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The Washington herald., 1914-11-01
INDIAN PRINCES FIGHTING WITH ALLIES


~ CLERS Of the Indian possess
siOns Of England have rushed
to her aid in the conflict now
n n raging in Europe. Not only
have they offered their fearless troops.
but they have also agreed to furnish
financial aid. At the outbreak OF the
war this was the message sent by two
princes Of India. Colonel Maharajah of
Bikaner and Major General Sir Pratap
Singh:
what history does our lord the king
emperor desire written? Let US know
and our blood will write it."
These men are regarded as among the
greatest rulers Of India both in wealth
and following. Both have seen consid-
erable army service AMI are well known
in diplomatic and sporting circles in
England.
One OF the most enlightened of the
native Indian princes is Sewai Madho
Sing Bahadur the maharajah Of Jai-
pur. He is a wise and capable admin
istrator Of his dominion of some 49,
900 square miles and takes a deep in
terest in all matters affecting the well
fare Of the British empire Aside from
what he has contributed in this war he
has been princely in his benefactions.
He subscribed 100000 rupees toward
the permanent Indian famine fund. He
is patriotic. too, from the British point
of view, for he donated 100000 rupees
for the Transvaal war fund. When he
visited England for the coronation of
King Edward he chartered a whole
ship, and all eatables and drinking wa
ter for the period OF his tour were
nd IL de
IL. D. of Edinburgh university in 1908.
Scarcely any Indian nobleman or
commoner has so efrectiually won the
as his highnsss the Maharajah General
Sir Pratap Singh.
1t is in the personal aspect Of his
character that Sir Pratnp Is most ia
miliar to the outside public. and more
especially Is he renowned as q sports
man. Horsemanship was his passion
in boyhood, and it has continued to be
his passion ever since. He is nearly
seventy years old, having been born
In 1s45. In his youth he won the CAL
cutta Derby against some Of the best
professional jockeys Of the day. He
made polo the fashion in Rajputana-
Sir Pratap was born brave. When
barely four years old he gave a re-
markable proof Of uncommon pluck and
daring by boldly seizing a ferecious
monkey that had hurt his brothers
and carrying on a regular fight with It
until he fell exhausted and senseless.
At various times he has had accidents
at polo. hunting and pigsticking. to say
nothing Of his wounds received on
many a field Of battle; but. however
sevare the pain or suffering caused by
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tained by resources IN men. IN money.
in supplies wholly uneXhausted and. for
immediate operations. inexhaustible.
Such a transition. in popular expec-
tation. in the character OF military
operation. was wholly discernible both
IN the north and in the south by the
close OF the second year OF the civil
war Confederate generals who had
talked glibly of a speedy capture Of
Washington. Union politicians and SOL
diers who had chartered about a swift
sweep "on 70 Richmond" had become
silent
Already there were in either army
sound thinkers who recognized that
neither side could win by any single
victory. The collapse Of McCIellan's
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campaign on the Peninsula the bloody
defeat OF the Second Manassas, had
been promptly followed by the solid
stand at Antietam- On the defensive
both armies had shown that they could
not be destroyed
Becomes Test Of Endurance.
By 1863 the civil war had resolved IT.
self into a frank test Of endurance.
The north had control OF the sea, the
advantage OF numbers, OF wealth. OF
Industrial resources; the south. the
strength that comes from a defensive
position, a united and determined
population and q military prestige still
mistaken.
1t was General Grant who first clearly
recognized the extent OF the task OF the
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and campaigns which might De decis-
i've. The reason was simple. The three
great conflicts OF the nineteenth CEN
tury which had impressed themselves
upon the Imagination OF mankind had
been short and sharp. NapOleon's
Waterloo operations lasted barely two
weeks. Six weeks measured the ex-
tent OF the Austro- Prussian war. For
ty-four days after the declaration Of
war in the Franco Prussian conflict
Napoleon III. surrendered and Bazaine
was immured in Metz
At the outset OF the present war. too.
all the preliminary operations seemed
to promise one more swift. sure. fatal
drive of the enemy OF France. German
mobilization was complete by Aug. IL.
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, On Aug. 20 German armies stood in
| Brussels. and three days later broke
through the first line OF French de-
fense after defeating the allies at Mons
and CharleroL Ten days after the oc-
cupation of Brussels. Laon and La
Fere the second line Of French defense
had bNen pierced and there was nc
further line Of permanent forts be-
tween the French capital and a VIC
torious German army.
Now. however. II is becoming more
patent that we are no longer to look
for a quick decision. Sedans and Wa
terIoos are possible before nations are
in arms. before millions OF men have
taken position in numbers fairly equal
along lines equally defensible and sus-
and Antwerp bear striking testimony
to the power OF the new AZ centimeter
C16-5 inch) siege gun of the German
forces. A single proJectile demolished
utterly walls OF REINFORCED cement
and steel, ripped open steel towers and
piled the mass upon the forts de-
tenders.
This new siege gun has been the
surprise of the war. Only a limited
number OF high German army officials
themselves had so much as heard OF
it member Of the relchstag. whose
name is not given, is quoted as fol-
lows:
The fact that the German army pos
sessed such a gun was as much a sur
prise to the Germans as to foreigners,
for its construction and nature were
a. la
so that even in the empire only linn
tied number knew about 1t. When the
trialsN were finished and all was ready
