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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
Mikado Awaits Britain Word And
Italian King Tells Kaiser He las
Been Aggressor In His Troub-
les And Will Have To
Fight Them Out Alone

SHANGHAI China Aug. 6.-Japan will Jump into the
Germans at Using Tau and 10000 relieve the British
garrsons at Pekn and Ts Ten according official of
the British consulate here He said that such notice will be
taken Japan gets official that Great
Britain and Germany at war
Japan and Great Britain formed alliance some years ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

from Antwerp. Capt. Hart stated that
yesterday his wireless operator inter
cepted a dispatch from the Lusitania
TO the British cruiser Essex saying
that foreign warship was following
her. The Lusitania asked the Essex
TO stand by.
Previous TO hearing this message
the Tonawanda's operator had caught
wireless communication passing be-
tween the Dresden and Karlaruhe A
number OF steamers from West Indies
ports arrived today They say they
had seen no waTshiD along the coast
from Florida 10 Sandy Hook
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
WILL GIVE $1,000 TO
FIRST FRENCHMAN TO
SEIZE GERMAN FLAG

PARIS. Via London, Aug. "a
substantial cash prize will 40 10 the
French soldier who captures the first
German flag taken IN the war.
Paul Charnier, a manufacturer or
flags In Paris has offered reward OF
5000 franks fS1 1.GOO) 20 the French
man. no matter OF what rank, who
wrests away from its bearer the first
Teutonic standard He deposited the
money in cash with lie Matin, a daily
newspaper
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
FLORIDA UNDER SEALED ORDERS.

NEW YORK, Aug 6.The dreadnought Florida, of the
powerful ships the world sailed the Brooklyn
o'clock this morning. Her buners filed with
coal hastily board and she ready for emergency
Her instructed anchor off Sandy Hook and
there for sealed orders Washington The departure of
Florida followed that the German liner Kronpnz VIII
which slipped harbo had
a privateer and operating off the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
HUNDRED GERMANS KILLED AND SEVENTY 4
ENGLISH WOUNDED IN NORTH SEA BATTLE
Lasted Five Hours Off Dutch Coast The
British Third Fleet And German Flying
Squadron Being Engaged

LONDON Aug 6-Foovng her victory In the North
erday the English today continued the dng of of the At
merchant while searching other
From Plymouth the that the German OF
aa seized her dock there and the steamers William Beh
and Marie Gaeser seized Geenoc Scotland and taken
Glasgow. The German fishing ugger ALL captured and
brought to Wick, Scotland
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
LOSS IS
5000 IN FIRST
DAY Of FIGHTING
Belgium Smash Invasion and
Troops of Kaiser Suffer Seri-
Gus Setback in March on
France.

BRUSSELS, Aug. 6.-The cor
respondent of the Brussels Ga
zette telegraphed from Liege to-
day that the German forces suffer
ed the loss of 5000 men in their
defeat by the BelgiumS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
REBELS NOW IN
MEXICO CITY

WASHINGTON. Aug. 6.-Jos E.
Castellott, representing the Carbajal
government here. today advised Secy.
OF State Bryan that the peaceful oc-
cupation of Mexico City is now in
progress and that the vanguard of the
rebel army is in the Mexican capital.
He stated that Gen. Villa has renew
ed his pledges of answering fidelity
10 the CarranZa government and that
the question of the establishment of
a republic in the north under Gen.
Villas direction was merely Action.
SALT1LLO, Mexico, Aug. 6.-Gen.
Carranza today ordered all constitu-
tionalist commanders to concentrate
their forces at San Luis Potosi imme-
diately. He expects to have d force
OF $1,000 men in operation when the
attack begins.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
SAYS 1--WE SHOULD WORRY. .

LONDON Aug. 6.-Ihe Italian embassy without OF
the action taken Rome Gemany uau One attache Of
the embassy laconically said today:
eve should be afraid anyway"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
u. S. LINERS TAKE TO SEA UNDER SEALED ORDERS
WHEN PRIVATEERING BEGINS ALONG COAST

MANASQUAN r. j. Aug. 6.-Residen of Manasquan report
that they heard heavy firing off the of New Jersey
midnight today They that the sounds indicate
naval battle from to miles off he
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON Aug 6-Should Germany continue the inva-
the Netherlands the dykes of that country will be
De Nag of the Netherlands legation No formal
has been made by Queen Whemna but
declared question of the invasion
tinues
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
MAY DECLARE OTHER WAY.

