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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-09-21
VISITS GRAND RAPIDS
AND BAT TIE CREEK
TAFT HAVING ANOTHER BUSY
DAY OF SPEECH MAKING
THROUGH MICHIGAN TODAY.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Sept. 21.--
President Taft arrived here in a dis
NAL rain at 6 o'clock this morning
and Immediately began a busy day.
He had breakfast at the Kent Country
Club, where he had his eye on the
golf links, but had no time.
His principal address was made at
an open-air mass meeting before his
departure for Battle Creek at / o'clock
this afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-09-21
MRS, K|MMEL AGAIN
DENIES THE CLAIMANT
SAYS MAN RECENTLY RELEASED
FROM NEW YORK PRISON is
NOT HER SON.

Niles, Mich. Sept 2l.-Mrs. Estella
Kimmel, after another interview to-
day with the man claiming to be her
son, again refused to accept him. She
says he is absolutely different in per-
sonal appearance and that he cannot
explain his knowledge of early days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-09-21
YOUNG FARMER MISSING.
Police of Shawnee Believe Man is
the Victim OF Foul Play.

Shawnee, Okla, Sept, 2O.-The po-
lice are searching tonight for w. e.
Wilson, young farmer who came to
Shawnee this evening to attend a cir
Gus and who has mysteriously dis
appeared. Wilson had considerable
money, and it is believed that he
met with foul play.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-09-21

FOR SALE-Horse, buggy and har-
ness. Cheap for cash or on time.
Phone 522 white. 2l-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-09-21

The Weather

New Orleans, La, Sept. 21.-
The weather forecast for Okla
homa for tonight and Friday is
generally fair,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-09-21

FARThiNG BROTHERS
Clothing French dry cleaned
and steam pressed. Only
French dry cleaners in city.
Phone 498 Blue.
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our Foundry is in operation. and
we are making fine castings Of all
kinds. we have a few hitch weights
in stock to move quick.
Jones-EVereti Machine Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-06-14
News From Surrounding 7 Towns

of Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice White, who
were recently married.
Miss Cora Hebbler has returned
from Richmond after a vistt 81 several
days. While in that city sbe attend
ed banquet given by the Trifohum
society of which she is a member. :
Roland Huddleston is adding to his
residence in Mt. Auburn. by the erec-
ton of cement veranda.
Mrs. Carrie Boden, Of Washington,
is the guest of Charles Bertsch and
family, and relatives in the communi-
ty.
Mrs. John Beard and Mrs. Mary
Hageman, Of ublin. spent Tuesday in
Richmond.
Harry Joshnson, of Connersvile,
spent Sunday in Cambridge City.
Forrest Banner has returned from
Decatur, having attended the COM
mencement, several of his former pu-
pills being among the graduates.
Horace Boyd, Jr., while spending
the day, a few days ago. at the home
of Mrs. Walters. north of town, trip
PSu o'Si wiz, pauis Spi duiuS HIS
right arm.
The Helen Hunt club held the last
meeting Of the year at the home of
Mrs. Virginia Meredith. Monday after
noon. This was the last meeting OF
the year, and interest conferred in the
presentation of the new Year Book.
The program for the coming winter
is most pleasing and offers sufficient
variety OF subjects to please the most
critical. Reports Of officers and COM
mittees We're also read, and the is
trict meeting at Brookville discussed.
At the conclusion of the meeting cream
and cake We're served.
Mrs. Ray Hendricks and daughter,
Lauretta, have returned after a visit
with relatives in Cincinnati.
Letters received by DR.. H. B. Boyd
and family, indicate that Mrs Boyd,
who has been quite sick at Matson,
Mo-, is improving.
The Misses Ethelyn and Ruth Bar
nett took part in a recital given this
afternoon by the pupils of Mrs. Palm
er, of Germantown.
James Barnett and Henry kocher
were in Germantown yesterday.
At the June meeting of the Woman S
Home Missionary society. held at the
home OF Mrs. George Ward, the fol-
lowing officers were chosen to serve
the coming year: President, Mrs.
John Judkins; vice president, Mrs. J.
+. Coffin: second vice president. Mrs.
=. III. Zehring: recording secretary,
Mrs. o. E. White; assistant, Mrs.
John Coombs; treasurer, Mrs. b. X.
Strattan; Mite Boxes, Mrs. ]. r. Mauk.
secretary of literature, Mrs. NJ r.
wrahl. A report from the district
convention at Winchester. was given
by the delegate, Mrs. John Coombs.
Refreshments were served at the close
OF the routine business.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-06-14
NEW PARIS, OHIO

