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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29

The official announcement of the
Belgium war office follows:
After bombarding AIaiines the
Germans under cover of night re-
entered the unoccupieG town, but have
not resumed their march from that
place.
The Germans have directed the
fire OF all their heavy artillery against
the forts at Wavre. st. Catherine and
Waelhem, about 10 miles from Ant
werp, but with a result not justifying
their great exposure. our forts re-
piled and the bOmbaTdment ceased.
Between the Dendre and the Will
lebroeck canals. west of Waelhem, the
offensive movement OF the Germans
has been promptly checked. The forts
inflicted serious losses on the enemy
and compelled his retreat"
City of AlOst Suffers.
The city of Alost has suffered con-
siderably from artillery fire. ON ac-
count OF the German position the Bel
gian artillery was compelled to take
up a position that allowed shells TO
drop into the city. In consequence
tire started and a number OF build
ings were destroyed.
Most of the damage at Alost, how
ever, was done by the German artil-
lery which occupied "A range of hills
south OF the town. a correspondent
just arriving from that district said:
Fire did mach damage in the new
quarter OF the city. A church. the
college building. the railroad station
and a hospital We're all struck by
shells early in the game and set on
ire. When i left the bombardment
was going ON furiously and smoke was
rolling upward from the burning
city"
Silence German Guns.
The Belgians claim To have silenced
the German guns and compelled the
Germans 10 retreat.
(Alost is an important Belgian city.
having nearly 5000 residents and ly-
ing about 16 miles northwest of Brus-
sells. IL is on the Dendre river and
has a big trade in hops. The old
quarter OF the town is more than 900
years Old.)
During the fierce fighting which
RACED around Alost the bCrgomaster,
NJ. Geerarts, although so years old,
remained in the town.
II must remain at my post" he said
when friends and relatives urged him
20 seek safety. Although a shell fell
in the garden OF his residence, he re-
manned on the veranda OF his house
watching the battle. Tears streamed
down his cheeks at the sight OF the
battles raVageS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
BULLETINS

ROME, Sept. 29.-An unofficial dis
patch from Cettinje says that the Ser
Wan and Montenegrin army before
SarajevO, capital of Bosnia, has begun
the bombardment of the city.
NISH, Sept 29.-The Servian war
Office issues the statement:
The next few days will see all the
Austrians expelled from Servia. Their
sole remaining foothold is in the
mountains southwest of Krupani,
where our forces are winning in
fighting in the mountain passes"
AMSTERDAM, Sept. ga con-
vent in Deynze. Belgium. was badly
damaged early today by bomb drop
ped from a Zeppelin airship.
(Deynze is sc miles northwest of
Brussels.
BRINDISI, Italy, Sept. 29.-The
Anglo-FTench fleet in the Adriatic has
resumed its bOmbaTdment Of the Aus
trian port of Cattaro. Two Of the
fortresses defending the city have
been destroyed.
An Austrian man OF war is report
ed to have been torpedOed by the
AnglO-French fleet.
LONDON, Sept. 29.-The govern
ment press bureau issued a statement
today saying that the position of the
British in France is good. 1t makes
particular mention of an aeroplane
victory. Field Marshal Sir John
French believes that the German de-
fensive positions along the Aisne
were chosen while the offensive oper-
ations Of the Germans were still in
progress.
PARIS, Sept 29.-More than 500
members of the civil population of
Rheims were killed during the bonn
bardment of the city by the Ger
mans. according to official figures
compiled by the French government
and made public today
WASHINGTON, Sept. 80. The
French government through its en-
bassy here today denied the report
emanating from German forces that
the Austrian forts at Cattaro had
sunk a large French warship.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29

than any yet, are believed TO be under
way.
Allies i'm Best Position.
Thus the 5Sth day of the war seems
TO find the allies in a better position
than any time since the fighting be-
gan, and the 17th day of fighting in
he great Aisne battle points TO a con-
clusion of the engagement before the
end Of the present week. In an OFF,
cial statement coming from the head
quarters of Field Marshal Sir John
French, commander OF the British
troops in France, it IS stated that the
British received reinfOrcements last
week, enabling units that had been
continuously under fire to get a rest.
The statement says that the soldiers
are troubled with swarms of flies
which infest the trenches during the
middle OF the day when the sun is
strongest.
This report contains information
which throws light upon the over
wrought condition Of the German sol
diers. During the night, it said the
German soldiers have fired into their
own ranks, mistaking fellow troops
for the enemy.
Many Bodies Uncared For.
Hundreds of bodies OF German sol
diers are still lyino in the mo mans
land" between the lines of the hostile
armies They were left there when
the Germans were forced back.
The German artillery has been in
action constantly. Whenever the
German aviators reported activity on
the part Of the British. the German
artillerymen began hurting shells
into the villages in front of the
British lines. IL seems evident that
the German artillery has paid more
attention TO the English forces than
il has TO the French.
Marked mention is made to the
Germans system, which is elaborate.
Many women spies have been found in
railway towns, where they were OBJ
serving the entrainment and detrain-
ment of troops
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
Germans Believed to
be Pushed Back From
Part of Stronghold

