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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
BELGIAN Clerks Are
Turned Info
Eghf,nq DeOsI

ANTWERP. (By mail to New York;
Sept. s.--Stories of the cool nerve OF
Belgian soldiers under fire are being
told everywhere by refugees and cor
respondents arriving from the battle
fields In lower Belgium. The story ii
told Of one volunteer who returned
after skirmish with Uhlans and calm
.ly announced, "weli killed two
Then az he filed his pipe he added
"I hit one right there" quitting his
finger to his forehead). "Hts helmet
went spinning and picked II up later
and saw the hole my bullet made.
Clerks, brokers and business men
have been turned into hghting devils.
The Belgians were not out OF their
uniforms for days at time. Sleeping
and eating in the trenches when they
could. they became veritable vagar
bonds. Even when catching few
winks of sleep the men lay. with their
rifles on their arms ready for ac-
ion.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
NEW SECRETARIES ARE
ARRIVING AT Y. M. C. A.

New secretaries are arriving az the
Detroit Y. M. G. A. In preparation
for the extended work planned for
the new year. Three OF these are
new members of the educational stan,
one In the employment department
and one In the physical department.
The three new instructors are Verne
Terry, graduate of Albion college,
who will teach the commercial
courses: Benham Ewing, graduate
of the University of Michigan, who
will have charge of instruction In the
college preparatory courses, and y.
A. Ringenberg. of the University OF
Indiana, who will instruct In the
grammar grades Of the day school.
Other secretaries new TO the De
troit field who have arrived to as
sumo their duties are A. f. Gordon.
of Kokomo. Ind, who will be assist
ant employment secretary, and A.
Pilkington, who returns to the De-
troit association from Leayenworth.
Kan, I'm the capacity Of second as
sistant physical director.
Courses In accountancy and busi-
ness administration will open Sept.
rs. followed, Oct. 1, by the opening OF
CLASSES In advertising, public speak
Ing. real estate and applied business
English. The attendance At the au'
tomobiie school throughout the sum
mer has been close to $50.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

Many hundreds Of @. A. R veterans
are leaving the city. by every boat
and train, Thursday, having marched
In the parade" perhaps for the last
time; saluted their commander.in
chief, and fulfilled their duty to their
comrades and the. dag they love %
we'll.
But thousands will remain, to view
the big fireworks display at Belle Isle
Thursday night.
A great exodus will occur Friday
when the business Of the encampment
will be wound up In the armory Friday
morning, ending with the election OF
officers. the last order Of business. The
election II In the hands OF delegates
chosen by the various state depart
ments, the various states being allow.
ed varying numbers Of delegates, &C
cording to the size of their O.. A. r.
posts. much as the system Of electors
chosen by the states Of the union to
elect the president.
That David ]. Palmer Of Des Moines
Iowa, will be elected commander-in.
chief, without any question. and prob
ably by acclamation. 10 the prophecy
that one hears generally made In q
A. r. headquarters In the Pontchaf'
train.
Past Commander Torrance was one
who stated with, emphasis that there
was nothing to It but Palmer" He
declared that New York, with the big
gest list Of delegates Of any state
would swing to Palrher's support, and
lone Of the Ohio delegates, second n
the list in numbers. with 50 votes. said
that the Rev. G. w. Blodgett, theil
prospective candidate would withdraw
and swing his 50 votes to Palmer.
Business of the session should bs
wound up by noon, Friday, and the
election will then finish the encamp
tCentinued on Page EfgAt>.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
LAKE sEAsON WORST IN
MANY YEARS, SAY OWNERS