to begin the construction OF the new
gun the problem presented itself Of
making this wonderful work Of war
without attracting any attention.
More than fifty officers participated
in the preliminary discussion over the
preparation OF the military budget for
the consideration of the budget COM
mission Of the reichstag. When the
subject Of arms was reached the head
Of this department requested that this
part Of the budget be not debated at
that time. At the close Of the session
he told me confidentially that new
siege gun was in consideration
The request Of the general stan for
secrecy was observed. Then work be-
gan. A number Of the guns are already
at the front and others are in the ar
senals. Six weeks ago. as member OF
the commission on arms, was in q
gun factory and was informed that any
number Of tubes and projectiles for the
guns can be finished in a very brief
time, not to mention the great supply
on hand. / asked whether these guns
wore themselves out quickly and was
assured by an expert that there are
not enough forts in the world to wear
out q single gun"
The German oficial report on the
capture Of Antwerp says:
The first shot was fired on Sept rs
at the outer line of forts. On Oct. /
the first forts were taken by assault
The river Nethe was crossed by the
German infantry and artillery on Oct
6 and z.
"On the 7th Antwerp was notified
that a bombardmerlt was imminent
and this was begun at IL: 30 o'clock on
the morning Of Oct: 8. SimultanO-
ously an attack was aads on the inner
forts.
-On oct. . two Of the inner forts
were taken. At 2:Se o'clock on the
afternoon Of Oct the city Of Ant
werp was occupied by German infan-
t-y without resistance on the part Of
the Bslgians. whose conduct was val
liant" WALTON WILLIAMS.
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such accidents, Sir Pratap has never
been known to be deferred from TAX
ing part in sports as regularly as ever.
In the course OF his administration he
what iron nerve he possessed. Once he
had to suppress gang Of rebel out
laws. Taking a few chosen followers
with htn- he made night ride Of forty
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miles and surprised his quarry at
early dawn. and in the conflict which
ensusd between himself and the rebel
chieftain his sure and steady aim told
completely in his favor. The ambition
that he has always cherished Is to lead
his troops against the enemies Of his
suzerain and to die fighting.
WILLIAM SCOTE
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after three days bombardmsnt, follow
ing the swift reduction Of Liege, has
strengthened the impression that the
strongest forts are virtually helpless
against the fire Of heavy siege guns.
II forts are 10 valueless as a protsc-
ton In time of var a. might seem from
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Union government before the Confed.
eracy could be crushed II was he who
first and frankly adopted the policy Of
destruction by "attrition." With his
coming the civil war ceased to be Q
splendid and stirring spectacle, a con-
test in which chivalry, individual gall
lantry. even collective military su-
periority played the decisive or the
conspicuous role. II became q busi-
ness, the brutal, grim business Of bat
tering to pieces a brave opponent in
fsrior in numbers and resources.
Now between the situation Of Ger
many today and that Of the Confeder-
acy in 1862 and 1858 there are parallels
which, II they become misleading when
followed too far, are still worthy of
note. Outnumbered, the Germans al
ready are even with the weakening aid
Of Austria German armies can no
longer keep equal strength on all fronts
in the face Of French, Russian. Bel
gian. British and Servian armies al
ready in the field, and the balance II
bound steadily to turn against them.
jest how far Germany'B military en-
cheney will counterbalancs the weight
OF the aIlies' numbers remains to be
seen.
Again, in resources she is already IN
comparabIy weaker than her oppo-
nents, for the sea is closed to her a. 70
was to the Confederacy. The indus
trial life Of England will continue, Just
as that Of the north did In capital
both England and France are better OF
than Germany. whose recent rapid de-
velopment has been on borrowed
wealth in no small measure. Her in
dustrial life is now paralyzed by tho
blockade Of all OF her ports. Of an of
her avenues to the neutral world
II London and Paris cherished ridicu-
Gus notions Of speedy victory In the
days Of Belgian battles they are now
frankly conceding that q long war 10
certain. Kitchener Il preparing not fo8
the nrst but the second year.
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~ patriotism Of the people at
home. Frequently the news Of a VIC
tory has been accompanied by q silent
witness of a great battle. Captured
cannons and flags have figured largely
in demonstrations which were calcu-
lated not only to raise the dropping
spirits Of the populace, but to gain new
recruits for the army.
One OF the most striking and power
full methods was adopted by Great Bri-
tain. In the battle Of the Marne Eng
lIsh soldiers captured many OF the Ger
mans powerful guns. Several Of these
were mounted on dat cars and ship
ped to a British base on the continent
and later sent across the channel to
England. Then they were decorated
with signs briefly detailing what they
were and hauled through the different
cities in Great Britain and Ireland. In
many cities and towns the effect was
electrical. Thousands cheered and
prayed for the success of the British
arms. and other thousands made their
way to the recruiting stations.
When Berlin was convinced that the
powerful guns of the Rrupp works had
made good and reduced many Of the
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AFTER Paris, Antwerp was said
N to have the most formidable
system Of. fortihcstions Of any
4 y city In the path Of the Ger
mana Yet In the nrst practical test
they proved inadequate for prolonged
BazistancA. The capturs Of Antwerp
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Photos BY American Press Association

