Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 263, 15 September 1914 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, TUESDAY, SEPT. 15, 1914

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FEAR- OF SLAV INVASION LED TO GREAT WAR

Bernhardt Knollenberg Gives Cause of Germany's Fightins: From Observations While Abroad. "With a grim determination and a patriotic eagerness, the Germans are righting their own war, not the Kaiser's unlesB he represents the exponent of the German people, against the Slavic peril, the force which threatens some time to destroy Germany. The Germans wanted the war to forestall a Slavish invasion of Western Europe." In this statement made by Bernhardt Knollenberg, his opinion of the cause and purpose of the war is expressed. He made a twenty-minute talk last night before the Commercial club members. "Right in the center of things as we were, we did not have an idea that war was imminent," Mr. Knollenberg stated, referring to a period in July when he was a member of a peace conference in England. "I reached England on July 13 after touring France. The first inkling I had that war might come and come soon was from a woman. An Austrian woman made a. speech before the conference in which she told us that we should not try to establish peace for the future, but we should find a plan that would prevent war now. She said Austria-Hungary was threatened with death in the next three months. 'Our crown prince has been shot. We must go to Servia for the cause. Servia is being urged on by Russia. Russia is mobilizing and will crush us.' Call Germans Home. "On July 21, I left for Norway. Leaving a ford at Scandanavia we could see German war vessels which were exceeding the speed of eighteen knots an hour. We know something was wrong. On my way to Kiel later, I met a young German who was called home not for the purpose of mobilization but so he could be found if he were needed. He told use he had been I notified to go to his home and said he feared he would have to go to war. "We were stopped outside the Kiel ' harbor by a wireless message. W found out that the harbor was completely mined against invasion, as if is the most stragetic German harbor and military base. Further in a steel cable was Btretched across the two mile mouth to prevent torpedo destroyers and other small boats from entering. I "After a short wait, government officers piloted the vessel through the . mines and took us to a passage in the steel cable. I was met on the pier by my relatives. The women were trying. Tfiey told me that mobilization had not been ordered but officers had been notified to be at their homes ready to start operations. They said that great difficulties seemed ahead of Germany. Order Mobilization. "On July 31, came the order to mobilize troops. Russia had ordered her mobilization and France would do so. It was in the mobilization that we saw ihe German system and efficiency. The soldie-s are divided into fifteen classifications. One class was ordered to mobilize each day for fifteen days, when the operations would be complete. "Under the German system, the soldiers do not go to the nearest base of military supplies but they go to the point where received their training. In this way, every regiment is made up of men who were trained together ! and who know each other. "Fearing that officers would be ehort of funds, the government sent to every one, an envelope containing BOO marks. Every detail was prepared for In advance. Notices were posted specifying exactly what rates the citizens should charge for caring for the soldiers. The stations were kept free from citizens so that soldiers arriving on every train would not be confused. Notices were posted giving directions as to where members of ever company should assemble. Horses were called in and those which were kept were paid for with paper which can be cashed after the war. Women in Fields. "There was no sign of flinching anywhere. The next day the women were out at 5 o'clock in the morning with sickles. They had big Milwaukee mowers but the horses were gone and women took their places with sickles in order to cut the crops. "The newspapers contained only news which the government censored. But many rumors were afloat. Some were quite startling. Two were emphasized os they seemed to be semiofficial. One said that Japan had taken up arms against Russia. Another was to the effect that United States was marching against Canada to wrest it from England. These rumors caused great excitement as both were favorable to the Germans." ACID CAUSES DEATH Paul Gard, 3, Drinks Carbolic by Mistake. Paul Gard, 3-year-old adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Gard, 725 North Twelfth street, died yesterday after swallowing a large quantity of carbolic acid. The child was playing In the kitchen and when Mrs. Gard stepped out of the room he secured the bottle of acid, drinking most of the contents. His screams attracted Mrs. Gard, who did everything she could to relieve him. Two doctors were called, but the quantity of acid swallowed was so large, that their efforts were of no avail, and the child died a few minutes after their arrival. The funeral will be held Wednesday (morning at 10 o'clock from the home, Mid interment will be at Earlham cemetery. TO MEET ROYALS i The strong New Paris team will May the Dayton Royals nerjt Sunday. .These two teams are evenly matched, nnd a good stiff game can be expected. (New Paris has made a good record Sis season and expects to defeat the lyton team.

