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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
FORBIDS EXPECTATION
OF ALL NEEDED FOODS
Have 100000 Troops and
Artillery Ready for Real
Struggle on AuStian and Ger
man Frontiers.
BY LAvELLE MURRAY.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 19.-In-
vasion of the Austrian provinces Of
Bukovina and Balacia by several di-
visions of Russian troops was an
nounced by the general staff today. A
Russian division consists of $4,000
men and ii is believed that the invad-
ing army contains at least II. 600 in
fantry and cavalry supported by artil-
lery.
The general staff stated that part
of the army had penetrated Galacia
after entering Bukovina north of the
Sereth river, and that the rest Of the
troops were march-lg upon Czerno-
witt. capital OF Bukovina-
The general staff also issued this
statement:
ION the sixteenth the second divi-
sion Of Austrian cavalry, reinforced
by two batteries of artillery, attempted
TO capture the town of Vladimir
Volyock. Though the Russian de-
tenders had a small force and lacked
artillery, the garrison succeeded in
repelling the attacks that lasted
throughout the day. The Russians
suffered Slight losses, but the Aus
trians had to retire in the evening af-
ter losing heavily"
The Russian government today is
sued a proclamation fOrbidding the
expectation of cereals, poultry, pc
troleum, cattle, etc. Exemptions may
be made later in favor OF the allies
and friendly nations.
Have 2,OOO,OO Men.
The Russians are looking forward
calmly to the issue Of the great
struggle on the Austrian and German
frontiers Of which the preliminary
phase will require several days for
explanation. There are fully two
millions OF the finest troops under the
grand duke who are expected to give
q good account of themselves. They
have the enormous advantage of en-
toytng the support of the Polish and
Ruchintan populations across the
border.
An army surgeon at the front writes
that the inhabitants on the Austrian
side are speaking the Russian or the
little Russian languages, and are
friendly toward the troops, offering
them kind services.
Another proclamation has been is
sued by the grand duke to the people
Of Russian origin who are inhabitants
OF the Austrian dominiOns. 1t calls
on them to unite with the mother
country IN revtving the century old
traditions of Russia.
But Russia Must Win.
Grand Duke Ivan Kalita says that
the solemn pledges to the Poles and
Ruthens given by the grand dukes
generalissimo are to be embodied in
an imperial manifesto if Providence
wills the triumph Of the Russian
armies.
The Novoe Vremya publishes a list
of the members of the imperial family
who are serving at the front. 1t in
cludes Grand Dukes Cyril, Boris,
Dmitri. Nicholas and Peter, and
Princes John Oleg, Igor and Alexan-
der.
From details of the heroic exploit
OF the Cossack. Kozma Krjutchkoff, it
appears that he, with a picket of four
other CosSacks, attacked a German
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
SOUTH BENDERS
AID GIRLS HELD AS
SPIES IN GERMANY
Stephenson Party Has Narrow
Escape From Mob OF War
Enthusiasts in Munich Which
Wrecked Cafe.

Taking the last train from Berlin
after the German army was mobil-
izing; escaping from a cafe in Munich
which was wrecked Is minutes later
by German war enthusiastic who be-
came incensed when the proprietor Of
the establishment refused TO allow
them TO sing the German national
hymn; and meeting with the two
American women who were imprison-
ed in Germany as Russian spies, and
then later obtaining passage for them,
are a few OF the remarkable adven-
lures Of Mrs. A II. Stephenson and
son, George. S1s St. Joseph st. and
Albert Stephenson. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank a. Stephenson, 124S E.
Jefferson blvd, who arrived in South
Bend late Tuesday night from the
heart OF the German war zone where
they were touring. F. A. Stephenson
met them in New York Sunday.
Mobilization OF German troops had
been going on for 80. hours before the
Stephensons left Berlin. They saw
German troops marching in Berlin to
the battle front while they were wait
ing for their passports, and saw the
angry crowds OF German citizens pa
rading the principal streets OF the city
singing die Wacht am Rhein."
Get PASSWORDS at Berlin
George Stephenson IN telling OF the
journey through Germany said
We were In Dresden when the first
rumblings OF war broke out. We in
terviewed the American consul there
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWELVE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
French Charge at Dinent Made to Rank for
Bravery with Old Guard at Waterloo-An
Details Given Except Killed and Wounded

