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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
SUPERIOR NUMBERS OF
RUSSIANS NO Terror TO
Cen. Won RINDENBURC

Berlin, via The Hague and London,
Nov. 20. 5.21 A. NJ" The Russians
have numbers on their side but num-
bers alone are not the decisive factor.
In the present stage OF the war, less
than ever before, we are not afraid OF
Russian numerical superiority. At Tan
nenburg the Russians outnumbered us
three to one yet the gesult was a no.
table German victory
These are the views of General Won
Hindenburg, now facing the great
Russian war machine, as expressed in
conversation with the Berlin CORE
spOndent of the "Neue Freie Presse,''
of Vienna.
The Russians, said General Won
hindenburg, ''are good soldiers and
observe discipline, but discipline of an
other sort than that of the Austro-
German which is based on thinking
and the execution of command, while
the Russian discipline is mere blind,
dull obedience.
1.-The Russians have learned mueh
since the Japanese war, particularly in
the science OF entrenehing, but when
the ground is frozen they will no long
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
GERMAN NAMES STRICKEN
FROM LEGION OF HONOR

Bordeaux, France, Nov. 20.-Presi-
dent Poincare has issued decree strik-
ing from the roll of the Legion of Hon.
or all names of Germans.
When the French government be.
slows the decoration of the Legion of
Honor upon foreigners, the decree
reads, ''it does not do so merely in
recognition of individual merit, but
also and above all, these distinctions
are accorded as a mark of homage to
the nation to which the foreigners thus
decorated belong
President Poincare asserts that tine
Germans in conducting war are syste-
maticaliy violating all the rules of in.
ternationai law by acts of cruelty and
'oaroarism without precedent in the his
tory of humanity, which have excited
against Germany the universal con
science.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
THE BIC BATTLE
IN west POLAND
Conflict Is in Full Prog
reSs but No Definite
Decision Ha S Y e t
Feen Reached
NEWS OF
THE STRUGGLE
Fighting Previously Reported Eastward
of Mazurian Lakes Seems to Have
Been Merely Preliminary to General
Engagement Along Whole Line

Berlin, Via The Hague and London,
Nov. 20, 2.49 A. M.-The great bat
tie in West Poland is in full progress.
Official reports state that no decision
has vet been reached but otherwise no
definite details are known here of this
titanic struggle which far overshadows
the conflict on the west front.
The engagements previously report
ed eastward of the Mazurian lakes, at
Soldau, Lipo, Wloclawek and Cracow
seem to have been merely preliminaries
to a general engagement along the
whole line. The German bulletin men
tions fighting northward of Lodz while
the Austrians report the advance of
their army northward from Craow and
il is evident that the allies and the
Russians are engaged in the center
along north and south line. Hence
it seems that the Teutonic allies are
levelling eoncentrie attack from three
directions against the Russian force.
Favorable to Dual Monarchy
How the struggle is progressing is
utterly unknown here. The newspaper
critics interpret conditions as generally
favorable to the Austro-Germans and
assert that the German advance beyond
Mlawa and the vicinity of Plock has
eliminated danger of an invasion of east
and west Prussia except by such caval.
ry forces as are operating northward of
Eydkuhmen, i'll East Prussia, on the
Russian border. These, however, are
only raiders.
Major Moraht, the military critic of
hA 1ntN i
Won Hindenburg s advance south of the
Fistula, has exercised effective pres
sure on the whole Russian right wing
and detected it southwark from its nat,
ural line of retreat on Warsaw. the
chief fighting is now proceeding to the
southeast and east of Kutno. between
Lodz and Lowicz, on the Bezura river.
The situation, Major Moraht says, gives
the Germans ground for hope of com
plete success, particularly since strong
Russian forces operating north of the
Vistula against the line from Thorn to
Mlawa have driven back against the
line of the River Bug.
Gives Credit to Austrian Armies
Major Moraht gives full credit to
the cooperation of the Austrian armies,
which by their offensive from Cracow
has drawn upon themselves strong Rus.
sian forces and have prevented their
detachment against the Germans in the
north. The Austrians, he says in self
sacrificing policy, have throughout
played the game eonscientiously and
subordinate their own particular inter.
eSts to thQse of the general campaign.
Emperor William has telegraphed
General Won Hindenburg the imperial
thanks for the victory of great promise
in the first operations of the battles
in West Poland and has sent greetings
and his gratitude to the troops of the
east army for their unparalleled deeds
of marching and fighting.
My best wishes accompany YOU for
the coming days he said in conclu-
sion in his message to the soldiers.
The Bundesrath hal a measure pro-
hibition dealings in securities stamped
in England.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
THE LACK OF F0ODSTUFFS is
FELT THROUGHOUT AUSTRIA