LONDON Aug 6.-The Telegraph Is believed dplo-
declaring
Italys alliance with Austria popular with Italians
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
AMENDKAMEN AND NEBRASKA OUT.

BOSTON, Aug 6.-The torpedo boat Amendkamen left the
Chaow yard today under full speed and under sealed
der Shortly aeard Commander Upham of the Nebraska issued
all report the ship
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
HARD FOUGHT BATTLE ON IN MEDITERRANEAN
BETWEEN FRENCH AND GERMAN BAL

MESSINA Italy, Aug Ga German cruiser attempting reach
shore of lombard there by
French feet today and hard fought battle going according
a wireless message received here this afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

LONDON Aug Ga Daily Mail correspondent the far
that the German Eden and the Russian ASod
sunk in a battle off WeH-Hai-We China, today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
Bo,tBARDMFNT Is DENIED.

SYDNEY. y. :. w. Aug. e.-The re-
port that the wireless station at Glace
Bay had been bombarded was denied
todav-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

STOCKHOLM Aug 6.-German warshp bombArdng Svea-
borg important Finnish and part of the town burning Sew
the largest buildings have been wrecked by the shells The
bombardment began late Wednesday and continued throughout the
night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

LONDON Aug 6-An exchange telegraph dispatch from Rome
Goeben and Breau which had
captured the Mediterranean had proceeded Mena after
setting fire to Bona.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
BULLETIN.

MAESTRlCH, Geer, Neither
lands, Aug. 6.-Fierce fighting
continues in Northeastern Bel
gium. During the night the Ger
mans constructed a pontoon
bridge over the MueSe but this
was destroyed at dawn by the Bel
gian artillery. Full 10000 Ger
mans are marching west to REIN
force Gen. Won Emmich. All the
hospitals are filled with wound
ed. Most of these are Germans.
At Noerbeck the towns folk
have turned over their homes for
Red Cross hospitals.
BULLETIN.
LIEGE, Belgium, Aug. Elm full
view of King Albert, who was i'm con-
ference with his staff. a German aero
plane carrying six German officers,
was shattered by Belgian aerial guns
today. Six of its occupants were
killed.
The aeroplane approached the city
CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHTY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

NEW YORK. Aug "a foreign
warship. believed TO be either the
cruiser Dresden or the cruiser karla-
ruhe. is pursuing the Cunard liner
Lusitania. which sailed from New
York early yesterday morning. This
was learned definitely today when the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
THE WEATHER

Indiana.-Thunder show
ers this afternoon OF to-
night: Friday fair
Lower Michigan.-Gen-
orally fair tonight and
Friday. somewhat cooler.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-14
9 U7M[ZuON DOLLAR MYSTERY .
]xS --- dByHARQLD MAC GRAIH-- -
$4,000 FOR ONE HUNDRED WORDS

"1He Million Do,Gr Mystery" story
sCiH run for ticenty-ttCo consecutive aceeEs
On this paper. By arrangement t1ith
the ThanhoHser Film company it has been
made possible not O.; ~ to read the story
in this paper but dlSa to see il each t0eek
In the Carious moving picture theaters.
For the solution of this mystery story
$4,000 tciH be oiUen by the ThanhoIser
Film corporation.
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE
CONTEST.
The prize of $4,000 toiH be ICON by tho
man, 4oontan, or I'D scho ;orites the most
acceptable solution of tho mystery, from
Uhich the last too reels of motion picture
drama toiH be made and the las. too
chepters OF the story aoritten by Harold
MaoGroth.
Solutions may be sent to the Than
hOuser Film corporation at South Wa
bash GveHHe, Chicago, H., or Thanhouser
Film corporation, II West Ttoenty-third
street, Neto York City, n. Y, any time up
to midnight, Jan. III, 1915. This allotcs
several toceks otter tho last chapter has
Leen published.
a board of three judges WiH determine
sthich of the many solutions received Is the
most acceptable. The judges are to Be
Harold MacGrGth, Lloyd Lonerodn, and
Miss MGe Tinee. The judgment Of this
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-14

spy entered drug store and telephoned. Jim
waited outside When the man came out
he strolled up the street and entered the near
est saloon. Jim's work was done.
1t was Braine's lieutenant, however, who
took the news. to Braine.
I'VE have succeeded"
Good!" said Braine.
-" He will go to the opera. He will have
box. Doubtless they have arranged to de-
liver the papers there"
" And the next thing is to get the num-
ber of his box" This Braine had no difficulty
in doing. So that's all fixed He calls
himself Servan and registers from Paris. I'll
show the fool that lie has no Moujik to deal
with this time"
" And what are these Documents" asked
Olga.
"Ah, that's what we are so anxious to
find out Some papers are going to be ex'
changed between this Russian Rny and Jones
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-14
SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.