LONDON. sept. 29.-Meager tele-
Grams which the censors have allowed
10 filter through from the French
theater Of war state that the Ger
mans have been forced from part OF
their stronghold along the Aisne. The
ceusors refuse 20 allow correspondents
TO mention the name OF any town
along the Disc and Aisne where fight
ing is in progress. unless contained In
official statements. but the press dis
patches point strongly TO the fact that
Gen. Won Kluck has been pushed from
some OF his stronghOlds-
Troop movements. more important
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
BY FRANKLIN P. MERRICK.

PARIS Sept 29Nght and day attacks by the
allies lett wing have been repued according official
ment issued at p. m. today. The statement SAYS:
"1.On left wing to the north SOmme and between
the SOmme and the Oe the attempted night
acks and has been epused On the north of the Ane there
no change.
AT the center in the Champagne district O
the gOnne the enemy has been engaged conducting
bomardment of position Between the Argonne region and
the MeuSe Slight has been made by troops
themselves facing strongly organized positions the heights
the Meue In the WoeTe section, and right wing ouane
and the NoSgeS) no notable change occurred
In general way line IS thrown along point
from the region OF POntA MOuSSOn ApremOn and the MeuS the
region of St Me the heights to north of Spada and part
OF the heights of the Meue to the southeast of Verdun
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
GERMANS OCCUPY MAL|NES
AFTER SEVERE BOMBARDMENT;
BUT 13 MILES FROM ANTWERP
Press Campaign Against Temporary Capital
Of Belgium Vigorously While London
Hears Reports Of Reverses to
Kaisers Army In France.
BULLETIN.

BERLIN Sept 29-(By Wireless to Sayvle ~ Y)The Ger
maintained strict silence today the progress of
the campaigns both the western theateTS of
The admiralty relative to the recent
sinking of the British cruisers Aboukir CeSSy and Hogue by the
German submarine, 10, saying:
The U9 not fired upon British torpedo boat deStroyerS
chased the submarine all day. without The U9
not accompanied by any other ships"
The admiralty announced further that the cruiser Emden
has sunk five British merchant ships in Bengal gulf.
An oil tank steamer belonging to the British government has been
sunk off Madras.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
Hustling is What Counts in The News Times $500
Contest Now Under Way; Ballots With Purchases

ture. St. Joe Furniture Co, Walter c.
Miller Coal Co. Feaser & Feaser
Coal Co, The Gately Co, Clauer
Jewelry Co., Bastian's drug store.
Central Electric Co, South Bend
Bread Co, Busse Bros. Baking Co, NJ.
A. Fralick millinery store, Boyer
Floral Co, 7. w. Lower Decorating
Co, The SmOgor Lumber Co, Wal
ters, dyers and cleaners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
KAISER'S TROOPS BEAT
HASTY RETREAT BEFORE
FRANCO-BRIT|SH ALLIES
Germans in Center Champagne District Con
duct Heavy Bombardment Of Anglo
French p Position-SHght Progress
Is Made Against Teutons

PARIS, Sept 29-The right wing of the German army in
France is in full retreat according information the
north.
Gen. Kluck commander of the army making up the
German wing, has offered surrender Gen. Jore the
French commandern-chef, if the Germans allowed
retire to Germany, it is said
According to reports from the north Gen Klucks
army began break Sept 26 under the terrific pound
ing of the French and British.
The Germans reported have left behind many guns
and munitions.
The consummaton of the enveopng movement around
Kucs army believed have resulted in the
tightening of the censorship Gen Bueo's German
army is reported in grave danger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
DESP0NDENT ROCHESTER
MAN COMMITS SUICIDE

