The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-08
LIBERTY DRIVE
IS OPENED WITH
MONSTER MEET
Thousands Pack Coliseum
and Hear Appeal to Pur-
chase Liberty Bonds.

The third Liberty loan campaign
was inaugCrated Saturday night In a
blaze OF glory and patriotism, thous-
ands of persons lining the downtown
streets to watch the big parade. and
later packing the Coliseum to hear
hear the concert by the Maxwell
Bhiscoe band and the patriotic appeal
by the speakers.
About 1900 men took part In the
parade II was headed by platoon
Of police followed by the local COM
pany OF the Indiana state militia and
the Maxwell-Briscoe band of New
castle Then came the reception COM
mittee with the speakers in automo-
biles followed by members OF the
Elks lodge and Knights OF Columbus.
The second division was headed by
the Richmond city band with the Odd
Fellows, Eagles, Knights Of Pythias.
Moose, Red Men, Travellers Protec-
tive association and Knights of st.
John, forming the remainder OF the
division.
Service flags, fraternal emblems and
the national flag were carried by each
fraternal order.
The meeting at the Coliseum OPP
ened with a concert by the Maxwell
Briscoe band. Secretary Albus, Of the
Commercial Club presided, introduc-
ing the various speakers.
Asks Guidance Of God.
Rev. F. A. Dressed, pastor of the
First English Lutheran church. de-
livered the invocation, beseeching the
aid OF God In the guidance Of the ma
ton in the carrying on Of the war.
"Permeate, we pray Thee" said DR..
Dressed, "the nations of the earth
with Divine charity SO the time may
soon come when all the nations may
dwell together in a just and lasting
peace"
Miss Eleanor Barker, an Indianap-
oils attorney, was the first speaker
She has won a national reputation as
an orator, and devoted her address
Saturday night to the question Of in
dividual sacrifice on the part of Amer
lea, declaring that the country must
be willing to sacrifice il it would be
saved from the yoke OF tyranny Miss
Barker said that we might have once
been able to win the war by starving
Germany into submission, but declared
that this could not be done now as
the Kaiser's forces have overrun Rus
STA and are able to draw upon that
country for whatever resources they
may need.
Miss Barker spoke as a representa-
tive of the woman's department OF
the Indiana state council of defense.
Bookwalter Principal Speaker.
Charles A. Bookwalter, a former
mayor OF indianapolis. delivered the
principal address. The enthusiasm of
the audience was aroused by his pat
Iiotic appeal for the success of the
Liberty loan.
Mr.. Bookwalter confined his re-
marks almost entirely to the duties
citizens owe to the land OF their love
and birth, and his appeal to their pat
riotism in making the third Liberty
loan go cover the top" with dash.
was the keynote Of his talk.
I'VE all must give the United States
government our hearty cooperation"
said Mr.. Bookwalter. I'VE must
down tyranny and kaiserism for ev-
ermore. I sincerely trust that proper
laws shall be passed by the govern
ment within a short time that will en-
able our local officials to provide pun.
ishment fer seditious utterances on
the part Of those who seem to be
more interested in the welfare OF Ger
many than in our own country" En-
thuslastic applause greeted this as
serton.
George W. Barnard, Of Newcastle.
chairman OF the Liberty loan drive in
the Sixth Congressional district,
closed the meeting with an address, In
which he predicted that this district
would exceed its quota as soon az any
other district in the state.
I'VE are bound to go over the top
with colors flying" declared the
speaker. There must be no question
OF our loyalty. Those who do come
to the aid OF the United States gov
ernment in this great crisis. those
who do not aid with al their heart
and sould. must rebe regarded as en-
emies to our cause
MIR. Barnard, in his opening re-
marks. paid tribute to the great
county Of Wayne" the home of many |
famous men and patriots who have |
served their country.
The audience Joined the Liberty |
quartet in the song. Keep the Home
Fires Burning"
The Wayne County service flag was
hung In front of the Coliseum, a trib !
ute OF what this county's young men
have done In offering their lives to the |
cause OF freedom.
Thou shalt be served myself by
Of NH hnIp