Stanley Hargreave, millionaire, after
q miraculous escape from the den of
the gang of brilliant thieves known
the Black Hundred, lives the life of a
recluse for eighteen years. Hargreave
accidentally meets Braine, LEADER of the
Black Hundred. knowing Braine will
try to get him, he escapes from his own
home by q balloon. Before escaping he
writes a letter to the girls school
where eighteen years before he mys-
teriously left on the doorstep his baby
daughter, Florence Gray. That day
Hargreave also draws S1,OOO,OOO from
the bank, but 1T is reported that this
dropped into the sea when the balloon
he escaped in was punctured.
Florence arrives from the girls
school. Countess Olga, Braine's COM
paniOn, visits her and claims her as a
relative. The Black Hundred then see
n means of making Florence n target
for their attacks. They are after the
S1,OOO,0O0, and Braine, their leader, sets
traps for Florence. The Black Hum
dred, after q number of attempts, fail,
due to the wisdom o. Jones, the Har-
Greave butler, and Norton, q Newspaper
man.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-14

board 4oH BE- absolute aud final. Nothing
CT a literary nature soiH be considered IN
the decision, nor giUen any preference in
the selection of the soinaer of the $4,000
prise. The last t,oo reels, 10hich loiH giue
the most acceptable solution to the mys-
terry, 'ciH be presented in the theaters
having this feature as soon as It is pos
sible to produce the same. The story corre-
spending to these motion pictures toiU Gp-
pear in the netospGpers coincidentallv, or
as soon after the appearance of the pic
tHres as practicable. With the last too
reels tciH be shoton the pictures of the toin-
Her, his or her home, and other interesting
features. 1t Is understood that the nea0s-
papers, so far as practicable, in printing
the last too chapters of the story by Har-
old MGoGrdth, toil also shop picture of
fhe saccc3sfHl contestant.
Solution. to the mystery must not be
more than 100 ioords long. Here are some
questions to be kept in mind in connection
With 'he mystery as an aid to solution:
No. 1--What becomes of the miIlionairef
No. 2-Whdt becomes of the 81 900, ,0001
No. S-Whom does Florence marry?
no. 4-WhGt becomes of the Russian
oountessf
Nobody connected either directly or tn
directly aoith "The Million Dollar Mys-
teri" aoiH be considered as contestant.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-14

lay in peace undisturbed. A busy spider Lad
woven a trap across the handle to the quaint
lock. The box was still badly stained from
its immersion in the salt water. At GER
tain time it was quietly withdrawn from
its hiding place. 1t was stealthily opened.
hand reached in and when it withdrew n
packet of papers was also withdrawn. The
box was again locked and lowered and pres
emily the spider returned to find that his
cunning trap had been totally destroyed With
tie infinite patience of his kind he began the
weaving of another trap. Perhaps this would
be more successful than its predecessor.
Later Henri Servan received a telephone
call. He was informed that his purpose in
America would be realized by his presence
at such and such box that night at the
opera. Further information could not he
given over the telephone. Servan seemed we'll
satisfied. He dressed carefully shat evening,
called up Tie office clerk aud inquired if his
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-14

box tickets for the opera had arrived He
was informed that they had. Instantly the
spy, who had dared to linger about the hotel,
overhearing this conversation, determined to
notify Braine at once. And at the same
time, Norton, in disguise, determined not to
himself to watch.
The spy left by one entrance and Jim by
another. Jim had learned what he desired:
that the Russian agent would be followed to
the opera and that it was going to be diff
cult to hand the documents to him. The
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-14
"we are near the enda" whispered Flor.

