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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08
What Furnishings
Were Used IN First
Schools Of County,

Barely more than 100 years ago.
schools of Wayne county were not the
magnificent structures in which Rich
mond pupils now receive instruction in
every branch of human knowledge.
The floor OF one of the first school
houses of the county, in Franklin
township, was made of split puncheons
the door of clapboards and the fire
place made by building out a ten-foot
hole in one wall with logs, and then
beating down clay about eighteen In
ches thick
A large green backlog requiring
the united strength Of the teacher and
several large boys, was rolled in the
fire place, and over it we're put many
split sticks. This was the sole provi-
sion for heating.
Rough benches of split logs extend
ed from one side of the fire place
around the room to the other side. On
these the pupils were seated, facing
the fire, the teacher standing at one
end.
The writing desk was long slab OF
split timber, fastened on pins driven
into auger holes in the logs. The win
COW consisted of hole in the logs,
| covered by piece Of creased news
paper. On cold days, ink would freeze
| in the pen before 1t could be used for
writing.
School books used were Webster s
| Spelling Book, some reading book and
an arithmetic. A grammar, a geog.
raphy or an atlas, those children never
saw Cornbread, which sometimes
froze during the morning, and piece
of wild turkey or deer meat, was the
dinner.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08

From the Indianapolis Star
T is common but shallow saying that who has
\ acquired a certain of education becomes
- happy Give person broader outlook life, says
the superficial philosopher and show him the road
10 greater unhappness Recently English writer has
jotted number interviews with workers of many
types clerk doorkeeper collier, Bolshevist.
a Birmingham Rusknian, and he reaches the conclusion
that from supporting the conservative assertion
that book learning brings only misery poverty
the general justifies education grounds
would satisfy the srictest utitarian The writer
found "for these persons at least communion with
the wisdom of ages beauty world has
made their workaday lives ntoerable Rather has it
wdened their gaze increased their responsiveness
that only by communion life be endured"
Here a conclusion that brings cheer to those
who hope to find in education something than
mere return in dollars opinion
which is much important result
of education is to workers in the world, and
women who will be for vocations and other
forms of industrial employment Too frequently educa
ors neglect the other aspect learning its training for
happiness in the world As consequence, technical
training receives undue prominence because there
seem to be practical results which tangible We
therefore apt to frown any admission that
really enjoying anything do Our education is mbued
with this Puritanism Even in sports have felt
the same spirit enjoy the only when win
The good play in baseball brilliant tennis
the fine drive gofall count for little compared
with the final score So we lose of life
We are always desirous of winning. Stevenson, who
took the more hedonistc of living put it happily
when he said ITO travel thing than to arrive.
Just now there is a special need in the academic
world upon the pursuit of knowledge for the
pleasure that it brings to the searcher after truth
Education today talked about No isso rash
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08
Sailor Shoots Man Who
Fails To Show Respect
For National Anthem,
tBy Associated Press)

CHICAGO, May S.-A man who
failed to stand or remove his hat dur
ing the playing of the national anthem
is in a hospital today having been
shot twice by sailor after the man
had f1ourished a revolved among hun
dreds of spectators at a Victory loan
celebration yesterday.
The man gave his name as Joseph
Goddard. He was taken to the Bride
well hospital with wounds in his arm
and thigh, and in addition to the re-
volver was found to have a knife and
razor.
Samuel Hagemann. apprentice sea
man, who shot Goddard, returned to
the Great Lakes naval training sta
tion today and was put under guard
pending a naval inquiry into the shoot
ing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08