ROCHESTER,, Ind, Sept 29.-De-
spondent because of matrimonial
troubles, Fred Carter. % years old,
living with his father southwest OF
here. shot himself through the heart.
dying instantly. Carter's first wife is
dead and his second one recently left
him. Some years ago Carter's sister,
despondent over a love affair. killed
herself by taking carbolic acid.
Al Smith. a prominent farmer hv-
ing southeast of here is in danger or
losing leg as a result OF a bullet
wound from the pistol OF George
Schoen, town marshal OF Macy, near
here.
Smith tied his horse so that the
buggy blockaded an alley and Schoen
took il TO a livery barn after a blind
man had run into the rig. Angered
bv the livery mans demand for an
extra fee. Smith attacked Schoen
when he appeared, refused 10 heed
the officers warning and was shot,
the bullet taking effect in the knee.
The leg will probably be amputated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29

and White Rose Flour. American
Trust Co. Lasalle theater. Sur
prise theater, Star theater, Orpheum
theater, Catalog Service Co, Bran
don-Durrel, w K. Shermans.
cloaks and suits, Sibley Hard
ware Co, Livingstons K Sons,
The "999" Clothing Co, Baker Shoe
Store, MuessePs grocery, Hurwicks s
Cash grocery, Smith & Wherrett furni-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
BY BERNARD BELLANCOURT.

ANTWERP Sept 29Afer bombaTdment the Germans
have occupied Mane about miles south of this city, according
10 official announcement given out today by the office
The Germans have been carrying hard bombadmen of the
forts Waye St Catherine Waehem, about miles from
the temporary Belgian capital but the fire has not ceased
reported (but confirmed by the Belgian government
that BugOmaSer NJ Max of Brussels who arrested by the Ger
mans has been released the payment of S6oooOoo by the
nCpalty
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
LONDON REPORTS ENEMY
MOVING ON BUDAPEST
Embassy Statement Says Hun
gary Has Been Invaded at
Several POintS-COunter At
taCkS and SOrtieS RepuISed.
BULLETINS.

PETROGRAD, Sept. 29.-The
German offensive operations in
Poland have been effectually
checked.
That was the news from the
general staff today. 1t was stated
that the German army that ad-
vanced in ali effort to cut in two
the forces of Gen. Rennenkampf
and develop a wide drive south
ward through Poland, has met
heavy opposition from the Rus
SLAMS.
Dispatches from the frontier in
dicate that the Germans are pre-
pairing to retire.
BY FRANCIS LAVELLE MURRAY.
PETROGRAD. Sept. 29.-Napol-
cons feat in crossing the Alps has
been duplicated by the Russians.
One of the great outstanding feats
of the war will be the passage of the
Carpathian mountains by the Rus
sian army which is invading Hungary.
Details were received here TO-DAY.
Some Of the passes through which the
Russians made their way have an alti-
tude of 5000 feet and lie between
heights continually capped with snow.
The roads were steep and narrow and
the Russians made most Of their
marches at night so as to escape am
busacades. There were steep cliffs
to be overcome and stretches of ter
ritory to be traversed where the in
cline was so sharp that the soldiers
had to fix their bayonets to their
rifles and use them as Alpenstocks.
Roads Are Scarce.
The task of hauling artillery and
supply trains over this territory was
large one. The hardships Of the
invaders were multiplied by the scar
city Of roads.
Fortunately for the Russians they
met little resistance.
In forcing Ujok pass. one Of the
few defiles in the Carpathians defend
ed by the Austrians, the Russians had
an easy time of it for the defenders
were raw recruits who put up only a
feeble resistance.
Some of the defenders were stu
CONTINUED ON PAGE 1O.)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-02
Attended Funeral i'm Minnesota.

Ed X. Hovden of DEBORAH, Mr.. and
Mrs. lven Hovden and daughter,
Miss Amanda Hovden, Christie Chris
ten and Mr.. and Mrs Steen Johnson,
of Madison township autoed to Foun-
tan, Mimi, Monday, Nov. 20, to at
tend the funeral of Orville Thorsen,
a second cousin of Mr. Hoyden's. The
deceased was 4 son of Mrs. Cora
Thcrsen, of Hinshim, Mont, former
ly of Fountain. The young man met
his death in Montana in an acciden-
tai manner. In August he was kick
ed by horse, having a jaw bone
broken, and he recovered from that
accident. 1t is not known just how
the accident happened which caused
his death. He had gone to the pas
ture after some horses as the family
had intended going to town. When
he didn't return a search was insti-
tuted and he was found in the pasture
unconscious, later passing away in a
hospital. The boys mother was un.
able to accompany the remains to
Fountain, as she had just undergone
an operation in the hospital the day
before the accident.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-02
GAME WAS CANCELLED.
Basket Ball Game Between Lenoy
And Luther Declared off by
Misunderstanding.

