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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
REIGN Of TERROR
IN MEXICO CITY
IS DISAPPEARING
Six LooterS Shot After Court
Martial Has Desired Effect
Permanent Peace Promised
in Month by Carranza.
BY II. II. sTANSBURY.

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 17.-Gen. OBJ
regon is maintaining order with an
iron hand and the terror that pre-
ceded the constitutionalists occupa-
tion is rapidly disappearing. Three
looters were shot last night after a
court martial and three more were
executed early today.
Short respite will be given the con-
stitutionalist troops who have arrived
here. Immediately after the arrival
OF Gen. Carranza they will be sent out
to whip Gen. Zapata and the 5000 fed
erals who have retired to Guadalupe.
The constitutiOnalists expect to es-
tablish permanent peace throughout
the republic within a month and then
hope for the recognition by the United
States John r. Silliman is represent
ing the American government here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
CRY HOLY WAR To
GET PEASANTS IN
RUSSIA To FIGHT
Bits of Royal Family Off for
Moscow to Stir Religious
and Racial PreiudiCe-In-
wade Prussia.

ST PETERSBURG, Aug. 17.-CZar
Nicholas, the empress, Crown Prince
Alexis and the imperial grand duchess
left here today for Moscow, while
Russian authorities renewed their ef-
forts to arouse the ardor for warfare
among the people by playing on their
religious principles and their racial
prejudices
Religious ceremonies have become
part of the mobilization and whenever
troops march on their way to the rail
way stations they are preceded by
priests Of the orthodox church in full
vestments.
The authorities are making every ef-
fort to convince the people that this
is a holy war-and that it is just one
from the Russian standpoint. 1t is
pointed out, too, that the Russians
must win or else the TeutOns, gener-
ally hated throughout Russia, will
sweep through the empire, and leave
death and devastation in their paths.
Take PrusSian Towns.
The capture OF the thriving cities OF
Insterberg and Gumbinnen by Rus
sian troops invading east Prussia was
officially announced today by the gen.
eral staff. Insterburg is only 81 miles
from Koenigsburg, the strongly forti-
fed German seaport. 1t has more
than 10000 inhabitants and Gumbin-
nen has $4,000
The general staff further stated that
several German aeroplanes had been
brought down by Russian bullets, but
that Russian aviators had been sue
cessful in their operations and h30 OBJ
tanned information of the highest
value. by their reconnaissance across
the Austrian frontier.
According to the general staff. the
German Poles are offering no resist
ance to the advance Of the Russian
troops, but the other German civilians
have armed themselves and have fired
from loop holes in their dwellings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
PORTES ARMY MOBHIZES.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE en-
tire Turkish army has been mObil-
lied according to confidential informa-
ton received in diplomatic circles re-
ceived in Washington today. 1t is
expected that in spite Of che declara-
ton of neutrality, Turkey is now ready
fo- any eventualities which might
come from further demands relatives
to the two German warships, the
Goeben and Breslau, which have found
in the Dardanelles Diplomats here
are convinced that should Bulgaria
enter into the fight against Servia
Turkey will attack both Servia and
Greece and her armies will cooperate
with those Of Bulgaria
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
Warning Nations of Europe Politely Decline
United States Offer of Mediation on Ground
Of National Honor-Russia Alone Is Silent

WASHINGTON, Aug II. - Polite
declinatiOns Of Pres. Wilson'S offer OF
mediation between the warning pow
ers OF Europe have reached the state
department, it was stated today. All
the powers approached with the ex-
ception of Russia, have informed the
president that much TO their
regret they cannot accept arbitration
by the United States at this time.
France in declining the American
offer informed the state department
that Germany was the aggressOr in the
present war and that France did not
consider that the principle for which
she is fighting is one which Will admit
OF arbitration or mediation.
England in declining the offer stated
that she is fighting for the question
OF national honor and the independ-
ence Of Belgium neither OF which
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
Fighting Resumes Along French
and Belgian FrontierS-AI-
lied Army MaSSed at Dinant.
Germans Number 100000.
ADVANCE GUARD MOVES
TOWARD FRENCH BORDER
Austrian Troops Come to Res
cue of Invaders Under Ger
man General and viii Enter
tain French in AISace.

