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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26
BY Brown Holmes.

Christy MathewsOn, Giant pitcher.
il touring the country with a trap
shooting team. Trapshooting is just
one OF the things he does that make
him the most accomplished man in
baseball and the best moneymaker
among ballplayers.
Fer 10 years Christy was the best
pitcher in the game and drew big
pay.
There is not a ballplayer who has
il on MIN at billiards.
He can beat them ala o. gTf.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26
SEPARATE PEACE
OFFERED SERBIA
SaIOnika Correspondent Finds
Message From Field Mar
shall Proposed Cessation

SALONIKA. Nov 2s.--I am abe
TO confirm authoritativeiy the re-
port that Germany. through Field
! Marshal Won Mackensen. offered Ser
/ bia a separate peace. The offer vas
Icategorically rejected by the serbian
/ crown prince at Prisrend
! The message proposed the immedi-
ate cessation OF hostilities. the Aus
/ tro- Germans. Bulgarians and Ser3i-
ans 10 retain the positions they then
occupied. This was ID be followed
/ by a meeting Of plenipotentiarieS cor
the conclusion OF a peace treaty. The
! Serbians were promised land conces
sions by the central powers
Would Meet ON Battlefield
The battlefield between the Ser
bian and German lines was proposed
as the place for the meeting OF the
plenipotentiaries.
The Serbians assert that they VIII
refuse 90 treat with the Bulgarians
( on sunday they inflicted defeat on
the Bulgarians before DeskOvae.
The car has addressed a personal
telegram TO Premier Pasitch Of Ser
I bia promising within a week from
now the appearance in Bulgaria or
Russian troops.
The Italian government has prom
I ised an expeditionary force OF 49,
/ GOO men.
ENCIRCT.E SERBIANS.
LONDON. Nov 26.-The Austro-
! Germans and Bulgarians are on the
point Of closing a ring around the
/ famous Field OF the Black Birds and
it is believed large Serbian forces
VIII be trapped there.
An official announcement from
| Vienna tonight says that the Aus
TRANS who captured MitrOvitza have
reached the district Of Nucurn. Just
to the south the Germans and Bul-
garians are about 10 cross the Sit
Mica river. effecting a junction with
the Austrians and swapping shut
the jaws Of the trap.
/ The defeat Of the Serbs at Nitro
vita and Pristina was much more
serious than first reported. accord
1 ing TO Berlin and Vienna announce
ments today. Later reports show
that the allied armies took Il. 400
Serbian prisoners Ten thousand
/ fell into the hands OF the Austrians
at MitrOvitza, where the Serbian de-
| feat took on the character OF a rout
In addition. six mortars. Is field
guns numerous vehicles, great
quantities Of ammunition. seven
railway engines and 130 railway
cars. together with material OF all
kinds. were left by the fleeing Serbs.
At Pristina the Germans took 400
prisoners, six cannon and important
stores of war supplies. Near here.
along the wide and marshy Sitnica.
thousands Of Serbs were trapped in
| the swamps. Dispatches from the
front tell Of desperate lighting in
this dismal region. in which large
numbers Of Serbians are surround
ed and are forced TO surrender.
The Austrian official statement
says:
East OF Foca we repulsed the
Montenegrins. Southwest OF Sitnica
we crossed the Montenegro frontier.
AT Mitrovitza the Austro- Hun
garians captured 200 Serbians. six
mortars, - field guns. a variety OF
vehicles and ammunition. seven
railway engines, $50 cars and other
material
Advancing across Mitrovitza an
Austro-Hungarian column has
reached the district OF Vucurn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26
SOUTH BEND TEAM LOSES

Northern Indiana's football cham
pionship was lost 10 South Bend
when the Independents were defeat
ca no Elkhart Athletic club 10y the
count OF Is 10 o. The Independents
won from the Elkhart team early in
the season by the score Of to and
i'm a second contest they Ratified 10 a
scorolcss tie. Elkhart has won all
games pilinS up 1S2 points To their
opponents L.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Notice is hereby given. that the under
signed has been appointed by the Clerk
II the Circuit Court OF II. Joseph Coun-
"a. State OF Indiana cxccutriX OF the es-
tate OF l.. Clarence Ball. late of ST Io-
semi County. deceased
Said estate is supposed To he solvent
CORA NAY BALL. Executrix
Nov. 10. lJl5.
\. L. &. n G.. Attys. for Estate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26
STATE OF INDIANA. ST JOSEPH

