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RICHMOND DAILY PALLADIUM, TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1904. JAMES D. LEVER'S ENORMOUS, GORGEOUS, AND SPECTACULAR PANTOMIME, 66T7J7TrmrrrAmrr J7T) rr r, r- rv A 99 O Presented for the first time under canvas at an expenditure of $35,000. I TO people. 3 car loads of Special Seenerv Chorus of 40, superb Band and challenge Orchestra. J The most stupendous Theatrical production ever presented outside a theater. j Marvelous electrical effects, gorgeous costumes, tuneful music. j A complete theatrical prouduction under Canvas. j j & & j Jt Rinshnm&mtdl 2ks Friday J um 17. PRICES OF ADMISSION:--Nigh t 25c; Tuesday Matinee, 15 and 25c.

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i OF MISS LILLIE KNOLLENBERG AT HIGH SCHOOL, JUNE 10, 1904. "KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE." Was the Theme History of the Secret Organization During "r Civil War. The following is the oration delivered by Miss Lillie Knollenhera: at Hi'h School commencement Friday, June 10, 1904: Hie Kniyhts of tlie Golden Circle! was a secret organization existing dining the Civil War. Its real origin is thought to have extended back as far as t lie Revolution of 177fi, but it did not become fully organized until about IS"). At this time Charles TJickley of lioone county, Indiana, but then living in the South, tried to brinir to a more perfect state of unity, clubs in various slave states, known as "Southern Rights Clubs," But, Arhen the constitution, by-laws and ritual were formed, this new order became the "Is nights of the Golden Circle," and Mr. Mickley was made Commander-in-Chief. In it was still more thorouuhlv organized: smaller divisions were made and new i members were admitted only when it I was sure they could be fully trusted. Most of the members were Democrats and the order, as a whole, took an active part in the Presidential campaign of 1SG0. Thus while beginning in the South, its existence wass well known in the North before the outbreak of the war. where it was established by the officials of the order. AN hen the war broke out, Yallandigr- t ham, the Supreme Commander of the northern section, being banished from this country, fled to Canada and there established his headquarters at Windsor, where he was kept in close and constant touch with the order. Often the real .name had to be changed so as to secure more rigid secrecy; so later on it assumed the title of the "Older of American Knights.' ' and still later, "The Sons of Libert v.' In New York the name of "McCIellan Minute Men.'. and in the state of Missouri Corps ' de nelgiue" were used. The order had about eleven direct purposes. 1. Aiding soldiers to desert. 2. Discouraging enlistment and resisting the draft. 3. The circulation of disloyal and treasonable publications by special agents. Among these works were to be found "Pollard's Southern History of the War," "Official tteports of the Confederate Oovernment," and "The Life of Stonewall Jackson." 4. Communicating wkh and giving intelligence to the Rebels. .1. Aiding tlie enemy by recruiting for them or assisting them to recruit within our lines. 0. Furnishing the Rebels with arms, ammunition and other supplies. 7. Cooperating with the enemy in raids and invasions. 8. Destruction of Clove rumen t property. 0. Destruction of private property and persesution of loyal men. 10. Assassination and murder. 11, Establishment of a Northwestern confederacy. This they intended to do by getting up a rebellion in that locality, professing that the chosen officers of our government had usurped the authority and thus they might claim it not only as an inherent right, but as a solemn and imperative duty to resist these officials, and, if need be, expel them by force. Such resistance was claimed not as a revolution, but solely as an assertion of right. The ritual of this secret order was very long and almost meaningless, and, as occasion required, was often modified to suit the peculiar conditions of certain localities. Their signs of recognition were such as to

be scarcely noticeable to non-naem-bers; yet by the use of them, members who were strangers to one another could make acquaintances and recognize their fellow members. In all, there were five degrees in the order, all of which were under the direction, of an officer, called the "General Commander," who was located in each state. The first, or Neophyte, degree had for its pass-word "Nu-Oh-Lac," which was the word Calhoun reversed. As this was only an initiatory degree, the Neophyte was still in ignorance of the true character of the organization, having joined it probably for political purposes, yet, bound by two solemn oaths one always to be in readiness to take up arms when called upon by his party, and the other imposing death upon him, if, even under torture, he should disclose any of the secrets or the name of the society he was obliged to follow the commands of the trusted few belonging to the higher degrees. Thus the mass was kept in the dark in regard to their leaders' motives, while they, through wealth, influence, or