onward to the slopes, swept with a
never Ceasing fire
The German machine guns had
been planted TO sweep the road ap-
prOach and a steady stream OF fire
spurted from it's muzzle.
Long afterwards the barrel Of this
gun was found to be sizzling hot.
showing the terrific use TO which it
had been put.
The paths became blocked with
fallen French soldiers but still the
red-trousered lines pressed on, the
soldiers lifting their eyes ID the hated
standard of Germany to gain fresh
courage. The gallantry Of the French
might have gone TO no purpose and
their many sacrifices might have been
made in vain but for a well aimed
cannon ball which struck the German
machine gun, putting IL out Of COM
mission. Within less than half an
hour the French had gained the sum-
NIT in the teeth OF a deadly rifle fire,
and hauled down the German flag.
The Germans fought desperately but
were Outnumbered. They fed while
the French fired upon them from the
heights which they had just been
compelled TO evacuate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
VILLA INSISTS ON
REFORMS Of KIND
BEING FOUGHT FOR
viii Cooperate With Carranza
If Assured of Land Division
and Expulsion of Religious
Orders and AriStOCratS.
BY II. II. sTANsBURY.

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 19.-Gen.
Zapata has offered TO surrender and
accept Gen. CaTranza as provisional
president of Mexico IL his followers
are granted amnesty. Negotiations
To this end are being conducted today,
and it Is probable that within "a hours
the constitutiOnalistS will be i'm COM
plete control throughout Mexico. A
proclamation is being drawn UP to re-
pudiate about $50, 200, 900 in notes is
sued by the direction Of Provisional
Pres. Carbajal.
villa Is reported TO be convinced
that now, when Europe is at war and
the United States Is too anxious for
peace to dictate Mexican affairs, is
the time for settling his score with
CarTanZa.
Surrounded by 10000 troops, Villa
demands that at least the division of
the Lands, the confiscatiOn of church
lands, the expulsion of hostile clergy,
and the leading Spanish and German
land owners and business men be
undertaken without delay. Pressure
is being brought to bear upon Car
rama To have him make pledges which
Will satisfy Villa.
Gen. AlvarO Obregon today issued
a manifesto fixing death as the pen
atty for failure to surrender firearms
of whatever description within eight
days Five years Imprisonment is
the penalty for failure to divulge in
formation regarding the whereabouts
of arms.
1t is estimated that about 400 mem
bers OF the Huerta party have been
trapped in the capital and their escape
to the border and to Vera Cruz pre-
vented by the lack of trains. Troops
are guarding the mountain passes TO
prevent escape by that route.
When Senior Felicio Vallareal took
charge of the department of finance
today he made the charge that the
treasury and the postoffice had been
looted A commission is now investi-
eating
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19

their artillery having been silenced by
the French guns. Only the citadel
with it's German defenders was left
TO rake the French lines with its fire.
The citadel rests upon a hill at the
southern end of the town. 300 feet
high. 1t is an ancient work of no
great military value, but is a dificult
position TO take because its sides are
rocky and steep and its summit can be
reached along narrow paths.
The Buglers were giving the sisnal
10 charge. With fixed bayonets the
French moved forward on the run.
At the foot OF the slope they were
met with a whitening FIRE which sent
the front ranks reeling backward.
Again the shrill blasts Of the bugles
arose above the roar OF battle.
Up along every one OF the rocky
trails leading TO the crown OF the
hill swept the French soldiers. The
rear ranks. using their bayOnetted
guns TO assist them. climbed with
painful slowness. plunging the points
OF their bayonets into the hard, rocky
soil
The French battle cry passed from
lip TO lip, and the soldiers plunged
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
BY HERBERT TEMPLE.

LONDON, Aug. 19.-The German
army in Belgium lying east OF Brus-
sells. has taken the offensive and a
battle, which began yesterday after
noon. ragged all night and is still go
ing on today.
A dispatch from Antwerp stating
that the Germans had captured Brus-
sells, was denied at the Belgian lega-
ton.
AT the Belgian legation it was an
nounced that kilograms had just been
received showing the position of the
Belgians and their allies to be per
fectly satisfactory. 1t was also stated
that the larcSk edvices showed that
the forts at Liege were still intact.
Despite the denial issued at the Bel
gian legation the belief persists that
news will come within "a hours telling
OF the occupation Of Brussels by the
army Of the kaiser, as the army Op-
posing the Germans east of the Bel
gian capital is made up OF Belgian
troops alone, the French and English
allies being apparently stationed in
other quarters. According TO dis
patches to the Central News Agency
the Germans opened the fighting east
OF Brussels with a brisk cannonade
Of the Belgian lines about o'clock
Tuesday afternoon. Just before the
bombardment began refugee train,
packed with men. women and chill
drenfi had left for Brussels.
The Belgian lines were protected
with earthworks and barTicadeS and
the German artillery began hurting
shells against these works Long
range guns were put into action 70
drop shells into the Belgian ranks.
miles in the rear. some OF these pro-
jectiles bursting in TirelmOnt. where
extensive damage was done.
After a fierce cannonade. the Ger
man lines swept forward and the Bel
CLANS moved out TO meet them.
Then followed a clash OF steel on
steel each side relying on the baycnet.
After a hard struggle. says the Gen
traI News correspondent. the Germans
fell back.
II was indicated that the Germans
had massed heavy forces east Of Lou
vain. the headquarters OF the Belgian
army, In an attempt TO push through
the Belgian lines at that point or 10
roll back the Belgian front toward
the capital
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19