"we are near the end2" whispered Flor.
enoe.
Very near the end"
And 1 shall see my father?"
Jones bent his head. eff we succeed"
There is danger?" thinking of her lover.
There is always danger when I leave this
house. So be good" the butler added with
smile.
And Jim?''
He has proved that he can take care Of
himself"
Tell him to be very careful"
I'll do so, but it will not be necessary -
and with this Jones set forth upon what he
considered the eliminating adventure.
The usual brilliant crowd began to pour
into the opera. Braine took his stand by
the entrance. He waited long time, but his
patience was rewarded. A limousine drove
up and out of the door came his man, who
looked about with casual interest. He dis
missed the limousine, which wheeled slowly
round the corner where it could be convenient
ly parked Then Servan entered the opera.
Braine hurried round to the limousine. The
lights, save those demanded by traffic regu-
lations, were out. The chauffeur was hud-
died in his seat
My man." said Braine, would you like
to make some money!"
How much?" listlessly. The voice was
muffled
Twenty"
Good night, sir"
Fifty"
Good night and good morning!"
"a hundred"
:" Now you've got mo interested. What
kind of joy ride do you want?"
No joy ride. Listen"
Briefly the conspirator outlined his needs
and finally the chauffeur nodded Five twen-
ties were pressed into his hand and he curled
up in his seat again.
Servan entered his box. In the box next
to his sat handsomely gowned young woman.
He threw her an idle glance, which was re-
paid in kind. Later Braine came in and sat
down beside Olga.
Everything looks like plain sailing" he
whispered.
Oied shfusBeu sllBnIly.
During the intermssion between the first
and second acts, Servan took the rear chair of
his box, near the curtains. Braine, watching
with the eyes of lynx, suddenly observed
the curtains stirring. A hand was thrust
through In that hand was a packet of pa
pers. With seeming indifference Servan
reached back and took the papers, slowing
them away in a pocket.
Braine rose at the beginning of the second
act.
Where are you going?" asked Olga nerv-
ously.
"To see Otto"
bold attempt was made to rob Servan
while in the box, but the timely arrival of
Jim frustrated this plan. So Braine was
forced to rely on the chauffeur of the linn
CUISINE.
As Farrar's last thrilling note died away
Braine and Olga rose.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-14

" Be careful. And come to the apartments
just as soon as you can"
"I1l be careful" Braine declared easily.
You can watch the play if you wish" .
When Servan entered the limousine he was
quietly but forcibly seized by two men who
had been lying in wait for him, due to the
apparent treachery of the chauffeur Servan
fought valiantly, for all that he knew what
the end of this exploit was going to be. One
of the men succeeded in getting the docu-
ments from Servan's pocket.
"Done, my boy! 7" cried the victor E" Give
him crack on the coco and we'll beat it."
" Just a minute, gentlemen =" said voice
from the seat at the side of the chauffeur.
III take those papers !" And the owner
of the voice, backed by cold, sinister looking
automatic, reached in and confscated the
spoils of war. "And I shouldn't make any
attempt to slip out by the side door"
Thanks, my friend" said Servan. shaking
himself free from his captors.
Don't mention it," said Norton aimiably.
"We thought something like this would hap
pen. Keep perfectly quiet, you chaps Drive
on, chauffeur drive on!"
q Yes, my lord To what particular police
station shall head this omnibus?"
The nearest, Jones; the very nearest you
can think of Some day, when I'm rich, III
hire you for my chauffeur. But for the pres
ent 1 shall expect at least box of Partegas
out of that hundred"
Jones chuckled. "I'll buy you a box out
of my own pocket That hundred goes to
charity"
Here we are! Out with you," said Jim
to his prisoners. He shouldered them into
the police station, to the captains desk.
What's this?' demanded the captain.
Hodup men," said Jim. Entered this
mans car and tried to rob him."
"Uh-huh! An who're you?"
Jim showed his badge and card.
Ohio! Hey, there 1 mean you!" said
the captain, leveling finger at Otto. Lift
up that hat lift it up. Sure, it's Fountain
Pen Otto! Well, well an we've been lookin'
for you for ten months on the last forgery
case. Mr.. Norton, my thanks. Take 'em be-
low, sargeant You'll be kere to make the
cOulpldlnL IN tn WOrnln SIT, ne duueu 10
Servan.
6 If it is necessary"
1t may be against Otto's pal don't
know him."
Very we'll"
And Jones and Norton and Servan trooped
out of the station.
At last Jones and the reporter entered a
cheap lunchroom and ordered coffee and toast.
You're a wonderful man, Jones, even if
you are an Englishman," said Jim as he
called for the check.
English? What makes you think I am
English?" asked Jones with a curious gilt
ter in his eyes.
"Ill tell you on the night we put tie roll
ers under Braine and company"
Jones stared long and intently at his young
partner. What did he really knowr
ITo BE CoNTNUED.l
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-14

