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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-08-13
GOLF A SERIOUS STRAIN.
Demand For Almost lnhuman Per
fectlon on the Links.

Demand For Almost Inhuman Per
feetien on the Links.
Immediately after playing q game
Of golf and making q fairly good
score, prominent man committed
suicide. Though there is ne reason
20 suppose that there is any casual re-
lation between golf and suicide, yet
the incident calls to mind certain
characteristics of the game, at least
% they appear to q beginner. The
serious intensity required far out
does that demanded by baseball or
tennis. Good-natured indifference 10
regarded On the links as an aesthetic
crime. A man who contemplates the
landscape, OF enjoys the atmosphere
10 q Philisane of the rankest kind: or
II he INDUCES in conversation over
heard by the serious ones, he is
loaked uDon as q commoa pest. That
seriously free thing. the baseball
"reotsr," does not affect the nerves of
laugh, q careless motion, or an trrei-
svant gesture on the golf links is q
sign Of moral aad aesthetic turpitude.
II 1t because the golf player begins
the sport later in hfe, when he has
fully developed nerves and moral
seasibilities, that the game has the
Aair-trigger character?
In golf, there is certain demand
for almost inhuman perfection, net
Snly In skill, but In form, etiquette,
and the minor moralittes; and such
demand for excellence is a strain On
ths imperfect human being.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-08-13
Woman clrsmpI.n Cotton Picker.

Tho worlds record for cotton pick
ing is hsld by MISS Margaret Mont
goaaery. Of sttllwater. Okla. In a
foar.hour contest she picked s5e
pounds, Or eighty-seven and half
pounds m hour. She defeated crack
cotton pichers from all parts Of the
cottOn-growing belt, averaging about
aye pounds an hour more than her
nearest competitor. Miss Montgom-
cry ts the daughter Of a wealthy cot
ton grower and she picks OnIy for her
own anusement. There were men
aad women in the Geld against her.
Fer three hours she easily led every
body then she began to lag from
weary arms and cramps in the fingers.
6he lacked ths training Of the others
but showed her pluck BY holding on
and retaining hor lead uAtil the time
Nnit expired.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-08-13
Frozen Pumpkin sIsSs Up.

Freedom Plains, N. Y.-The katshen
NJ Mrs. James Crasher was wrecked by
an exploding pumpkin. When she put
Il on her stovo TO thaw out. Steam
dormed inside the Yind. causing It 70
blow up. the kitshsh range was de-
mollshed. every window In the room
was smashed. some OF the furniture
was blown up and the ssl1ins and
walls were covered with pulp and
seeds. Mrs. Crasher escaped uninjured
ut does net understand hsw she ald
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-08-13
euitivssa ErIandtinssa.

Il is the sslf-esntyed hero who lays
hold Of us--tt rs ever the comradeship
Of heroes. Dumas three Musket-
eeFs" (and the Gasoon wine made the
gEeAtsr fourth, with their oath, Each
for &h, and Al bor each" inherit that
''Etngdom Of romance" How seldom
one pauSss TO think OF tho inAnIts
meaning OF frisndliness. hsw little It
s0ses and how Overwhelming 10 its cir
cunlEerenoe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-08-13
Tho Compliments Of tho Glass.

The country schoolmistress sent
word to the school that owing to an
attack of illness. she would be COM
PEELED to dismiss the sessions for the
day.
Towards evening she was pleased
to receive large bouquet Of wildhow-
ers from the class; and was giving
vent to grateful speech for this
thoughtful manifestation of sympathy,
while she undid the wrapper, when
this note fell from it:
Teacher. stay sick tomorrow. too.
and we'll send you another bunch!"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-08-13

Wilhelm and his boys-Left to right,
Kaiser, Crown Prince Eitei Freder-
ick, Princes Adelbert, August, Os-
car and Yoachim; below, Kaiser
comforting with staff officers.
Kaiser Wilhelm and his boys are
on their toes for the fray. The EN-
peror held q long secret conference
with his SONS at his Potsdam castle
and pareded through the streets of
Berlin at the head of military pro-
cession. The kaiser also has held
several conferences with the officers
of his s-aT st the rendezvous of the
German army near Potsdam.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-08-13
Mad Rooster Attacks Child.

Shreveport, Lathe 2-yearold child
Of c. 3. Vincent was attacked BY q
mad rooster and was badly wounded
about tho face and forehead. The fowl
then fought desperately for fow MIN
utes and died. Analysis by the board
Of health showed that the bird was
suffering fron rabies. pCobaSiy esa-
txastsd as q result ee bite ~ q
hydEophobic rat
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-08-13
ProvldentIaI Rowleas.

