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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15
Kiindlngs

Many of US are "kindlings"-we
light up the log, and then go out. But
we light up the log. That all things
count with us in the long run, that
the simpler things in life are the best,
that We have the faith of the mystic,
the courage of the warrior, the wis
dom of the philosopher, and the diplo-
macy of the statesman, We must be or
the log type" Let us take but little
stock of the enthusiast: he who is
ever ready of tongue, ever present
with wit, and never present when We
need him most.
Take our community; it may be sick
at heart and we may realize some OF
it's needs. We, though strong, feel the
need of a helping hand, SO we go into
the highways and byways in search of
a helper, and we find him: the en-
thusiast. He is ever willing to help;
he wakes warmly over the matter in
hand-and when a new thing ap-
pears upon his horizon he is gone like
the will-o-the-wisp. to other fields and
we are left to toll alone. He is a
"kindling"; trust him not.
But some place, somewhere we find
one of the log type" who in his quiet
way will plug along over the hard
road with us and help US. Culticate
him. Our home, our community, the
thing of beauty in our hearts Will
never prosper unless we are logs,
steadily burning and long lasting.
Let us get at the heart of things,
for there was never home nor COM
munity so perfect that it could not be
bettered by the introduction of an I'M
known something of the right type,
which will better fit it's needs. Infirm-
ity of purpose never reaches the goal.
There is no possibility of lettering
ourselves, nor our community, physi-
cally, mentally or morally, unless we
believe that it is the nearest thing to
our hearts, and the Electromagnetic"
attitude of the "kindling" will serve US
not.
Let us have faith. let us believe, let
us work and play, love and worship.
and no "kindling' will ever eat into
our hearts. We must arouse our SUM
bering consciousness and nurture that
new instinct, the community instinct,
which will be the means of bringing
us closer into the fold of the brother
hood of man. Cast out he who is a
"kindling." for by his own actions
will you know him. Use him, yes, to
light up the log; help him if you can,
but search for the 'log type wherever
you may be.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15
High School

resolution was passed at the high
school faculty meeting Monday even
ing which will restrict the amount of
money to be expended on the activ-
tiles of classes and clubs of the school.
The measure was drafted and pre-
sented by a committee composed of
class presidents and sponsors, club
presidents, student council members
and Miss A. V. Lanning, dean of WON
en-.
BY the reolution each member of
the freshman class can spend only 25
cents per annum for class activities,
social and otherwise; sophomores, 40
cents; juniors, so cents, and seniors,
81. The sum is to be paid as annual
dues. All clubs will be permitted an
assessment of 80 cents per person an
nually with the exception of the Noyr-
rae and "R" clubs, whose dues will be
fixed by the sponsor.
Members of the committee drafting
the resolutions were Miss A. V. Ian
ming, chairman: class sponsors, senior,
H. Taggart; junior. Miss Bradley;
sophomore, Miss Morrow: freshmen,
Mr.. Donaker; class officers. Marion
Zuttermeister, senior president; Dale
Harkins, junior president; Don Sud
nOff, sophomore president; and LOUIS
Wentz, freshmen president; student
-ncil members. Roland Loehr, presi-
dent; Carl Amick and Maxine Mob
lit; faculty members, Mr.. Vickery,
Miss Bradbury and Miss Finfrock.
Between 80 and 40 faculty mem
bers of the high school attended Val
entine party given in the Public Art
gallery Monday evening The COM
ynittaa arro eyinp tho rorty was rnrn-
posed of Mr.. Ross, Mr.. Thomp son,
Miss Bradbury, Miss Hildebrandt and
Miss Whitacre. Clever games and d
comic tragedy were features of the
evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15
PUBLISHING COMPANIES
Differ ON COSTS OF
SCHOOL TEXT BOOKS