New Paris. Ohio. June 14.-Mrs. Al
ice Young spent the latter part of the
week at Dayton with relatives and at
tended the s. S. convention.
The township commencement will.
be held In the Christian church Thurs
day night. There will be twelve
graduates.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. wisman and
family were Sunday guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. +. J. Coblentz.
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Richards OF Hol-
lansburg were in town. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Horner enter
tanned at Sunday dinner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Mcpherson and Mr.. Ed Rossi-
ter of Richmond.
Judge Brumbaugh Of Eaton was in
town. Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Baumgardner and Miss
Roxie Cussins spent Monday with Miss
McGill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Clark. Mr. and
Mrs. G. w. Bloom. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
L. Hahn took Sunday dinner with Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph White. Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Mitchell and
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Parish were Sun
day visitors OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Jeans OF Richmond.
Mr.. Albert Sherer Of Dayton, was in
town Monday.
Mrs Corr Of Richmond was here
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Payne OF williamsburg
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Her.
bert Forbes.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Ashman. Mr..
and Mrs. c. f. Sampels spent Tues
day In Hamilton.
Mr.. VIM. Wrenn went to Dayton.
Tuesday.
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HAGERSTOWN, IND.

Hagerstown, Ind, June 14.-Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel Replogle of Red Oak, Ia,
are guests of Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Por-
ter
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and fam
lily OF near Dalton, spent Sunday with
Mrs. Sara Smith.
Mrs. Carl Robertson and children of
New Castle have been visiting with
her sister Mrs. Jacob Allen.
Miss Linda Bowman of Muncie, Ind.
and Mrs. Daisy Spencer of Indianap-
oils were visiting over Sunday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Davis.
Mrs. Emma Kinsey and son Clifford
OF Columbus, Ohio, are spending this
week with her sister, Mrs. Ed Moore
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Benbow spent
Sunday with relatives at Greensboro.
The Pythian Sisters will initiate
four candidates into their lodge Thurs
DAY evening. Refreshments of ice
cream and cake will be served at the
close of the work.
Mr.. John c. Feely of Cincinnati, and
MISS Ada Waltz of this place were
married at p. m. Monday at the
Episcopal parish house at Richmond
the ceremony being performed by the
Rev. Mr.. Lightbourn. They were at.
tended by Mr. and Mrs. Charles por.
ter of Hagerstown. Mrs. Feelv has
oeen teacher of the first primary
grades of the public schools for sew
eral years and is highly esteemed.
Inc groom is an engineer on the Rig
Four railroad. terminating at this
point Mr.. and Mrs. FeeIy will be At
nome to their hosts of friends in the
property of Mrs. Brown on West Main
street
Allen Pierce. Isaac Brumback
Frank Petro and NANNY pitts went -
Feeders dam for a few DAYS fishing
trip
MI and Mrs. George Fouts enter.
tanned Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Met.
teri and son Herschel of Greensboro
and Rev. Myers of Anderson.
Mrs Amanda Stamm spent Sunday
at the Heiney home south of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Allen had 90
their dinner guests Sunday Rober,
Marlatt and family.
MISS Gladys Yoke has returned
rom Richmond. where she visited at
the home of her uncle, Lynn Brooks
MIS- Phoebe Rinehart visited Sun.
Jay with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry John.
sonbaugh
At the close of the regular session
Oh the heoekah lodge Tuesday night
iunch OF Ice cream and cake was
served
chiiorens Day will be observed nv
the Christian Sunday school with an
propriate exercises at the church Sun.
day evening, June Is,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-06-14
MILTON, IND.