Rome, Nov. 10, 9.45 P. M.-jReports
from Trieste telegraphed from the from
tier say that the lack of foodstuffs is
felt throughout Austria.
The abolition of the duty on grain,
which was opposed by the Agraran
party, was granted too late by the gov
ernment to be of service as Rumania.
the only neutral state that could easily
export grain into Austria, has prohibit
ed its export. But little grain, it is
stated, is reaching Austria from Amer
Tea and Argentina because of the Anglo
French blockade.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
WINTERS BLASTS SUSPENDS
ACTION IN WEST FLANDERS

Bruges, via Sluis to London, Noy.
20, 3.31 A. M.-Quiet reigns in West
Flanders. The sudden and violent COM
ing of winter has caused suspension
of hosSilities. The User region now
has temperature of that of the New
England coast of bleak, windy Decem-
ber day.
In this weather the armies are COM
PEELED to live in the devastated terri
tory where there are no houses to give
shelter or warmth. Physical numbness,
not military exhaustion, has caused the
temporary lull in the battle.
Many cannon and automobiles have
been lost in new inundatiOns.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20

er be able to dig themselves in. Then
they will have bad time of it. That
is one of the advantages the winter
campaign brings US.
1t is sad but good thing that war
and sentimentality do not 90 together.
The mereiless conduct of war is in the
end the most merciful because war is
soonest ended thereby.
THE war with Russia is now chiefly
a question of whose nerves will snap
first. If Austria and Germany have
stronger nerves-and they have them
then they will be victorious -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
German officers Break Parole

The Hague, via London, Nov. 20,
2.49 A. M.-Two German officers in
termed in Holland, who have given
their word of honor that they would
not attempt to escape, have broken
their parole and crossed the German
frontier, according to an announcement
made here.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Hold Informal Reception

Following the exhibition in the Chest
nut street auditorium last night mem
bers of the Engineers Society of Penn
sylvania entertained visiting delegates
to the conference with a buffet lunch
at the Board of Trade hall. Several
addresses were made and an informal
reception held.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Says War Loan Is oversubscribed

London, Nov. 20, $50 A. M.-The
" Daily Chronicle asserts that the new
war loan already has beeen oversub-
scribed and that the applications are
still Fouring in. According to the
Chronicle the amount spoken for
aggregates 6O0,OOO,OOO pounds (s3,-
0.000). The total loan amounts
to $1,750, 100000.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Promoted for Bravery on Field

Paris, Nov. 20, l.25 A. M.IMajor
Adolphe Messimy, at one time Minis
ter of War in the French cabinet and
who recently was decorated with the
legion of honor for an act of bravery
on the battlefield, mas been promoted to
the rank of lieutenant colonel. The
former war minister went to the front
at the outbreak of the war as a mem
Der of the general staff,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Somerset Boy Electrocuted

Somerset, Pa, Nov 20.-Climbing
pole of the Consolidated Coal Com
p9ny at Aeosta, on which was suspend
ed a transformer that reduces electric
current from zoo to 120 volts, Chris
ton Drung, II years old, was electro
euted. When other lads found tine
body a short time later it was suspended
from two wires that led to the box and
which had become entwined about one
of his feet in his struggles to free him
self. Death was evidently instan-
tane0us.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Dies From Effects of oangrens

Marletta, Pa, Nov. 2U.-Ernest Al
bright, 46 years old, shoe manufac.
turer, of Maytown, died to-day from
gangrene following an operation for
appendicitis. He was native of May
town, a member of several secret or
ganizations, superintendent of the Re-
formed Sunday school and trustee in
the church.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
WILL TEST MEASURE IN COURTS
Arizona's New Law Will Affect Rail
road and Mining Work

Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 20.-Arizona' s
initiative measure, providing that so
per cent. of the employees shall be Amer
lean citizens in any business employing
more than five persons, carried at the.
recent election, it was announced to-
day.
Opponents of the measure announced
that 1t will be attacked in the courts.
The law viii particularly affect rail
road construction work, mining and
similar lines where much common labor
is employed.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Fortney -Cotterel Wedding