STATE OF INDIANA ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY. SS.-In the Justice Court Of
J Elmer Peak. Justice Of the Peace
I'm ami for Said Portage Township.
Jerry Donovan ". A. Il. Miller. \ T.
Miller Greater shows.
To \ r.. Miller.
Whereas Jerry Donovan has fled ia
this court complaint. affidavit and
bond for attachment ~ certain property
alleged 10 belong u you. and also an
affidavit that you are president Of
the state II Indiana.
You are hereby notified that said cause
has been ST for hearing on the 31St day
OF Decemhcr. 1915. and unless YOU an-
pear ~ that time and answer te this
complaint. said cause VIII be heard an
your absence and an order made for the
sale OF said property.
J. ELMER PEAK. Justice.
Dated Nov. 2. ssI5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26
NEW SUITS.

26I5. Fred l. Stevens vs. Gustaf
Belr tcCt. note. Judgment Of S14S
a0f q superior court
2616. Ella Conover ". William
IT. Conover. divorce. Grounds non
suppo..- Superior court
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.

Notice is hereby given. that the under
signed has been appointed by the Clerk
Il the Circuit Court Of st. Joseph Coun-
O.. state Of Indiana executor of the es-
tate ~ Ada y. Tut. late Of It Joseph
County deceased
Snid estate is supposed to be solvent
81. JOSEPH LOAN * TRUST co.
Executor.
Nov. 10. 1915.
\. l.. q. * c.. Attys for Estate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26
Y. M. c. A. NOTES

Frank II. Cheley, secretary Of the
Boys department of the Y. NJ. c. A.
took % members of his Sunday
school class on a hike to Pinhook
Friday. The boys cooked their din
ners over campfire at noon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26

and for defense pure and simple may
not become Objectionable; but to
build up a great military system, it
is dangerous to the stability Of any
republic II is pretty certain TO be
"A contention of Worldwide signif-
canoe i'm the next congress and
thinking people should keep their
leads
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26

If YOU want to see the finest line
OF automobile and buggy robes.
steamer rugs, street and stable blan-
kets ever shown in South Bend. visit
the Studebaker repository. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26
NOTICE or ADMINISTRATIONS

Notice i hereby given. that the under
signed has been appointed by the Clerk
II the Circuit Court Of st. Joseph Coun-
". state OF Indiana. eXecutrix Of the o.
tate ~ Eli Terrill late Of 81. Joseph
County deceased
Said estate Is supposed 10 be solvent
LOUISE AUSTIN. EXecutrix.
Aug %. 1915
GUY X PATTEE. AttyS. for Estate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26

Frank II. Cheley and z. W. Kami-
opili of the Boys department of the
Y. NJ. G. \. will go to Camp Eber-
hart, Corey Lake. Mich, to super
wise the repairs that are being made
on the buildings there They will
make arrangements for next sum-
mer'S annual Y. III c.. A. camp.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26

Members of the Boys department
Of the Y. NJ. c. A. will be entertained
at the annual Thanksgiving party at
the association Saturday night. Nov
ing pictures and games will feature
the evening. Refreshments will be
served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26

d. you want 10 see ,le G7c-t line
steamer russ street and stable nian-
kets ever shown In south BEND visit
the Studebaker reNOsitorS. -AdVt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-26
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
MECHANICS EMPLOYED
AT STUDEBAKERS STRIKE
chanics action.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29
SURPRISE FOR FRIEND WIFE
she Is Divorced md Ifushnnd Narries
Again. and All without Her
EnoWIchEe.
Especial TO The Timcs-Dispa,ch.l

lSD"tlai 10 no IiIncS- DlS patch.
NEW YORK. September 2S.-iiow
would you. If YOU are - woman, like
10 be told that YOU have been divorced
and that your husband has married
some one else
That's what happened TO Mrs Jessie
f.. Hipkins, Il prominent sunragist, to-
day. and now Mrs. Hipkins is looking
for her cx-husband. She says he left
her on the morning Of January "a
1914. 10 go TO work in the Singer Build
nag. lie failed TO return, so She started
an investigation. She found he had
resigned his position Thcn all trace
was lost.
Later she got on his trail again and
traced him TO Washington. then back
TO New York ana then to Philadelphia
There was another break in the trail
Now she has learned that he won Il
divorce from her in Iouston. Tex, and
married in that city on August "a Miss
Elsie Smith. Of New York. She said
to-day that she has reason 10 believe
they are In or near New York, and she
is kccplng up the search. The former
Miss Smith. 1t is said. is an anti"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29
BULGARIA AND GREECE
AGREE OK NEUTRAL. yo\,,