Concealed at the rendezvous of the
Black Hundred, a man learns of the re-
cOvery of the box from the sea by a
sailor and of its subsequent return to
the bottom of the sea, and he quickly
communicates the fact to Jones. A du-
plicate box is planted and later secured
by the band, but before its contents are
examined the box mystcriOusIy disap-
pears.
Finding himself checkmated mt every
turn, Braine endeavOrs to enmesh the
Hargreave household in the law in
order to gain free access to the house.
The timely discovery of the plot by
Norton sets the police mt the heels of
the pack and results in a raid on the
gangs rendezvous, which, however,
proves to he barren of results.
The Black Hundred begin to fear Nor
ton and plan to dispose of him. Again
the unnOticed butler shows his hand by
rescuing Norton and defeating BraIne.
Florence secures n mysterious paper
which is of vital importance to her
fathers safety. Braine loses hope of
securing the $1,OOO,OOO and turns to re-
venge.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-14

or his agents. That these papers concern us
vitally 1 am certain. That is why am going
to get them if there has to be a murder at
the opera tonight Norton has been to Wash
ington. He was seen coming out of the Rus
sian embassy, from the secretaries of state
and war and a dozen other Offices. I've got
to find out just what all this means"
at means that the time has come for us
to fy," said Olga. I'VE have failed
have warned you. We have still plenty of
money left. 1t is time we folded our tents
and stole away quietly. tell you feel it
in my bones that there is pit before us
somewhere; and if you force issues we shall
all fall into it."
"The white feather my dear?"
There is altogether some difference be-
tween the white feather and common sense
caution"
81 shall never give up. You are free to
pack up and go if you wish. AS for me, I'm
going to fight this out to the bitter end"
And take my word for it, the end will
be bitter"
"Well?"
90, l shall stay You know that my
future is bound up in yours In the old days
my advice generally appealed to you as sound;
and when you followed it you were success
full From the first l advised YOU not to
pursue Hargreave. See what has happened +"
Enough of this chatter. I've got to die
some time; it will be with my face toward
this man | hate with all my soul. You trust
to me; I'll pull out of this all right. You
just fix yourself up stunningly for the opera
tonight and leave the rest to me-"
Olga shrugged. She was something of a
fatalist This man Of hers had suddenly
gone mad: and one did not reason with mad
people,
What shall I wear?" she asked calmly.
Emeralds; they're your good luck stones.
You will go to the box before l do. I've
got to spend some time at the curb to be
sure that this Servan chap arrives. And it
is quite possible that friend Jones will
come later. If not Jones, then Norton. !
was fool not to shoot him when had the
chance We could have covered it up. with
out Ine leaSt ulIHculIy. but l. needed the IN
formation about that paper. With Norton
going to Washington and Jones confering
with this Servan, I've got to strike quick.
1t concerns u.s. that I'm certain. Perk up;
we've lots of cards in our sleeves yet Be
at the opera at $50. Pay no attention to
any one wait for me. Remember shant
write notes send any phone messages. Be
wary of any trap like that to get you out
side. Now, I'm off,"
Jones approached Florence Immediately
after dinner
" l have important business in the city to-
night. Under no circumstances leave the
house. shall probably be followed. And
enemies will have need of you far more
tonight than at any previous time. l sLall
not send you phone or written message. You
have your revolver. Shoot any strange man
who enters. Wen make inquiries AFTER
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-14

pose," laughed Jim. "Well, must be on
my way to make that flyer"
The two shook hands and Jim hurried of.
Tie butler watched him till he disappeared
down the subway.
" He's good lad" he murmured, "and
brave lad; and money is only an incident
in human affairs after all. I'll be a good
angel and let the two be happy, since they
love each other and have proved it in a thou
sand ways"
For long time the leather box across
which was inscribed "Stanley Hargreave"