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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02

three wars. A man who has seen
three wars never will wish another
war. He must be a friend Of peace.
But I am not a pacifist. All my
impressions of war are so bad that
could be for it only under the
sternest necessity-the necessity of
fighting Bolshevism or of defending
ones country.
There is a possibility that wars
may altogether cease-alSo that
there will be more wars. Experience
teaches that the affairs of the world
do not always 60 as one wishes.
But one may hope that we have
seen the last great war"
In the same interview he eX-
planned how he could serve as re-
publican president in the light Of
his monarchiSt leaningS.
Il always have been a monarch
list. In sentiment, 1 still am. Now
it is too late for me to change. But
it is not for me to say that the new
way is not the better way, the right
way. So it may prove to be-"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
TOOK TO HUM0R TO
DISPEL LEGENDS OF
HIS LONG CAREER
By United Press

By United Press
BERLIN, Aug. 2.-President
Won Hindenburg disliked hearing
some of the legends built up
around his career and resorted to
humor some times to explode
them.
Once a group of newspaper men
said to him:
"All your life you have been
man of iron will and self-control.
We would like to ask what you do
when you feel yourself getting
nervouS?"
The answer is very simple" the
old warrior replied. Il whistle"
Silence followed Then a spokes-
man remarked: But no one of
us has ever heard you whistle"
us it possible?" Won linden
burg replied with feigned surprise.
ITS surpriSing-but now that
come to think of it, neither
have l."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
KAISER M0URNS DEATH
OF GERMAN PRESIDENT
Wilhelm Wires Condolences to Won
Hindenburgs Son.

NpDN ! lEI4l 1901 DN united RfeSSf
DOORN, Holland, Aug. 2.-For-
mer Kaiser Wilhelm II, who tWen-
ty years ago today watched from
palace window German troops
to death or glory, sent
from his place of exile at Doom
house today condolences to Presi-
dent Paul Won Hindenburgs son.
He wired direct to the son, Colonel
Oakar Won Hindenburg, at Neu-
deck, saying:
The kaiser and kaiserin arc
with sad hearts, with you
and the entire German nation. The
life which has been blessed by God
has found its destination. The
crown prince will honor the dead in
Neudeck, and bring to you the last
greeting to the hero of Tannen-
burg, now gone to his last resting
place" (Signed)
WILHELM. I. r."
The Il. r." was for. "imperator
reX'-emperor and king.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02

to the presidency may foreshadow a
military dictatorship in event the
masses slip from his grip
AS supreme commander of the
finest trained army in the world,
made up of men from private to
field marshal who have dedicated
their lives to their country as rep
resented by the goernment, Hitler
was believed to have a much
stronger grip on Germany.
1t was not believed that his &C
cesSion would terminate Germany's
pronounced isolation.
The key to Germany's situation
was seen as the economic problem,
which remains and grows worse.
Standards of living are sinking, I'M
ports are throttled. Crops are bad.
The task of keeping up the currency
is becoming urgent.
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HITLER TAKES
SUPREME RULE
OVER GERMANY
Nazi Leader Becomes Car
After Death of
Hindenburg.
CONTINUED From Page One)

the end, to what extent the aged,
ailing president maintained per-
Sonal control. The term "Hinden-
burg" has been used loosely to de-
scribe a little circle of military men,
industrialists and Junkers who sur
rounded him and counseled him.
Brain Worked on
There were sufficient reports to
make it certain his brain worked
on while his body weakened.
He had gruff aWareness of what
was going on, to which he gave
voice in his approximation Of a
mastiff's deep growl. He exercised
to the end something of his hon
est stubbornneSS and canny wisdom.
All these thoughts ranged through
Germans minds as they pictured
the old man lying dead at Neudeck
and as arrangements were made
for his state funeral Tuesday and
his burial under the war memorial
at Tannenberg where, already aged,
he won his greatest triumph.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
Position Strengthened
Copyright 1884. by United Press,