Photos by American Press Association
i.-crowd at London recruiting station.
2.-British regiment marching through
London on way to front. S-CaP-
tUred German gun taken to England.
4-CaPtured French guns paraded in
Berlin. 5. German war poster
translation, ~German war surprise,
1914; our 42 eentimstsr bombi Liegs,
Lonswy, Namur, Maubeuasj with
God for king and fatherland."
The Washington herald., 1914-11-01
BY JOHN }. BREEN.

Y UNIQUE methods have been l
adopted by the nations war |
ring in Europe to arouse the |
~ patriotism of the people at
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- ULERS Of the Indian posses
- siOns Of England have rushed
TO her aid in the conflict now
u raging in Europe. Not only
The citizen., 1914-02-27
Big Quantity of Water Con-
Sumed.

Water meters in Frederick City shows
that some remarkable large amounts of
water are being consumed, or at least,
are beng run into some OF the Fred.
eriCk industries To the Ok Fibre
Brush Works must go the palm for beng
the largest user of water in Frederick so
far, as shown by the meter, and so re-
markable are these figures that the mem
bers OF the Board OF Aldermen feel that
some mistake has been made but Water
Superintendent Burck states that he be.
lieves his hgures are correct, or at least
the meter shows that amonnt, so he says.
Water Superintendent Burck states
that from January Ist, meter on the
two-lnch water man leading into the Ok
Fibre Brush plant shows that total Of
about 100000 cubic feet of water had
been consumed, and this amount reduced
to gallons means that in about so days
this plant has used 6,75o, 600 gallons of
water tor the purpose of supplying its
three large boilers, and furnishing the
water for the uses OF the 900 men en-
ployed in the plant and for all other uses
about the place. This means that every
day about $4,000 gallons of water have
been consumed at the plant.
1t is the opinion of the Water Super
intendent that there is large leak at
one or more places in the building. prob
ably in connection with the plumbing
fixtures. and he is inclined to feel that
the figures recorded by the meter are
correct. He states that the plant will
take all of the water that two.inch pipe
will carry.
AT the new City Hotel, when the
meter was first installed. the daily con-
sumption of water was about 1000 gall
Ions, and this with all of the plumbing in
the very best of order. Since then some
few changes have been made with view
of cutting down the water consumption
and the meter is now covered with Gin
ders to keep it from freezing and for this
reason it is impossible to tell how mach
water is being used
AT one of the drug stores in this city,
with soda fountain. about I, 500 gallons
of water are being used daily. 1t is felt
that this amount OF water is about the
smallest which could be used to operate
a soda fountain as they are today oper.
ated.
The Board Of Aldermen proposes, at
some time before April Ist, to establish
the new water rates for large consumers
OF water and those persons upon whom
meters have been installed will probably
be given rates ii they SO desire it, The
places where no meters are installed will
be given rates based upon similar busi-
ness elsewhere. 1t is the purpose of the
members of the Board of Aldermen to
make these rates as low as is consistent
with the furnishing of the water and yet
not materially reduce the revenues at
present gained from the sale of water
The citizen., 1914-02-27