Providence" said the deacon. ''sho'
do look after dc cullud race"
How comet" demanded Brother
Dickey.
"Well, hits disaway: Dc nigger
baby, ez dey say. walk too soon."
"Sho' dol" asserted Brother Dickey.
DAT makes him bowlegged."
"Now you talkin!"
"An' bowlegs Is de mos convenient
est legs in de worl fer climbin' tree
wen a possum's on de top hmb!"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-08-13
At tho Dessert Interval.

Parson Prater (at dinner)-At this
season there Is no teaching Of the
Scriptures that is more timely than
the sentiment: The Lord loveth a
cheerful Eiver." The Parsons Prodi-
gy-Please pass me another piece Of
pie, pop.-HostoA Courier.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-08-13
Ilad Sensitive Har for M,IsIo.

"@~ Ss"ssSv~ ANE VST WubWs
a Munich servant girl has given NO.
bias bssaass she says her mistress
pSSsists In playing classical nasle fer
q uouple oe hours every HaaralAS, Al
though she has not ne asigAtsst No
don how u eks~Ad bs tntss2rsesA.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-08-13

The all-white dress is always ef-
ssotive. In this one stripes of epoags
o ds aks Of 'es crepe ssed
third Of the skirt is of the stripe and
n crosswise band of the same trims
the tunic.
The vest is of plain white net with
pearl ball buttons and a Tiny bow
Of lawn embroidery, like that used
Ter the Lrtmming. -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
MYERS FAMILY HOLDS
SECOND ANNUAL REUNION

Members OF the Meyers family held
their second annual reunion Sunday
at the home Of Jacob Kline. residing
three and a half miles southeast of
Lakeville, 30 being present A basket
dinner was served at noon and the
afternoon was spent with pitching
horseshOes and baseball Those pres
ent from South Bend were: Mr.. and
Mrs Harvey Meyer and family. 617
T.. Wenger St. Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Elliott and family. 40 Leland av.;
Mr. and Mrs. Alec Helminger, 1909
Miami St, and Mr.. and Mrs. r. l..
Stricken. 535 Michigan av.
The officers elected for next year
are: Henry Meyers, president: Mrs
Charles Elliott and Mrs. Alec Helm
niger. secretaries. The next reunion
viii be held the second Sunday in
August, 1915, at the country home Of
Philip Kline Of Lakeville
Mrs Jacob Stricken the only living
member Of the elder Meyers genera
ton, was prevented from attending
the reunion by i'll health.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
INDIAN WILL ADDRESS
SOUTH BEND BOY SCOUTS
Red Fox James, Touring Country on
Pony, VIII Speak Here Wednes-
day, Aug. &c.

Loca! Boy scouts are to hear an ad-
dress by half breed Indian, Red Fox
James who is touring the country on
an Indian pony. will be in South Bend
Aug. 26 at which time he will speak
TO the members Of the scout organiZa-
ton. In former talks he has told Of
scouting expeditions in the Rockies
when he was a member OF the Indian
tribe. and the methods he employed
in tracking game, observing and in
terpreting certain unfailing signs of
woodcraft.
He Will also deliver a talk on the
flag and sing Indian songs. He will
appear in full uniform. During his
sojourn here he will be the guest Of
the Boy scouts and will probably stay
at the Y. NJ c. A. He is making these
talks and touring the country in the
interest OF his less civilized members
of the tribe who are on a reservation
in the far west.
An additional enrolment Of 80 boys
is expected to be made in the scout
ranks following a meeting TO be held
Tuesday night at the headquarters in
the basement of the boys building at
the Y. NJ. c. 4. The 80 boys live In
the north end of the city and have
made application 10 Scoutmaster
JOntz for admission into the Boy scout
brigade. Arrangements for the en-
tertainment Of the Indian will also be
made
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
UlTIMATIUM SENT
KAISER BY JAPAN
Is BRITISH MOVE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
cars forces are operating in east
ern Prussia. The Russian war Of
fee announces the capture there OF
Insterburg and Gumbinnen.
Russians Ready to Invade.
If this is true ii shows that Ger
frontier may become very bad, de-
spite its efforts TO strengthen the
Vistula fOrtresses, particularly Thorn
and Grandens.
Large reservists have been called
mp TO support five active German
army corps on this frontier, but
these may prove insufficient to with
stand the Russian attack long.
The Germans bad undoubtedly
counted on a decisive defeat of the
French and following up such sue
ceSses with an attack on the allies.
They had also counted on slow
mobilization by the cars troops
and disturbances in Poland to gain
time
Dispatches E'om two sources say
that Emperor William has left Ber-
lin for the front. This indicates
that the German forces aiming at
France are ready to strike and strike
hard The steady progress Of the
kaisers troops through Belgium
shows that the allies victories
have been of no decisive character
and 1t is possible that the German
troops are in a much better posi-
ton than the continental reports
would lead one TO believe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
SOUTH BEND POLICE
HUNT GIRL ASSA|LANT
Father of Mary FoIdaSi Also
Seeks Reckoning With
Stranger in Automobile.