Copyright 1884. by United Press
LONDON, Aug. adolf Hitler,
chief of the Ger
man army!
That epitomized today the
thought in the minds of Europe's
leaders as they paid respects to Paul
Won Hindenburg.
AS president the reichswhr (army)
is Hitler's. This was regarded as of
the highest significance to Germany
and Europe. Soldiers are tradi-
tionally loyal to the constituted
government.
1t was held that Naziism by Hin
denburg's death was immensely
strengthened.
The reichswehr, as viewed in
Europe'S capitals, is becoming more
and more the really dominant
force in the state. In the view of
many observers, Hitlers succession
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
Fired From Army for
Slur on Kaiser's Ability

He retired. He went to his home
in Hanover and lived the life of a
retired PrusSian officer. He spent
his evenings at his favorite reStau-
rant. eating copiously, reading his
favorite newspaper, and repelling all
attempts at conversation. He played
chess to keep alive the instinct for
military strategy.
When the World war broke out he
applied for a post as corps COM
mander, his old rank, but was CURLY
refused. The kaiser had not for
gotten the slur on his own military
ingenuity.
Then came the invasion of Ger
many by Russia. The imperial mill
tary councils had to have linden
burg. He won the battle of Tan
nenberg and became overnight the
military hero of Germany.
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Capital ApprehenSiVe
81 United Press

bY UNlt6H PTeSS
WASHINGTON, Aug. News of
President Paul Won Hindenburg's
death today was felt keenly in of
fetal and diplomatic circles here.
Apprehension was felt by some
that the passing of the great field
maShal might intensity Germany's
troubles and spread further uneasi-
ness in Europe. However, it was
believed in general that assumption
by Chancellor Adolph Hitler of the
powers of the presidency indicated
further strengthening of the Nazi
regime.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
Won HINDENBURG
REAL IDOL OF
ALL GERMANY
Estate at NeudeCk Given
Marshall by Nation
Tax Free.
By Unitcd Press

81 United Press
BERLIN, Aug. 2.-President Won
Hindenburg was held in extraordi-
nary affection by the German ma
ton.
His estate in Neudeck. East Prus-
STA, was given him by the nation
to be held tax free by himself and
his male heirs.
His mail averaged 100000 letters
year, mostly of greeting. some
of complaint, and few telling him
how to run his job.
He received thousands of gifts
every year on his birthday and at
Christmas. These ranged from
smudgy portraits of himself, drawn
with crayonS by school children, to
sauSageS and fish.
Each year on New Years day he
received an offering of salt, home
made bread and wurSt from
deputation of salt miners from
Halle. This was a tradition carried
over from the days of the empire.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
HINDENBURG STAYS
MONARCHIST TO END
Marshal Had ReConCiIed Self
to New Order.
BIZ UHitCd Press

BIZ Unifcd Press
BERLIN, Aug. 2.-Marshal Won
Hindenburg remained a confirmed
monarchist to his death, although
he had reconciled himself to what
he called the new order"
Only recently he told an inter-
viewer:
LAS I have said on occasion be-
fore, I have always been monarch
list. In sentiment, I still am. Now
it is too late for me to change. But
it is not for me to say that the new
way is not the better way, the right
way. So it may prove to be-"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02

In parliament that afternoon,
he exposes the facts of the An
glo-French military and naval
convention, hitherto undiSclosed,
forming it a simple entente" and
not an alliance" Then. sud-
denly, he reveals the terms Of
Germany's ruthless ultimatum, in
violation of the guarantees OF
neutrality in force since 1889.
Grey demands Of Berlin the
withdrawal of the ultimatum to
Belgium. Failing a satisfactory
answer, the British ambassador
was to demand his passports.
Berlin - Bethmann-Hollw de-
scribes the treaty of guarantee Of
Belgian neutrality "a simple scrap
of paper"
Next: A world at war.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
DiSIlked by Colleagues in
Military Career for Blunt
Manner.
PtlTnitcd prcss

BIZ UnitCd Press
BERLIN, Aug. 2.-During his
military career, Paul Won linden
burg was disliked by his colleagues
because of his blunt and uncom-
municative manner.
One incident of his outspoken
manner was responsible for a set
back in his career. He ridiculed
some maneuvers designed by the
kaiser.
1t was soon after this incident he
was given to understand his resig-
nation would be accepted.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
H|NDENDURG OUTLINED ENTIRE
EMPIRE, SERVED HIS NATION
FAITHFULLY IN THREE WARS
Recalled Twice From Private Life to Take
Helm of Nation. Once in Days of
Conflict, Once in Times of Peace.

