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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
GENERAL EXODUS is ON
Houses on Brushy Island Occupied
by Negroes. Burned.

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Dec. L.
Frightened at the continued burning
and pillaging OF the homes on Brushy
Island, and the killing OF six negroes
there since John Lee. a white plant
or. was killed a week ago. the ne
grOes living on the island have start
ID a general exodus.
Every outgoing train carries
score of them. Three more houses
on the island were burned last night
and one negro home was riddled with
bullets 1t was reported today that
one more negro had been killed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
WILL PRESENT OPERATTA
"Hiawatha's Childhood" to- be Given
at High school

"Hlawatha's Childhood an OPP
eretta. viii be produced 10y the sew
enth and eighth grades OF the gram
mar school at the high school audi
forum on Friday evening. Dec 10.
The words for the play were taken
from Longfeuow's "Hiawatha,"
while the music was written 10y Miss
BESSIE Whitley, who resided among
the Indians 20 get "a better idea or
their music. She lived for some
time among the Indians on Van
couver's Island and the Omaha In
dams.
Besides tie operetta there will be
a number of other musical selec-
tions. Mary Torok will lead the
eighth grade chorus Nelson Dodge
and Lester Hurwich wi:l sing a duet,
THE sun Worshippers."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
END HEARING WEDNESDAY
Interstate Commerce Examiner
COMPLETES Work Here.

Hearings on freight rate matters
before Examiner Horton of the
United States interstate commerce
commission we're completed late
Wednesday at the Chamber of Com
merce. Routine testimony in the
applications for lower traffics and
reparatiOn in some instances by
South Bend lumber firms who APP
pear against several prominent rail-
road lines figured throughout Tues
days and Wednesdays hearings.
Following the receiving Of testi-
mOny. the commission will take
under Amusement evidence of both
sizes in the respective controversies,
and a decision may be expected
within the next 30 or 60 days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
POLICE HEAR OF DEATH
Peter Bergus Died ut Santa Re, y.
NJ. Says Dispatch.

Word has been received by the
South Bend police department that
Peter Bergus, nephew of George
Bergus. proprietor of two dairy
Inches here, is dead at Sante Fe, n.
NJ. According to the telegram which
was received from the undertakers.
Bergus was penIiless when he died
and his uncle is asked to make ar
engagements for the disposition. The
restaurant proprietor has been IN
Chicago for several days and Ct
forts are being made to locate him
and notify him Of his nephew's
death.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
REAL ESTATE TRAINERS
From the Records Of the Indiana
Title a Loan Co.

John Ullrich and wife to Lucy a.
Benedict ct al, land in Liberty town
ship, 81.
Commercial Athletic club corp.
organized in 1895. TO Commercial
Athletic club. a corp. organized in
1915. 245 and 246, o. P. South Bend.
81.
William r. Baker ct al TO The
Building and Loan association Of
South Bend, lad.
oliver II. Clark and wife TO Thorn
as a. Bless, 116. BattelTs second
addition. $500.
Claude d. Ullery ct al. TO Ira A.
Finch and Russell W. Geyer, land
in Clay township. s4.467.
Edward Huss to Roscoe NJ. Mich
olson, land in Harris township 81.
Ference Horvath and wife TO Wal
ter A. Finley and wife, y 1-2 lot IA,
w. i. Lewis first addition, 81.
Harry Bray and wife to DeIes
Prika. 136. LaSalle park. $500.
Edith Dahmen and husband 10
Anna Giles and husband, und. -
No. 5, as shown in recorded plat OF
Berner Grove. 81.
Anna Giles and husband to Henry
O. Dahmen and husband, und. IL
int. in lot 4. George l.. F'rantz sec
Ond addition. $4,000.
Edith Dahmen and husband to
Amelia Gosline, tr.. und. - interest
in lot 4, in Frantz's second addition,
81.
Amelia GOsline TO Henry O. Dah-
men and wife, same as next above,
81
Elizabeth ReinOld TO the Citizens
Loan, Trust & Savings Co, II. in NJ.
L. Wenger's fourth addition to South
Bend, 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
MYE TAKES STAND
IN DAMAGE SUIT
TeStifieS to improvements and
Fixtures in Restaurant
Before Collapse.