The police department is searching
for a man 80 years old, clad in a blue
suit and carrying a fresh scar over his
left eye. Also, if the father of little
Mary FOidasi, julius FOldasi, sos Ma
pier ST., finds MIN, there will be a
reckoning. Mary is but Is and has
been in America but three months
with her father and mother. This
man in a big automobile, made ar
rangements with Mr. and Mrs Fol-
dasi for Mary to work for him in the
country.
The man had appeared at the Fol-
dasi home two or three times to ar
range for Mary's departure with him,
and Saturday the plans were laid.
Mary waste meet him on Prairie av.
TO go with him in the auto to his
country home. Mary and her father
walked to the meeting place and the
father after seeing his daughter in the
care Of the big man in the machine,
bade her good bye.
Mary and the man sped into the
country When the machine sud-
ger. She fought desperately against
the mans advances. inhicting a slight
wound over his eye. Fearing discOv-
cry her assailant brought the girl back
TO the city and left her crying and
hysterical in the vicinity of the Van
dalia railroad station. There she was
picked up by paSsersby who took her to
her home. She was unable TO speak
English and was forced to write her
address upon a scrap of paper.
The father and mother say that they
could positively identify the man if
tl-ey ever saw him again
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
ASK MAYOR TO NAME
GOOD ROAD DELEGATES
Want South Bend Represented
at Fourth Annual Congress
in, Atlanta Nov. g.

Mayor Keller has been requested by
A. b. Fletcher. president of the
Fourth American Road congress, and
state highway engineer of California,
TO name three delegates to attend the
sessions of the congress at Atlanta,
Georgia, during the week of Nov. 8.
Forty-seven great organizations are
taking part in the congress under the
leadership of the American Highway
association and the American Auto
the mayor Pres. Fletcher calls atten-
ton To the fact that practically every
state highway commissioner will be
present and take part in discussing
the important problems of road con-
struction and maintenance, and that
some of the foremost men in public
life will devote their attention to the
great question of federal aid to road
improvement, in an endeavor to work
out a policy which may be submitted
to theecOngress Of the United States
with the support of the organized
road movement of America. An i'm
pOrtant move bearing upon state leg
islation will be made at the session
to be held under the auspices of the
American Bar association. at which a
joint committee, appointed at the
1919 COIS tSS, VIII report pIObItSS III
compilation and suggested revision of
state road laws. The creation of COM
mission participated in by each state
to work out revision of the road
laws will be urged. The National
Civil Service Reform league will hold
an exceedingly important session on
the merit system in road administra-
ton.
Pres. Fletcher calls attention to the
exhibits to be made by the United
States government, the states and
more than a hundred of the leading
manufacturers at the congress. which
will illustrate every known method,
material and equiH~ ent for road con-
struction and maintenance. He urges
that the city and county be officially
represented, as the congress is in
reality a training school where a very
great amount Of useful Information
can be obtained through attendance at
lectures with leading specialists in
road and street work, and the col
lecting Of the many instructive bulle-
tins which will be available for dis
tribution.
The headquarters of the congress
are in the Colorado building, Wash
ington, D. c., in charge Of l. S. Penny
hacker, executive secretary and the
exposition is in charge Of Charles 2.
Light, business manager.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
LONG SKIRMISH FRONT
AWAITS GREAT BATTLE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
The battle of Dinant was really
made up Of two sections. The first
continued from z a. m. until O'Clock
in the afternoon. the second occurred
during the remainder Of the after
noon.
French infantry was first sent
against the Germans and in the
meantime French artillery was hur-
ried to the front. BY early afternoon
the artillery OF both sides was con-
stantly in action, the fight taking on
the appearance of a duel OF heavy
guns.
Infantry Withdraws.
The French infantry forces with
drew from the town into the woods
along the bank of the Meuse about
four miles from the river, leaving the
fight to the cannoneers.
A little later French reinforcements
arrived on the scene from Houx, NOV
ing upon Dinant along the right bank
of the Meuse under cover of artillery
fire.
The German foot soldiers retired
before the advance of the French re-
Inducements, but the artillery duel
went on with the projectiles being
thrown over the town. From 3 o'clock
until 8 in the afternoon the big guns
OOOmed, the french moving tnelr
batteries forward inch By inch as the
Germans moved southwark through
the hills south OF the town.
The Germans are believed 10 have
taken the road leading 10 Han Sur
Lessee, near ROcheflort. which lies
about ten miles south OF Dinant. As
they fell back French chasseurs We're
sent against them.
French Artillery OutclaSseS Germans.
French artillery again proved SUI
perior 10 that OF the Germans. ac-
cording 10 the Belgian military au-
thorities and IL is believed that the
mum Der OF dead and wounded was
large.
1t seemed 10 me the plan Of the
French to turn the Germans out OF
Dinant by a crushing force after first
allowing them 70 enter without seri-
Gus opposition.
Several attempts have been made
by the Germans during the past few
days to destroy Namur with bombs
dropped from the aeroplanes on
Friday. Saturday and Sunday German
aviators hurled Erenades from their
machines while flying over Namur
The railway station was damaged and
part OF the foot path on the bridge
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
WILL SEEK PLACE FOR
HEALTH DAY EXHIBIT