A message filed in Brussels at $40
o'clock last evening and received here
at a m. today. said:
1.-THE Germans this evening COM
menced a forward movement over the
whole battle line IL IS stated this
movement is made by direct orders Of
the kaiser"
At g a. m. this dispatch. fled at
Brussels at Z p. m. Tuesday. was re-
cejved:
tween the Belgians and Germans along
an extensive front Large mum bers
Of refugees are arriving from Ttrle-
mont and Diest'
Show Artillery BOmbardmenL
Other heavily censored dispatches
received late last night Indicated an
artillery bonn mbardment and heavy in
fantry attack by the Germans at Lou
vain, which is the Belgian army head
quarters. The Germans were IN great
force and the dispatches said the at
tack on Louvain was part OF the move
ment TO capture Brussels.
The correspondents in Belgium had
attempted TO give the result and de-
tails but the hand OF the censor was
plainly seen.
IsOuvain lies about half way between
Diest and TirlemOnt, although about
seventeen miles west Thus IL would
be about the center OF a battle line
extending from Tirlemont north 10
Diest
The dispatch continues:
The enemy (Germans) have pushed
forward their troops in the corner
between the Belgian and French force,
their aim evidently being 10 cause tho
Belgians fell back on Antwerp.
These tactics. however. are dan
gerous for they expose the Germans.
II they fail in their object 70 a dank
attack"
The same dispatch said that tho
main German corps had begun adj
vancing under the cover OF attacks
made by the advanced forces of the
kaiser's army.
Britain Sending More Help.
IL is believed that the British gov
erDment is sending heavy reinforce
ments TO the continent Plymouth -
being used as the point base OF trans
pOrtation operations. Thousands or
soldiers are arriving there every day
for mobilization
Dispatches all suffering from CEN
CONTINUED OK PAGE TEN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
POPE Plus is CONFINED
TO BED AND PHYSICIANS
ORDER ONLY LIGHT FOOD
Fever Follows Depression Over Euro
pean War and He Frequently Asks
for Latest News From Field.

ROME, Aug. 19.-Cardinal Merry
De Val was summoned to the bedside
OF Pope Plus this afternoon. He re-
manned only a few moments and then
left 20 call back TO the city the cardi-
nails who have recently left for cool
er scenes
Reports are in circulation here this
afternoon that the pope Is dying, but
physicians claim his condition Is not
critical
ROME. Aug. 1e.-Pope Plus is con-
fined to his bed today. but this Off
cial statement was issued at the
vatican:
The illness Of his holiness has not
taken a serious turn"
The statement was issued after a
consultation between Drs. Marchia-
fava and Amici. The latter arrived
here last night from northern Italy
whore he has been resting for two
weeks.
The fever that attacked the pope
because of his depression over the
European war has been reduced.
though vatican attendants say that
he often repeats the words pop
children" alluding to the soldiers
killed in battle.
Recently when Emperor Francis
JOSEPH Of Austria asked the pope for
his blessing on the Austrian troops.
Plus answered that the belligerents
were all his children and that he
could not take sides or invoke the
divine blessing upon any to the ex-
clusion OF the others.
The pontiff often asks for the latest
news from Switzerland where his
Swiss guards have gone to defend the
countrys neutrality.
IT was learned today that the
pope's physicians have forbidden him
to take solid food. The pontiffs sis
ters are at the vatican day and night
and only they and the physicians are
allowed TO enter the sick room.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
BY BERNARD BELLANCoURT.

