Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 264, 16 September 1914 — Page 20
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, 1314
FIGHT PARALYZES GERMAN: INDUSTRY Vast Resources anct Population of County Held Inac- ' tiveby War. The importance to the world of th German Empire, with Its colonftation work and vast manufactures, and the black results which must come to Germany and indirectly. to the other countries, whether the Kaiser wins or loses in the European Armageddon, is lust beginning to be realized. The empire of the Kaiser Is made up of four kingdoms, six grand duchies five duchies, seven principalities, two provinces, Alsace-Lorraine, Relchsland and three free towns. The population of Germany by the
1910 census, was 64,925,993, or 310.4 to the square mile; 32,040,166 males, and 32,885,827 females. In June, 1913, the population w as estimated at 66,096,000. Germany has four colonies In Africa, one in Asia and eight among the, islands of the Pacific, with a combined population of 24,389 whites, 12,041.603 natives, total, 12,065,992. This makes the total population of the German Empire, 78,161,992." The area of Germany is 208,780 square miles, which with 1,027,820 square miles of the colonies, brings the area of the German Empire to 1.236,600 square miles. According to the last census, there were 1,259,873 foreigners in Germany; 13,455 subjects of Belgium; 19,140 French. 18,319 English and Irish; 104.204 Italians; 14,356 subjects of Luxemburg; 144,175 Dutch; 667,159 Austrians and Hungarians; 137)697 subjects of Russia and Finland and 17, 672 Americans.
How JPolish People Lost Their Freedom
Thpro art today approximately 200,000 rol In the German and Austrian armies, and 400,000 Poles under arms for Kunula who are opposing them. Military experts point out the possi
bilities that the . Czar was aiming to ; alienate the Polish soldiers of Russia's j enemies when he issued his recent j proclamation, promising autonomy for
the ancient kingdom of Poland. Poland disappeared, as an independent and Integral state in 1772 when the first partition of the kingdom was affected among Russia, Austria, and Prussia. There was a, second partition In 1793 and the third and last par
tition occurred In 1795. The division of : the Polish kingdom among the three
powers, Russia, Prussia and Austria was re-arranged by the Congress of Vienna In 1815. In the re-arrangement,
: the shares of Prussia and Austria were reduced and the Grand Duchy of Warsaw was added to the Russian Emj pire. This Grand Duchy of Warsaw, or 'the very much truncated kingdom of Poland was absolutely autonomous and independent of Russia? the only bond of union being personal, the same monarch being the soverign of 1 each state. The Czar was represented by a Voceroy. and a council of State.
AUSTRIAN EMPEROR WORKS DILIGENTLY
RUSSIAN PEASANT COUNTRY'S FACTOR Uninfluenced by Western
: Ideas, Retains Simple Ideas of Forefathers. ' ' Russia is the land of peasants. The growing Industrial life of the cities Is naturally coloured and affected by German and French Interests, but the peasant still remains the greatest factor in Russian life, and the peasant is still uninfluenced (Mr. Stephen Graham trusts he will remain unaffected) by western Jdeas. He is musical, intensely charitable, as distrustful as nearly all countrymen are, and highly imaginative. Indeed, the descriptions of the Russian peasant by Mr. Baring and Mr. Graham Inevitably remind one of the peasants one meets in Ireland. The "Intelligenzia" is, as I have said, Europeanized. Mr. Graham has denounced its failings very vigorously, and it appears to have acquired some of the deplorable immorality , and decadence common in modern Germany, and probably accountable for much that is vastly astonishing us today. But with all this, the qualities apparent in the peasant are to be found among Russian educated men and women. Mr. Wells says: "In Russia things are taken seriously. The Russian's soul, just as much as his churches and his pictures and his children's toys, Is done in stronger fiimnlpr mnro omnhntic rnlnrii Hi a
his neck. The assassin was quickly j reiigion is reaL his monarchy is real,
A constitution was granted of a fairly liberal character, There was a parliament of two houses, a nominated senate and an elected ohamber. The polish language was the official medium. The Catholic church was given equality of treatment. Public employment was restricted to Poles. This pleasant arrangement continued until 1831, when the Poles, alleging abuses by Russia, arose in rebellion and were crushed utterly by the Czar. Their constitution was taken away, their parliament abolished, their army added to that of Russia and the Russian language was substituted for Polish and made compulsory. All principal poets were filled by Russians. In this sorry state the Poles have lived until now. They have been scattered to all parts of the world, to Germany,' France, England and America. In the present war it is estimated that 111,000 Poles are fighting with Germany, 82,000 with Austria and 400,000 with Russia. The Czar's proclamation may then perhaps be taken as a pledge to restore the Constitution of 815 not only to the Grand Duchy of Warsaw, but to the whole of old Poland as it was before the first partition in 1722.
struck a heavy buckle which the Emperor, as an Austrian officer, wore at
New York's forest" preserve contains 1,825,000 acres and is valued at 530,000,000.