BRUSSELS, Aug. f7-Ger-
man and French troops are fight
ing in the outskirts of Yvoir, &C
cording to a civic guard of Di-
nat who arrived at Namur today.
He reported that train service be-
nant who arrived at Namur today.
been interrupted. YYoir is ten
miles south of Namur.
German cavalry made gallant
efforts to take the machine guns
of the BelgianS. charging into a
hail of bullets that quickly emp
tied many saddles.
There is a heavy French force
around Namur supporting the
BelgianS at that point.
The Germans seem TO be ad-
Vancing towards the forts which
protect Namur with the evident
intention of trying to take them
by assault.
lldl AuStll ldll lN-lAil "a Lii III -
of the German army have reached
Belgium is reported from Macs
tricht.
The AuStrianS are said to have
been placed under command of
Count Won BuelOw, commander
in-chief of the second German
army corps.
German cavalry, which had
been defeated in previous fight
ing, attempted on Sunday to take
the offensive against the French
after being reinforced, but we're
driven back to Wayre, near Wa
terlOO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
Regiment OF American Cow
Boys and EngIiShmen and
French Polo Players Are Be-
ing Enlisted in Paris.
ST. BLASIEN AND BADEN
ARE TAKE BYN ALLIES
Will Force Both Germans and
AuStrianS to Engage in the
Struggle = AerOplaneS Are
Carrying Troops to Front.

PARIS, Aug. II. = Several
American cowboys have enlisted
in the rough rider regiment,
which is being recruited for the
French army and will be ready to
60 to the front in about ten days.
A number of Englishmen, some
noted French polo players and
other men famous for their horse
manShip also have enlisted.
Three wealthy Americans are
said to have given their assurance
that they will outfit the rough
riders with the best horses obtain
able.
The rough riders will be
equipped with dust grey Khaki
tunicS. whipcord breecheS, black
leggingS, big hats, sabres and au-
tomato pistols.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
WHOLE GERMAN FLEET
REMAINS BOTTLED UP
KaiSer'S WarShipS Stay Under
Protection of Fortress in
North Sea.

LONDON. Aug. 1.-THE German
fleet, according to reports. remains
bottled UP in the North sea, presum-
ably in the vicinity of Wilhelmshaven
and under the protection OF the fort
ress OF Heligoland.
The Austrian fleet is reported to
have sought refuge at POla, where the
shore defenses are said TO be in
adequate.
The Adriatic. according to the re-
ports, has been mined as a further
against the combined British and
French Mediterranean fleets which are
seeking them.
The admiralty has made no an
nOuncement regarding the movements
OF British cruisers in West Indian
and American waters. There are re-
ports OF the capture Of several Ger
man merchant ships in that quarter,
and uncOnhrmed reports say that one
or more British warships have had an
engagement with the German cruiser
Karlsruhe IN Cuban waters. Both
Caibarien and Guntsnimo dispatches
tell OF heavy cannonading heard OF
those ports
Dispatches received here from st.
Petersburg say that two German
cruisers approached the western end
OF DagO island, between the gulf or
Finland and the Baltic. on Thursday
and fired a number Of shells at the
lighthouse. None OF the shells took
effect.
A British warship captured an Aus
trisn merchant vessel last night off
the Northumberland coast The names
OF the two ships have not been an
nounced-
In spite OF the fact that floating
mines have been scattered in the
North sea merchant vessels are max
ing regular runs between the east
ports OF England and Scandinavian
ports. bringing provisions 10 England
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17

BRUSSELS. Aug. IA German,
believed to be an officer Of high rank
I'm the kaiscr's army was arrested to-
day. court marri'Jed and shot at Dir
beck. ON the inside OF hi~ sleeve was
found "a badge bearing insignia To
show that he was an officer Of rank in
the German army. Announcements
was made here that "A German Symla-
thizeP "bcIicved TO bc one OF the cilieiS
I'm the German espionage system MaS
arrested at his home In avenue
DT'Armec i'm this city by Belgian sol
dies.
At the time Of his arrest the Ger
man was reported Co bc engaged in
writing report TO the German gov
ernment. PaperS which were found
i'm the Germans home, led 90 the ar
rest of eight persons, all accused Oh
being spies. ~.l,,-,,-,
BY BERNARD BELLANCOURE
BRUSSELS. Aug 17.-Wlth the leIL
flank OF the gigantic German army IN
nosition for the titanic engagements
with the allies. fighting went on to-
dav between the advance guard OF the
Germans and the allied troops massed
around Dinant and south of tnaI
point
Dispatches from the scenes OF ac-
ton gave the impression that me cen
ter Of the German army with It's 4Ve,-
NNU men Il IArilAAl- ANA f''--H
the French frontier behind sklr-
mish front which has been 10 actloh
since dawn Saturday morning. Both
sides are using infantry cavalry ana
artillery. and both have been equally
inconvenienced by heavy rains which
have turned roads and fields to
swamps. preventing quick movements
Of the heavy batteries
FarthWOrks are being thrown up by
the main body OF the German cen
ter. lust IS was done by the right
wing along the line extending from =
poInt south OF Antwerp 10 the dis
trict east OF Brussels.
Strengthening Positions.
The allies are strengthening their
positions between Dinant and the
French frontier. II Is apparent 20 the
military authorities that the German
forces which were thrown back from
Dinant on Saturday constituted
flying squadron which had been sent
forward in advance OF the main body.
10 give a skirmish 20 the enemy
tt IS pointed out as a Significant
fact that the Germans. instead of Re-
treating eastward. took n southerlv
sOurse along the Aeuse valley toward
the French border az Givet.
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
Rome Expects Declaration of
War From AuStria-Hungary
Due to WarIike Preparations
in North of Italy.
FRANCE AND AUSTRIA
ENGAGED ON ADRIATIC
Two Austrian IronCIadS Sink
and Another BurnS-SerV-
ianS RepuISe AuStrianS in
48-Hour Battle at lana.