Undoubtedly there is misery in Germany, as
there is misery normally among criminals. But
that fact does not make it part of the debt OF
the world to express sympathy and affection for
the Germans. The world may pity those who are
suffering the evil effects of what they have done,
but its feeling is the natural instinct, not part
of the worlds debt or an essential in the fulfill
ment of the worlds duty
Undoubtedly Germany is suffering and will
long suffer from the material and spiritual con-
sequences of the crime she has perpetrated
of property loss of the worlds esteem. It is not
vindictiveness to say that it is no part of the
worlds duty to make good that loss to Germany.
What the world owes to Germany is what the
community owes to the criminal. But what the
civilized world owes to Germany cannot be ade-
quately considered apart from what the world
owes the community of nations. The first duty
is to the law-abiding and peace-oving nations-a
duty to compel Germany to repair as far as she
can do so the wrongs she has perpetrated, and to
protect the rest of the world from the repetition
of similar crimes No spirit of pity or compass
sion for Germany or the German people should
prevent the world from fulfilling this duty
It's duty to Germany as a criminal nation is
such treatment as will, if possible make the Ger
man people realize the crimes they have COM
mitted, realize the indignation of the civilized
world against them because of those crimes, come
to sense of their own guilt and shame and so
provide Germany with motive strong enough
to impel her to undertake all possible reparation
for past crimes and to recognize in all her future
relations the rights of other people.
That is not vindictive peace; it is the only
possible just peace.
The French this perhaps more clearly
than any other people. That may be in part be-
cause they where they have lasting proofs
of the crime Germany committed; but it is also
in part because the French even in war and after
war, think clearly and logically
What ought to be done to Germany will not
be altogether pleasant for the Germans. Those
who do what ought to be done will not be wholly
popular with the Germans. That makes no diff
ference. It may involve trouble for the world
and further expense. That is not decisive Does
the world owe it to Germany? If so, the debt
ought to be paid
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08
Good Evening
BY ROY X. MOULTON
FROM THE HoPPERToWN
GAZETTE

There is a sign in our town which
reads, Maternity Hospital. No chill
dren allowed" which shows that con-
sistency is about as scarce Ill our town
as elsewhere.
A burglar broke into the home of
the editor of our paper the other night
and escaped with his life. The editor
got his watch and chain.
Our movie theatre advertises MARY
Pickford In Two Parts" Must have
been some operation.
Luke Purdy was goin' home late the
other night with a package. There
was lawn hose curled up on the side
walk and he tried to beat II to death
with a club.
William Tibbitts, the storekeeper
who has been running a motor deliv-
cry wagon, says he has found splen-
did substitute for gasoline. He has
bought a mule.
Lem Higgins says he sees by the
paper that they have some splendid
spectacles down at the New York Hip
podrome, and he is thinking some of
goin' down there to git him a pair as
his eyesight amt what it used to be.
People have been complaining to the
village constable lately that the crick-
cts have been chirping too loud and
keeping 'em awake nights. The con-
stable Investigated and found out 1t
was only Bud Hicks setting on the
front steps of the -four mill winding
his new dollar watch
A scientist says prunes are nutri-
tious. And it is good thing they are,
for they have nothing else to recon-
mend them.
Everything is divided equally In this
world The rich man has the twin
six and the poor man has the six
twins.
GLORIA
Let the great seraphim with tongues
of thunder
Through the ranged choirs of heaven
cry aloud,
GLORY! Glory! Glory! and awe and
wonder
To Thee, before whose face all worlds
are bowed"
Let the fierce sea shake out his tresses
hoary,
Driving his coursers wild from shore
to shore,
While the four winds shout, GLORY!
Glory! Glory!
To Thee, o God, that war shall be no
more"
But we, Thy people, Lord of gods
excelling-
Not unto US; all glory rests in Thee
Contrite and humble kneel, each
bosom swelling
With love and joy and brotherhood
to be. -Perley A. Child.
| There is no woman who can look
more innocent than the one who has
not paid her friends street car fare
| and doesn't intend to.
There was never in this world an
automobile that would run right when
| the owner was trying to sell it.
In the spring the young mans fancy
turns to thoughts of instalment plan
furniture.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08
Service Men Exempt
From Civil Service
Physical Demands
fRy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, May s-President
Wilson, in an executive order cabled
from Paris, has directed the civil serv-
ice commission to exempt soldiers,
sailors and marines from physical re-
quirements for any civil service posi-
tion upon certifcation by the federal
board of vocational education that the
applicant has been specially trained
and qualified for the position
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08
Costa Ricans Proclaim
Acosta President
(By Associated Press)

