Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 171, 23 May 1912 — Page 10
THE RIClDIOjfD PALLADIU3I AND SUN-TELEGRAM, TTTL'RSD AY, MAY 23, 1912.
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INDIANA VETERANS
OFFICERS
ELECTED
Today at South' Bend and Select Indianapolis for the 1913 Encampment. Mil. I Mi .l.li I,. rr (National News Association) SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 23. Indianapolis was this morning selected for 'the 1913 encampment of the Indiana O. A. R. The invitation came from the
O. A. R. post and chamber of commerce of that city. This is the flrst time since 1881 that Indianapolis has been chosen. Ft. Wayne withdrew as a candidate when Indianapolis asked 'for the next meeting. The following officers were elected this morning: Department Commander j Frank I. Swigart, Logansport; Senior 1 Vice Commander, O. E. Gorsuch, South Bend ; Junior Vice Commander, V. V. i Williams, Bedford; Medical Director, I Dr. S. I. Brown, Indianapolis; Chapjlaln, Rev. R. C. Jones, Knightstown; 'Council of Administration, Flavius ! Van Vorls, Indianapolis, O. A. Som!rs, Kokomo, O. D. VanAredale, Madison, John Hoffman, Ligonier and J. G. 'Gordon, Argos.
EXPLORER KUMM TELLS OF AFRICAN TRIPS
Famous German Scientist at the High School Auditorium Last Night Recounts His Adventures.
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ELKS AT ANDERSON. ANDERSON, Ind., May 23. Ten 'thousand Elks and other visitors are I In Anderson today to attend the an;nual state convention of that order. The first business session was held 'this morning in the local lodge room. tAlvIn D. Padgett of Washington, Ind., t state president, was in charge. Along the streets elaborately decoi rated and lined by thousands of people 15,000 Elks marched this afternoon to the music of a score of bands. Many lodges were uniformed and in the pairade were a number of beautiful floats. iA barbecue will be held tomorrow at TMounds park.
City Statistics
Deaths and Funerals. . BAHLMAN Mrs. Bernadina M. iBahlman, aged seventy six years, died (Wednesday evening at five twenty o'clock at .her -home, 617 South Sixth i street. She is survived by three sons, 'Bernard F., Joseph H. and Francis G. Bahlman and three daughters, Mrs. William Allinder and Mrs. Harry Haner. The funeral will be held Sunday 'morning at nine o'clock from St. Andrew's church. Burial in St. Andrew's :'cemetery. Friends may call any time. 'The deceased was a member of the St. Ann's society of St. Andrew's.
Folger P. WilsonHenry 3. Pohlmeyer 'Harry C. Downing Harvey T. Wilson FUNERAL DIRECTORS Phone 1335. 15 N. 10th St. Automobiles, Coaches, and Ambulance Service.
Dr. Karl Kumm, a noted German scientist and explorer, who is traveling in this country in the interests of an European organization, whose chief purpose is to combat the growth of
Moslemism in Central Africa, deliver
ed an absorbingly interesting address
in the high school last evening, illus-
trated with views taken during a jour
ney through a hitherto unexplored part of the Soudan.
Fascinating was Dr. Kumm's recital of life and conditions in this little known region. And enlightening his commentary. In Instance, his statement that his belief In the application of the Golden Rule, in his attitude toward the inhabitants of the country, enabled him to pass safely through a portion of Africa never before seen by a white man although warned by both German and French territorial governors that this had never and could not be done. Dr. Kumm's famous expedition, which included 250 men and three years provisions, and which was undertaken on behalf of both scientific
societies, and a religious organization made up of all sects which is seeking to establish a chain of missions through the Soudan to combat the
growing influence of Mohammedanism Southward from its stronghold on the northern coast of Africa, accomplished much both In the interests of science and Christianity, since he brought back many new specimens of both flora and fauna, and valuable information relative to the ethnological and
geographical aspects of this hitherto
unexplored section of the dark contin-1
nent.
Before Dr. Kumm's expedition maps
of this section were indefinite and incorrect in definition.
The inhabitants of the plateau, as distinguished from those of the river courses and the coast, are, in their more representative classes, of a high order of morality and intelligence. Dr. Kumm made special reference to certain tribes, thrifty and prosperous, which refused to wear clothes, maintaining that they were a "clean people" and did not need clothes. That this cleanliness was literally physical, as they intended its meaning, was testified to by Dr. Kumm, but that this state was more comprehensive and included their morals was also animadverted upon by the speaker, who stated that the per centage of morality was above that in many other tribes as well as in civilized countries. His account of an entrance into a great inland city, which it took three hours to cross, of the seeming desertion of the streets although the hour was early seven in the evening of being silently escorted to a plaza or square where he, with a sinking of the heart, beheld a body of armed and mounted horsemen who seemingly were about to charge him but who, instead, were merely going through a
sort of cavalry manouvre,
like an Arabian nights' tale. No less fascinating was his account of the great African chief, a representative of a tribe whose state was large and whose ancestors had been its rulers from time immemorial. Of the latter's aristocratic and refined type of features, of- his noble bearing, of his courtesy and intelligence. In reply to Dr. Kumm's question as to whether he, Dr. Kumm was safe in the chief's territory, the latter assented graciously although with some wondor at th nnfitirm 1
"And yet," said Dr. Kumm. "Did you " V . '
have a weapon to combat fanatical and oppressive aggression.