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General Von Emmich and Staff Entering the Fallen City of Liege

General Count von Emmich, in the foreground, is the German commander who, after days of desperate fighting, coupled with many repulses, finally reinforced by giant siege guns, compelled the Liege forts to surrender. Ie is here seen entering the city with his staff. 35 PERSONS DEAD IN RAILROAD CRASH Passengers Drown When Train Plunges Into Ditch Filled With Water. BY LEASED WIRE. ST. LOUIS, Mo., Sept. 15. Between 35 and 45 persons are believed to have lost their lives early today, when the Texas Limited, southbound on the Frisco road, plunged into a twelvefoot ditch filled with water, near Lebanon, Mo., the tracks having been undermined by a torrent of rain for nearly 36 hours. At noon twenty-six bodies were reported to have been taken from the coaches which were lying submerged in the water. Telegraph and telephone communication in that part of the state is demoralized as a result of the rain and communication with the zone of the wreck is next to impossible. Several relief trains started for the scene have been held up by numerous washouts. City Statistics Deaths and Funerals. HOPNER -John F. Hopner died this morning at his home on Easthaven avenue. He is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral arrangements have not been made, but will be announced later. GARD Paul Gard, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gard, 724 North G street, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his parents. Death was caused by the child swallowing a quantity of carbolic acid, and medical aid proved of no avail. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the home. Interment will be in Earlham cemetery. , RANKS J. Martin Ranks, 53, died this morning at his home, 410 North Seventeenth street. He is survived by his wife, Emma R. Ranks, a daughter, Mrs. Ruby F. Smith, and two brothers, A. E. Ranks of this city, and D. E. Ranks of Chicago. The deceased was a member of the Sons of Veterans and the Royal League. Funeral arrangements has not been completed. Friends are invited to call at any time. M. E. BROTHERHOOD TO HOLD MEETING The monthly meeting of the Brotherhood of the First Methodist Episcopal church will be held Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Mr. Bernhardt Knollenberg will deliver an address on some observations and experiences on his recent trip through Europe. Some musical numbers will be given by the male quartet All friends are invited. Ceylon's new college of tropical agriculture will be one of the largest

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The smoker to new members last night at the Commercial club rooms was a success in making them feel themselves a part of the organization and as a result of the series of talks by members on various subjects, many new ideas were brought out. Bernhardt Knollenberg whose twenty-minute talk concluded the program told in connection with the story of his German experiences that the German declaration of war is the result of German fear of a Slavic invasion. President Seidel made a short speech welcoming new members and explaining for the benefit of the club, the work which Richmond has done in connection with the establishment of the third penal farm in the United States. Mr. Seidel has visited the Massachusetts penal farm and the District of Columbia farm. He worked for three years in the Commercial club committee bringing before the governor any the state legislature the necessity for a penal farm to remove young prisoners and short time offenders from the influence of the county jail, which he terms a school of vice and crime. No More Apologies. Lee B. Nusbaum, chairman of the membership committee took charge of of the smoker program. He gave a few facts relative to the campaign which increased the membership to 652 members. "Every campaign for members is easier," Mr. Nusbaum said. "We don't have to press the men into joining. I remember a few years ago that we felt that we had to rather apologize for asking a man to become a member." The duties of the merchant's section were explained by. W. M. Penny. The merchant's section, he said, is primarily to protect the merchant from illegitimate solicitation. By protecting him against extra expense, it protects the customer also, as such expense is always charged against the sales. A sanction committee, the membership of which is secret, now passes on every enterprise for which merchants are asked to contribute. By keeping the membership of the committee secret, no enmity arises from any decisions. Mr. Penny asked for a more friendly spirit between competitors, using the farmer as an example of friendly competition. Don't try to boost unless you have something to boost and boost with," was the idea expressed in a talk by H. L. Monarch on "Does it Pay to Boost?" Penal Farm Boosts City. Mr. Monarch showed the advertising value of the penal farm and the Central Board of Charities to Richmond. The Commercial club should take the Initiative in things of this kind that will boost and advertise the city, Mr. Monarch said. .The garbage question and other problems should be solved in some unique way which will relieve the situation a little better than other cities relieved their situations. He gave a list of the things which Richmond citizens and the Commercial club has done which can be used as advertising and boosting mediums. - John McCarthy, former club president and father of the state federation of Commercial clubs told members they should show enough interest in boosting to let their ideas be known to the club secretary and to committees. The multiplicity of Ideas obtains the best results, he said. In this way, every member can boost. Edwin Q. Kemper was absent but a