The game the Luther College has
ket ball manager had arranged will
Lenox College Of Hopkinton for las
night, Dec. /, was cancelled on ac
count of misunderstanding between
their managers. Manager Topness
wrote the Lenox manager asking for
a game between the 18th and 18th OF
December, Lency answered by tele
gram Friday stating that Lenox won id
be here Dec. 1st., the date was writ
ten on the telegram in the following
way Dec 1st. Monday morning the
LenoX manager called up and cheer
fully announced that his team could
not play on Dec. 18th as he ha.
scheduled a game with Campion for
that date. So there must have been
a misunderstanding as the Luther
management arranged to play on the
first while Lenox thought the game
was scheduled for the eleventh.
1t seems rather difficult to find out
wherein the mistake lies Manager
Topness sent two contracts on Fri
day to the Hopkinton manager with
the date Dec. l written on both. Now
if any attention had been paid 10
these contracts either Saturday or
Sunday this mistake could easily have
been discovered and probably adjust
ed.
Of course the loss of one game So
early in the season is not felt very
keenly as Luther has games schedul
ed with La Crosse Y NJ. C. A. Dec.
9, and later on Grinnell, Minnesota
Aggies, Macalaster, st. Olaf, Gusta-
vus Adolphus, and U. of Mimi.
The basket ball team at present is
in first class condition. The tea II
is one of the heaviest ever produced
by Luther, the average being about
$50 pounds. TIE team work is the
most machine-like ever seen on the
local college floor. So be prepared
to see this season some of the snap
piest games ever played in DEBORAH.
The veterans AL Natvig, Streeter
and Sampson form the nucleus of the
machine with Kjos and Art Natvig
filling the vacancies. Capt. Seebach
will be unable TO play any games be-
fore Christmas as his injured knee
| is not sufficiently healed to allow
strenuous work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-02
w. j. NORTON HERE FROM WEST
Ormer DEBORAH Liyeryman Returns
After Five Years Spent i'm
Proving Up Claim i'm
Montana.

w. J. Norton arrived Thursday
night from Great Falls, Montana
near which place the family
has been demonstrating the
last five years. This is his first
visit back here since going west. The
Nortons took up government claim
of half section near Carter, Mont.
about p miles from Great Falls, ard
have now secured the patents on the
land. Their son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ingersoll
also secured their patent on a half
section in the same vicinity. Mr.. In
gersoll has gone in the coal business
now in Greet Falls. Another daugh-
ter, Mrs. Cap" Seavy and husband,
who formerly resided at Kansas City,
are also located near Carter on
claim.
Mr.. Norton decided to take a va
cation from the farm this winter and
before leaving held an auction sale,
disposing Of all his stuff with the ex-
ception of a yong team of horses.
He has $50 acres of winter wheat
planted and expects a good harvest
next spring, something like 1905
bushels. Mr.. Norton expects to stay
in DEBORAH and vicinity this winter,
and while here he wishes to dispose
of his livery barn property on Wash
ington street. Mrs. Norton has gone
to Cleveland, Ohio, to spend the win
ter with Mrs. Frank Brown, who
will be remembered as her youngest
daughter Lucille. Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
tons son Arnold, who is now fifteen
years of age, is attending the Pills.
bury Academy at Owatonna, Mimi.
The other Dee orah people, among
them Earnest Barsch and Joe Halves
who located in that country are all
doing well and prospecting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-02
Letter From Glasgow, Mont.

w. o. Lansrud, formerly of this
county, but now located at Glasgow,
Mont, orders Public Opinion sent to
his address, and writes the following:
Find enclosed $3.50 for a years
subscription to the Public Opinion,
so | can keep posted on what is 60
ing on at home. The weather is fine
here and has teen for some time
Land is taken up fast and the new
law gives the homesteader 800 acres
on the Fort Peck" instead of 100
Glasgow has been booming again
this summer, and lot of buildings
are going up. The government irri-
cation ditch going through here is
just about completed now, and next
summer land, VIII increase in value
quite little"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-02
This paper presented free of charge
for one year to Winneshiek county
brides who remain in the county.
Auditor-Elect Preus Back at Desk.