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. Is
Differences of opinion concerning the
present status of the costs Of labor
and materials entering into the manu-
facture of school textbooks, as COM
pared with costs last December, when
bids were submitted to the state board
Of education for supplying books for
the Indiana public schools. marked
the testimony of representatives of
various publishing companies before
tne senate committee on right sand
privileges at the hearing on the action
of the board in awarding five-year con-
tracts at an estimated initial cost of
more than $4,000 to Indiana school
patrons over the prices of old books.
The hearing was held by the commit
tee in connection with the investiga.
ton of the recent school book adop-
ton of the board. ordered as a result
of censure introduced by Senator
Cam
Representatives of a number of the
companies told the committee that if
the board had rejected all bids at the
time the the adoption was made and
called for new bids their companies
would have been able to offer books
at a considerable reduction from the
prices submitted in December. On
the other hand, representatives of
other companies said that they could
not lower bids submitted to the board.
Differ on Conditions.
The present condition of costs of la
Dor and materials used by the COM
panies Is viewed in different ways by
the companies, according to state
ments made to the committee. Some
of the companies believe that prices
have declined and others indicated
that present conditions are about the
same as last December.
Representatives of many of the 33
companies submitting books for the
consideration of the board appeared at
the hearing. Members of state board
Of education appeared in defense OF
the action of the board.
L. N. Hines, state superintendent OF
public instruction, appeared before
the committee and reiterated his
statements, made before the board
that he believed it unwise to make a
five-year adoption at this time. He
pointed out that no business man in
the state would make five-year con-
tract for materials of any kind at this
time. At the meeting of the board
Mr.. Hines made a vigorous attempt to
have the board reject all bids and
postpone adoption of texts in the hope
of obtaining lower prices for the
school patrons of the state.
The hearing was presided over by
Senator Furnas, chairman of the SEN
ate committee. Other members of the
committee were in attendance and
gave close attention to the testimony
of Witnesses
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15

RSSs public will be members of
= the Art department of the
Woman's club. Members Of
the Art association will also be in at
tendance. With the ever-increasing
interest in the exhibits of the art gal
lery. the openings have come to be Of
more than passing interest to many.
Swedish weavings, batiks, jewelry.
tapestry, needlework, lace, pottery,
rugs. designs and penals will be shown
in the Arts and Crafts exhibit.
Swedish Meanings
Sixty-one pieces of imported Swed-
ish weavings have been consigned by
Mrs. E. M. GlantZberg, of New York
City. The collection is composed of
hand-weavings in silks and linens, in
Guiding curtains. draperies, scarfs,
luncheon sets. rugs, bags and tapes
try The collection contains wonder
full pieces of workmanship, and every
piece is subdued and conservative in
coloring, which seems to be a char
acteristic of the Swedish work.
The Handicraft Guild of Indianapo-
lis has sent an interesting exhibit of
weavings, toys, batiks and jewelry.
An enameled box in striking colors
and some novel pieces of costume
jewelry called petroplasts are among
the pieces. The handmade toys ex-
hibit is interesting because toys by
artists are very much in vogue now.
Filet Lace Set
A fiIet lace set of collar and cuffs
and a luncheon set of linen and lace,
which will be on exhibit. represent
the work of a local woman, Mrs. Mar
garet Breckenridge.
Baths Come to Front
Baths on exhibit are representative
of the most artistic achievements in
that field, which, since its revival in
this country. ha S brought master batik
makers to the front. Not the least OF
these is William Hentschell, master
worker in his own name and one OF
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15
ELABORATE COSTUMES AND STAGE SETTINGS
ARRANGED FOR KIWANIS MINSTREL JUBILEE