Milton, Ind, June 14.-Mrs. Alice
Du Granrut spent yesterday in Rich
mond shopping and seeing friends.
George Kimmel of east of town.
spent yesterday with Mr. and Mrs.
George Sewers near Centerville.
Mrs. c. H. Pinnick was Cambridge
City visitor and shopper yesterday
Sherman Working, who is an en-
ploye at the National Drill works in
Cambridge City, but which has been
shut down for few weeks, is putting
in his time at the Milton buggy fac
tory.
DIN Davis entertained as his guest
at dinner Monday, Harold Mcdaniel.
The occasion was Olin's twelfth birth
day.
Mrs. Carrie Six of Indianapolis, is
spending few days with her parents
and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilk-
inson and Miss Wilkinson, on Mr..
Lindsay's farm. south of town.
Mrs. Jennie Summers, who has been
several weeks at her sisters, Mrs.
Cannady, in Anderson, came home
Monday afternoon. She reports her
sister sick, but little improved, and
will return to Anderson soon
William Berry was at New Castle,
taking orders for the Milton Riverside
-four mills yesterday.
Miss Marie Snyder has gone to Ev-
ansville to be the guest of her friend
Mrs. Frank Welderley few days
Mrs. Charles Wilson of Doddridge
is spending few days this week with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs Benton
Wagner.
Mrs. Urias Wissler of near Benton
vile, who is sick, is reported better.
She is still confned to her bed how
ever.
Mr. and Mrs G. B. Bryant and chill
dren spent Sunday with their daugh-
ter. Mrs. Arthur Hines near Dublin
Mrs. Fl. D. Huddleston had as her
guest at dinner Monday her mother,
Mrs. Joseph Weigel of Cambridge
City.
Mrs. Elizabeth kimmel spent Sun
dap with her son and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Kimmel at Centerville.
George Sewers. formerly of this
place. but now of near Centerville is
building large barn. The cost Will
be in the neighborhood of $1,000
Mrs. S. Templin entertained ~ her
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gally selling liquor. come up Thurs
day morning in the common pleas
court before Judge Abel C. Risinger.
Following a quarrel with her hus-
band, Mrs. Edith Culbertson, sister of
Mrs. Alice Alexander, of this city, sui
cided by shooting herself at her home
in Denver Colo. A note left by the
woman told that the wound had been
self-inflicted. Mrs. Culbertson was a
prominent educator in Denver and
during the last campaign was the Re-
publican candidate for superintendent
of the schools in that county. Mrs
Alexander has gone to Denver to at
tend the funeral
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-06-14

Mrs. George Robey and Mrs. Geo.
Babcock spent the day "wednesday
with relatives in Centerville.
Mrs. Kate Blue is improving after a
tedious illness.
The following young ladies are en-
joying this week. progressive
house party: The Misses Helen Fill
by, Esther Coffin, Ruth Bertsch, Ruth
Ferguson, Lucille Petro, Susie Free
man, of this city, and the Misses An
mis- Stillwell, of Converse; Ida Star
buck. Of Connersville; Marie Hatfield,
of Knightstown. A picnic Thursday,
at Jackson park, will be a pleasant
feature of the week.
Mrs. Dean House spent the day with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Dris-
chel, Of Richmond. Her little son,
who has been in that city for several
days will return with her.
Mrs. J. B. Routh has returned af-
ter a visit with friends in Winchester.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-06-14
EATON, OHIO