ROME, Aug. t7.-An Ancona
dispatch says that four British bat
tleShips chased the Austrian tor
pedo cruiser Szigetvar and mine
ship Aurora into the harbor of
Pola when they were discovered
blockading Antivari, Montenegro.
Part of Belgrade has been de-
StrOyed by fire set by the Austrian
bOmbardment. Word received
here today from Belgrade says
that the bombardment is inceSSant
and that most of the inhabitants
have fled. Most of them are
headed for NiSh.
Owing to the crowded condi-
ton of that city, the lack of food
and inSanitary situation, it is fear
ed that an outbreak of disease
may follow.
Great numbers of the poor are
without shelter and food.
The capital has been badly
damaged by the artillery fire from
the heavy seize guns of the Aus
trianS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
GREAT LAND GRAPPLE
DAILY COMING CLOSER
Home Rule Offered Poles is
Expected to Increase Rus
Sia'S Fighting Strength on
East Frontier of Germany.
BY HERBERT TEMPLE.

LONDON, Aug. 17.-The British
government was officially notified to-
day OF Japan's ultimatum to Ger
many. Under instructions from To-
kiO the Japanese minister went to
the foreign office and presented a
copy of the ultimatum to Sir Edward
Grey, the foreign secretary. The
statement Of the Japanese govern
ment that Kiao-Chau would be re-
turned TO China and that the integ-
rity of that country would not be
menaced by Japan, served to re-
lieve anxiety that had been felt here
for some time.
The ultimatum of Japan is ex-
pected to hasten action by the Ger
man feet In the North Sea and is
regarded as q British strategic move.
IL Germany wishes to send assist
ance to it's Asiatic feet, the forces
now supposed to be bottled up near
the mouth OF the Elbe will have to
come out and fight.
German Forces Advance.
In the meantime the great land
grapple is daily coming closer. The
fighting at Dinant shows that the
German forces have almost reached
the Franco-Belgian frontier, their
objective point A battle is also re-
ported at Avricourt in Alsation
frontier
Though thousands OF men were
involved in these conflicts they are
regarded, like the battle of Haelen,
as mere skirmishes preliminary to
the terrific armageddon that lis inn
minent. At Haelen the Germans
lost 5000. A report from Amster-
dam, that Austrian troops had
reached Belgium, caused great sur
prise among military experts here
today It indicated that they had
been moving much more rapidly
than had been considered possible,
but also served to confirm the ex-
perts' belief that Germany was stalk
ing it's all on it's massive attack on
the weakest part of the French
frontier.
Though the allies claim victory at
mitted that the Germans must
overrun much Of the country OF the
Ardennes.
Home Rule For Poland.
That Russias pledge of home
rule to Poland if Germany is
crushed, will materially assist the
progress of the cars army, is be-
lieved here. Great numbers OF
Poles dwell in eastern Prussia and
the northeastern part OF the Aus
trian empire and their support
would undoubtedly prove a vast help
to Russia's invading forces.
The remarkable raptdity with
which Russia has mobiliZed her
forces has proved the marvel Of the
war. They are ready to take the
offensive and the result will soon be
felt IN Galcia. Their cavalry
crossed the frontier at the Upper
Bug and Upper Styr rivers stimuli
taneously and at the same time the
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
BY FRANKLIN p. NrERR1CK.