Long Mye, Chinese restaurant pro-
prietor. and plaintiff in the case of
N1ye VS. the Independent five and
ten-cent store, took the stand Tues
DAY afternoon in his own behalf.
The case is one in which Mye is at
tempting to collect about $1,000
damages on his fixtures and bust
ness which was ruined by the col
lapse of a building Jan. >, 1914. at
112-114 $. Michigan St
Attorneys for the plaintiffs in the
lawsuit which is the second hear
ing are attempting TO show the
damage TO Mye's business. Mye was
injured in the collapse of the build
ing and was i'm the hospital for sew
eral weeks. but he is not seeking to
recover for his own injuries. Mye
testified through an interpreter as
to the fixtures which he owned and
the Improvements he had made in
the restaurant. He cha rges in his
complaint that the Improvements
and fixtures were worth $4.565.35
4 ne lOSS 10 HIS buSliltSS anu VII
the lease of the rooms where the
restaurant was conducted he esti-
mated at 50, 500
Seven civil suits arose out Of the
collapse of the building, but this is
the first to be tried. The first trial
gave the plaintiff a judgment of a
little over $4,000, but the court or
dered a new trial on the contention
of the defense that the nature of the
enough. Another suit similar to the
one now being tried is set for this
week. but it is doubtful if the court
will be able To hear it because of
the number OF cases preceding.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
HIGGINS HOTEL
OPEN To GUESTS
Mark of 1924 For 1914 is
Expected 10 be Better
ed by Jan. /.

Business at the Higgins hotel
at the city hall has not been so
rushing during the past month as
in November. 1914. but according 10
the prediction made by Harry f. Jo-
seph. clerk of the board of safety
and keeper Of the municipal lOdg-
ing house register" the free tav-
ern will do as well in the present
II months as it did the previous
year.
During the past 80 days 246
weary willies" and knights OF tho
road" were entertained by the city
compared to 2S2 during November
a year ago. Thus far this year 81
479 guests have stayed at the lOdg-
ing house and Clerk JOsephson be-
lieves that the 1924 for 1914 will
be battered in 1915. During last
December 1.O7O visitors registered
at the Higgins hotel" and with a
bit of cool weather IL is anticipated
az large a number will apply this
month.
"Repeaters" are discouraged in
their efforts to violate the rules of
the hotel which provides but for one
nights entertainment The night
sergeants are being very careful
about this and those who return for
second nights lodging are very often
refused, unless the officials be in a
tender-heaTted mood.
The lodging house has been
slightly remodeled for the season,
all of the hunks being torn out, thus
permitting the guests 10 lie upon
the floors and not be bothered by
disagreeable occupants.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01

TO HOLD INDOOR PICNIC
Anair VIII be Held at the FIRST VI.
T.. Church Thursday.

All members Of the First NJ. f.
church have been invited 10 attend
an indoor picnic 10 be given i'm the
church parlOrs at $50 o'clock
Thursday evening Lunches viii be
brought by each person and will be
served in picnic fashion. Coffee will
be provided at the church. Follow
ing the lunch. there will be a pro-
gram and music by the orchestra.
The affair is one OF a series Of en-
tertainments 10 be given by the adult
department of the sunday school
during the winter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
WILL ELECT OFFICERS
Laurel Civic Club VIII Meet Thurs
day Night.

Election Of officers and an ad-
dress by Shepherd LETTER on What
We Know About our Government
will be the principal features Of the
meeting Of the Laurel Civic club at
the school Thursday night other
numbers on the program follow:
Piano solo. Dorothy Jewell; aiumna
three-step. high school girls; vocal
solo. Doris Bill; Spanish dance,
Laurel school children; recitation,
Pearl Ross.
The regular meeting of the
Franklin Civic club will be held at
the school Monday night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01

Charles Opaczewicz. Monroe st.
has returned from a brief visit with
friends at Chicago.
Joseph Klarkiewicz left Tuesday
for Chicago after a short visit here.
Miss Henrietta DWorza NAL has ar
rived here from Detroit 10 spend a
few days with friends here
John Swierski, Washington av.
has gone 10 spend a few DAYS with
relatives at Michigan City
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
GUESTS FORCED TO FLEE
Loss in Fire AT Muncic il Estimated
at 100000.

MUNCIE. Ind. Dec. IA hun
dred guests were brought out Of the
Paris hotel in their night attire this
morning hy means of dremen's lad
ders when "a blaze destroyed the
building containing the hotel. the
Atlantic a. Pacific tea store and
Kresges Five and Ten Cent store.
The origin OF the FIRE is unknown
The loss is estimated at 100000
Carl Powers. "a fireman. was serious
ly injured by falling glass
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
HAD GOOD SYSTEM-BUT
Negro Was Getting Rich Quick Till
Officers Got Wise.