Eaton, O., June 14.-Concluding the
annual session of the Preble County
Christian Endeavor Union the install
lation of the following corps of Off
GERS took place Tuesday evening I'M
der the direction of the Rev. Daniel A..
Polling, Of Columbus, secretary of the
State organization: President, Rev.
M. I. Comfort, pastor United Brethren
church, Eaton: vice president, John
w. HORNE. Eaton: secretary, Miss
Emma Bunting, Eaton: treasurer,
Willard Riley, Lewisburg; counsellor,
Rev. c. A. Hunter. pastor Presbyterian
church, Eaton: corresponding secre-
tary, Miss Ruth Cowgirl, Lewisburg.
The heads of the various other depart
ments are: Junior. Miss Lola Payne,
Camden: Missionary, Mrs. L. A.
Frame. Eaton; Press. E. Ellsworth
Holman. West Alexandria; Citizen
ship. Prof. d. A. Petry. West Man
chester; Quiet Hour and Evangelism.
Rev. E. p. Huddle. Lewisburg: Tenth
Legion and Finance, Miss Anna Pot
tenger. West Elkton. Choice having
been given West Elkton, the conven-
ton next year will be held at that
place.
G. c. Voge of West Alexandria, was
an Eaton business visitor Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John White have re-
turned home after a visit of several
days with relatives at New Paris.
About thirty members of the local
Knights of Pythias Lodge were in
Hamilton Tuesday to attend the meet
ing of the Grand lodge of that order.
good representation of Dorcas Tenn
pie. Pythian Sisters, are in attend
ance at the meeting of that fraternity.
Waverly lodge, X. of P. meets in
regular weekly session Wednesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Harris, of New
York City. are here for a visit with
his parents. ex-governor and Mrs. An
drew l.. Harris.
The cases Of Josephus Silver and
Edgar Hartrum. charged with lille
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-06-14
CAMBRIDGE CITY, IND.

Cambridge City. Ind. June 14.-Mr.
and Mrs. Will Ogborn and Master
Stanley Druley spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. George Brown. OF Hartford
City.
Miss Clara Title. OF New Castle, is
spending few days with Miss Matte
Dirk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Steen and Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas, of Richmond. were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Ward. over Sunday.
onald rischel has resumed his work
on the p. c., c.. 4 ST. L., running be-
tween indianapolis and urbana, after
a few days spent at his home in this
city.
Miss Sadie Jones has returned to In.
dianapolis after a visit with Miss Jen.
ME Barnett and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. +. White attended
n reception given Sunday at the home
cf Irwin White, OF Richmond In honor
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-06-14
PORTERFIELD
Kelly Block
1ost

guests at noon dinner, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Eaton and family of Franklin,
O., yesterday. They were also at ev-
ening dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Wal
ter Templin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Wissler had
as their guest at dinner Sunday their
sister, Miss Abbie Wissler of east of
Milton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erie Locke of Cam
bridge City were entertained at dinner
Sunday with Mr.. Locke's mother, Mrs.
l. N. Locke
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Burris of Dodd-
ridge were in Richmond to see friends
and have their little daughters pic
ture taken. The occasion was the
little daughters birthday. She was
two years old.
Elmer Weaver is shipping cherries
to Cincinnati. He has a large number
of trees and they are all quite full
part of the street carnival was in
Milton yesterday, in the way of five
legged horse. The animal was ex.
hibited in tent on Main street.
n.
and daughter Miss Helen, are here
from Franklin, w. Va, to be the guest
of Mrs. Hiner's brother. Tyree NJ. Nc
Chung and family. She came to at
tend the wedding of her niece, Miss
Lois McClung.
Earl Atkinson and mother Mrs.
Elizabeth Atkinson, went to South
h.
brother and son and family, Charles
Atkinson. formerly of Richmond
The Standard Bearers of the NJ f.
church at this place. will have an ice
cream social on the lawn just north of
L. F. Lantz's dry goods store Friday
evening. Everybody is invited.
Master Olin Davis of Milton, was
the recipient of a fine present Mon
day on the occasion of his birthday.
one share in the Drovers' Stock Yard
company at Columbus, O., by his
grandmother, Mrs. Emily Williams.
DIN greatly appreciates the gift
Mrs Henry Filby, who was the
guest of her mother, Mrs. Rebecca
Lowry and other relatives, returned
to her home at Elwood yesterday.
Raymond and Isaac Bryant spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Will Nc
kee of ConnersviIle
Mrs. Leota Duke and daughter. who
have been the guests of her mother,
Mrs George, returned to her home
near Williamsburg Monday.
The Christian Sunday school had an
offering of ISL at their childrens' day
service Sunday night The money
goes to missions.
The Doddridge Chapel Sunday
school in the eastern part of the town
ship observed children's day with a
pretty program composed of music. re-
sponsiye readings and recitations.
These were all well rendered and
formed pleasing entertainment high
~ appreciated by the large audience
In attendance. An offering was tax
en- for the educational fund OF the NJ.
E. church.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-06-14
For YOUR Com
Vemience
LIST OF AGENCIES