To decide just where and in what
form the exhibit which is being plan
ned as part of the events in celebra-
ton Of Disease Prevention day OF
Oct. 2 will be shaped. a special meet
ing Of the committee on exhibits re-
Gently appointed by Mayor Fred w
Keller was to be held in the offices OF
the Chamber OF Commerce Monday
afternoon at O'Clock.
The committee faces the problem
OF finding a suitable room for the ex-
hibition and the method TO be follow
ed in preparing it. John B. Wright is
chairman Of the committee and will
address the members at the Monday
meeting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
Thad V. KaminSki EIectroCuted
While Seeking Running Or
derS for lnterurban Car at
Switch North of st. Mary'S.
RECEIVES FULL CHARGE;
MORE THAN $500 VOLTS
Telephone Wires, Connected
During Storm With High
Tension Current, Cause of
Tragedy-PuImotor Fails.

Thad V. Kaminsh, "a years old.
1905 W. Orange St, was instantly kill
ed by electrocution at $50 O'Clock
Monday morning on the Northern In
diana railway switch one mile north
Of St Marys academy. lie was a con-
ductor IN the employ OF the company
and had lifted the receiver from a
company telephone. which in the
storm OF Sunday night and early
morning had become grounded. He
received the fun charge Of $500 volts
from an overhead high tension wire.
His car was late and Kaminski had
orders to telephone the dispatcher
from that point for further direction.
He stepped into the telephone
booth and. according to the stories Of
witnesses, remarked; THE telephone
is hot 7 wonder what is the mat
ter with It"
Kaminskl stepped back into the
booth and lifted the receiver. He was
knocked to the ground clutching the
receiver in his hand, which was bad
" burned from the receiver cord.
Tia enormous current was thought
70 have been doubled when it enter
ed Kaminsl5i's body. as he was stand
ing on damp ground. That the tele-
phone had become connected with the
wires overhead is the only explana-
ton that officials of the railway com
pany could offer for tie accident.
Two Witnesses Agree.
F. L BuIhand. motorman OF the
interurban car. and John c. Byrne Of
tho Sibiey Machine and Tool Co, both
witnesses. agreed I'm their versions Of
the tragedy. Mr.. Byrne said that
Eaminski stepped up TO the booth
and backed out. He said something
Uhich Byrne did not catch and re-
entered the place. Upon lifting the
receiver he went limp and his face
was contorted with agony. In the
opinion OF Coroner r. ]. Swantz. who
was Immediately summoned, ne was
killed instantly.
The police ambulance was sum-
m7ned with the police pulmotor, but
thu latter instrument was of no ser
vice as the man was already dead.
After valnly endeavoring to discover
a spark Of life. Kaminski's body was
removed 10 the Orvis morgue.
Kaminsld was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Kaminski. 1920 ". Thomas
ST. who survive him. He leaves also
his wife Lucy and q daughter but one
year old. Three brothers. Frank. Leo
and Alex Kaminski, an OF this city.
also survive him. Funeral arrange
ments viii be made later.
Coroner I. J. Swantz viii hold an
inquest Tuesday afternoon at Il
o'clock All witnesses viii be ques-
toned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
RITTER DESCENDANTS IN
REUNION AT ELKHART