Announcement is made of the mar
rage of Mrs. Alice s. Cotterel and
Charles H. Fortney, both of this city,
which took place at the parsonage of
the Presbyterian church, New Bloom
field, the Rev. |. Potter Hayes, officiat-
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Fortney will reside
at 20 South Fifteenth street, this city.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Reception for the Rev. MIR. staub

A reception was given in honor of
the Rev. j. A. Starb, newly appointed
pastor of the Nagle Street Church of
God, at his home, 2S22 Main street,
Penbrook, last evening.
The guests spent a pleasant evening
with music and social chat after which
dainty refreshments were served.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Returned to st. Mary's Hall

Miss Kate Darlington has resumed
her studies at st. Mary's Hall, Peek,
skill, after spending several days with
her parents, Bishop and Mrs. James
Henry Darlington, 321 North Front
street.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Servia Getting Ready to Move

London, Nov. 20, 3.27 A. M.-Servia
is taking sters to remove the govern
ment from Nish to Uskub if it becomes
necessary, according to an Athens dis
Patch to the DAILY Chronicle -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
German Generals Sudden Death

London, Nov. 20, All A. MA
Reuter- s dispatch from Berlin gives the
official announc ement that Major
Noights .Rhetz, quartermaster general of
the German army, has died suddenly
from heart trouble.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20

Recent dispatches from Rome have
indicated that Herr Won FlotQw, the
German Ambassador there. was about
to retire. Prince Bernhard Won Bue-
low, formerly chancellor of the German
empire, who usually resides in Rome
and who through his Italian marriage
has great influence in Italian society,
was mentioned as likely to take the
post in view of its Importance at this
crisis
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Why IL LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
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beva USE OF us tonlc and laxative ERECT
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE will he
found better than the ordinary Quinine
for any purpose for which Quinine is
used. Does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in the head. Remember the full
name and look for the signature of r
w. GROVE on box. Price 25c.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Dance THANKSGIVING Night

Miss Margaret Gilger and Miss Hell
ena Tettemer have issued invitations
for dance in Hanshaw's hall, this
evening. +. Marion Sourbeer, Jr., will
play for the dancing.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Announce Birth of Daughter

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Meaner
1929 IL Howard street, announce the
birth of a daughter, Esther Ruth,
Monday, November 16. Mrs. Meaner
was Ruth Ashton prior to her mar
riage. vra#
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Announce Birth of a Son

Mr.. and Mrs, James johnson, 2O12
kensington street, announce the birth
OF son, Milton Edwin, Saturday, No.
vember IA.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20

from Rome to the Fournier Agency
states that Prince Won Buelow has been
appointed German Ambassador to
italy.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
GERMAN PRINCE Won BUELOW
MADE AMBASSADOR TO ITALY

Paris, Nov, 20, A, MA dispatch
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
MOVE FORWARD DATE
OF TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Important changes in the Y. NJ. G.
A. tennis tournament were made
Monday evening at a meeting of the
y. NJ. c. A. tennis committee. The
tournament will start Aug. % instead
OF Aug "a. and entries will close the
18th of this month instead Of the
22d as scheduled at first. Drawn gs
for places will take place the night
of the 18th.
More entries for the tournament
have been received by Assistant Ply
seal Director Elmer Burnham, and
the contests this year bids fair to be
the largest ever held in the city.
Twenty entries have already been
placed in the hands of the committee
i'm charge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
BOOST WHEAT PRODUCTION
is OBJECT OF CAMPAIGN

County Agent John s. Bordner is
conducting a wheat production cam
paign Tuesday and Wednesday, He
is assisted by ]. p. Prigg. an expert
enced farmer and institute lecturer
from Daleville, Ind. Stops Of one
hour are made at various farm houses
along the scheduled route Talks on
growing wheat and other advice rela>-
tive to soil fertilization for wheat pro-
duction are given.
The schedule for stops on Tuesday
was:
Farm OF Fred Eartstein-South Of
Mishawaka, a III
Farm Of ]. .. Ioucks-Three miles
west OF Wakarusa- 10 a. m.
Farm of William Schlarb-One mile
north OF Wyatt 1880 p. m.
Farm of Charles Bunch-Two miles
south and east of Lakeville, p. m.
Farm of Edward Geyer-One mile
east of North Liberty. 3: 80 p. m.
The schedule for Wednesday fol-
lows:
Farm OF ]. G. Acknowledged
road, German township. S q m. (This
meeting has been cancelled on ac-
count OF the old Settlers picnic
which is held at Clear lake.
Cleaner Picnic - Michigan road,
1880 a. IN.
Farm OF John Fair-Green town
ship. 1 p. m.
Farm OF Charles Bates - Olive
township. east Of New Carlisle, 8 p. m.
Farm OF Martin Witter - Warren
township. north Of Lydic. 4:3O p. m.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
PINE CREEK ORDER OF
CLEANERS HOLDS PICNIC
Robert Geyer, Grand SlOcUm, Speaks
To Great Crowd i'm j. c.
Flack Grove.