ATLANTA. Ga, Dec. When il
came to getting rick quick, "ChOt'
Warner. an ebony-hued emplOye OF
the Gate City Warehouse Co. was
in a class by himself until the grand
jury interfered. Warner used the
simple method of removing bales OF
cotton from the warehouse at night
and selling them back 10 the ware
house next morning. In all he got
23 bales before being caught
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
TAKE OVER FREIGHTERS
Steamers viii be Used by Canada
to Convey Wheat.

OTTAWA. Ont, Dec. canadian
freighters on the Great Lakes have
been cOmmandeered by the govern
ment for the transportation Of the
grain supply recently taken over. q
large portion OF this wheat will have
10 go through American ports, the
Canadian facilities being insufficient
for the task.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
LOCAL MEN ARE NAMED
Are Members OF Speakers Bureau
For Centennial.
pecial 10 The News-Times.

Special 10 The News-Times.
!NDIANAPOLIS. Dec. John
Henry Zuver. Fred l. Sims. william
Happ and Lewis W. Hammond Of
South Bend and Congressman Henry
A Barnhart, Rochester. have beer
appointed as members Of the new
Speakers bureau for the Indiana
centennial celebration next year. ac-
cOrding 20 an announcement here
today from the Indiana historical
commission
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01

Bernard Cytacki. II months old.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Cy
tacki 1899 W Sample ct. died
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock after
short illness.
The funeral viii be held Thurs
day afternoon at . o'clock at the ST
HeGwige church. Burial will be ia
st. Joseph's Polish cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01

LONDON, Dec. l. Roumania's
save the allies new cause for con-
Germ over the Balkan situation Tues
day by serving notice on Russia that
she bars the Danube to Russian ships
of war.
ROumania i'm a most energetic
rote, according TO reports received
from Bucharest, demands that Rus
STA respect her neutrality and de-
clares that she will defend her
neutrality if necessary"
The note. according to Bucharest
dispatches, emphasizes the signif-
cant warning that the Danube has
been mined.
ROumania had previously notified
the Austro-German governments
that she would not allow their armed
ships or transports to proceed along
the Danube below the Russian from
tier, and TO this the kaiser entered
an energetic protest. Today's noti-
hcation to Russia of Roumania's de-
termination at all hazard TO remain
neutral is taken here as Roumania' s
way Of evading both her dangerous
ueighbOrs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01

family. the young mother declares
she has true mOtherly love for her
grown-up daughter. I was always
lonesome when Nj Taggart made
business trips out OF the city" says
the mother OF the 2O-year-old
daughter. Il wanted n chum. one
can't hire a chum. so after thinking
the matter over decided 10 adopt a
grown-up daughter 1 advertised
in the newspapers and l got a jew
Ell Of a girl who will be my daugh-
ter and my chum."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
REMOVE TO WALKERT0N
Edwin X. Monroe viii be Cashier
of New Bank.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin r. Monroe,
6O2 Cottage Grove av., left Wednes-
day for walkerton, Ind, where they
will reside in the future. Mr.. Monroe
has accepted a position there as
cashier of the Farmers State bank.
He was formerly identified in South
Bend with the international Har-
vester Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
SERB TROOPS CROSS
BORDER TO GREECE
horseback less than p hours before
il fell
CCoNTINUED FROM PAGE oNED