peculiar fitness, held the superior offief -a. J Among these leaders, Yallandigham was the chief, while in each state i were placed the uranu i ommanuer The exact membership has never been officially reported, but estimates have been placed as high as 1,000,000 members. In Illinois there were SO. 000 men well armed and organized out of a total of 1-10.000. Indiana had about 100.000 members, while in Ohio about 50,000 out of 80,000 were drilled and ready to go at any time. From 00 to 70 thousand were in Kentucky. New York City alone was 00.000 strong and St. Louis S.000. In tlie east the order was not so strong, yet it was rapidly and steadily increasing. In Michigan and the more northern states it was not so great in nnmhers. The leading members were engaged in recruiting and secretly training men for the Rebel service. Others were located in express and telegraph offices, where they would send private packages of ammunition or disclose official matters of benefit to members. Besides these, many members held trusted governmental positions, such as that ot mayor, governor and one 1 man, Mr. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury at Washington, at one time exchanged $20,000 for $000 sent in by the Rebels. The women sympathizers were extensively engaged in smuggling mails, medicines and ammunition to the Confederates; but semimonthly mail routes were established in several places west of the Mississippi. More daring members stole horses from a governmental corral near Louisville. It was also ascertained that at one time a leading Loni-ville member had spent over 17,000, in the course of a few davs. for Rebel supplies. Many hazardous plans were proposed for a final outbreak of the intended rebellion, but the one decided on was to be made in Chicago, a few days previous to the Democratic convention to be held there in July, 1804. Here the Crand Commanders of each state were to come, each having with him about one hundred armed men, and, at the arrival of "Vallandiirhnm from Canada, the outbreak would be made. Put the secret could not be kept. Oovernment officials having received anonymous letters regarding its true character, immediately set spies to work. These spies joined the order and attended the meetings in various localities, thus finding out the leaders and character of the society. These leaders were then arrested and made to make statements under oath, after having taken the oath of allegiance. Others fearing prosecution, and disgusted with the treasonable character of the organization, broke their solemn oaths, deserted and made freewill testimonies to the government authorities. Thus with their leaders arrested, detectives in their societies, their aims disclosed and their mem(hers deserting them, this great evil 'almost of its own accord withered i away and sank into insignificance and our nation was freed from a great danger, which might have meant destruction. When buyir.g bread look for name Richmond Bakiner Co. on the the tag, it is the signal of quality.

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JACKSON PARK OPENING OF THE NEWLY REMODELED PARK OCCURS NEXT SUNDAY. M'GIBNEY'S HERE A Series of Pine Entertainments Will Be Given Pavilion, etc., Being Pitted Up City Band. The Richmond Street and Interurban railway company is now endeavoring to furnish Richmond with a much needed thing, a fine highclass amusement place, not. too for from the city, and yet in the eountry where people can rest and enjoj themselves. Jackson park is being filled up, remodeled and gone over, in order to get it into first-class condition. A broad verandah will be placed around the pavilion, furnishing a cool, fjuiet resting place on a hot summer day. The entire park is being fitted up, cleaned and being made more beautiful with grass and flowers, and when done, will be equal to any park in the state. Entertainments. The musical entertainment will be of the highest class, and the performers will all be excellent ones. Sunday next, the opening of the park, the McGibneys, of Indianapolis, formerly of this city, will play in the pavilion. Hugh McGibuey is noted all over the west as one of the finest violinists in this part of the country and the street car company is to be congratulated on its choice. At the same time, the Milton band will play in the grandstand. The formal opening will be attended by hundreds of people. The company is endeavoring to give a series of entertainments and is engaging the best professional talent in the country for these. The latest effort is being made to secure a date with the Oovernment Indian band, of forty pieces, for a concert the latter part of the month at the Driving park. The band is now in the east, and will soon start for St. Louis, where they play during the summer. Enroute, it is believed they can be persuaded to stop oir a day and give the people or Richmond a sample of high class band performance. OFFICERS ELECTED At Reunion of the Ninety-Third O. V. G. John W. Tingle and the other members of the Ninety-third O. V. G., who attended the reunion of the regiment at Miamisburg, 0., have returned home and report one of. the best times on record. The address of welcome was delivered by Hon. W. ' A T? n i t n r A f o 1 1 wi enccinn Virt l..t was again formed and marched to the Methodist church Avhere a sumptuous repast was laid for 300. The afternoon program composed of instrumental and vocal music, and an address by G. N. Bierce of Dayton was enjoyed by all. It was decided to hold the next union at Dayton in June, 1905. The following officers were elected for the. next meeting: President, Charles Anderson, Co. A; first vice president. Robert Jackson, Co. A; second vice president, Thomas Laird, Co. II; treasurer, Charles Ware, Co. A; corresponding secretary, Philip Marquardt, Co. A; wagonmaster, W. II. Barber, Co. A. Captain A. J. Emingcr has been the efficient secretary of tlie association since it was formed, years a.o, and is still willin give his office. services to the work

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