Pine Greek arbOr, Ancient order OF
Cleaners. held it's second picnic Tues
day at the J. G. FlaCk COVE, one-haf
mile north OF WalkertOn. More than
100 members with their families are
attending the picnic.
The afternoon was To be spent with
various games and athletic contests.
ranging from a fat mans race TO a
pie eating contest. Prizes were OFFER
ed 20 the winners OF various events
and an exceptionally fine prize was TO
have been given as a wedding present
10 any couple that got married on
the grounds.
Robert Geyer, grand slocum, was
scheduled 10 deliver an address dur
ing the afternoon as was NJ. Il. Slick.
the latter of WalkertOn. officers OF
the order declared Tuesday noon that
judging by the attendance present and
the enthusiasm with which the mem
hers and their families and friends
entered into the contests the outing
was one OF the most successful ever
staged under the auspices OF the local
aTbOr.
Tho Pine creek order shows great
strength, and Is rapidly becoming an
important commercial factor in the
community. WalNertOn business men
assert.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
DENIES INJUNCTION IN
O'NIEL SALOON CASE
Judge Van Fleet Rules That
Mayor Can Hold License
Revocation Hearing.

An injunction TO prevent a hearing
Of a petition to revoke his liquor Ii
cense before Mayor Fred w. Keller
was denied Thomas O'Neil by Judge
Vernon w Van Fleet Tuesday morn
ing when the case was brought be-
fore him in the superior court cham
bers. O'NeiPs petition for an injunc-
ton resulted from a petition which
was filed by Charles II. Beyrer with
the mayor, asking that the saloon
keepers license be revoked. When
Mayor Keller summoned O'Neil for
a hearing the defendant started in
junction proceedings against Mayor
Keller and Beyrer
Attorneys for O'Neil claimed that
under the Proctor law the mayor
could not hold such a hearing while
City Atty. Eli F. Seebirt claimed that
he could, as there was no conflict
with the Nicholson law which makes
such a provision. Judge Van Fleet
sustained contention Of the city attOr-
ney and overruled those of Henry
Sites, attorney for O'Neil. 1t is not
known yet when the hearing before
Mayor Keller will take place. the
date remaining indefinite.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
SUES ATTORNEY AND TWO
WOMEN, ASKING $4,000

Lille Schumacher, wife of Fred
Schumacher, of Niles. filed suit in the
circuit court Tuesday against Lem j.
Dare, attorney, and Minnie Smith,
and Stella, her 16-year- daughter,
asking $4,000 damages. The suit
grows out of an alleged settlement of
bastardy charge made against Fred
Schumacher by Stella Smith, the price
for which was TO be $500, of which
$110 was paid. The suit for damages
was started when Atty. Oare, repre-
senting his clients, demanded the
balance. AS the settlement, or alleg-
ed settlement, was made by the wife
in the absence Of her husband, who
is said to have absconded. she asserts
having been misled into making the
agreement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
ASKS $4,000 ALIMONY
IN SUIT FOR DIVORCE

Five thousand dollars alimOny and
custody OF two children is asked by
Mary r. BaIsley IN a suit for divorce
filed Tuesday in the superior court
AGAINST William Balsley. The wife
claims that her husband has nagged
her FOR i've years, calling her lazy
and IN other ways making life miser-
able for her She also says that he
purchased certain property worth
$4,000 with her money and secured
the property III his own name and
refuses TO t'isn T. over 20 her. a
daughter. 19. and a SON is. are
children OF the couple. and the moth
or asks for their custody i'm addition
20 the return OF the property and
IS. 600 alimony.
Rose Hickey IS charged with re-
fusIng 20 cook meals for her hus-
band. George W. Hickey i'm a di-
vorce suit fled I'm the superior court
Tuesday. The husband also COM
plains that his wife continually nag
ged at him and ordered him ont OF
the house many times. The couple
was married on Jan. 1. 1912. and sep
arated Aug. 19 1914
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
WANTS PRIVILEGE
/. To SELL RIGHTS IN
HEAT CONTRACT
Board of Works Gets Amended
Proposition From Pres. Bry-
an--WiII Designate LoCa-
tons for Street Lights.