Paul Ludwig Hans Anton Beneckendorf und Won
ndenburg outlved the entire life of empire He
lived to serve his faheand and receive its greatest honors
long after his contemporaries dead relegaed to
dodderng senihty.
Already Hindenburg a seasoned soldier when he
fought in the armies of Won Moke that crushed France in
1871 and gave Prussia the prestige that enabled to create
an emDire
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
The Tragic Anniversaries
AUG. 2, 1914
Germany's Proposed Invasion of Belgium
Brings Britain Closer to War.
Here's another brief chapter hiEhlizht-
ing the events leading up to the World
BY MORRIS GILBERT
MA Service STAFF winter

War.
BY MORRIS GILBERT
MA Service STAFF winter
DY Aug. ?, 1914, there's no mis-
ID taking the ominous war
clouds rolling up on every Eu-
ropean horizon. Ministries and
war lords hastily compose their
final ultimatums.
Paris-Learning that German
patriots were penetrating into
French territory, Premier Viviani
protests to the German ambas-
sador. 2:30 p. m. The ten-ne-
ter retirement of french troops
from the Frencl- frontier, pre-
viously instituted as mark OF
good faith, is lifted.
Paris hears that German troops
are penetrating Luxembourg.
Rome-The council of ministers
confirms the neutrality of Italy.
Brussels, p. m.-The German
ambassador hands the Belgian for
eign minister a German ultima
tum. Germany. it declares, per-
suaded that the French army
would pass through Belgium, de-
termines to prevent IAN enemy at
tack" Germany foresees no hos
tile attitude on Belgium's part,
and will respect its territorial
integrity at the end of the war,
if Belgium maintains friendly
neutrality" If Belgium denies
free passage for German troops.
Germany will consider Belgium as
an enemy.
King Albert of Belgium rejects
the ultimatum. At the same time
he appeals to King George for a
diplomatic intervention.
London, Midday-Sir Edward
Grey learns of the rejection of the
ultimatum.
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KEPT SPIKED HELMET
AS HIS PRIZE RELIC
Head Shield Had Been Pierced by
Austrian Bullet.
y United Press

NEUDECK, Germany, Aug. 2. -
President Hindenburg retained only
few relics of his wars. The one he
priced most was a spiked helmet he
wore during the battle of Koenig-
graetz against the Austrians in
1866. The helmet had been pierced
by an Austrian rifle bullet which
furrowed through Won Hindenburgs
hair,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
PROUD OF HIS ABILITY
Chuckled Delightfully."- After He
Scored Bullseye.
y United Press

BERLIN, Aug. 2.-Hindenburg al
ways prided himself on his ability
as a marksman. One day few
years ago an associate came upon
him as he was shooting targets. He
just had scored a bullseye, and,
with almost childish de-
light, he remarked to the newcomer:
Ma, also, eS gent noch!" ("There's
still something Left.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
President DiSliked Publicity

By United Press
BERLIN, Aug. 2.-Publicity, which
almost invariably was favorable,
never was welcomed by Hindenburg.
Mention of his name in print, espe-
Cially if it involved praise, always
put him slightly out of humor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
PERSHING PAYS HIGH
TRIBUTE TO OLD FOE
Conduct in War "Masterly," Says
United States Hero.

By Cnitcd Press
PARIS, Aug. General John j.
Pershing paid tribute today to
President Won Hindenburg, who di-
rected the German army against
the forces commanded by Pershing.
Marshal Won Hindenburg will
long be remembered as one of the
outstanding figures of the World
war" Pershing said when informed
of the Reich leaders death. His
mastery conduct of the campaign
on the eastern front marked him as
a great general. His devotion to
Germany and her people, whether
in military or civil capacity, was his
most striking characteristic"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
MARSHAL GODFATHER
TO $4,000 CHILDREN
Also Was Honorary First Citizen of
172 German Cities.
By United Press

