Hedin on his recent travels in central Asia. The Walburg medal of.! f -Ll 1 (- i I f erred, on Dr. Hedin. and 'the society has raised a fund of over $2,500, to be known by the explorer's name, which will be devoted to geographical research-'.- , While a serious decline is shown in the " international trade of last year, the balance of trade is greater than ever before in favor of the. United States., n SUNDAY m ri Rt all you can. After th week of housework g-1ve your handa a good scrubbing with Wnia. ? It ISly injure the skin and It will remove all accumulated stains It gets Ykwn into ths cracks and pores.- Jast try a. little Wilis wat er rub--rie nd TO GIVE JSMERALDA Clever Play by the Earlham Day Dodgers at College This Evening. HAS AN EXCELLENT CAST "Esmeralda" will be staged by the day dodgers of Earlham college this evening at Lindley hall. The cast has practiced hard to make the play a suc cess, and it is believed that a credit able exhibition will be given. The day dodgers have issued several hun dred passes, which have been given to both students of Earlham and their friends. The cast is as follows: "Old Man" Rodgers, N. C Farmer .... Frank Elliott Lydia Ann Rogers, his wife ......... ........ .... ....... Alice Lanlng Esmeralda, bis daughter. Bessie Jones Dave Hardy, a young. N. C. farmer -.... .... Herbert Tebbetts Estabrook, a man of leisure ...... . . .... . .i ."..'..John Snryser Jack Desmond, an American artist In ' Paris Brock Fagan Nora Desmond, his sister -. ....Sarah Addington Kate Desmond, his sister ...i . . . . . . . i .Virginia Graves "Marquis De Montessin, a French Adventurer Daniel Beebe George Drew, an American specu lator .... Raymond Myrick Butler .... .... .... ... .R. M. Goho Act 1 Room in Rogers house. North Carolina. - Act 2 A studio In Paris.. . Act 3 A room in Rogers' house in Paris. 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