BERLIN. Dec. 1-tBy Wireless).
Fifteen thousand Serbian prisoners.
many mounted guns and large guam
titles Of war supplies were captured
by the Bulgarian troops who took
Prizrend. the war Office announced
today
The following report from the
German general staff was issued:
Balkan Theater of War-We have
fought successful engagements at
certain points with the enemy's rear
guards.
Bulgarian troops took 5000
.Serbians at Prizrend. together with
many mountain guns and large guam
titles of war supplies.
Western Theater Of War-West
of I-abassee we mined a British po-
sition, causing considerable damage.
one English and one French aero
plane were shot down and their oc-
cupants taken prisoners.
LONDON. Dec. 1.-Monastir was
surrendered to the Bulgarians on
Monday, according TO an Athens dis
patch to the Daily Chronicle.
The main portion Of the Serbian
army has retreated into Albania ac-
companied by great numbers of CT
villains. The total number of refu-
gees is estimated at $50, 1000. of whom
$4,000 are soldiers In taking refuge
in the Albanian mountains the Ser
bian troops saved most of their bat
teries and field guns.
All boys between the ages of 10
and II years Of age have been press
ed into service and they Will be
drilled to fill the gaps in the ranks
Of the shattered army. A rejuvenat-
ed army is expected to reappear. 1t
is estimated that at least month
will be required for the other rem
nants OF the army to be gathered,
TeOrganized and re-equipped.
The Austrian official statement,
evidently issued previous TO the Ber-
lin report, does not mention the
capture of Prisrend. 1t states The
Bulgarians are approaching Pris-
rend."
One Of the fiercest battles of the
war accompanied the Bulgarian ad-
vances on Monastir, according to
SalOnika dispatches. The battle start
ed on Friday morning and continued
for "a hours The lighting centered
about q bridge at a crossing on the
route To the city.
The Serbians maze gallant efforts
TO blow up the bridge as they were
Iii. I'll,
were pushing them so hard, how
ever. that they were unsuccessful
and were compelled TO retire. The
most desperate of the fighting oc-
Cured on the heights above Monas-
tir, 10 which the Serbians had re-
treated
Col Vassitch, who once captured
command Of the defending troops.
Operations in southern Serbia,
where the Anglo French forces are
operating are at a standstill because
of the bad weather prevailing.
The Serbian government has ar
rived safely at Scutari. The quad
ripple entente ministers are now at
FodgOritza en- route to Scutari.
A Zurich dispatch to the Central
News states that the central powers
have decided TO establish an AL
bantam kingdom bordering on Aus
tria, Bulgaria and Greece and place
Prince William of WED on the
/ throne.
"A SalOnika dispatch states that
| 10000 Turkish troops are to be sent
/ TO the Bulgarian Black sea coast.
Germans have organized aviation
/ camps along the coast and Austrian
mOrtars have arrived for defense
| duty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
SOCIAL EVENTS.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Grzeskie-
wicz asa S. Carlisle St, entertained
with an elaborate Z o'clock dinner
Tuesday evening in honor of the
latter's father. Thomas Grezegorell
whose cath birthday anniversary il
was. Covers were placed for 20 at
a prettily appointed table. Follow
ing the dinner the evening was spent
socially
Mr.. Grzegorek was presented with
pretty present.
Their guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanislaus Dembski. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley Klosinski. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanislaus Wlodarek. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Maternowski Miss Cecilia
Latowsh and Messrs. Stanley Sale
wski, Ignatius Deryngiewicz and
John Makowski.
The Lady Falcons. 4. Balicki. No.
1. Will give a card party at the 4.
b. hall on w. Division st. THURSDAY
Jan. 8. Arrangements are nearing
completion to make this event the
most enjoyable Of the season. A fine
orchestra will furnish the music
The committee in charge com
prises Of Mrs. Mary Asst. Mrs. An
thony Slusarek. Mrs. John Witkow-
ski, Mrs. Alfred Zawisza, Mrs. Mich
olas MikOlaiewski, Mrs Adam An.
drzejewski and Misses Bernice
Goraczewski and Helen Kosnow-
ska
The St Hedwige choir will hold
their singing reheasal Friday even
ing at o'clock at the ST. Hedwige
school building.
The Z. Balicki No. I. military
band Will held its rehearsal Friday
evening
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01

Belgians are taking advantage OF
such means as are at hand to eX-
press their gratitude for gifts OF
food sent them from America, one
of the most novel being to paint pic
lures on empty flour bags and send
these back TO the givers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
TO START INVESTIGATION
Government VIII Try To Learn
Cause For Costly Explosion.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-The de-
partment of justice will investigate
the explosion Of the Dupont Powder
works at Wilmington Del. which
late yesterday cost Il lives.
The department viii begin its in
vestigation Immediately" said Asst
Atty Gen. Charles Warren today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
GREETINGS SENT OUT
First Cards Pass Through Local
POStOffiCe

Christmas greetings in the form Of
postal cards are being sent out early
this year. the first cards OF the sea-
son having gone through the local
postoffice Tuesday. Tinseled cards
must be sent in envelopes. accord
ing TO a ruling that has been in eff
feet for some time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
DRIVER OF AUTO Is HELD
Terre Haute Man is Accused OF
Manslaughter.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Dec. l.
A charge Of manslaughter has been
placed against F. II. Clark OF Clin-
ton. Ind. whose automobile struck
and fatally injured Samuel r. An
derson. a leader in local musical cir
cles. last week. Anderson died last
night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
SPECIAI MEETING