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, May S-The
Costa Rican revolutionists have issued
a proclamation naming Julio Acosta
provisional president and have solicit
ed recognition of the new administra-
ton by Central American republics.
Telegraphic communication has been
suspended between Nicaragua and
Costa Rica since the Costa Rican tele-
graph operators have abandoned the
frontier office at LacruZ.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08
hnMnEn OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
What the World Owes Germany

Considerable confusion exists in the public
mind as to the duty of the allied countries to-
ward Germany. The principles underlying the
problem were not understood. The Outlook pre-
sents the following cogent discussion of the ques-
ton and arrives at conclusions in which all of us
can concur:
What does a community owe the criminal?
1t does not owe him food and clothing and
shelter. 1t may supply him those necessities as
incidental means to an end, but not as part of it's
debt to him.
1t does not owe him expressions of sympathy
and affection. It may have sympathy for him,
and even affection; but whatever feelings it has
are the natural product of its humane spirit, not
a part of it's debt.
1t does not owe him any effort to relieve him
of the painful consequences of his crime. Some
of those consequences are material, some are
spiritual. They may involve loss of property.
The community does not owe it to the criminal to
make good any Of that loss. They may involve
the incurring of distrust on the part of his fell
low-men. The community may put the criminal
into the way of earning renewal of faith in him
but it does not owe it to the criminal to try to
establish that faith for him.
The first duty of the community is not to the
criminal. 1t is protection of the lawabidng citi-
zens from future crimes and reparation to the
law-abiding citizens by the criminal for past
crimes.
To the criminal, however, it has duty also.
1t owes to him such course of discipline that he
and those who are in his frame of mind will ac-
Guire, if possible, first, motive to make such
restitution as is in his power; and, second, if
possible, an adequate sense of his guilt and a
resolve not to repeat his crimes in the future.
It is not vindictiveness on the part of the
community that leads it to such course of treat
ment for the criminal; it is rather intelligent
sense of justice, and of its own duty.
In the community of nations, Germany is IN
the position of the criminal.
Undoubtedly Germany is suffering from a
lack of food and clothing and other necessities
but that fact does not make it part Of the debt
of the civilized world to Germany to supply her
with those needs. Possibly as means to an end,
and as the result of laudable humane instinct,
it may be desirable to send her food and other
things Even for criminals in prison the COM
munity provides food clothing, and shelter, but
only as part Of the course of discipline to which
it subjects them. Elsewhere in this issue are two
articles describing conditions in Germany. In
one article the under-nourshment of large part
of the German population is ascribed to lack of
sufficient food suppies in the other it is attri-
buted to conditions of transportation, and the un-
willingness of multitudes of Germans to work
1t is not vindictiveness to say that it is not the
duty of the allies to Germany to supply the short
age of food or to improve the transportation, OF
to supply the lack of labor The world does not
owe Germany the necessities of life.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08
DENIES BUILDING PLANS.

T. B. Jenkins, president of the Jen-
kins-Vulcan Spring company, denied
in an interview Thursday morning
a report that the company will erect
a new Office building. Mr.. Jenkins
said that he has nothing to give out
at this time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08
The eEoReE MATHEW ADAMS DAILY TALK
IT'S THE SCORE THAT COUNTS


worth a
with nothing.
Its the
ma shows
him
the
still the defeated
And always it's the FINAL that
is an
thirty
in thirty o n
For
Keats died
Theodore Roosevelt had hardly touched And these
their
continue travel from generation
It's he that
1t O
given that
men in good score that makes people glad
To-day will yesterday. Tomorrow
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08
EXTRA LONG WEAR
FROM SHOES

T. D. Collins of Ookala, Hawaii,
makes a remarkable statement which
demonstrates the money-saving dura-
bility of Neolin Soles.
He writes, After wearing a pair OF
Neolin-soled shoes off and on for
thirty-three months, wore them on
a trip to the volcano of Kilauea and
walked around the crater over hot lava
six times and still the soles showed
only slight signs of wear.
This experience is not accidental.
It results from the scientific process
bv which Ne0lin Soles are made to be
exactly what soles should be-com-
Portable, waterproof and exceedingly
economical because of the long wear
they give.
Get them on new shoes for all men,
bers of the family and have them put
on worn shoes They are made by
The GOODYEAR Tire & Rubber Com
panv. Akron, Ohio, who also make
Winefoot Heels, guaranteed to out
wear any other heels.
neo1in So1es
Trsde Maxi Reg. .. s. Pat o.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08