BRUSSELS Aug l9-(6 a )-The sound of heavy
aiding is getting nearer to Brussels
The signs point big battle between the Begns and Germans
east and southeast of the capital
From the nceSant of the artillery and the which
plainly be felt here both sides have big guns in action
The advance guard of the German army which left y the
MeuSe to march the capital by the JOdone reported
be engaged in battle at the Belgian southeast of Brussels
great number of apparently engaged Great numbers
of refugees poured into this city throughout yesterday and last night
They reported seeing heavy bodies of Germans both mounted
troops and foot, supported with artillery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
TEUTONS FALL BACK To
VOSGES MOUNTAIN PASS.
SaarSburg Also Occupied and
Advance on AISaCe-Lorraine
CapitaI-MeanS Hard Fight
for French Forces.
BY FRANKLIN p. MERRICK.

PARIS, Aug. 1e-The occupation
OF Saarsburg and Pfalsburg by
French troops was announced today.
The German troops which occupied
these towns are reported to have fall
len back toward Zabren at the en-
1rance to a pass through the Vosges
mountains. Both Saarburg and
Pfalsburg lie on the railway line run
ming westward from Strassburg,
capital OF Alsace-Lorraine. to the
French frontier. Pfalsburg is eight
miles north OF Saarburg Pfalsburg.
which rests upon a lofty plain, is his
foric ground, the garrison having
held out for four months against the
war. The statue OF Marshal Mouton
OF Napoleon's staff. was decorated
with the tri-cOlor Of France when
7he French took possession OF the
town.
The French war Office announces
that the campaign in Alsace-Lor-
Taine is proceeding successfully. The
statement says:
The German troops are falling
back TO SeabOrn with the evident in
tention OF defending the pass which
leads 70 Strassburg. Our troops are
displaying great gallantry as they
continue to press forward upon the
Germans. The result OF conflicts
where the Germans have shown re-
sistance has shown the superiority OF
our gallant artillery. The spirit OF
the French army has exhibited deep
er patriotism than that Of the en-
emy. The French troops are being
received with acclaim by the popu-
lace"
The first statement from the
French war Office iR As hours rela-
tive 10 affairs In Belgium was given
ont before noon, but il did not con-
tain any information relative TO the
operations going on there. 1t fol-
lows:
"A dispatch to the war ministry
says that near Dinant our troops
brought TO earth a German aero
plane The pilot was killed. but the
German officer, who had been taking
observations. was made a prisoner.
The machine was intact"
From all indications the French in
vasion OF Germany has begun.
The space enclosed by the inner
ramparts OF Strassburg is almost
thrice the area Of the former town.
II will require the heaviest artilley
and the most expert gunners IN the
French army to reduce the powerful
forts around this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19

WAR RISK BILL GOES
BEFORE LOWER HOUSE
Creates Bureau OF Rick Insurance i'm
Treasury Department

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-The ad-
ministration war risk insurance bill
was introduced in the house today by
Rep. Alexander, chairman Of the
house merchant marine committee.
The bill creates "a bureau of war risk
insurance In the treasury department.
under the supervision of Secy. McAdoo
TO insure vessels Of the United States
or shippers in American vessels
pean war. The bureau and Secv. Nc
Adoo will establish regulations regard
ing policies and premiums and an ad-
visory board OF three experts shall be
employed for the adjustment Of claims
and similar questions An appropria-
ton OF S5.00O,00 for the payment Of
losses is authorized The president is
empowered to suspend the law when
he deems it longer necessary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
Army Of 100000 Germans Push Ahead To
Meet Belgans, French and English Nearer
French Border = Reports Conflict
AS To Success of Invaders.
INTEREST Is CENTERED
UPON ARDENNES REGION
BY FREDERICK WERNER.

Official Germany has that Brussels has fallen and that the
army of the kaiser made umphal entry the city early
today 1t is admitted that the taking of the Belgian capital
the Germans great loss of life but it believed that the
Belgian loss greater Meanwhile denas have been
received from Antwerp asserting that Brussels holding out
and that the Germany army maneuverng to get past it to
the south facing the field of Waterloo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
FIGHTING NEAR BRUSSELS IS FURIOUS WITH
GREATER BATTLE IMPENDING NEAR WATERLOO
War TablOidS