SeSb ~s IN Ia N~sSO
Branch offices are located In every
part Of the city. Leave your WANT
ADS with the one nearest you. The
rates are the same ard you will save
. trip 70 the main office.
SOUTH o. MAIN
BrueninR q Eickhorn. 18th and 8. E
A. w. Blickwedel. 8th and South r.
Horny Rothert. 9Th and South H.
NORTH OF MAIN
Quigiey Drug Store. s2l North Z.
Childs 4 Son. 18th ana North G.
VIM. Hieger. 18th and North @.
John J. Gets. 10th and North H.
CENTRAL
ouiglsy Drug Store. 4th ana Main
WEST RICHMOND
John Foster. Richmond Ave. and North
West First st.
FAiRviEW
w. II. Schneider. 1898 Sheridan.
CRATIC
One cent per word--7 days for the
price OF days. We charge advertise
ments sent In by phone and collect
after its insertion.
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Sunday About one hundred and thir-
ty-six persons were present An elab-
crate dinner was spread on the ground
was very little left at the close OF the
day Mr.. Frank Lamb was very much
pleased with their good appetites as
he furnished them with fifteen gallons
of ice cream. Music was furnished
throughout the day by Dan Boyer. vio-
lin. Ed Wore, violin, and Wade Will
liams. guitar. Mr., Williams also fur.
nished some good vocal solos. Every
one enjoyed a good time. and it was
day that will never be forgotten by
all who attended.
A social was given at the home OF
MIR Marcus Thomas and family south
of town las, Saturday evening by the
members of the New Garden Friends
church. The evening was enjoyably
spent with music and games.
Mr., Robert Benton of Richmond
made business trip to this place last
Monday
MIR. Elias Atkinson who has been in
of his property was home Sunday.
The Steddom boys of Richmond are
completing the work in Claude Keev-
er's new home.
Mary Purviance the little three
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
II. Purviance, met with an accident
at the Red Mems picnic last Sunday
which came very near resulting SER
iously. The young folks were swing
ing in a large rope swing and little
MSry ran back of the swing just in
time to be struck, knocking her I'M
conscious. She was picked up and az
ter being worked with for quite
while she regained consciousness.
Mrs. Claude keever and little Deb
orah, are spending few days at Nun
Gle with relatives
Mr.. Howard Thomas left today for
Richmond, where he has accepted
position in Hutton's coffin factory.
The X of p. decoration will be held
here Sunday, June Is. The exercises
which begin at 1880 p. m. will be held
in the X. of p. hall. The speakers for
the afternoon are Charles Jordan
and w. A. Brown. both of Richmond
A good program has been arranged
Music will be furnished by the Foun.
| tain City orchestra, and few vocal
solos will be rendered. Everybody 10
cordially invited.
Mrs. Ellen White has rented part OF
her house to Mrs. Alfred HILL Mrs.
Hill has been making her home with
her daughter, Mrs NJ. T. Horne of
| near Arba. for the past winter. She
expects to take possession OF her new
rooms next week
At the home of Mr. and Mrs Henry
Clifford the wedding Of their daughter
| Miss Ethel, to Rev. Leslie Bond OF
| New Sharon. Ia, took place at high
noon, Sunday, June II. Rev. Fred
Smith performed the ceremony In the
presence OF the immediate family. The
bride was attired In beautiful cham
payne silk, and the groom black
broadcloth. The parlor was tastefully
decorated in field daisies. After the
ceremony the guests left for the beau
tiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Al
bert Swain south of town, where a
four course wedding dinner was serv-
ed. The bride received many pretty
and useful gifts. Rev. and Mrs. Bond
left on Sunday evening for New Shar-
on. a., where they will be at home a.
ter July Is.
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Terre Haute. indianapolis
E Eastern Traction CO.