Lila borate costumes and stage set
tings have all been arranged for the
kiwanis minstrel, which will be given
at the Washington theatre Wednesday
and Thursday evenings. Feb. 16 and
II. Final arrangements for all the
paraphernalia that will be brought
mere specially for the first annual pro-
auction Of the club were completed
Dy Fred Golz, business manager. who
mas been out of the city for this pur-
pose during the past two days.
Local talent heretofore undiscov-
ered mas been unearthed by the local
club Tor appearance, and advance in
FORMATION seems to indicate that the
whole show will be far above the
standard of local talent efforts.
Harry FrankeI Directs
Inc entire production has been
written, staged and produced under
the personal direction of Harry Frank.
Ell, Who is well known locally for his
ability in this line.
Kay 'Weisbrod. will hold down the
dlfhcult role of interlocutor. His wide
experience with the AL G. Fields and
Nell O'Brien minstrel shows has ably
htted him for this position.
Variety Of Fun.
JAZZ music in all variations; fancy,
eccentric, and aesthetic dancing: a
fus1llade of snappy, up-to-date and
local jokes; harmony by Barber
Shop and Barn Yard" quartets are
just few of the many sources of the
evenings entertainment
The first part is entitled when
GOOD Fellows Get Together" The
comedians are Harold Lloyd Kelly:
Guild Copeland George Zwissler
Fred Goltz. Fred Butler, Walter Engle
and John Marshal
Many BalIadists.
The balladists are Frank Funk, Ed
Price, George Hodge, and Sam Carton
demonstration Jones, Frany Stray.
er, Emmett Berg, Earl Dafler, and
Clyde Gardner.
The prelude is called "An Echo
from the Southland" The opening
overture is Hello HelIo," by the en-.
tire company. This will be followed
by songs by the following:
my Gee Gee from the Fiji Isle" H
L. Kelley.
Rose" by Frank Funk.
Now l Ask You, Is That Nice?'
, by George Zwissler
LII Lonesome Llttle RdlndrOp,
by Ed Price.
"The Scandal of Little Lizzie Ford,
by Guild Copeland
! When You Look in the Heart o!
Rose" by George Hodge, with violir
obligato by Miss Corinne Nusbaum
| Waiter, Bring in the Chicken" by
Miss Ruth Penery.
| Ohio" by Fred Goltz.
ITS Nobody's Business But My
Own" by Harry Frankel.
June" by Sam Carton and com
pany.
The olio will be composed Of 1.-The
Rabbit Foot Trio" and THE Musica
! Mokes," composed of Kiwanians Weis
brod Maddy and Nusbaum
| "Just a Bit of Harmony" by the
kiwanis quartet, composed of Messrs
! Hodge, Funk, Carton and Gardner.
| "Goosetown Cabaret"
The last part of the show will b,
! ''The Goosetown Cabaret" the scene:
of which are laid in the GoosetowI
neighborhood of Richmond, along thu
Whitewater river. This part prom
ises to be a thriller in every respect
The cast of cha racters is as fol
lows:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15

The Duke DebumskD-Guild Cope
land.
The Count (Debunk)-Walter En-
gle.
Jack Simplex, a Grafter-Harry
Frankel.
Mrs. Vandergould, Millionairess-
Lulu Butler.
Olga Vandergould, in Seach of a
Husband-Mary Chenoweth.
Petrova Vandergould. Likewise
Amy Fitzpatrick.
Squak, a Tough Waiter-Fred But
Ter.
The last scene will be a ballroom
in the Vandergould mansion, with the
same cast of characters as above. The
entire Kiwanis club will be present as
guests.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15
Carrying of Intoxicants
Illegal Under New Bill
(By Associated Pressl

NDy zHsSOCIdttu TrES5I
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 15.-The
proposed dry measure under discus
sion in the state senate would prohibit
an individual from having in his pos
session in excess of one gallon of an
intoxicant. This provision would be-
come effective against all private
stocks 10 days after the amendment
becomes operative. Sen. Dunn said
his proposal was intended merely to
strengthen the enforcement of stand
ing prohibition laws, particularly the
VolStead act
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15
Severe Cold Spell
is Years Aqo Here

that Richmond suffered the most Sc
we're cold spell in the history of the
city, according to reports handed out
by Weatherman Moore. The unusual
cold snap started on the unlucky 18th
day and continued until the 10th day
of the month. On the 18th it was Is
degrees below zero and did not go
above 5 below the entire day. On
the 14th it was 20 below; on the 18th
it was 10 below, and on the 18th it
was II below.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15
THREE PRISONERS ESCAPE
FROM KENTUCKY PRISON

FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 15.-Three
prisoners, two of whom were serving
life sentences for murder, escaped
from the state reformatory last night
by saving through the bars of one of
the cell houses and scaling the prison
wall. The men are Heber Hicks. 20
years old. and Chester Phelps. "a years
old, convicted of murder, and Ray
Blackburn. "A years old, sentenced to
one year for forging checks on the
state board of charities and correc-
tons
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15
Joint Fleet Will Stay
at Panama During Week
(By Associated PresS)