Every one must have felt that cheer
full friend is like a sunny day, which
sheds its brightness on all around; and
most of us can as we choose, make this
world palace or prison.
The citizen., 1914-02-27
Mr.. M'Kinsey Gives Reading Of
His Poems.

Mr.. Folger McKinsey, better known
as the 'Bentztown Bard" man whom
Frederick has come to claim almost as
its own. and Miss Corinne Bowers Of
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, gave a
most pleasing recital at Hood
College. on Friday evening. February
10th, for the benefit OF the Free Library
Fund.
The evenings entertainment opened
with several selectians by Miss Bowers
which was then followed by Mr.. Nc
Kinsey. After short intermission, Miss
Bowers again appeared. and then Mr..
McKinsey closed the evenings enter
tainment
Mr. McKinsey was at his best, and the
man whose verses have made him IA
nous throughout the surrounding States,
admitted that the inspiration given by
his memories of old Frederick, have
made it possible for him to write the
many verses which daily appear on the
editorial pages of the Baltimore Sun
and which have made for the author a
name far and wide.
The citizen., 1914-02-27
Chapel Near Century Old.

In November Of this year All Saints
Episcopal Chapel on Court street, this
city. will be one hundred years old. The
event will doubtless be celebrated with
appropriate ceremonies.
The original church building in tine
old graveyard on East All Saints street.
having become dilapdated, and in that
day inl such remote part of the town
and so difficult of access, the vestry de.
clded to erect a new one. The records
say that the new church was to be 90
feet long and 40 wide and was to be
located near the Court House Square on
a lot of ground which had been purchas
ed from the heirs of Colonel Thomas
Price, for SAT-. ~. The cost had been
partly provided for by subscription, but
to complete the building the then GUS
tomary means OF lottery was resorted to.
and on March I4th, 1874, the drawing
was advertsed-5,oo 600 tickets at S. 90,
less 20 per cent, to yield $50 the
sum needed.
Henry McCleery built the church, us
ing the bricks ard other material from
the old church. These bricks had been.
brought over from England. The church
was consecrated November I2th. 1914.
The parish had no rector, and at that
time the services were conducted by Mr..
s. !. Cook, lay reader Rev. Frederick
Hatch became its first rector, July Ist,
1875.
The building was enlarged by two
transepts in 1920, and was transformed in
1892 into the present parish house, but
retaining its original architecture. The
new church on West Church street was
erected in 1855, and opened for service,
January 3rd, 1856.
The citizen., 1914-02-27
Plumbing Inspector Proposed For
This City.

A plumbing Inspector for Frederick
City, with a salary of 5000 annually, is
contemplated in bill which has been
prepared by local resident and turned
over to Delegate August T. Brust, who
will introduce the measure by request
Under the provisions of the bill, all
plumbing jobs IN the city before they are
started. must receive the approval Of the
inspector and written permits must be
issued.
The bill. as drawn provides, that the
Mayor and Board Of Aldermen shall
appoint the inspector before May Ist,
1914 the term OF office being two years.
He must be practical plumber, and
resident of Frederick, who has qualified
before the State Board of Plumbers. All
plumbing work in the city must be done
under the direction and authority Of the
inspector.
The citizen., 1914-02-27

He who creates healthful smile
creates beautiful gem.
The citizen., 1914-02-27
Villa Was Marylander.

If the testimony Of two retired soldiers
Of the Tenth Cavalry whose reputation
for veracity is good, is to be accepted,
Gen. Francisco Villa is former first SER
geant Of the Tenth Cavalry, citizen Of
the United States, and a native of Mary
land with negro blood in his veins. They
say he has been identified as such by
many of his former soldiers,
The citizen., 1914-02-27
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.