By United Press
BERLIN, Aug. 2.-President Won
Hindenburg was honorary first citi-
zen of ITO German cities and towns
and godfather to $4,000 German
youngsters.
The latter distinction cost him
some $4,000 in gifts in keeping with
an old Prussian custom by which the
head of the state gave token to
every seventh child in the family.
Kaiser Wilhelm II granted this
honor to every seventh son, but
Hindenburg generously included the
girls as we'll.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
DISLIKED CADET LIFE
IN B0YH00D DAYS
Later Branded Training as "Inten-
tionally Harsh"
By United Press

By United Press
BERLIN, Aug. 2.-President Hin
denburg once rebelled against a
military career. AS youth, he dis
liked the rigorous life of the cadet
corps and his mother found him one
day tearfully huddled in his bed
room.
He begged to remain, but his
mother was adamant. Sixty years
later in his memoirs, he had not for
gotten the incident He character
lied life in the cadet corps as in
tentionally harsh"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
Resigned From Army

The entry Of the United States
on the side Of the allies eventually
turned the tide. Germany was de-
fested. Kaiser Wilhelm II fed TO
Holland
The German state became a re-
public under a constitution adopted
az Weimar. and Fritz Ebert became
Its first president. Hindeuburg
having StOlIdly attended 10 his du-
ties n the chaos Of the post war
period. sent his resignation 10 Ebert
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
LUTZ EXPLAINS LAW
ON BARRIERS TESTS
Rules Physical Examinations Not
Required Annually.

Indiana BARRIERS are not required
to submit to an annual physical ex-
animation under terms of the bar
Der licensing act, according to At
torney-General Philip Lutz Jr. One
physical examination is sufficient,
although the board may require eX-
aminations in individual cases, it
was explained.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02

May l. 1919. and turned again to
retirement. and old man.
This time his retirement lasted
six years. During this armchair"
period he wrote his memoirs, out
Of Ny Life" which were published
IN 1920.
It was in 1925 the Fatherland
called a third time to Paul Won
Hindenburg. The voice was really
not that of the Fatherland; just
the voice of some nationalists who
thought the aged war leader was
already senile and could be used
as their tool. They we're to expert
ence bitter establishment in this
regard.
Cool Reception
A deputation visited linden
burg's home in Hanover. He re-
ceived them coolly; he shook their
hands and then stood at the win
dow, his back upon them, leaving
them to commence their speeches
of invitation.
As if not hearing them, Henden-
burg suddenly cut them short.
Nasty weather today" he OBJ
served in a booming voice. The
deputation was speeches..
L know, gentlemen" he con-
tinued. You want to offer me
the presidential candidacy. 1 ac-
cept. Thank you" And with that
he dismissed the delegation.
Hindenburg was elected, the first
popularity chosen president of the
German reich. Fritz Herbert, his
predecessor, had been elected by
vote Of the national assembly at
Weimar. Hindenburg received the
returns by mounted courier at his
Hanover estate, disdaining to get
them by telegraph. radio or through
the press.
MOnarchiStic Coup Feared
Grave fears were expressed in the
allied press that Hindenburg's cleo
ton presaged a monarchiStic coup.
But Hindenburg, although at heart
a monarchist, had vowed to up
hold the Constitution and like
good soldier. answered the call of
duty.
Soon the newspapers, which had
been most concerned over his cleo
ton, saw in him the chief hope
of stemming the rising power of
Adolf Hitler.
HindenburgS great calm in
period of stress won him the con-
hdence of the entire nation. In
1882 he was reelected over Hitler. |
Repeatedly, when cabinet crises |
came. he held out against the Nazi |
fanatic who wanted to be chancel- |
lor, but the day came when the Nazi |
tide overwhelmed him. Hitler was
appointed chancellor Jan. 80, 1888 |
Finally Just Figurehead
With Hitler's ascension to power
Hindenburg was relieved of respon-
SibilitieS until the Nazi was dicta-
tor and the aged general little more
than a figurehead whose death |
scarcely would be missed in the po-
litical arena.
He was forced into semi-retire-
ment-he who twice had been called
to save the German people from a
mess. He attended fewer state
functions, appeared infrequently at
reviews. He divided his time be-
tween the presidential palace on the
WilhelmstraSSe and his estate at
Neudeck, given him and his male
heirs forever. tax exempt, by the
German people.
Despite his military background,
Hindenburg as president said he be-
lieved the German people desired
peace.
Saw Three Wars
Prosperity can come through
peace alone he told an interviewer
in 1929. The German people are
in favor of all possible means to
make war impossible I have seen
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02

Next: A world at war.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02

Prosperity can come through
peace alone. he told an interviewer
in 1929. The German people are
in favor of all possible means to
make war impossible. I have seen
Evening star., 1934-09-14
YOUNGDEMOCRATS
PLAN MANY CLUBS.
One in Each County Goal
Set by Executives in
Opening Session.