PANAMA, Feb. 15.-The United
States Atlantic and Pacific fleets ar
rived here last evening after complet-
ing their joint maneuvers off the west
coast of South America. The final
event of the maneuvers consisted of
an attack by destroyers. under a
smoke screen, and practiced at forma-
tons. During the coming week the
fleets will remain here and the crews
will meet in athletic contests.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15
SPECIAL FEATURE PLANNED
FOR HOLIANSBURG GRANGE

WILLIAMSBURG, o., Feb. 15.-The
Grange met Friday night with a large
attendance. A splendid program was
given with several reading selections.
All members are urged to be present
next Friday evening as something spe-
cias is to be given.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15
Collections in ireland
Prohibited by Commander
(By Associated Press

CORK, Feb. 15.-Street or house-to-
house collections of money for any
purpose have been prohibited by Maj
or-General Edward Strickland. military
commander of British forces in Ireland
but it is indicated that permission
would be granted in certain cases.
The body of an unknown man was
found in the outskirts of this city yes
terday. On the clothing was pinned a
placard bearing the word Spy"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15
2,16e DIVORCES GRANTED
IN NEW YORK CITY IN 1920

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-The number
of divorces granted in the five bur-
roughs of New York city during 1920
was 2166, or 35S more than in 1919,
figures made public today showed
During 1920 there were 2.699 divorce
actions started, or 26S more than the
year before.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15
Funeral Arrangements

Clements - Funeral services for
Toney Clements, northeast of Will
liamsburg, will be held from the
Friends church at 10:3 80 o'clock We'd
nesday morning. Burial will be in the
Mt. Zion cemetery. This was previous
ly announced as Mrs. Toney Clements.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15
Inaugural Expenses
Reflected in State
tBy Associated Press)

CHARLESTON, w. Va. Feb. IS
The question of expenses which affect
ed the program for the inauguration
of President-elect Harding, has enter
ed into plans for the induction into
office March 4, of Governor-elect E. p.
Morgan of West Virginia. The pro-
gram committee announced that I'M
less railroads reduced rates the West
Virginia university cadets numbering
$40. would not be brought from Nor
gantown for the Inauguration. The
cadetG were on the program as the
guard of honor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15

Production costs for cotton in 1920
were estimated at 80 cents a pound
with the selling price now far below
that figure.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-15

HE Public Art gallery will
open it's doors on the Arts
and Crafts exhibit next We'd
nesday evening at 1880
o'clock. HostesseS to the
public will be members of
the Art department of the
Wnman'S club Members Of
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-09-10

Albert C. Pittman, his wife Mrs.
Bertha Pittman, and a family friend
Mrs. L. E. Gensell are dead as the
result of the Great Northern north
bound passenger train striking the
Oakland car in which they were
riding at Palmer Siding Sunday at
1890.
The engine struck the car in the
rear center, hurting it into the air,
then struck it again and threw it
into a ditch at the right of the
track, so feet ahead. Mr.. Pittman
fell from the car as it landed the
second time, his head striking the
stone embankment of the ditch,
causing instant death. Mrs. Gensell
remained in the car and was instant
ly killed. Mrs. Pittman was found
unconscious under the car. She was
removed to Mt. Carmel hospital, by
DR.. J. w. Henderson in his car,
where she died five hours later with
out regaining consciousness.
Mr.. Pittman's injuries consisted
of a fatal cut on the back of the
head, the right arm broken, and legs
bruised. Mrs. Gensell's right shoul-
der and both ankles were broken,
the feet severely bruised and some
injuries on the head. Mrs. Pittman
suffered concussion of the brain and
internal injuries.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pittman, who resided
at the foot of Squaw creek ID miles
east of Colville, had been visiting
over night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. E. Gensell near Palmer
Siding, miles northwest of Colville.
Sunday noon, Mr.. and Mrs. Pittman
and Mrs. Gensell started for short
auto ride, Mr.. Gensell remaining at
home to care for the baby. Travel
ing the road northeast to cross the
railway track, Mr.. Pittman was on
the wrong side of the auto to see
the train approach and the engineer
was also on the wrong side of the
cab to see an auto approaching from
the southwest. 1t is believed that
the auto was almost on the track
before Mr.. Pittman saw the train,
and that he then tried to cross.
The train, which was in charge
of Conductor Fred Getsey and En-
gineer Larry Moriarity, stopped in
about TOO feet and backed to the
scene of the accident where the con-
ductor sent a phone call from the
D. C. Underwood home for physician
and undertaken DR.. J. w. Hender
son came Immediately and removed
Mrs. Pittman to Mt. Carmel hospital
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-09-10
Train Kills Three at Crossing
Great Northern Passenger Hits Oak
land Car at Palmer Siding