A young man who is thoughtful for
others is most likely 10 be well hammered.
Let him practice his manners at home.
treating his mothers and sisters with
courtesy, and then when he goes abroad
his manners will be easy and graceful.
Many men have disagreeable table man
ners. Mothers should be careful to teach
their boys and girls to sit erect at the
table, not to lounge in the chair nor lean
over their plate, nor put their elbows on
the table. Keep the hands still in the
lap when not used in conveying food to
the mouth. Learn TO eat quietly, do not
smack the lips or make any noise with
the mouth Keep the mouth closed when
chewing. Put small portion of food
into the mouth and keep the lips to-
gether until it is maSticated. Nothing is
uglier than to see person chewing with
the lips apart. Help yourself moderately
from the dishes passed to YOU. And re-
member that the table is not simply
place for eating, but also for conversa-
ton. II you are invited out 10 dinner
your hostees will not feel that you have
done your part if you do not add some
thing to the occasion through converse.
ton. II you have any information on the
subjects that are under discussion give it
to the company. If you would be sue
cess socially. you must be able to talk
intelligently upon current topics. Guilt
vate low, pleasant voice, and practice
will soon make you ready talker, if YOU
have anything to say. Practice makes
perfect, and a boy can add much to his
power as a converSationalist as we'll as to
the Measures Of homo life hv convercino,
pleasantly al his mother table.
The citizen., 1914-02-27
Asks For Construction Of the
Will

Wilbert E. Cronise and Mordecai G.
Iones, the executors of the will of the late
Harriet A. Rinehart, Of Frederick
county, have filed petition in court, ask
ing that the court construe the will of
Miss Rinehart, so far as a legacy left to
Charles F. Heinke and sons, George
and Howard, Of Washington, d. c. Mr..
c. c. Waters is the attorney for the ex-
ecutors.
The citizen., 1914-02-27

A doctors wife owes no duties TO her
husbands patients; lawver's wife owes
no duties to her husbands clients but a
minister's wife is regarded as. kind
OF lady-shop, or at least an unordained
cura;e, who, by virtue of her position, is
bound to discharge innumerable services
to the congregation. She may be a
young girl with no experience in human
life and church business; but is expected
to become the active president of all of
the benevolent institutions supported by
the ladies' Of her husbands charge. She
may have three or four children, whom
she has to teach herself, and whose
dresses must be made by her own hands;
but she is expected to visit all of the sick
and the poor. She has her natural sym
pathies, and, however, warm her heart
may be towards every one who likes her
husbands preaching, she cannot be the
intimate and confidential friend of every
lady that belongs to the church; but peo-
pie who themselves are far from being
distinguished for universal charity are
very indignant if she finds one house
pIeasanter than another, and if she nat
urally associates with ladies of her own
age and with kindred tastes.
The citizen., 1914-02-27
ENJOYMENT AT HOME.


Don't shut up your house, lest the sun
should fade your carpets and your hearts,
lest merry laugh should shake down
some of the mustv old cobwebs there
II you want to ruin your sons, let them
think that all mirth and social enjoyment
must be left on the threshold without
when they come home at night. When
once home is regarded as only place
TO eat, drink, and sleep in. the work is
begun that ends in endless degradation.
Young people must have fun and relaxa-
ton somewhere; if they don't have it al
their own hearthstones it will be sought
at other and perhaps less profitable
places. Therefore, let the light burn
brightly at night and make the homestead
delightful with all Of those little arts that
parents SO perfectly understand
Don't repress the buoyant spirit of
your children; halt an hour of merriment
around the lamp and freight of home
blots out many a care and annoyance
during the day, and the best safeguard
that they can take with them into the
world is the unseen influence of bright
little domestic circle. Put home first and
foremost, for there will come a time
when the home circle will be broken;
when you will long for the touch of
vanished hand and the sound of voice
that is still"
A want of proper domestic economy
has ruined the peace of many family.
Theie are women who could carry off
their husbands stores on their backs and
not halt try. There are men who fancy
when they marry that they are annexing
something far more valuable than Cuba,
and find later that they have on hand
nothing more than a combined album,
Godey's Lady's Book and medicine
chest. There are two sides to the pict-
ure of home; man who has good
wife has no right to complain though the
whole earth be against him, for he is in
the majority.