of,cers of Detroit passenger boat
lines are unanimous in declaring the
present season one OF the worst
financially In many years.
Business for 1913 was phenomenal
but comparisons have not been made
on that as a basis, they assert. They
insist that receipts from the passen-
ger trade this season have been
smaller than for any year since 1910.
The day outing lines Jared better
than the tourist boats, but even ON
GERS OF excursion lines have ex-
pressed disappointment at the small
volume Of business.
Freight trafnc has Jared even
worse. As was the case with the
passenger lines, 1919 was phenom-
email year In this respect. only to be
followed by q period OF depression
second 10 none since 1910.
Many OF the boats are not In com
mission at ell while the larger car.
riers are merely breaking even.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
Supplies Of Mainsprings From
Germany and Crystals From
Switzerland Stop
CAN'T BE PRODUCED
SATISFACTORILY HERE
Trade Crippled Further by Fact
That Tools Can't Be Secured
From Europe

IN spite OF the monster, steel plants
OF which this country boasts In the
properties Of the United States Steel
corporation, American watch-makers
are facing serious situation brought
upon them by shortage Of main.
springs and other highly.tempered
steel parts which 60 into the manu-.
iacture OF their product. The trouble
10 due to the fact that no American
plant 10 equipped to turn out the Amer
grades OF steel. A similar dearth OF
crystals for watches is also confront,
mg the manufacturers.
Practically all OF the crystals used
In this country are made In Switzer.
land asserted Richard Z. Rogers. OF
kuns Z Rogers. No. 240 woodward.
ave., dealers In wholesale jewelers.
supplies, discussing the situation.
Most Of the stock In this country
already has been taken out OF the
hands Of the importers by the jobbers
and retailers. The supply, especially
OF the standard grades and sizes, has
been pretty well cleaned up. Prices
have gone up from 20 to 40 per cent.
We do not seem to be able to make
crystals satisfactorily In the United
States. II has been tried and has
proven failure. We haven't the
right kind Of silica or sand. Then,
too. I am told, the climate has some
thing to do with It. The Swiss elf
mate IL said to be especially favorable
to the processes to which the glass
must be subjected In making faces for
watches.
IAN almost equally large percent
age Of the mainsprings used In Amer
lean factories comes from Germany
and the steel for those made there n
imported. 30 that II AL comes out to
the same result Some Of the Ameri-
can watch-makers may soon be hard
put TO II to get the material 10 con-
tinue In operation. The steel plants
OF this country are not equipped to
use the so-called Swedish process. the
one used In making the finest grades
of steel. That 10 why the prices Of
these imported goods already have
gone up % much"
Hands and other parts Of the works
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
GermGns Near Pa,15,
Bur AssanI L06ks
Its Former Vsea'

PARIS, Sept. s.--Despits the tran1I
fer Of the capital TO Bordeaux. : va
measure Of precaution, It u declAro6
that the situation at th efront shows
improvement today. The ferocity %
the German assault on the French
British left wing Is decreasing. Tho
long drawn out struggle is having -
erect and there are evidences Of ~
most total exhaustion on the part 81:
the enemy.
| Although because OF the enormoug
pressure from the German fight. the
retreat OF the allies has been faster
than was originally anticipated, Il =
explained today that the French-Brit<
ish position Is infinitely stronger thar
Il was three days ago. Fresh troopD
have been detached from the extremo
French right, and, with reserves. they
are now supporting the. troops that
have been bearing the brunt OF tho
nghting since last Saturday.
The next 4S hours probably Win
prove decisive insofar as the actual
fate Of Paris Is concerned. II the
Germans can push forward as far q
that time as they have In the laoE
two days, they will be In contact witt
the outer lines Of the capitals a.
lenses.
Although the government has beef
moved to Bordeaux and the records
OF the nation have also been sent
there, the United States embassy Will
remain here. Ambassador Myron n.
Herirck very frankly states that ho
sees no reason for moving at this
time. The embassy is neutral terri
tory. Il will not be attacked. and
even though the Germans shou)4
eventually occupy the city, the an
bassador and HIS star would be In no
danger. Paris In the center for the
American refugees who are comin9
from the south ard from Switserlan1
The ambassador believes he can beo<
serve them by remaining here. AZ
his request the banking house O.
Morgan, Harjes q Co. which ho1
been handling the embassy's nnancl1I
business. will remain open at leog<
for the present
All OF the wounded In Paris hoc
pitfalls who were IN condition % ~
moved are being sent away to0nU.
They are being transferred on So
cial trains 10 temporary h0or1l
camps which have been eGtAblln1ol
II n certain that, whether po1D
besieged or not. 4 v1Il ~ ~ or
OF the pivotal oporotlona rl1rn
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
PERKINS PREDICTS
BUSINESS BOOM
This Country Only Important
Producing Nation Not En-
gagged in War