BERLIN, September 9S ,by wireless
to Sayrillc) The overseas News
Agency says that. according to reliable
iniorma ton, Bulgaria and Greece have
agreed upon the establishment, Of a
neutral aonc between those two coun-
tries
The suggestion OF a neutral zone, the
news agency says. was made bv the
members OF the Greek general STAFF
who acted in concert with King Con
sfantine The Overseas News Agency
adds:
Bulgaria greed, and there is no
doubt that she is ready to yield. TO
Greek wishes about the Serbian terri.
tories Of Doirsn and Gevgcti. This
means that tho attempts OF the entente
allied powers have been frustrated.
English and French officers have
oeen in saloniki in order to prepare for
the landing oi Anslo-French troons
ITesce, for Tho time being. Is datar.
Nined 70 maintain ueu,rali,v. even in
The face OF tho threat 10 Land troors
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29
Ar CRITICAL MOMENT
N HISTORY OF TIL: WAR

LONDON September 2s.-Prcmier
Asqu'th ur=entl" appealed TO par!ia-
mcn' to-day 10 abstain from raising
questions in regard 20 recruiting and
conservation Hc declared that he
could aive no answers AT this time.
He said
we arc ~ n critical momen, In tho
history Of tho war. Wa are watching
with most intense sympathy and hope
the gallant. combined efforts o. the
allied forces
II do not think greater disservice
could ne rendered this couu,ry and
tho cause OF the allies than that at
THIS moment suggestion should go
forth 70 the world that there Is any
division Of opinion here"
Despite this appeal. CAPTAIN Guest
said that ne had n grave sense OF his
responsibility IL disobcyinr the Prem
ior's request. nut al this time no want
ca 10 do what ne thought was right
lie maintained that the adoption Of
national service would hearte:l the AL
lies and would have "a steadyIng effect
on Bulgaria and strengthen the atti
tudc OF Greece.
!; discussion Of conscription followed
which was participated In by many OF
the members
Acting Secretary OF War Tenant an :
nounced thar The time IS inopportunc
10 grant leaves OF absence to ans Brit
isn soldiers In France"
RMS statement OF the Under Score
. tary FOR War Indicates plainly that
Great britain Is now using all her
forces on tie Continent In the ncy
offensive and that not a man can be
sj|rcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29

BOSTON, MASS. September 2S-The
Boston li:htship vas ramincd by the
coastwise steamer Quantico tonight
ana a hole was smashed in her side tw
feet above the water line. The Guam
tco, outwardbound for Philadclphia
with few passengers and a general
cargo, sustained only slight damage,
according TO radio messages which She
sent 20 her agents here.
After standing by to learn the extent
OF the Nghtship's damage, the steamer
proceeded. AS precautionary meas
ure, the lichtship asked for assistance.
and the lighthouse tender Muyiov.er
ana naval tug were sent to her
The weather was clear. with n mod :
crate sea- and II was believed the ves-
sell winch protects the outer entrance
OF The harhor would be able to remain
on her station.
The cause OF the accident Was not
given in the radio messages.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29
CHEAP PRODUCTS FEARED

WASHINGTON. September 2S.-Lecis
lation is being considered by the nd
miniStiation as a means OF preventing
INC dumping Of cheap foreign prod
nc's on the American market at the
conclusion of the European war. Some
hIsh officials hclicvc the end can he
ACCOMPLISHED without a revision Of tho
tariff
Tie subject will be taken up by Sec
rotary R"hiicld and members of the
Federal Trade Commission in their
annual reports. which will be sent TO
congress at the opening of the next
session While the exact recommends,
IONS VIII not be decided until confer-
ences are held with President Wilson
II Is known that the subject ALREADY
has received detailed study by admin
istration officials
There is believed TO be serious dan
ger that after the war European con-
Germs VIII attempt to recover lost
ground By flooding the United States
with goods TO be sold at less than tbc
cost OF production.
Foreign goods. it was pointed out
ny o!hcials to-day. cannot be shipped
10 the United states unless the invoices
are signed by American consular Of
hcers abroad. An effort will he n,dc
to find n way to prevent the signing
or Invoices in cases where IL has bocr
established that the goods are 10 he
dumped" Oh the American markc. ,t
prices less than the cost Of production
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29
MILITARY HONORS PAID
Remain. of Fourteen Unidentified Vic
Tins of FL Arc Buried in
National Cemetery.