Many were the exciting and pictur
esque experiences of Dr. Kumm. And
of great value his discoveries and deductions. The portion of Africa through which he traveled the Soudan being about as large as the United States has much scenic beauty and in certain proportions is attractive in climate. Dr. Kumm has organized in Europe, Australia, South Africa, and America committees of business men for the purpose, as stated, of combating the aggressions of Mohammedanism from North Africa to the South, since its increase is inimical to the highest and best in civilization, having recently perfected the organization of a com
mittee in Chicago in addition to that
not kill a German sent here a short time ago?" !
The chief regarded Dr. Kumm a mo
ment and then said
Do you not have lunatics in your
country?"
"Yes? well it was a lunatic a crazy man who killed your countryman. I at once had him executed. I told this to the governor but they would not believe me." The chief going on to state that his people had been rulers there since time began and that they could "not be interfered with," by the colonial representatives of European countries. That the bones of ' slaves literally mark the road across the Soudan was
affirmed by Dr. Kumm. That a way could be found through the Sahara by following the route strewn with these tragic evidences of the slavery into which the natives are pressed by the Mohammedan who enslave the natives
unless they will consent to become adherents of the great Moslem church. The next holy war, Dr. Kumm predicted, will be fought out in North Africa, between "the cross and the crescent." That the Christian churches are making headway against the entire conversion of Central Africa by the
Mohammedans is shown by the line of non-sectarian missions established across the Soudan and the eagerness with which the natives embrace the spirit of Christianity, Dr. Kumm stating that resident missionaries said the difficulty was not in getting them to attend church but to get them to go
away since they wanted to stay all the time. That it is not the intention of the organization Dr. Kumm represens to introduce European methods of education or customs was stated by the speaker. But to systematize the languages and dialects of the natives so that all can be taught to read and write in their netive tongue and thus
Mr. Kumm's visit to this city was
significant and interesting and it is to be regretted that he did not have a much larger audience. The speaker was introduced by the Hon. William Dudley Foulke.
HARRY LANE FINED FOR STEALING $10 Harry Lane received a fine of $10 and costs and ten days jail sentence this morning for stealing a ten dollar bill Tuesday from Dollie Goodwin, an employe of the Railroad restaurant
where the theft took place. The bill was on the sideboard in the rear of the room. In police court this morning he stated he "did not know whether he was guilty or not," for. as he said, he was drunk at the time. He finally amended his plea to guilty. He asked for leniency saying he had been here eight
weeks and had been drunk only half that time. The mayor then fined the man saying that the next time it would
go hard with him if he had been drinking. Lane says he does not remember of having the bill changed, and suspects he was "rolled" for the money as soon as he got it. The police are Investigating.
COUNTY COUNCIL TO MEET ON SATURDAY Because the appropriaUona made by the city council at its meeting last Saturday afternoon were more than $3,000 that body will be obliged to hold n-
f INTERURB ANS , NOW t RUNNIN G SLOWER f: y Results of the warning given it', Ohio and Western traction company by chief of police Gonnon against speeding cars on East! Main street has
other meeting Saturday afternoon. The (had its effect, tor-tnecars are making - win nnn t 1:30 o'clock and much slower time now. Supt. Gonnon
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the second reading of the appropriations will be made. The council would not have been forced to hold a second meeting had the appropriations been under $3,000. The county commissioners will also meet Saturday.
WILL HOLD MARKET The ladies of the UniTersalist church will hold a market on Saturday afternoon in the McConaha building, 413 Main street.
has received a reply'promlslng the co-:
operation of the company In enforcing
the speed limit. Spme ot the heavy traction cars have made speed estimated at 40 miles, an hour between Eleventh and Tvntieth streets before this warning but now they run within the need ftimit.
MEETING POSTPONED The Franchise league will not hold its regular meeting on Friday afternoon on account of the May Festival, announcement of the postponed meeting to beimade next week.
Feltman's Stylish Shoes JUST RECEIVED! Another shipment of those supremely beautiful WHITE BUCKSKIN SHOES: Just 200 pairs they won't last long the factory can't make them fast enough to supply the demand. This shoe is one of the handsomest patterns ever designed; new last, high ,toe, Cuban heel, and has 16 genuine pearl buttons. $4 Per Pair. It's strictly a $6 style. We sell it for $2 per pair less to WIN YOUR PATRONAGE. It cannot be bought in any other shoe store in America today at the price we quote. Smart Pumps We are showing the snappiest styles ever seen in Richmond. A great variety to select from, in white Buckskin, black Suede and Gunmetal, at $3 $3.50 and $4. Feltman's pumps will positively NOT gap at the sides or slip at the heel. They are the most perfect fitting pumps made and are as practical for street wear as an oxford. Oxfords We have a superb line, in all leathersTan, Patent and Gunmetal and in both button and blucher lace patterns, at $3, $3.50, and $4 per pair. We Invite you to call and look them over, try them on, and enjoy the refreshing experience of being CORRECTLY FITTED. (We guarantee the FIT as well as the WEAR of every pair of shoes we sell.) YOU ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO BUY AND, YOU ARE EQUALLY WELCOME WHETHER YOU BUY OR NOT
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everything, where economy and thrift are required. When a commodity is unseasonable, the price is low. May coal prices will be the lowest of the year.
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is the best fuel for steam heat, hot water plants or hot air furnaces. It has the greatest efficiency of all the bituminous coals.
When
Pocahontas Coal is the only substitute for hard coal with the present strikes in these fields, it is more than wise to buy now at May prices.
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