PARIS. Aug 1.-THE French war
office announced today the capture Of
ST. Blasien, in Baden, by the French.
At the same time, however, the war
Office admitted that the Germans are
offering furious resistance TO the
French advance through the pass of
St Marie Aux Mines in the Vosges
mountains.
The French forces along the west
ern border of upper Alsace and lower
Lorraine are stretched out in a huge
enveloping movement. 80 miles long,
from Rechicourt, or RiXingen in Lor-
raine, south TO st. Marie.
IN its announcement the war Office
said:
Operations OF the French army are
being developed all along the line
from Rechicourt to St. Marie The
advance OF the French troops in
Schirmeck valley has been especially
rapid one thousand prisoners were
taken and the Germans abandoned a
large quantity OF military accOutre-
ments. At St. Marie, heavy artillery
ard several field pieces were captured
from the Germans in the Blamont dis
trict, 9 transports, wagons and other
effects fell into our hands. The
morale OF the French troops is excel
lent"
A great engagement all along the
lines OF the two opposing armies is
forecasted by the war Office.
Allies VIII Force Battle.
AT the moment that the German
31ain force comes in contact with our
troops, our allies will force both Aus
trians and Germans TO engage in an
additional struggle. which. il seems
likely. viii be OF vast proportions" "
says the war office statement
sr-e -.
the Germans anticipated a decisive
defeat OF the French so that they
might Immediately follow up such a
success with n battle against our al
lies. IL is also we'll known that they
counted on the slow mobilization Of
the Russian forces and upon the dis
turbances in Poland TO gain time for
their arms. The car. however, by his
promise 70 grant autonomy 10 Poland
has obtained the fidelity OF the Poles
and Russia's mobilization has been ac-
Complished with remarkable rapidity.
The Russian army Is now moving for
ward for an offensive blow, the result
OF which will soon be felt. Already
IN Galicia Russian cavalry has crossed
the frontier. and Austrian cavalry and
infantry has been routed while other
battalicns have turned tail
Germany IS being put upon the de-
the conclusion that her position at the
front IS unsatisfactory.
Praise for French Courage.
High praise is given 20 the courage
OF the French troops on the Lorraine
border. and 20 the brilliancy with
which they have carried out their op-
eratiOns.
Reinforcements are being sent TO
the French troops that recaptured
BlamOnt and Grey.
Aeroplanes are being carried with
the advance troops and aeroplanes are
being sent toward Metz and Strass-
burg TO make reconnaissances for the
French and 20 destroy the hangers
containing Zeppelin airships
The war Office has confirmed the
news Of the French victory at Dinant.
IN Belgium. this cOmmunique being
the first official word as 20 the actual
location OF the French soldiers in Bel
gium
French Version of Battle.
The French war Offices version Of
the battle at Dinant is as follows:
German forces, consisting OF a di-
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17

would admit Of mediation at this time.
Germany and Austria both allege
that they had sufficient grounds for
war against Russia and for the subse-
quent steps they have taken against
other nations.
No reply has reached the state de-
partment from Russia and Secy
Bryan has been unable TO obtain an
assurance that the presidents offer OF
mediation has reached the car.
Premier Niviani OF France, replying
10 Pres. Wilson's offer of American
mediation, said:
you may be assured that the
French government and people Will
recognize in your idea new evidence
of your interest in the destinies OF
France"
The premier added that France had
been attacked despite her steady re-
fusal 10 take the aggressive"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
CRUDE OIL IN INDIANA
DROPS, so LOSE JOBS

TERRE IIAUTE. Ind, Aug. IL
The Standard Oil CO. today reduced
the price Of crude oil to 81 cents. AS
result of the drop extensive develop
ments of the oil fields in the vicinity
of Sullivan has been stopped and the
pumping station at Martinsviile has
been closed resulting in so men being
thrown out of work. A slump in the
eastern market was responsible for
the reduction.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
RESPECT MUSEUMS OF
ART AND SCIENTIFIC
COLLECTIONS IN WAR
Destruction Would Mean Loss Of
Years of Work That Future
Cannot Afford TO Lose.

BRUSSELS, Aug. I'm. Paul OF
let, president OF the Union Des Asser-
tons Internationale, says that a move
mcnt is on foot to induce the United
States TO obtain the cooperation Of the
neutral powers in approaching the bel
Hgerents to beg them tO respect mu-
seums of art and scientific collections
I'm the threatened capitals
He mentioned. for instance, that I'm
Brussels repOSed the plates OF the
Photographic map OF the heavens. liz
has taken twenty years to complete
the work. and the destruction Of the
plates would be an almost irreparabIe
loss to the world.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
TURKEY SENDS REGRETS
TO FRANCE WITH REGARD
TO DARDANDELLES AFFAIR
But Turks Are Reported Ready to
Fight if Conditions i'm Servia
Continue TO Menace.