The fifth annual reunion of the de-
scendants of Jacob Ritter was held at
the McNaughtOn park, Elkhart. Sat
urday. 40 members being present A
basket dinner was served at noon fol-
lowing which officers for the ensuing
year were elected. They are: Frank
Wagner president; Francis NJ. Dunn.
vice president: Mrs. Florence Hover.
secretary; Harrison Ritter, treasurer.
Mrs. Florence Hover and James and
William Mann compose a committee
on arrangements for next year The
next reunion will be held at Niles.
Mich. the third Saturday in August,
1915
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
JAPS EXPECT WAR
FOR HER DEMAND
MADE ON GERMANY

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
heves that Germany viii WELD without
a struggle the position she has won.
and 1t is believed that the government
viii declare war ON Germany at noon
on Aug. 23, the date set for the expi-
ration OF the ulumatum Foreign
Minister katO was in conference with
Emperor NoshihItO for an hour today
and later the head of the navy and
army were summoned To the emp
error S palace. A number Of trans
ports have been ordered 90 be in
readiness FOR the transportation OF
troops.
The Japanese fleet which recently
sailed from Hokasuka is reported 10 be
lying Of TSing-Tao 10 prevent any
German warshlps from joining the
sQuadron now there. 1t IS said that
the plans of the general staff of the
Japanese army call for sending Co.
eco men ia the first expedition AGAINST
kia0-Chau, which Is one of the strong
est fortresSes in the far east
WASHINGTON, Aug. IA resolu-
ton looking forward 10 preserve the
territorial integrity of China. and TO
protest TO Japan against its ultimatum
90 Germany was introduced into the
house today by Rep. Britton. an IlI-
nOis republican. The resolution di-
reefs that the secretary of state be
directed 10 communicate with the Jap
aness government and inform 10 that
the United States views with concern
the transfer by force OF arms OF any
Chinese territory 10 Japan or any
other foreign nation or of any transfer
OF territory without The unconditional
consent Of the Chinese government"
IN the statement Rep. Brittou said
that KiaO-Chau was leased 20 the
German government for go years. and
that II IL is % be relinquished by the
Germans there is no reason why Il
should be taken over by Japan
1T appears 90 me 10 be a warlike
step 10 gam a big hold on Chinese
territory said Rep. Britton referring
10 Japan ultimatum. and the United
states should see % 10 that the terri
toriaI treaty OF Chinese is not broken
upon ~ this matter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
RETURNS FROM AUTO TRIP
TESTING FIRE MACHINE

William Holman, lieutenant at hose
company No. 10, has returned from a
two weeks automobile trip through
Wisconsin, Illinois and northern Indi-
ana. He drove the South Bend six"
and gave the car q standard test. He
found that the truck was In splendid
shape and thoroughly equipped for
fire fighting purposes. On his return
Journey he stopped of at Hudson lake,
where he celebrated his 56th birthday
anniversary with a party OF friends.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
WILL PRESENT PLAN FOR
SOUTH BEND FAIRGROUNDS

A treatise upon the planning OF a
local playground system will be made
public by Francis r. North, field sec
Rotary OF the National Playground
and Recreation association OF America
within the next few days. He was not
ready Monday morning to state just
how far ne had proceeded with his
investigation OF conditions IN this city.
The playground and recreation COM
mittee recently appointed by Mayor
Keller is acting with Mr.. North. II
was at the petition OF this committee
that the latter came TO the city last
Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
FOOD PRICES STATIONARY
OVER WEEKEND HERE

With the one exception. food prices
remained stationary over the week
end. The exception was pork. and II
fell a few cents a pound. This is ac-
counted for by the fact that the pork
market is so fiuctuating as TO vary
the price in South Bend from five to
ten cents a pound daily.
All other staples such as -four,
sugar. beans, meats, coffee and tea
which had gone up with the war. re-
manned at a standstilL other produce
which had been unaffected by the
European situation remained the
same.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17

Malls was torn up, but most Of the
bombs did little or no damage. A
number of persons have been wound
ed.
The Mitrailleuses OF the BelgianS
and French are proving very effective
Some Of the lighter batteries Of Bel
gian guns are drawn by dogs. These
animals have so far shown great cool
ness under fire.