DdCk aJ N.
Hon. J. A. o. Preus, state insur-
ance commissioner and state audi.
tor-elect, of Minnesota returned to
his Office last week after three
weeks enforced absence. He was
stricken with appendicitis just at
the close of the state campaign, and
was quite ill for several days but was
able to get back to work without an
operation. His many DEBORAH frien is
will certainly be pleased to hear OF
his recovery, and all extend congra-
tulations to him on his recent vic
tory in a hard fought campaign for
the Office of state auditor Mr.. Preus
is gentleman whom we expect 10
see occupying the governors chair in
Minnesota in the near future. He il
clean cut and every inch a man, and
DEBORAH people can we'll feel proud
of him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-02
THE OLD SOLDIERS.
The Passing OF The Grand Army of
The Republic.

Col. Hughes Post, has had on its
rolls, two hundred and thirty-siE
members, in all, and now it is reduc.
ed to about thirty. This little rem
nant left, are ell weak, feeble, tot.
tering old men, with hating, uncer-
tain, changing step. These two
hundred and thirty-six men, at the
time of their enlistment with very
few exceptions, represented the best
manhood of our country. OF the
two hundred and more that have
vanished from our ranks, nearly al:
have crossed the dark river and arc
camped on the farther shore. With
the able assistance of our Auxiliary,
The Woman's Relief Corps, God
bless them we are able to maintain
our Post, they pay the rent and furn-
ish the fuel and minister to our wants
in many ways. They also do other
charitable work, sending supplies
and minor comforts to the Soldiers
Home, also to the Orphans Home.
They have also given $1,000 to the
new hospital and now please think
kindly of the w. r. C.
l.. l.. CALDWELL,
Commander Col. Hughes Post.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-02
ELKS MEMORIAL SUNDAY.
Annual Memorial Services of Decor.
all Lodge Will be Held Here
Dec. 9th.

The annual Memorial services O
the DEBORAH Lodge of Elks No. A,
will be held Sunday afternoon, Dec
D, at the Elks Home, corner Mali
and River streets. The general pub
lie is invited to attend.
The memorial address this yea,
Will be delivered by Hon. E. G
Dunn, of Mason City. Mr.. Dunn i.
one of Iowa's best known orators
and his address should not be miss
ed. The following program will he
carried out:
Selection by quartette compos
ed OF Misses Berg and Stoddard and
Messrs. Adams and Hill, with Miss
Katherine Moore as accompanist.
Ritual service by lodge officers.
Invocation by DR.. c. L. Toplif,
Chaplain.
Selection by thu quartette.
Memorial address, Hon. E. G.
Dunn, of Mason City.
Selection by quartette.
Closing ceremonies by lodge Off
GERS.
DoXology by entire audience.
The following are the deceased
members who have passed away since
the lodge was instituted in DEBORAH:
Frank Bartel, S. f. j. Halverson
Earnest Hegner, Albert Severson, DR..
G. A. Geist, Dan Shea, Ole o. Blags-
vedt, Sr., w. E. Beddow, Peter
Rooney, A. F. Anundsen, D. c.
Graham, w. w. Leith, J. F. B. Port
man, DR.. F. w. Daubney, Joseph P
Wangler, c. B. Lennon and S. l.
Collins.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-02
Dear Buyer:

Dear Buyer
For your Christmas buying, we
have collected a store full of useful
things that men always like to have.
You will see here some very beauti-
full silk neckwear; fine linen hand
kerchiefs; good, warm winter gloves
everything that men and boys need.
A Hart Schaffner & Marx suit or
overcoat would make a very nice
gift for any man.
We are ready to help you with
some sensible suggestions; we will
do it at saving of time and money.
BEN BEAR.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-02
Auction Sale Postponed.

A big auction sale advertised to be
held by Theo. o. Juve on his farm I
miles northeast of DEBORAH and one
mile south of Satire has been indef
inately postponed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-02
Governor Former Allamkee Man.

1t may interest Iowans to know
that Governor Frank M. Byrne, re-
elected governor of South Dakota, is
former Iowan, whose early life
was spent in following the pillow thru
the fertile fields of Allamakee coun.
ty. He is cousin of Hon. William
S. Hart, of Waukon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-02

Sometimes the reasons for which
people divorce are almost as absurd
and irrational as the reasons for
(which they marry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-02

The pointed remarks of many
folks are nothing but stringers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-02

Subscribers will confer a favor upon
us by notifying us at once of fail
ure to receive the paper regular
ly.