IN communication received by Z.
NJ. Norris, president of the board of
works, from K. A. Bryan, president of
the Indiana and Michigan Electric Co.,
the latter put an amended proposition
before the works board in which was
embodied the electric companys for
mer contract TO furnish heating con-
veniences for the Oliver hotel the
plant Of the South Bend Wooden Co.
and the Stephenson Underwear plant.
The new proposition, according to
Pres. Morris continues to adhere to
the 80 franchise provided by the
former contract, but states that the
electric company shall at the end of
10 or 20 year periods be allowed to
turn over to the city for a cash con-
sideration all its rights in connection
with the franchise. or an outside
company if the city does not wish TO
repurchase it.
The new proposition has not yet re-
ceived consideration by the board Mr..
Morris said Tuesday morning that he,
representing the board, would prepare
an answer to the latest proposal short
~. That a special meeting Of the
board would be called to consider the
matter is probable.
VIII Designate Light Locations.
The board of works has also within
the next few days to designate loca-
lions for street lamps. The Indiana
& Michigan Electric Co. has a new
contract with the city beginning Jan.
!, and has communicated to the board
that an early distribution Of arc loca-
tions would be desirable. The board
will tour the city Wednesday and will
set at that time as many locations as
possible. There will be 273 lamps
which will be lighted by the new un-
foreground wiring system soon to be
installed by the electric company. Be
tween 900 and 500 overhead lamps
will be needed also. The location for
the underground wired lamps have
been decided upon. 1t is stipulated in
the underground wiring contract that
all work entailed shall be completed
by Jan. l. 1915.
AT the Tuesday morning meeting Of
the board bids for the construction OF
pipe sewer on Indiana av. were
opened and turned over TO the city en-
gineer for approval and he will let
them at the meeting Tuesday night.
Tuesday morning the board also con-
sidered petitions for the opening Of S.
Chaplin from Prairie av. to Leon St,
and for a pipe sewer on Milton av.
from Miami st. TO the Bowman creek
sewer.
At Tuesday nights meeting hearings
on the following will be the chief
points of discussions:
Cement walk and curb on Meade
St; cement walk and curb on Orange
St; water connections on Pennsyl-
Vania av.; brick pavement on Marion
ST.; brick pavement on Ford St; pipe
sewer en- Vassar av.; pipe sewer on Te-
cumseh aV.; pipe sewer on Tonti av.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
He Shot The Sheriff, But
Only In His Dreams

when the sheriff saw me in the
store / shot. at him twice and hit
him once" said John Carlson 10
Walter Anderson. a wealthy farmer
Of near Crumstown Tuesday morn
ing i'm a local cafe
Sheriff Swanson. you mean
asked Anderson, sitting up abrupt
ly and staring at Carlson
Yes, 1 mean Sheriff Swanson.
don't know whether he is dead yet
or not. He caught me robbing a
store and when he started after me
/ shot him. I dragged him out on
a road and left him there. Some
body peaohed to the police. but II
didn't do them any good, because
when they came after me I told
them / didn't shoot him although I
lad seen the man that did do IT,
When j start on any sort Of a JOB
like robbing a prosperous store I
don't like To have anybody from
the police department butting-'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
HEAVY RAIN SAVES CORN
CROP IN THE L0WlANOS

Thousands Of dollars worth Of
good. It is estimated, was done To
the corn crop in and around st. JO-
seph county by the rain Monday.
Much of the corn in the highlands
was SO far gone that il may be used
only for fodder if placed in a silo but
corn in the low places Will be partial
Is saved at least.
Aside from the good done 10 the
grain crops. farmers who brought
their produce -nto the city public
market Tuesday morning declared
that the recent rain will mean a bet
ter and larger supply OF garden truck
during the present month. Much or
the sweet corn which was partially
injured by the protracted drouth. will
now bear ears y corresponding
amount OF benefit was done 20 other
kinds OF garden truck