CHICAGO. Sept. s.--0eorse w. Per.
kins, OF New York. here on . busi-
ness trip. today forecasted an pn-
precedented wave Of prosperity in the
United States.
"The present uncertain business
conditions will pass ~ soon 90 We
are able to readjust ourselves 10 the
new conditions caused by 1.-THE Euro.
pean war" said Perkins. "Eventu-
ally there will be unprecedented pros
perity. inasmuch a. this country will
be the only producing nation. Ger.
many has been one Of the big steel
producing countries The world will
undoubtedly look to the United States
for steel ~ well a. many other com
modttiss-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

of watches which are not made of
highly-tempered metal are entirely do.
mestic products. according to Mr..
Rogers, but they will be of small use
without the renfaining parts neces-
,sary to complete the mechanism.
1t Is said. also, that nearly all Of
the tools used in matchmaking and
other 1eWelry work come from
Europe; largely from Germany. This
fact. Mr.. Rogers says, gives promise
of still greater crippling OF the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

WASHINGTON. Sept. s.-President
Wilson today worked on an address
planned for delivery GA Joint ses-
sion Of congress tomorrow. urging i'm
position Of special war internal rev.
enue taxes to prevent threatened de-
ncit Of 800, 100000.
The message. It IL said. will be very
brief. Loss of customs revenues due
to suspension of imports because of
paralysis Of European shipping will be
briefly recited. Internal revenue tara
tion, mostly Of what are termed lux.
uries" will be urged, Il Is stated.
No general import tariff revision will
be countenanced by the president, II
was reliably stated today. II h said
that he will not yield to the pressure
for repeal Of the sugar duty reduction
of the Wilson Underwood bill. for
which powerful lobby" is now work.
ing.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
THE WEATHER

Detroit and Vicinity, Tksrsssy .isht
westerly wtnds.
Lower Michiesss Fair Thursdsy
night and Friday cooler IN central
Dsrt1en Thursday night.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
PROGRAM FOR FRIDAY.

a. m.--Sessions OF the O. A. r.
in the armory for the election Of
business. Afternoon sessions will
also be held. Business sessions wo-
mans Relief Corps, Ladies' of the
q. A. r. and Daughters Of veter-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
VETERANS ARE
| BEGINNING TO
LEAVE FOR HOME
Many Depart, Following Parade,
Considered Big Event Of
Encampment
PALMER LIKELY TO STEP
INTO GARDENERS SHOES
Des M0ines Man May Have No
Opposition Big Fireworks
Display Tonight
PRooRAM ron THURSDAY.

p. ms--Businsss session. Daugh-
ters Of Veterans.
q ysi.ssas ssd f.dis: is.''ss Ss the "a q.
81. is:s-ssssP. iEcsSR.rs Ssyt9!ssss;ssssss =
Army Nursss 20 w osnass = = Relief
Corps, IN Hotel Ste. Cfaif. hscep-
tton by Daughters Of veterAns TO
Commandef-fn.Chief and star, Ho-
$50. 2. m.--Firsworks sxhibition,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