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CLUB MEN paper prepared by him was read by Secretary Jordan. Calls for Business. For what Richmond needs, he supplied a list including more factories, live industries, increased payrolls and bigger business enterprises. He said that Commercial club has paid too much attention to amusements such as fall festivals and parks and too little to legitimate business propositions. He also outlined the plan of raising an industrial fund of $250,000 which Secretary Jordan presented. Mr. Kemper said Richmond should have ornamental cluster lights on Main street if the citizens were willing to pay for them. C. B. Beck, speaking for the new members, declared the Commercial club is the most important of the units which compose the city of Richmond. He said the club should take advantage of the reputation it has abroad and boost more. The Commercial club leads citizens to have the right view of questions by presenting them right, Henry Gennett said. Richmond now has the opportunity of becoming the leading city of Indiana and the Commercial club can do it, he said, and the awakening to the need of greater industrial production in the United States affords the opportunity of carrying out the industrial fund plan. ENLISTS STUDENTS IN DUMP WARFARE The publicity committee of the Riverside Dump association has announced the following: "An award of $5 will be given for the best essay on the public necessity for a park or playground in place of the Randolph street dump. "The rules are: First, the contest is open to high school students only; second, the contest will close October 1; third, the essays must not be of more than 300 words; fourth, send or deliver all essays with names and street addresses to John Foster at Foster's drug store, Main and Sixth streets. "Go and see the dump and write your impression. (Signed) "Publicity Committee." CALL TAXJEETING Officers Arrange for Second Conference. Auditor Bowman stated today that an Indiana tax conference will be held either the second or third week in November in which the material for presentation to the state legislature will be gathered, Mr. Bowman, who is an officer of the association, attended a meeting at Indianapolis Saturday. It was decided then to held the conference as soon as possible after the election was over to assure its being in good form to send to the legislature. A meeting to fix a date for a two days' conference, and to secure speakers will be held the latter part of next week, Mr. Bowman will attend.

DECIDES TO RUIJ Oil TICKET OF PROGRESSIVES Changes Mind After Declining Nomination Price Forms Party Club With 1,200 Active Members. Lee B. Nusbaum today announced that he had reconsidered his intention of tendering his resignation as a candidate for county councilman on the Progressive ticket and that he would make the race. Mr. Nusbaum was influenced not to tender his resignation by many of his friends and because he 1b anxious to do all in his power to promote the success of the Progressive ticket. The Progressive county central committee, with the completion of the formation of a Progressive club of 1,500 party workers in every section of the county, now has the most complete organization ever effected by a political party in this county. When the announcement was made by precinct chairmen throughout the county that a Progressive club was to be organized, applications for membership at once began to pour into party headquarters, eloquently showing that the party is even stronger today than it was two years ago. Will Get Out Vote. These club members have pledged themselves to assist their precinct chairman in every way possible and their services will be extremely valuable in the work of having the full party strength registered the fifth of next month, and in getting out the vote next November. The poll of the county being taken by the precinct chairmen is nearly complete and the results are extremely gratifying to County Chairman Price. It shows that the party has not only conserved its strength but is steadily gaining new recruits. One of the largest precincts in the city, where Republican leaders had expected to make big gains, showed 148 Progressives, 50 Democrats, 40 Republicans and 40 who announced themselves "independent voters." That the poll is not "doctored" is shown by the report from a Washington township precinct, which frankly sets forth the fact that three-fourths of the voters in it are Democrats. DRAW UP PETITION FOR NEWilGHTING Commercial Club Members Renew Fight for Ornamental System. The public improvements committee of the Commercial club is now ready to renew its fight for ornamental street lights in the business districts of the city. It was announced last night that petitions would be circulated, and whne signed will be presented to the board of works. The petitions ask for ornamental lights on Main street from Fourth to Twelfth street, on North and South Eighth streets to A; on North E street from Tenth to Eighth; on Fort Wayne avenue from D to E street. The petitions are so arranged that any one of the localities can be droppea tr it is round that the lights are not wanted. It is stipulated that the city must pay the price of the ornamental bracket light system and the property owners will pay the difference. E CHECRSJONDITIOIIS State Rating Board Goes Over Report of Richmond Asking Reduction. Engineers from the Indiana fire insurance bureau may be in Richmond now checking up the claims the insurance committee of the Commercial club has made for lower insurance rates. George Eggemeyer, chairman of the committee, announced last night at the meeting of the Commercial club that the work of the committee has been completed for two weeks, and it is through the absence of E. M. Sellers from Indianapolis that a report has not been made by the bureau. Announcement was made that the Indiana Fire Prevention association will hold its October meeting in Richmond. This will be on Tuesday, October 13. For this reason the next general meeting of the club will be a day later than scheduled, and will be held in connection with the prevention association meeting. At this meeting women and school children will be asked to attend as well as men. The meeting will consist of a report of the special agents of the association as to the needs of the city toward fire prevention. Wednesday, October 7, will be fire prevention day in the state. Mr. Eggemeyer said the insurance committee desires the co-operation of the citizens in carrying out the purpose of the day. It is probable that future announcements will be made giving suggestions as to what can be done on fire prevention day. NOHR TO ISSUE BASKETBALL CALL Six hundred and forty pupils are now enrolled In the Richmond high school. This number slightly exceeds the enrollment at this time last year. Prof. Pickell said today the enrollment for the term would exceed 650, and that the total enrollment for the year would probably be greater than that of last year,,which was 752. With the exception of the organization of the orchestra, there have been no activities of the student body. Monday Physical Director Robert Nohr. will Issue bis first cal lfor basketball candidates. Prof. Pickell reports the classes all organised, and all branches of school work progressing smoothly.