where she died without regaining
consciousness. Quinn w. McCord
brought the bodies of Mr.. Pittman
and Mrs. Gensell to the undertaking
parlors.
i Funeral services for the three vic
Tins of the accident will be at the
McCord undertaking parlors Sunday
at 2 p. m.
Mr.. Pittman was about as years
of age and his wife slightly younger.
They leave five children, Dale "a
who lives with his family at Orin,
Ray 19, Harley II, Merle 16, Mabel
12. Mr.. Pittman had brother
Ernest Pittman in California, and
another brother in Ohio. Mrs. Pitt
man had two brothers in Colville,
Dell and Date Klingler, and two
more brothers in Ohio.
Mrs. Gensell leaves seven children,
Percy 20, Preston is, Robert IL,
Emma g. Vera s, Jennie 6 and a
boy three months old. Her father
lives at Twisp, her mother being in
in Ohio. She also leaves sister
Mrs. Date Klingler and brother
d. C. Heberling of Colville. A bro
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-09-10
School Enrolment Beats Record

Approximately $50 students had
registered by Friday for the first
semester of the school year in the
high school, the junior high school
and the grammar school. Of the
above number, 240 were registered
in the high school, 120 in the Junior
high school and 27O in the grammar
grades. The last of next week
should see the registration in each
of the schools increased by con-
siderable margin.
According to Hugh A. Scarborough,
high school principal, there are 27
seniors in the high school, 43 juniors,
81 sophomores and ga freshmen. The
freshman class this year is the
largest in the history of the school,
exceeding the number expected to
be registered by G. L. Putnam and
Mr.. Scarborough by good number.
Three divisions were created in
algebra and home economics for the
first time in the history of the
school. Enough students registered
in biology to create two classes,
where one had been sufficient in the
past. Chemistry and the other
sciences registered more pupils than
had been expected, % being register
ed for chemistry alone.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-09-10
CheWo|ah Bank Robbed at Noon

bank, returned from the postoffice
where she had gone some ten min
utes before to get the mail On en-
tering the bank Miss Daily found
Mr.. Morse lying unconscious and i'm
mediately gave the alarm
As soon as he was notified, Sheriff
Graham sent his deputies to guard
the highways leading out of the dis
tricts with instructions to apprehend
all suspicious characters. A suspect
was arrested later at Chewelah but
was released when he proved that he
had left town before the robbery
took place
Bank officials as we'll as the sher
ifs office are inclined to believe that
the robbery was. committed by some
one who was familiar with local
conditions, due to the fact that two
men had been left in the bank at all
times to guard against such attacks.
Saturday was the first time in sew
eral weeks that only one person had
been left in the bank alone. The
time lock was set on the vault and
as far as can be learned no attempt
was made to open it, the robber CON
tenting himself with taking the
money that had been left on the
counter.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-09-10

Using large glass inkwell to
knock Cashier A. H. Morse, Of the
First National Bank of Chewelah,
Unconscious a robber entered the
bank shortly after noon Saturday and
escaped with approximately $4,000 in
currency. So quick did the bandit
make his getaway and so cleverly
had he arranged his plans that no
clue to his whereabouts had been
discovered up to late Friday after
noon.
That the robber had laid his plans
carefully is the belief of Sheriff W.
Fl. Graham. No clue of any kind
was left that would give the sheriff's
office tip as to who the bandit
was or where he had gone as no one
could be found up to Friday evening
who had seen him enter or leave the
building.
Mr.. Morse was seated at his desk
using the typewriter, it is believed,
when the robber entered the bank.
Sizing up the situation, the robber
seized the inkwell and after knocking
Mr.. Morse unconscious took all the
money in sight and then fled. The
robbery was not discovered until
Miss Marie Daily, clerk in the