PARIS, Sept 8The heaviest fighting the French fr
today that in which the French left the German g
still engaged the Germans Throwing their greatest weigh
allied lire that extended roughly speaking, from u
swept south the neghborhood Of Compegne Soft
has been engaged for 48 hours with the united B
French cavalry divisions This fighting wide stret
and is reported to chiefly of snishng nature The fghG
between Mondder Roye and Noyon is of the most sanguna
character The allied line is strongly entrenched and r.
heavily supported with artillery and machine guns VA
It considered certain that the allied lines will eventually
have to fall back to the Paris Notifications
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
Emergency Measure Determined
Upon After Conference With
House Leader Underwood
WILL NOT COUNTENANCE
TARIFF REVISION
Efforts Of Sugar Lobby to In.
crease Duty on Product Frown-
ed Upon, is Report

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-PresI-
dent WIIson Will appear before the
Joint session Of the house and sen-
ate at 1880 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon, II was announce dafter
q conference between Wilson and
Majority Leader Underwood, to-
day, TO ask for war tax to raise
800, ,0o0, 900.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

ROME, Sept. 3.-The sixth ballot
OF the cardinals Of the sacred college.
called to elect successor to Pope
Plus x. was cast In the conclave
early today. No election resulted.
cardinal Nam IL reported to be re-
tanning the strength shown on tne
first ballot, and 10 stiii leading.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

+ Cardinal Della chlssa 10 an
italian and archbishop Of so-
Ioune. No 10 one Of the most re-
cent additions 20 the sacred col
Ieos, having been made cardinal
by Pope Plus at the last consis-
tory In May.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
Cardinal Reported Chosen Was
Assistant to Merry Del Van,
Papal Secretary Of State
LATEST FROM ROME
SHOWS MAFFI LEADING
Six Ballots Known, to Have
Been Taken by .Conclave
Without an Election

LONDON, Sept. "a report
received here today declares that
Cardinal Della cklesa has been
elected pope 20 succeed hIs hoIl-
ness Plus X. Cardinal Della CHI
esa was asslstant 20 Cardinal Mer.
ry del Val, secretary Of state un-
der the late pontIn.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
BLOODY FIGHTING CONTESTS
EVERY FOOT OF GROUND AS
DEFENSE LINES RETREA1
Battle Now Raging Between MontdIdjeI
Roye and Noyon Is Of Most
Sanguinary Character
b. UHrrUD Pxrss.

ROME, Sept. S-A deputation reprssenting N q ~
Italian political factions today, addrssssd psoa y -
Italian government urging Italy to join with the Unlo
Safes In protest against the vioation cf the intso
rules Of warfare by Germany. *
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03

Up 70 Wsshn
ton that The United any
tons against Germany
day that Prssdsnt oealan ho
commissioners this alleged
atrocities Belgium. sM%
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-03
By UNITED PRESS.

PARIS Sept 3It was 01cialy announced today, thot
Of the German aeroplanes which have been droppn
bombs Paris shot down by the troops CeGe
pegne. Two German officers who in the machns ~
declared to have been killed when collapsed and fen fire.
= great height M sS'Ss
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-26
The PARAMOUNT" NAME
OF NEW THEATRE HERE
AMUSEMENT HOUSE ON
SOUTH MAIN STREET
NEARING COMPLETION
FINE FEATURES
VIII Be One Of the Finest Equip
ped Motion Picture Houses
In State.