DID YOU EVER THINK OF THAT?
Philadelphia Press.
It's worth all the money you loaning Uncle Sam
and more, to be able to live in Uncle Sans country.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
DITTO THEIR kuLTuR


The Germans are complaining that the allies are
taking everything from them. Well, they keep their
else wants it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08
SUFFERING FROM SHOCK

New York Herald.
is hinted in certain circles that Mr. Bureson
again will think of seizng wires until he put
on rubber gloves.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08
Dinner Stories

II thought you said the vest you
sold me last week would not shrink?"
cried the indignant customer, as he
stalked wrathfully into the haber-
dasher's shop
Quite right, sir" said the clerk,
eff it should shrink all you have to
do is to hand it back to us and we
will give you new one"
That's just what l want to do"
snapped the customer, "but 1 was
caught in the rain last night and now
I can't get the beastly thing off,
When Stephen Crane was reporting
the Greco Turkish war he had occas-
sion to write of a battle in which the
Turks turned and fled before the en-
emy. Crane watched with disgust the
Turkish censor toning down his manu-
scrip, and finally that worthy came to
the word routed"
This won't do," he said; I'VE must
have euphemism here. What would
you suggest"
IF I were you," said Crane sarcas.
tically, "Td simply say that the indom,
table Turks changed front and ad
vanced."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08
Memories Of Old DAYS
In This Paper Ten Years
Ago Today

The school board planned to sell
$175, 900 worth of bonds to raise funds
for the new high school.
The inter-academic track and field
meet was held at Reid field at Earl
ham college. Bloomingdale carried off
first honors.
Councilman Otto Williams and H. H.
Englebert left with number of other
city officials to examine hot water
heating systems at several places in
Indiana
Alonzo Wellbaum, freight conduct
or on the Pennsylvania running be-
tween Richmond and Cincinnati. was
injured at Cincinnati
Triumph Lodge. Knights of Pythias.
held banquet at the Coliseum for
its victorious team, in a contest held
in Richmond
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08

The abstract of the peace treaty published
elsewhere in this issue shows plainly that the
peace conference of the Allies based it's conclu-
sions on the foregoing principles. Germany
treated, as she deserved, namely, as criminal
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08

CAN'T HE FIGURE 1T OUT VICTORY?
Anaconda Standard.
Meanwhile President Ebert is ordering brass band
and fireworks the celebration of the signing
pact.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08

ment of Henry NJ Robinson, Pasadena,
Cal, as member of the shippingt
board to succeed Charles R. Page, San
Francisco, who resigned recently, was
announced today at the White House.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08

In the spring the young mans fancy
turns to thoughts of instalment plan
furniture.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-05-08

There was never in this world an
automobile that would run right when
the owner was trying to sell it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-13
NOT A GEORGE WASHINGTON

Germany has elected her first president. Somehow or other. it
seems impossible to take this attempt at self government by the Ger
mans seriously. There is a grave question whether the whole German
people are behind this government. No doubt the socialist element is
hut, after all, the socialists are not the whole of Germany by any
means.
To be sure, an election was held, but how many participated in
the election and what coercion was used to have the election go the
way the socialists wanted it to goF
1t seems at this distance, as if the soeialstic element was merely
Icing allowed to have everything their own way for the time being on
the principle that if you give a calf rope enough it will hang itself.
The attitude of the interned German officers in Switzerland shows
the feeling Of a large and influential class in Germany. They fled a
telegram of congratulations TO the former kaiser on the latteris birth
day wishing him health and prosperity and a speedy return to Berlin
and a restoration Of his power. The message was couched in language
that was s. offensive to the allies, however, that the telegraph dis
pateher refused to send it.
There is an ominOus silence from that great class of Germans who
have been such a tower of strength in the empire heretofore. Even
old Hindenburg, who is quietly gathering a large German army ON the
eastern front along the Polish border, is saying nothing, but continues
To saw wood.
But the French made three attempts at a republic before they
finally succeeded IN setting up a stable government and it is hardly
fair to expect too much of the Germans, especially after the centuries
of such training as they have had.
There is one fact that stands out clearly in the American mind
however, as far a S this new German government is eoncerned-Fried
reb Ebert is no George Washington.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-13
Hopes Women Will
Adopt This Habit
As Well As Men
Glass a ho3 watse each morn
tao hsips ~ look and fssi
clean. sweet fresh.