PARIS, Aug. 17.-Turkey has sent
TO France a message Of regret for the
treatment accorded two French ships
I'm the DardaneIles by the cruiser
GOeben-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
GRAND JURY PROBES
MELON PATCH MURDER

ALBION. Ind, Aug IA special
grand jury convened here 70 investi
gate the killing OF Howard AIcIAugh-
lin OF Lansing. Mich. by Charles L.
Cushing. a wealthy Kendallville gard
ener. Mclaughlin was killed when
Cushing found him in his melon
patch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
BY BRrxTON ID. ALLAIRE.

ROME, Aug. 17.-Government Of
ficials here believe that Austria soon
will declare war on Italy, because
of the fact that martial law prevails
along the Austro-Italian frontier,
where Austria has massed a large
body of troops.
Italy, in retaliation for Austria s
acts. and, as a precautionary
measure" has rushed a big army to
the towns on the Austrian frontier,
and in some places the Austrian and
Italian troops are camped only a few
hundreds yards from each other.
A report reached here today that
the French defeated the Germans
yesterday in an engagement near
Muelhausen. There is no cOnfirma-
tion.
The Tribuna asserts that it has
learned on good authority that
Greece has decided to demand ex-
plantations in Constantinople of the
concentration of Turkish troops on
the frontier of Thrace. If the Turk
ish governments reply is not salts
factory, Greece will mobilize her
army.
Fight Naval Battle.
The Servian war of1ce announced
today from Nish that a naval battle
was fought in the Adriatic sea on
Sunday by warships of Austria and
France, and that the Austrians were
defeated.
The war Office official statement
follows:
CA naval battle between French
and Austrian warships began off
Budua in the Adriatic at 9 O'Clock
Sunday morning. The French squad
ron coming from the southwest, at
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
EMPEROR WILLIAM Is
AGAIN OFF FOR FRONT
PROTECTED BY STAFF
Leaves Berlin BY Special Train AT
Midnight and Alleged Destina-
tiOn is Mainz.
BULLETIN.

BERNE, Aug. 17.-EmperOr Will
liam left Berlin for the front shortly
after midnight, according to a dis
patch received here from the German
capital today. 1t says that the
kaiser was accompanied by the head
quarters stat of his army and that
the special train on which they trav-
eled was bound for MainZ.
NOTE-MainZ is in Hesse, and is
one Of the most strongly fortified
cities of the German empire. 1t is
about 130 miles from Aix-La-Chap-
pelle where a Berlin dispatch last
week said that the kaiser had al
ready arrived and had been acct
dentally shot in the ankle, return
ing TO Berlin.-Editor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
.JAPS EXPECT WAR
/. FOR HER DEMAND
MADE ON GE ERMANY
UItimatum Calculated to EStab-
IiSh yellow Jacket" Su-
premaCy in Far East is De-
liVered by U. S. Ambassador.

SHANGHAI, China, Aug. IT..
transports proceeding south
from palney toward Kiao-Chau
were sighted today. They are be-
heved to carry Japanese troops.
WASHINGTON, Aug. H.
Pres. Wilson is entirely satisfied
that Japan is acting in good faith
in her promise to respect the ter
ntorial integrity of China.
Her ultimatum to Germany
reached Berlin today. 1t was
transmitted through James w.
Gerard, the American ambaSSa-
dor, and he reported to the state
department this forenoon that he
had received it.
The American ambassadors
dispatch was brief and contained
no details of the manner in which
the ultimatum was presented nor
any indications as to what the out
come would be.
TOXIC, Aug. 17.-News Of the ulti-
matum sent by Japan TO Germany de-
manding the withdrawal or disarming
of all German ships in Chinese and
Japanese waters and the surrender Of
Kiao-Chau was favOrably received in
all circles today. The only opposition
voiced by the press appears in unim-
portant newspapers.
The leading papers declare that the
government has acted wisely in seiz-
ing the present opportunity to assert
Japan's supremacy in the far east, and
TO move for the elimination Of in
terests opposed to the welfare and
prosperity Of Nippon"
Japan expects war. No one be-
CONTINUED ON PAGE TEN)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17

SAUIT STE. MARIE WIRELESS
STATION N DANGER

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 1.-THE
department of militia was notified
today that attempts had been
made to wreck the government
wireless station at Sault ste.
Marie early today. \ sentry fired
and the trespaSseP fled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-17
THE WEATn.

INDIANA - Pa
cloudy tonight and Tue
day: probably thunder
showers IN north portion:
somewhat cooler Tuesday
IN north portion.