A club is every county in the United
States and in every college and uni
versity of the country was the goal
set by the officers Of the Young Dem
ocratic Clubs of America in an execu-
tive session at the Shoreham Hotel
that marked the opening of a two-day
business conference.
Close to 100 delegates, representing
nearly every State. had registered to-
day, and officials of the meeting said
another so were expected by tomor-
row.
The meeting is being attended by
the national committeeman and wom-
en-, and the State presidents Of the
Young Democrats, and was called for
the purpose of laying plans for the
November elections
Later today, the delegates expected
to hear addresses by Postmaster Cen
eral Farley, chairman of the Demo-
cratic National Committee, and Repre-
sentative Byrns, majority leader of
Tic 11OuoC. DULL Ildo dSCCPtCd IllF1td-
tions and the delegates awaited their
convenience as to the hour they would
attend the afternoon session.
Senator Lewis of Illinois also had
tentatively accepted an invitation to
speak before the conference ends.
Cliff Woodward Of Iowa, national
president. explained the meetings
were strictly business and closed to
the public. He presided at the meet
ings today, sharing the stage with
Miss Ruth Lockett Of California, vice
president.
Reports were made by Ray Kirch-
dorfer of Kentucky, national treas
urer, and James Roosevelt Of Massa-
chusetts, secretary.
Committees were named to outline
plans for a membership drive to be
conducted before the Fall elections.
This afternoon the delegates were
to be guests of Democratic National
Committee at late luncheon at the
Shoreham. Tonight the Young DEM
ocratic Club of the District of Co.
lumbia is to be host at dance at
the Willard.
A morning session tomorrow is ex-
pected to close the meeting.
Evening star., 1934-09-14
DONKEY COMES BACK
TO PLAY STAGE ROLE
Mystery of Ali Baba's Beast
Cleared Up as Owner Leads
Him to School.

A minor, or rather, Midget mystery
was cleared up for the Community
players last night when the donkey
by that name, which was to support"
Ali Baba in the dramatized version Of
the Arabian tale In two performances
at Central High School, suddenly re-
turned just in time for the second
performance after being A. w. o. L.
since Wednesdays downpour.
Announcing himself as the true
owner of the beast, young Clyde Dun
bar of the 1900 block Of Pennsylvania
avenue. appeared at Central High
School shortly before the show last
night with Midget following on q
tether. Because OF Wednesdays rain,
he explained, he had thuoght the
Sylvan Theater's performance would
be called off, so had removed Midget
from her stall, provided by the once
of National Capital Parks. When he
learned from yesterdays papers that
the show had moved indoors, he
brought Midget around for use. Midget
was taken backstage and given her
customary rations of sugar Jumps.
The Community Center win give
special performance Of "Ali Baba and
the Forty Thieves" for children some
time In October.
Evening star., 1934-09-14
Water IN archives Basement
During Storm Did No Damage

its incompleted state, with the water
coming in through places which later
will be closed, only IA inches of water
rose in the subbasement, so far down
in the building that 1t did not even
damage machinery there. Service
machinery rests on bases 2 feet
high. Stacks where precious docu-
ments will be housed will be far above
the subbasement where the water col
lected.
The foundations of the Archives
Building were heavily waterproofed
with six coats of various kinds Of
waterproofing. The bottom concrete
slab under the building Is feet thick
below the waterproofiing. Beneath this
Is system Of irrigation to carry OF
any underground water into deep
holes, called "sumps," out of which
pumps automatically pump out the
water when it rises to certain point.
Other automatic pumps are included
In the permanent plans of the build
ing. which would take out any water
which might accidently get into the
subhasement.