LONDON. - g p. mo- - Reports
from Antwerp that Brussels has been
captured lack information, but the
Germans are now on the offensive and
the news of the fall of Brussels would
not be surprising. A great battle has
been going on for nearly "a hours in
that vicinity The Belgians are fight
ing il out alone, the French and Eng
lish allies being apparently in the vi
cinity of Wavre. Once in the pos
session of Brussels il is believed the
German move south into France will
begin. 1t is believed the British gov
ernment is dispatch1ng more troops to
the continent, but the censor's hand
is felt at every turn.
PARIS.-Rumored here that the
Belgian army is retiring from Louvain
and Brussels TO Antwerp.
NEW YORK.-Der Herold German
newspaper) says Belgian chamber of
deputies has permitted the Germans
to occupy Brussels. This information
comes from London to the Herlad.
BERLIN.-It is announced officially
that the forts at Liege have been
taken by the Germans and Liege will
be used as a base of operations in
Belgium. Americans are being cour-
teously treated but are leaving as fast
as possible.
LONDON.-The Turkish ambaSsa-
dor assures the British foreign office
of Turkeys neutrality.
LONDON.-Great Britain claims it
has already captured 500 German mer-
chant ships valued with their cargoeS
at $ 800, 100000.
NEvA.-Nearly 1000. 900 ref
ugees are now in Switzerland.
ROME.-TraveIers from Magderg
report that 5000 Italians were arrest
ed there by German troops and seven
were killed. (Unconfirmed.) Demon
strations Of hatred for Austria are
being shown in Italy by a.nti-German
agitation. The situation is becoming
acute.
AVOLONA, Albania - Musselman
insurgents have set fire to the city Of
Berat.
CETTINJE. - King Nicholas has
been notified by Austrian authorities
that Ragusa is attacked by the Monte
negrins, a number of prominent SOW
ereigns and Montenegrins held there
will be executed.
NISH. - Servian war Office an
nounces the retreat OF all Austrians
in Servia Austrian losses at Sha,bats
given as 5000 killed and 5000 wound
ed.
MARSEILLES. - French gunboat
captures Austrian ship Emilia.
PARIS.-Germany has sent a mill
tary and diplomatic mission to Rome
to bring Italy into the fray If possible.
"a French statement.)
AMSTERDAM. - German troops
have occupied Mlwa, 20 miles from
Warsaw Can official dispatch from
Berhn.)
king Alfonso arrived
from summer home to hold confer
ence with French and English am
bassadors regarding SPANS attitude
in the war.
LONDON. A Constantinople dis
patch says the German cruisers
Goeben and Breslau have arrived and
received their German crews
SHANGHAI.-Japan government
charters steamer Nippon Maru for
troop ship. British troops at Tien
Tsin have received marching orders.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
NJ REYNOLDS NAMED
FOR SUPREME BENCH
Assistant to Attorney General
Nominated by Wilson to
Take Place in Cabinet.
BULLETIN.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19. - Atty.
Gen. McReynoids was nominated to
the supreme court bench today by
Pres. Wilson. Asst. Atty. Gen. Greg
ory was nominated TO succeed Nc
Reynolds as attorney general
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
BY HERBERT TEMPLE.

LONDON, Aug 19-Depe the official announcement that an
engagement has occurred between German cruisers and British
pedo boats despite the fact that Brussels dispatches tell OF heavy
fighting Belgian capital despite the French
of continued the invasion of Aaceoane the real
interest today upon the AdeneS region of southern Bel
gium and northern France.
1t there that the German armies of the Meue and Mosee
believed have effected junction and have hurled 100000
upon the combined French and British armies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19

outpost Of % men. Kozma's horse car
ried him forward. Alone he fought,
sabering an officer and, though wound
ed with lances, he placed eleven Of
his foes hors de combat, when his
comrades came up and drove off the
remainder.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
CABINET WANTED WAR

BOI WIASON SAIU No {.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-That the
United States was near TO becoming
involved in a war with Mexico a fort
night ago and that the refusal of
Pres. Wilson TO follow the advice OF
certain members Of his cabinet pre-
CONTINUED ON PAGE TEN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-19
FRENCH DTPLOMAT TALKS.

PARIS, Aug. 19.-Stephen PinchOn,
who as foreign minister in the
Clemenceau cabinet and helped nego-
tfate. with the full assent OF his col
leagues, the agreement OF 1907 be-
tween France and tho Toxic govern
1nent, which was the prelude 20 the
entente esta blished some weeks later
between Japan and Russia and then
with England and Russia. says Ger
many is trying 20 substitute Pekin for
Berlin since the Japanese demand. by
surrendering the provinces listed di-
rect. and that II will fail.
Japan. allied with England, hav-
ing signed with France convention
CONTINUED on PAGE TEN.