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BOARD OF CHARITY ASKS 00 FUIID FOR POOR RELIEF Melpolder, Secretary, Estimates 'Amount Necessary to Carry on Work Before Making City Canvass. Plans of the fiscal committee of the Central Bureau of Charities and Social Service have progressed so far that the material for a $7,000 financial campaign is almost ready for the printer. The money represents the needs of the Aftermath, Associated Charities, Central Bureau of Charities and Social Service, Domestic Science association (including the visiting nurse) and the Penny club. Mr. Melpolder has prepared figures which show that a city the size of Richmond should need $18,500 in proportion to other cities such as Cleveland, whereas only $7,000 will be raised here for charitable purposes. Fred G. White, speaking before the Commercial club last night, said that as far as the Central Bureau can control the situation, the citizens will be asked for charity only once a year. He explaind the functions of the bureau to the members who have not been active in the work.

NEW PARIS Harry Hahn returned Saturday from an extended vacation at Mantou Beach, Mch. The winners of the three medals in the tournament of the Interstate Roque association, which was held here last week, will be announced later by the committee. M. H. Pence won the King medal, but there are three medals, one for the best player of each of the three divsions to be awarded besde the King decoration. Mesdames A. J. Hawley and chldren of Eaton and Lawrence Hawley spent Sunday with Mrs. C. C. Hawley and daughter Mary. Mss Evelyn Aker was the guest of Miss Maude Watts Sunday. Mrs. P. C. Ziegler and baby went to West Sonora Tuesday to spend a week. Mrs. Susan McKee left Tuesday for Eldorado to visit her son David and wife. Mr. and Mrs. William Kirkpatrick entertained Sunday in honor of their daughter, Miss Mary's birthday anniversary. The guests were Messrs. and Mesdames J. D. Bright, Samuel Pence, Francis Pence, A. P. Duffield and family, R. B. Hinerman and fam ily, Samuel and Leroy McCoy and Thomas Hoover. Elizabeth Ireland returned Sunday to her home in Kansas City, and Mrs. Clementine Seager to her home in New York City after a visit here with B. F. Kemp and wife. Miss Mary Carter of Richmond and sister of Eaton spent Sunday with Mrs. N. J. McClure. Mrs. John Auld is in New Madison, having been called by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Allen Bohn. Herr Emit Herrmann of Cincinnati spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Kirkpatrick and daughter. George Harp has on exhibition an enlarged photograph of the old stone water tower of the railroad company, which stood just weBt of New Paris. Messrs. and Mesdames A. E. Penland, Lon Baker, George Penland, Miss Nettie Sinck, Charles Baker, and Mr. and Mrs. John Darnell and Mrs. Katherine Steinbrink of Richmond motored to Hollansburg Sunday and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Flatter. Secretary T. H. Wilson and Assistant Secretary Fred Tyler of the Y. M. C. A. of Dayton, spent Sunday with W. A. Nelson and family. Messrs. C. C, A. J., Lawrence and C. R. Hawley motored to Carlos City Sunday and spent the day viewing the boyhood home scenes of the firstnamed, who lived in Randolph county several years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Thompson had as Sunday guests. Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster, Misses Miriam Eicholtz and Nora Holthouse of Richmond, and Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Coblentz and family. The one hundred and forty-eighth anniversary of the writing of the Star Spangled Banner was observed Monday by the public schools, the pupils marching out on the campus and singing the stirring strains and saluting the flag which floats from the staff on top of the building. Cbestine Nelson has entered Bliss Business College, Columbus. Miss Lova Mikesell of New Madison was entertained Saturday evening by Misses Faye and Opal Roberts. Misses Carrie and Ethel Davis spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver E. Spencer. Misses Faye and Opal Roberts, Esther Hodgin and Lova Mikesell, Gaylord Jones, Richard Brunsfield, Paul Jones of Eaton and Roy Roberts composed an auto7 party, which spent Sunday at Lakeside park, Dayton. The Bay Scouts hiked to Richmond Monday evening, and on account of the fine weather greatly enjoyed the trip. Scoutmaster H. R. Bixel was in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Orla McKee and family of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. David McKee of Eldorado, Mrs. P. C. Ziegler and son of New Vienna were entertained Sunday by Mrs. Susan McKee. . Mr. and Mrs. John Barnet of Richmond spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. William Boze.