1.-THE Paramount" is the name. Sc
lectedl for the amusement house which
fs being Constructed on South Main
street by the Anderson Motion Pic
ture Company, according to an :an,
noencemant yesterday.
ei'Phe new amusement place: which
Rdjoins the Kress store, ris RAPIDLY
nearing completion and it, is hoped
70 have everything In readiness for
the opening by Friday. December 4.
The booth for the machine and the
ucket eeller ia now under way, while
the work OF finishing up the interior
and dFputtiRg nrthe lighting system is
nearing completion
tata many Fnspeets this. Is going to
DC. snne of the most up-to-dste ,motion
picture theatres in the State A large
electric sign giving the name Of 1.-THE
amusement house has been ordered
and vii lprobably be put In place this
week. The building Is to be steam
heated and lighted by Thoroughly
up-to-date system. One of the new
est features of the theatre will be two
large fans which Will be strong
enough to create o vacuum that will
clear the building of all foul air every
four minutes. This is a great Inn
provement over the ordinary electric
fan which merely keeps the air al
ready in the room in a stir all the
time. There 10 only one other theatre
In the State with this contriyance.
The sssts for, the amusement ho~
have Already arrived, as has the pipe
ofGsq. The very finest line of films
has been secured for the use Of the
theatre and altogether Andersonians
viii have, as good motion picture
h9qsd as any eityiini Tho stats.;y I Al
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-26
Letter From the PeopIe.
D o o 90 O o o o o o o o o o ,
That Fire Engine.

WI. EuitOT.--. =.
notice that the city fathera are
thinking about having Steam En-
glne at a cost OF about $S.000o0s to
SIC. 100000. -
AS a tax payer I write to protect
against any such extravaganza In the
management Of the affairs of our city
The OUTFIT we now have is sufficient
for all needs, as the majority of the
houses are one story, and the water
pressure is all that is. necessary. r
am satisfied IL the Insurance companies
determine to. raise the rate OF |, In
surance, they will give US at ,eaat six
months notice also note, what the
mayor, says. or Is quoted as saying
about hfs frieniB, This does not look
good to me. Decides. though the
:" friend BUSINESS" had played out,
and that the public welfare would
be looked after by the people srepfeI
sentatives In a business like way, and
not through friendship only.
Mr.. Editor, hope you will continue
to hammer away" in your editorials
until You get for this city q commits
SION form OF government. with the Re-
ferendum ana Recall attached.
: =. Very respectfully.
anderson, 8. c.
Tax payer.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-26
WHALEY OFF ! TODAY
TO ROCK HILL MEET
COMMERCIAL SECRETARIES
OF STATE HOLD ANNUAL
SESSION
is ON PROGRAM
Not Improbable That He Will Be
Elected President For Next
Year.
ON PROGRAM

ecretary Porter A. Whaley of the
anderson Chamber of Commerce will
leave this afternoon for Rock Hill to
attend the annual meeting of the
South Carolina Commercial Secre-
taries Association which will be held
in that city Friday.
Mr.. Whaley is vice president OF the
organization and is scheduled for an
address on the subject, stopping
Fake Advertising" 1t is not improb-
able that Secretary Whaley VIII, be
elected president of the association
for the coming year, as 1t Is under
stood he is slated for that position.
The meeting PROMISES to be an un-
usually interesting one as a number
of well known speakers have been en-
gagged to talk on timely topics.
Following Is the program for the
4 Morning Session. .J".-
I 11:15-Welconne and response.
Organization and miscellaneous
business. 7"l'
Minutes Of Columbia meeting, Sec
retary Holcombe.
Status OF Good Pcads Commission
President Johnston.
ouliooh ior sStdte CnbmDer OF
lesion. ~
12:Oo-Address ,by w. w. Long,
State agent Of the farm demonstration
work, How the Chambers of Com
merce and the Farm Demonstration
Forces May Best Cooperate in Meet
ing the Present Crisis in South Caro-
lima Agriculture"
Luncheon Session.
1:00-Luncheon at Winthrop Col
lege through the courtesy of President
johnson OF Winthrop. a
Address, THE Work. OF Winthrop
College," by President D. B. Johnson.
Discussion, nStopping Fake: AdveF,
timing" by Mr.. Porter A. Whaley, sec,
retary Anderson Chamber, of Com
merce! !i'pui,.a
- pe'' Afternoon Session. iIr,,;ne.
.2!30--Auto ride with. lecture, (. by
Prot. C. r. Wesks oftWinthrop College
on Alfalfa, demonstration on Cher,
ry's faFm!rU .:tS0ilsaIlG nc .,u.,t
a:00-Meeting with ladies' and
school Childrez. 4 aItF fs1.sp -yn
2 Discussion. "Enlisting the Entire
Community inraGiviet Work, ,np led by
Prof r. C. DuTts, superintendent Rock
Hill public school. Mr. Albert s. John
stone, secretary Greanyille Chamber
or Commerce.
lS'esa yu'EveAing Session. q con.
The association will be the, guest
81 tEsn Rock Hill zzEifiaaii7eTY of Z EoIn-i
merce.. ~ f-ss24Jeur TS-'4: snses,,,;
s:00-Address. slg,Principles and
Methods in Chamber OF Commerce
Management," by MFR. s. Brooks. Sec
retary Greenwood Chamber of Com
merce. .A
S:S0-Address, Education and Cit
izenship," by President W. s. Curren
OF South Carolina University.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-26
DAY FOR RETURNING
OF THANKS ARRIVES
OCCASION WILL BE OBSERV-
ED IN TIE USUAL. MAN.
NER IN ANDERSON
CHURCH SERVICES
viii Be Held at 10 o'clock at the
First Baptist
Church.
CHURCH SERVICES