Several attempts were made on the life of Franz Josef in the course of hia long reign. On February 15, 1853, when
the Emperor, then scarcely past twen; ty, was reviewing the army, a young l Hungarian named Joseph Li Benyi, j burst through the throng that surI rounded his Maiestv and struck at the
! ruler's throat with a sharp, heavy
butcher knife. His throat would have ! been cut ,if the knife's point had not I
disarmed and the next day hanged for his crime. On June 12, 1903, a crank named Reich rushed upon the Emperor's carriage in Vienna, but was promptly driven off by the imperial coachman. In August 1901, the police of Vienna discovered a plot to assassinate the Emperor hatched by anarchists in the Austrian capitol. The arrest of the ring-leader saved the aged ruler's life. Another plot was frustrated in 1902.
his life is a passionate self-examina
tion because he has faith. "In the crises of lifethe emancipated Russian stops to talk, philosophy, weigh moral values, as his ortho-
I dox brothers prays or goes upon a pilgrimmage. These things are more ! real to them than action, for bof of them there is a tribunal where verdicts matters more than the bare facts
the practicalities of life, the superficialities of life." i
HEW YORKERS-TAKE INTEREST IN WAR Gather Around Bulletin Boards and Discuss Latest
News From Front. The great European war was accomplished one unexpected and astonishing result In New York, the establishment of peoples' forums in all parts of the great city, where primarily the news of the conflict is discussed, but where almost every other possible topic of conversation la aired and exhausted in the course of an evening. In the informal gathering places, mainly ' around newspaper bulletin boards, the most amazing circumstance Is that the war discussions are among men of all races and nationalities," of conflicting ideals and sympathies, yet the talk is always friendly and amicable. There seems to be an entire lack of bitterness. . Where one would expect, in these troublesome times, to see ugly temper displayed, resulting in flstcuffs and riot, the utmost good nature prevails. Germans, French, Englishmen, Irishmen, Austrians, Italians, Russians, Jews and Americans join in the arguments and oppose each other hearted-, ly but ill-feeling is conspicuous for its absence. Every, night now there gathers In front of a newspaper office at FortySecond street and Broadway a group of several hundred men. They congregate in front of the war bulletin boards, but a close observer will notice that they pay little attention to the bulletins. They give them a clrsory glance and then look around them apparently for familiar faces. And that is another remarkable feature of the forum gatherings, the same people are there almost every night. The discussions always start with the war. Usually some elderly man, recognized as a leader of that particular informal meeting place, will tell
what the newspapers have related that day. He will comment on it at length. Then others will tell what they think it means and the argument ia well under way.
GERMANY CONTROLS 24 SUBMARINES
There were twenty-four German submarines in commission last year and fourteen more building, of which probably half will be completed in time to go into action in this war. It is
. possible also that several submarines
being - built - in Germany for foreign powers have been taken over by Germany, as the British government took over warships being built in England for Turkey. Germany therefore has at least thirty-six submarines in use. Great Britain has sixty divers In commission. , The German yessel that 'was "blinded" and sunk was 'the U15 and was completed at Danzig in 1912. It was of a type similar to the British "C" class, of 521 tons displacement with a speed of 13 knots above the water and 814 knots below, the surface. They carry two torpedo tubes.
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September Seventeenth and Eighteenth With the Customary Choice Selections" Richmond's Biggest and Best Furniture Store is ready for Fall and Winter Trade with the best line they have ever had Each day is added to our large stock new styles in every line of Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Stoves, Draperies and Dishes. Our floors are full of fall and winter needs and we invite you at this time to pav this store a visit go through and see what an enormous stock of Home Furnishings to make your selections from will be found.
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Bedroom Furniture Complete Suites in Walnut, Mahogany, Golden, Birdseye or Enameled. Suits at prices to please any size purse $32.50, $48.50, $67.50, $85.00, $130.00, $165.00 up to $450.00. Odd Chiffoniers $6.75, $7.50, $10.00 up to $25 Odd Dressers $8.50, $11.00, $15.00 up to $37.50
Carpet and Rug Department The largest and best assortment of Rugs, Linoleum and Carpets in the city. The Rugs for this fall are far more beautiful in color and pattern than previous seasons. Just a visit to our Carpet department will convince you that this is the place to buy floor coverings.
9x12 WILTON VELVETS $37.50, $40.00 and $45.00.
9x12 AXMINSTERS $20.00, $25.00, $27.50, $30.
9x12 BODY BRUSSELS $20.00, $25.00, $30, $37.50
9x12 TAPESTRYS $12.50, $15, $17.50, $13.50 and $20.00
OTHER RUGS At $4.50, $7.50, $11.50 up to $15.00
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Linoleums Beautiful patterns in 12foot Linoleums, 65c and 75c yard.
Mattings in blue, tan, red and green, 15c, 18c, 20c, 25c, 30c.
Ingrain Carpets New Fall patterns, 55c, 65c, 70c, 75c and 80c.
Special Carpet, 28c
Our assortment of Dining Room Suites affords you any style finish or priced suite you may like. Golden, Fumed, Early English or Mahogany. Priced at $37.50, $52.50, $75, $110 up to $300.00. Odd Tables, $9.50, $14.50, $25.00, $37.50, $50.00 Odd Buffets, $16.95, $22.50, $30.00, $42.50, $65.00
These Fall Mornings Are Calling for a Little Fire GAS HEATERS and SMALL STOVES $2.98, $5.50, $7.50, $9.00 $12.50 Up to $15.00 Make Your Selection Right and It Is Sure to be a
20th CENTURY LAUREL Heater or Base Burner
PARLOR SUITES, DAVENPORTS, COUCHES, ROCKERS, LIBRARY TABLES.
Turkish Rockers in Black or Spanish, $17.50, $25.00, $27.50, $35, $42.50 to $60. Just the thing for style and comfort.
Parlor Suites in Golden, Mahogany and Tapestry ; priced $35.00, $50.00, $100, $150.00 and $250.00.
Davenports at $20, $25, $32.50 up to $65.00. Couches priced $13.50, $15, $22.50, $27.50 up to $55.
LIBRARY TABLES of every style and finish at $7.50, $10.00, $17.50, $22.50, $25.00, $30.00 up to $42.50.
COMFORTABLE ROCKERS At easy prices $2.50, $5.00, $9.00, $ 1 2.50, $ 1 5.00, $ 1 8.50 up to $35.00.
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