The sixth district representatives
of Polish Falcons Alliance of Amer
lea. will hold their special meeting
this evening at O'Clock at 4. b.
hall.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01

A southwestern paper answering
question about high and low rec
ord cotton prices said that in 1886
the highest price was % cents and
the lowest 80 cents, while since that
time cotton has dropped as low as
3 5-16 cents in 1898.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01
THE HEIGHT or VINDICTyVF-


Gov. Whitman must have made
some very bitter enemies in Brook
Ism. They are mentioning him FOR
the vice presidency.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01

1913 and 1915 Georse T Thor
ward VS. South Bend Home Tele-
phone Co. assignment OF stock.
venued from St Joseph circuit 10
Elkhart superior
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01

In this country last year moor
vehicle owners paid more than S12.-
100000 for the privilege OF using
the roads. and more than S425,OOO
was paid in chauffeurs licenses
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01

The humble man driving a span
a mules Is more 20 be- admlre-..
than The well dressed trainer Of
troupe OF narformin9 dogs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01

Bertha Krupp Won Bohlen's for
tune is estimated at S125,OOO.OOO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01

Pork Sausage. pure country made.
10 cents pound. Buehlcr Bros.
40 W. Wayne. -AdVt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-01

It's unusual for a happy young
wife of "a To adopt a daughter OF
90 but Mrs. Marshall f. Taggart
Of Chicago. though she has a club
by boy baby or two years old. has
taken a daughter" of 20 under her
maternal care.
Although IL was not the stork
but "a newspaper al that brought
this great big baby 10 the Taggart
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-16
OFFICERS.

George NJ. Reynolds. President.
Arthur Reynolds, Vice. President.
Ralph Van vechten, Vice. President.
Herman waldeck. Vice. President.
John G. Craft, Vice. President.
James II. Chapman, Vice. President.
William 7. Bruckner. Vice President.
Nathaniel Il. 1.osch, Cashier
John X. Washburn, Asst. Cashier.
Harvey G.. Vernon. Asst. Cashier.
George y. Smith, Asst. Cashier.
WILDER Hattery, Asst. Cashier.
II. Erskine Smith. Asst. Cashier.
Wilson W. Lampert, Asst. Cashier.
Dan Norman. Asst. Cashier.
George a. jackson, Asst. Cashier.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-01-16
The Hibernian BANKING
Association
Chicago
$3l,97s,112Ol

George VI. REYNOLDS, President.
David Il. Lewis, Vice President.
Henry Il, Clarke, Vice President
Louis II. Clarke, Nice-President,
Frederic :, IIehard, Cashier.
Everett u, Mcfadden, Secretary.
John i. Y, Murphy, Mgr SAY. Dept.
George Allan, Asst Cashier.
Thomas H. MCGrath, Asst. Cashier.
The capital stock of the Continental
and Commercial Trust ana Savings Bank
,s3,O0O,OOOb and the capital stock of The
Hibernian Banking Association (S2. 900
OOO) are owned by the stockholders of
the Continental ana Commercial National
Bank of Chicago,
comhined Denosifs of These
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-01-19
FIRST SHIPMENT TO
BE MADE TUESDAY

The work of packing the mining
exhibit for Nevada for the San Fran
cisco exposition is proceeding nearly
to a close at the Mackay school of
mines, and the last shipment will be
made next Tuesday in connection
with a part of the agricultural exhibit
this consignment filling one car.
Students are busy completing the
boxing of the exhibits all of which
have been packed with great care TO
insure their arrival in good order.
The cases for the exhibits have been
constructed in Reno, and will pro-
vide very attractive settings when in
place in the exposition buildings.
There will be about 1000 square
feet OF actual display of specimens
in the Nevada mining exhibit at San
Francisco, and it will be a very val
liable and comprehensive showing of
the mineral of the state.
Mining companies throughout the
state have contributed literally in
representative and also choice speci-
mems from their properties, cooper
ating in every way with the repre-
sentatives of the university who spent
several weeks visiting the various
mining districts of the state for the
purpose of gathering a comprchen-
sive exhibit.
The big topographic and sectional
maps of the state are now being Civ
Ell their finishing touches, and will
be shipped with the other consign-
ments on Tuesday.
Work on h agricultural exhibit is
being closed up coincident with the
exhibit, and a large shipment will be
sent out in the car with The mineral
specimens on Tucsday.-Journal.