Mindful that an omnipotent Provi-
dence has shown mercy without
bounds. and dealt generously with
His people in the material blessings
OF their brief sojourn on this little
atom Of the limitless universe, a
spirit of thanksgiving will prevail
throughout Anderson today.
The occasion will take on the as
pect of n holiday with many and
tbHre will be tendency toward
spending the day in revelry, but the
grateful will repair to the house of
the Lord and utter their thanks for
the goodness that has been showered
upon them and the richness and the
fullness of the life they have been
permitted to enjoy
Business activities of practically
every nature will be suspended for
the day. Retail and Wholesale estab-
'lishments. with the exception OF the
drug stores. wh,ct win observe Sum
day hours. will oe closed for the en-
tire day. ALI public institutions such
as the court house, the city courts.
the magisteria1 courts. the schooissand
colleges will be closed for the day.
The postoffice will observe special
hours. The carriers will make their
morning rounds only, while the gen.
eral delivery window at the postoffice
will be opened. this tc be between
mails. In fact, practically every es-
tablishment or institution Of any kind
that closes for the Sabbath will be
closed for today.
The congregations of the Baptist,
Methodist and Presbyterian churches
of the city will meet for joint SER
vice at the First Baptist church at 10
o'clock. The Rev. ]. NJ. Garrison,
pastor of the A. F.. p. church., Will
preach the sermon, Mr.. Garrison
Will talk on the general subject Of
Thanksgiving" Services will be
held at Grace Episcopal church and
an Offering for the benefit Of the
chrrih orphanage'i So far az could
be iearned yesterday, these are the
only religious services which willab
held in the city today 1870 9ip8Si
AS usual; there will be many who
will spend the day in the field with
dog and gun: Ever a popular Thanks
giving pastime. hunting will citim
many today. Quite e e4perfluous fs the
remark that In practically every hons
the proverbisl Thanksgiving dinner,
consisting or roast turkey as a nee
feus. will be- served. In many If1omes
parties. for Old and young wiz be
Eiven and the night viii ring with
shouts OF merrinient. @p3 - ia
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-26

Unions s. G., has returned to :harywpr,E
after spending several weeks 4 with
her. parents, M. and Mrs. w. II.
BROWN y ,B -
:. MT. sjzfd issfsss iFsssf-ss II. "a. Sschump ao4 of
GseggS Shoals were visiting here q;
few hours Monday.
Miss Una Pettigrew, student Of
Anderson College, was I'm town short
while Monday In the innterest OF the
college journal.
Mr.. Alpha Neese Of Honea Path
has returned to his home after a, day
or 30 here with his friend, Mr.. J. c.
ynnes