E001610 U8Vt01O0
Trains leave Rlchmonl for lndianp
apolis and intermediate stations o
600 A. NJ: s7:2S: 500: sS.16; 1000;
11:0o: 1900: 100: s2:2s: 500: l:o0:
s5:25: 900: 1870: $40; 500: 1o:oo:
1910.
Limited Trains.
Last Car to INDIANAPOLIS. $40 ?. n.
Last Car to New Castle. 1900 p. n.
Trains connect at indianapolis tor
Lafayette. Frankfort Crawfordsville.
Terre Haute. Clinton. eulliva1. MAJ
tinsville. Lebanon and Paris. m.
Tickets sold through.
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A Frsncn Ep.sapn.

In q French churchyard . q m0nu-
ment having an epitaph Of which tho
following II 4 translation: Here Mes
Jean Pinto. the Spanish vocalist.
When he reached heaven, be united his
voice with the voices Of the arch.
angels. AZ soon a. hs heard him the
Deity cried. Keep quiet. al you fed
lows. and let ~ hear aloao the 1lusRi-
Gus singer. Jean Pintor"
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FOUNTAIN CITY, IND.

FOUNTAIN City, Ind, June 1.-THE
Red Men and their families picnicked
10 q woods west OF town last
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-01-06
WHAT WOULD BE OUR GIFTS OF
MILLIONS

Mr.. John d. Rockefeller has given
away millions-nore than one hun
dred millions-for the cause of higher
education, and Mr.. Andrew Carnegie
has given away millions for the es-
tablishment of public Libraries.
We have been asked what would We
do if we were burdened with millions?
Would our benefactions be given
along the same lines?
No Not to the amount of single
dollar.
Books, periodicals and newspapers
are so cheap and SO manifold in the
information that they impart that the
demand for public Libraries seem no
longer necessary, and there are so
many colleges and universities in the
country that great endowments of 9th
ers seem a waste. Indeed, the colleg-
es are so numerous that they are
compelled to pursue a systematic and
constant system of advertising to OBJ
tain pupils.
But there will always be demand
for the little red school house that has
taken the plac eof the log school house
of the early days of the republic, from
which so many of the men who made
our nation great received their only
education
Here is where we would put our mil
lions. We would have these houses
built with simplicity, but with as
great architectural beauty as possible,
and we would have them supplied
with all the parapnernalia needed to
impart a good common education to
the children in the neighbOrhood. We
would have the grounds beautified and
the flag to float from every spire, but
we would not necessarily have the
houses painted red. We think that
color somewhat gaudy. We would
supplement the pay of the teachers
and would make it possible for every
child in the land to receive the COM
mon rudiments of an education. We
would let no child grow up ignorant
of the fundamentals. He should at
least be grounded in the three RS.
We would require the teachers to
teach patriotism, peace, fraternity and
tolerance.
And then we would place into the
hands of the Kings. Daughters fund
large enough to relieve the pressing
needs of the INDECENT poor and unfor-
tunate
That would be the shape our bene-
faction would assume if we were over
burdened with millions.