WASHINGTON. September 2S.- Full
military donors to -uay were accorded
fourteen unidentified victims who lost
their lives when the United States sub
entrance to Honolulu harbor some
months go Their tlismembcrcd bodies
IN four Baskets. were buried in the
Arlington National Cemetery, the SER
OF the navy and others. As the Tag
Pennsylvania Avenue fror, the Warh-
ington Navy-fard TO Arlington thou
sanus OF Civil war veterans ana others
attending Tn" Grand Army OF the Re-
public encampment lined the street and
uncovered their heads in reverence
There were twenty-one men aboard
the submarine. Four bodies were
identified and buried clccwhcre
The funeral escort was composed Of
all the regular troops and blucjackete
In this vicinity. Religious services at
the cemetery were conducted by Chan
iains NJ. &. Gleason, attached to the
Newport training station, and j. q.
Frazier. attached to the Norfolk Navy
Yard Ihe usual military ceremonies
were observed at the cemetery, includ-
ing the firing OF muskctry and the
sounding OF taps.
Secretary Daniels. Assistant Secretary.
Roosevelt and large delegation of
naval officers, including the members
OF the advisory council, attended the
services
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29
NORFOLK STRA|GHTOUTs
BRING OUT LARGE VOTE
Primary for Portsmouth City
and County District.
FUSION CANDIDATE wITnDRAws
Association Expects $500 Ballots in
General Election, and Believes
That Percentage OF Support Will
BE Much GreateT-NO Disorder.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l


NORFOLK, VA, September 2S.--With
a total vote OF 2.2l0 cast in to-day's
Sena torial primary In the Portsmouth
City-Norfolk County District. w. c.
Corbtt, StraiShtout candidate. re-
ccivcd 2.l4l votes and sixty-nine votes
were cast for ii. l.. Alexander his Flu
sion opponent. who withdrew from
the primary at the eleventh hour.
Returns for the County Democratic
Executive Committee election. held to-
day also. under order OF the state
Committee, ran along vita the Scna-
torial primary figures I'm the county
The total vote for the county commit
tee was 1881, OF this total 1910 he
ing for the Straishtout candidates and
nfty-onc for the Fusion list.
sTRAIGiIrOlTS WORK. HARD
no nRlNG OUT Dig VOTE
In Portsmouth city a total of $40
votes were cast. Sol for Corbitt and
eighteen for Alexander.
Strai:htouts expressed satisfaction
with the returns. Maurice c. Long.
president Of the iStraightout Assucia-
ion. said that in tho general election
here would probably be $500 votes
md thought the Straiuhtouts would
1oll 20 per cent larger vote. with a
Contest TO stimulate voting, than they
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29
SCHMITZ DEFEATED
h"iph bcifeNrd to he Victor in san
FrnnriscO's Primary for


SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, September
2s.-Enpenc i. Schmitz. dcposcd as
Mayor at the time of graft prosccu-
TORS. here in Icos-l?o1. apparently lost
TO Mayor james Eolph in to-daN's pii-
mary TO name ? Mayor. II was indi =
Gated carly Tonight tina, Schmitz ran
second in Held of "igh- candidates
lncompictc returns from twenty-five
scattering precincts showed Rolph
leading at IL ratio of about four 10
one over Schritz. his nearest opponent
Supporters OF Mayor Rolph were con-
fidcnt tonight that their candldate
would be nominated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29
One of Navy. ncs, omcer,.

WASHINGTON. September os.-News
or Captain knapp's sudden death was
received with expressions Of profound
regret by naval officers and officials
here. HE was one OF tho best Of
hcers of the navy said Secretary
Daniels. and his death is serious
loss TO the country"
Captain knapp's work az comman1er
Of the battleship Connecticut at Vera
Cruz when he took charge OF the refu
gee work and moved the hundreds of
Americans from danger in Mexico won
for him special praise from Admiral
Fletcher, commanding the Atlantic
Fleet lie had won distinction on VA
rious other occasions since he gradu
1tcd from Annapolis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29
WILL INSPECT HARBOR
army EhGinecr and City officials to
Make Tr!p on tity Tug
Io-Hn,