GERMANS HOLD STRONG POSITION AGAINST ALLIES NORTH OF AISNE

BY HERBERT TEMPLE, European Manager of the International Newt Service. LONDON. Sept 15. Hard fighting between the Germans and the allies is in progress north of the fiver Alsne, and all along the line. . The army of the German Crown Prince, making up the German center, bas been driven farther back. The allies have occupied Rhelms, taking 60 prisoners and capturing 12 guns. This official information was given out today by the government press bureau in the following statement:

EARLY EIIROLLMEIIT FIXES HEW RECORD AT OUAKEFVSCHOOL Students Fill Dormitorici and Crowd Classes at Earlham Faculty Grants TwoDay RegistrationThe first day of registration at Earlham Is an indication that the dormitories will be crowded to capacity. The largest freshman class In the history of the college enrolled this morning, and a number of students are expevted to signe up for their college courses tomorrow. A different plan has been used this year, and two days of registration will be held to accommodate the large number of students. Last year and in all previous years only one day was granted for the initial enrollment ot students, but on account of the con gestion in the offices. It was decided by the college board to extend the time to two days. Old students were requested to arrange their courses today to afford better opportunity for new students to enroll tomorrow. None of the new students, however, were barred from resistering this morning, and a large number took advantage of the oppor

tunity. All rooms in Bunday dormitory, tne boys' dormitory." have been rented, and Earlham hall, the girls' dormitory will also be filled to its capacity. There will be sixty-five freshmen in the dorm this year, and sixty girls have rented rooms in Earlham hall, with the number of day dodgers this will be the school's largest freshman class. It is expected that the number will reach 150 by the end of the WG6k. Class work will start Thursday morning. The new educational de partment has attracted a large number of students than was expected, and all of the classes in this department will be crowded. Two sections the high school course, which was instituted last year, has been arranged to accommodate the large numbei of pupils. Organization meetings of the different clubs and societies will be held the latter part of this week. Knollenberg's Ready-to-Wear Department Twentyfive Spring Coats and Suits on sale Wednesday, 8 a.m. TRACTiTASSORES SOUTH SIDE LIKE Although there is no sign of work on the South Eighth street -car line extension, the electric railways committee of the Commercial Club announced last night that it has secured from the head officers of the T. H.. I. and E Traction company at Indianapolis another promise to put the line in this fall or winter. The Morton park line has been partially completed for some time. About 200 yards of track are yet to be laid before North E street Is reached. This will not be done, however, until a conference between the Pennsylvania railroad, the traction company and the city to arrange for a new bridge on Nineteenth street REPORT ACCOUNTS IN GOOD SHAPE Trustee Howarth today received a report from the state board of accounts that every record in his office balances to the penny and that all records have been kept for the past year in exact accordance with the state board's form. This indues the schools, of which there are thirteen, employing nineteen teachers, the poor accounts and the other township business. Thtre are sixty-two miles of roads which are kept improved by the township. FEVER IN SCHOOL Earlham Heights school was closed today by order of Trustee Howarth. when a case of scarlet fever was discovered. The school was ordered fut onen again tomorrow morning. The scarlet fever case is km .ut inttctuous disease reported in the township schools. Mrs. Juliet Means and Miss Frances Means have returned from a two weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Jay at Kokomo. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Richey of Eaton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Davis. C. A. Pierson has returned from his vacation which was spent at Columbus, Cleveland, Detroit. Buffalo. Niagara Falls and Pittsburg This was Mr. Pierson's first vacation during eight years' service with the Pennsylvania railroad, and he thoroughly enjoyed the trip. He returned to work Monday at Cumberland, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. McPherson of Liberty. O., were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Canny. Mrs. Amos Black and baby of Richmond spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Mary Young. The enemy still occupies a strong position north of the river Alsne. Fighting Is going on all along the line. ' "The allies occupied Rhelms, taking 600 prisoners and 12 guns. "Rain has made the roads heavy and increased the difficulties of the German retreat. T - . . il.i 1L. . ii i . This report snows uiai uio uruwu are making a desperate stand along the line to stem the forward movement of the French and British. The extreme right wing .of the German army has been pushed eastward apparently until It la now far northwest of Rhelms.