Happy. srfgAt Advantageous ana
'viyscious- good clear skin: q nat
urAl. rosy eompiexiou and freedom
from Illness are assured only by clean.
blood II only every woman
likewise every man GOULD realize
the wonders Of the morning Inside bath.
what . gratifying change would Jake
Instead OF the thousands Of sickly.
Misunderstanding men. women and girls
with pzsty or muddy ecmplexions:
hnstsxd of the muitltudes Of nerve
wrecks" "rundownA.' brain Tags" and
pes.imists re should see . vtrils. opti-
mistie threns OF rs~sy-eAseksd people
An inside bath ss had by drinking.
zach morning before breakfast. q glass
of real hot water with . t~eAsDoonful OF
iiiBestons phosphate In II to wash
from the stomach, liver. kidney and
ten yards of bowels the previous days
tndIgestibie waste. sour Denominations
and p~oisons. thus cleansing. swsetenins
and freshsning the entire alimentary
canal before pattiaz more food into the
those subject 10 sick headache BILL
sousnexs. nasty breath, rheumatism.
colds and particularly those whe have
Are consSipatsd very often. are urged
% obtain . quarter pound OF nmestons
phosphate at the drug store which VIII
sost but . tribe hut 10 suHcient TO DEM
Snstrats the quick ana remarksoie
chAngs IN both health and appearance
awaiting those whe practice ints,ns,
9nsids cleanliness 10 moro important
than outside. because the X does Lot
aksork Impurities TO m ne
kI~.A While the pores = The thtsU tses
bsvss de-Aa~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-13
Daily Horoscope
'"rhe stars incline but do not compeI
Friday, February II. 1913.

'srhe stars incline but do not compel"
Friday, February IL. 1918.
Copyright. 1919. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
Sinister stars rule today. according,
TO a~strology. Mercury. Jupiter. Sat-
urn and the Sun are all In evil aspect.
Owing TO the forbidding power or
the planets 1t is wise TO postpone
Initiative of every sort
There appears to be a menacing
sway for family financial conditions
and thrift and economy are especially
commendable during this direction OF
the planets.
some sort OF bad news Affecting
persons high in public life is presaged
and this may cause wide anxiety Tor
a day or two.
Colleges and universities have the
demonstration OF great progress un-
der new conditions. The prophecy
made year z that they would be
permanently linked closely with gov
eminent is likely TO be fully realized.
Strikes again are indicated. One OF
these will be epoehal. il is prophesied
in settling a great Industrial problem.
Scandals through letters or writ
fngs are fOreshadcwed. During this
connguratlon care should be exSr-
cised In the express<anipton.
whether spoken or Y
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-13

Persons who would test fate In any
great venture should postpone action
until more favorable conditions pre-
vail.
Again many deaths among elderly
persons are forecast A famous man
will end his career while abroad on
an important mission.
Through a study of the effects OF
fear and depression, the gospel of
cheerfulness will be widely preached
by physicians and other scientific per-
sons, the seers predict.
Women will enter into large pro-
jects that combine commercial and
philanthropic interests. II is prog
nosticated.
Chicago is to come much into ma
ttonai discussion in the next few
weeks.
Storms that will take a heavy toll
of life are forecast.
Persons whose blrthdate IL Is have
the forecast of a successful year in
which financial affairs will prosper.
The young will court and marry.
Children born on this day will be
active and enterprising. but they will
be restless under control. These sub
jects of Aquarius must be carefully
guided to be successful