Colonel p Jc'vey. I'nitea states
Engineer for this district, will arrivc
'n the city today 70 mako AN nlspec-
uon Of the harhor ana nearby Jamcs
hiVer waters for The purpose az dc
tcrninng the amount Of iInnroy.,,,.,.,
work that Is necessary mo r,,y ,,,,,
Cunningham viii leave the nurjcina1
dock ~ ii.30 O'Clock this morning
with the inspecting party
Accompanying Colonel Jcrvcy OH Tho
Inspection trip viii be Henry y E4rl,
OF the Administrative Board. Ass,s-
tnnt CITY Engineer Fontainc Jones =
subcommittee from the Committee on
Doch River anG iiarbor. ana com.
mittec appointed 10y the Chamhcr O.
Commerce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29
FREIGHTER SINKS
iSnbcl Strikes Submerged Wreck in
Long Islund Sound md Goes Down
in Ten Minutes.

STAMFORD CONN, September 2s.-
The freight steamer Isabel, from New
York to South Norwalk, struck a sub
merged wreck in Long Island Sound
tonight and sank in ten minutes Six
of the crew arrived here i'm small
boat. Fourteen other members of the
crew are missing.
The men who arrived here said that
captain George Rowland and thirteen
members OF the crew set out in other
small boats. and that they either had
been picked up by passing vessels or
would reach shore safely. as the sea
was calm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29

number OF prisoners nave been cap
,ured II is the same with regard to
Che crown princes offensive in the
Aryonne Whereas this is described
by the French as an important action.
the Germans say II Is a minor ono. de-
signed to improve the situation. and
chat the desired result has been
achieved.
FOUR GREAT BATTLES
ON EASTERN FRONT
ThCre has been no cessation Of the
heavy nehtine OH the Russian front
From Riga down 10 Galicia the armies
arc contestine every inch OF the ground.
and at least four separate battles are
in progress Field Marshal Won Hin
dcnburc has resumed his effort to reach
Dvinsk, which town has been denied
him so many times The Germans an
nounce that tho Russians have hcon
driven from two successive lines Of
trenches to III, southwest OF Dvinsk.
Except for Field Marshal Won Mac
kcnscu. who s held in the rripet
marshes. all the German generals re-
port advances, even General Won lin:
singer. whose army was rather roughly
handled by the Russians in olhynia,
having, with the aid of strong re-
endorsements been able to take the
Initiative again. In addition to recap
turing Lu;sk, nc has crossed thc Styr
River below that fortress
IN Gal,cin the Russian general. Ivan
M. ia still holding the Austrians back.
ana is himself gaining ground.
Montenegro, the smallest Of the
allied nations. is taking a hand in the
general attack Ola the central powers
She has launched an energetic offensive.
according to an unofficial telegram.
which secured for her the possession
Of some Austrian positions.
Sir Edward GREY, The British For
oten Secretary ~ the House Of Com
nous. to-day made statements concern
ing TIE Baikan situation which should
tend TO cicar tile atmosphere While
saving that Bulgaria mas assured Tho
powers that she has no aggressive in
'ont!ons against her ncighhoring states.
sir Edward took occasion 10 warn that
country that any aggression would
hrtns TO the assistance OF any friend
Of the allies attacked the whole power
of the British empire.
:. IN" enthusiasm with which the
Creeks are answering tho call to q
s,iAohiliza,ion IS considered in l.ondoo
as also being likely TO affect the Hn,
kan situation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29
Mrs. Henry cnbo, Lodge Dc,,

\t' MI MASS SeptcmHc" rs
RI" sudden death Of Mrs Henry Gain,
Lodge, wife OF Senator Lodge. at her
h"n' nor" last night. was announced
'"-"aN MIS-. Lodge was slxtv-ny.
cars "i axe. Death resulted from,
nehlt disease. Mrs Lodge wns tho
daughter OF Rear Admiral charlie.
ns"rE Davis, [. :. ~. ana MAS born a,
aihnfidf"' IN 1880 She ana senate,
,'oiFe were married Immediately after
"'7 graduation from Harvard In 1871
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-29
CAPTAIN KNAPP DEAD
! "f"ninhdant OF PhiIadeiphfu Aar~
fnrd In Stricken While
Mt Hin Desk.

PHILADELPHIA, September os
captain John J. Knapp. commandont
OF inc Philadelphia Navy-Yard. died at
me naval hospital here tonight from
aoopleXy. He was stricken n, his das.
this morning
Captain Knapp was fifty-eight years
oid' ana graduated from the Naval
Academy in 1878. having been an
pointed in 1874 from Missouri He is
survived by a widow and one son. who
Is pa%master in the navy.