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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
NEGRO EXPOSITION
is OPEN TO PUBLIC
Everything shown at Chicago il
HandiwOrk of COlOred Man
or Woman.

CHICAGO. Aug. 23.-Thousands Of
negroes gathered at the Coliseum to-
day to open their great exposition in
celebration of so years of freedom. At
10 o'clock Pres't Wilson in Washing
ton pressed the button which officially
opened the big exhibition.
The exposition Will close Sept. 16.
Everything shown is the handiwOrk Of
a colOred man or woman and the eX
hibits cover a wide range from We
hicles made in manual training
schools in the south and other sections
of the country to electrical appliances
and wCmen's needle work. Painting
and sculpture and many other ex-
amples Of the arts and crafts are on
show, revealing real merit and genius
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
By john EdMin NeNin.


WASHINGTON. Aug. %. - Ger
many must either disavow the sink
ing Of the Arabic or make "a satisfaE-
tory explanation OF why the liner fell
victim 10 her submarine war. other
wise. the United States viii recall
ambassador Gerard and break off dip
lomatic and commercial relations
with the Teutonic empire.
Officials who are In the confidence
of Prest Wilson and Sec'y Lansing
were authority today for the state
ment that this much of the new Wlt-
son program has been decided on.
The president and Sec'y Lansing are
agreed, il is stated. that the inror-
nation shows that the Arabic was
tOrpedOed under circumstances which
constitute III not contraVerted or eN-
planned, n deliberately unfriendly
act They also are agreed, il is
stated on authority. than III the United
States IS 20 maintain her prestige as
a. world power she must act.
Up TO Germany.
The whole thing is up TO Ger
many explained a cabinet officer.
THE United states has made mary
concessions for peace. in the light of
his original warning, when the sub
marine warfare was decreed by Ad-
miral Won Tirpitz, Pres't Wilson
would have been justified. when the
Z
heavy toll of American lives. i'm inn
mediately severing diplomatic rela-
tious. But ne did not adhere TO the
letter of the warning in his original
note. Instead, he threw the entire
affair into the channels OF diplomatic
exchanges. Then he became conVinc-
ed that Germany was not going TO
yield and ended the exchanges with
another warning. even more emphatic
than the first"
Now. if all the information received
shows the loss of two American lives
on the Arabic constituted the de
liberately unfriendly act which Ger
many has been warned viii not be
tolerated the president must act He
Will however. give Germany opp0r-
tUnity 10 explain. Her side Of the
sinking of the Arabic viii Dee sought
by Ambassador Gerard. If the ac-
tiOn of the submarine commander is
justified on any other ground than
necessity in order TO preserve his yes
sci then the United States viii act.
and in a hurry. but until Berlin Isl
heard from there viii be no preci-
pitate action by the United states"
VIII De Several Day~
III viii be several days it is re-
lieved. before the German version can
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
Hint Germany
Is Near End
Of Resources

AMSTERDAM. Aug. %. - The
Dutch newspaper Telegram prints the
following:
AT secret conference Of German
cabinet members, political leaders
and influential writer's called by
Chancellor Won BethInann- HOllweg in
Berlin before the reassembling of the
Reichstag. Karl Hedelrich. secretary
of the treasury, explained the new
German loan would exhaust the en-
pire's financial resources and that the
increase in eXchequer SOnds would
cause national bankruptcy. There
fore, DR.. Heffelerich urged, it was
necessary to prepare for an honor
able peace.
Chancellor Won Bethmann- -Hollweg
declared the difficulties of the empire
were increasing and advised his hear
ers to allay the bellicose inclinations
Of the war party and expansiOnists
DIR. Bernhard Dernburg's failure
of his mission in the United States
made a strong impression upon the
conferences"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
GERMAN TRENCHES
TAKEN BY FRENCH
Success in VOSgeS Region An
nOunCed at PariS-Turk
Ships Are Sunk.
BY {. +. BertiIII.

PARIS. Aug. 23.-Capture of more
German trenches in the Vosges and
bombardment by French aviators of
the railway between Lille and Douai,
as well as several important stations,
are the chief military successes an
nounced in today's official communi-
que from the war office
The text OF the communique fol-
lows:
I'm Artois. in the sectors of SOuchez
and Neuville, there were rifle firing
and grenade cOmbats without any in
fantry engagements.
Between the SOmme and the Olse
and on the plateau between the Oise
and the Aisne the canuOnaCe on each
side was rather vigorous.
In the ArgOnne there were short
conflicts with bombs and petards on
the western borders at Fontaine Mad
anne and in the forest of Bolante-
In the VOSges, on the crests of
Linge and Barrenkopf. after a very
sharp conflict following lombard
ment made in preparation, we cap
tured some enemy trenches.
THE night was without incident
on the rest of the front.
During the day of Aug. p. our
aeroplanes bombarded the railway
stations of Lens. of Henin-Lietard, Of
Loos and the railway from Lille TO
Douai."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
DESTROYER SUNK
BY FRENCH BOATS
German Vessel is Encountered
on Belgian CoaSt--RuSS
Line is Holding.

PARIS. Aug. 25.-A German de-
stroyer was sunk by French torpedo
boats in battle OF Ostend last night.
the ministry OF marine announced to-
day.
While patrolling the Belgian coast
two torpedo boats OF the second light
French naval squadron encountered
the German destroyer and immediate
" engaged IL.
According 10 the official announce
ment. the torpedo boats suffered no
loss In men, and only slight damage 10
their hulls were inflicted by the Ger
man vessel.
PETROGRAD. Aug 23-Russian
troops have materially checked the
AUs;ro-German advance during the
last three days. With counter thrusts
az points which their aviators had re-
ported weakest. the troops OF Grand
Duke Nicholas have inflicted heavy
losses upon their foes
The Russians are now fighting
under more favorable conditions and
this is evidenced by the strength OF
the offensive which they have devel-
oped against the pursuing enemy.
Petrograd military critics regard the
ability Of the grand dukes armies to
make successful counter attacks as
proof that their morale is still un-
broken. and that the continued retreat
is an orderly Withdrawal hafore su-
DeTior numbers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
POSSE KILLS GIRL

LEXINGTON, KY, Aug. 23.-DO-
bies Derbee, 20 years cid, held at bay
Sheriff Combs and a posse of depu-
ties for several hours today when the
girl went on a rampage at Hazard,
in the Perry county mountains. She
finally drew a knife and tried TO stab
Policeman Dodd Combs. He fred and
killed here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
JOY RIDERS ARE IN COURT
of Taking Car without Own
er'S Consent.

Schuyler Lonzo. 222 Ewing av., and
George SadissOn, 1917 5. Lafayette St.
were arraigned in city court Monday
morning charged with operating an
automobile without its owners con-
sent. Walter A. Simmons was COM
planning witness. He alleged that the
two young men had taken the C out
for a spin, and although they HI ~
turned ii to its position, he did
know who had il.
Pleas of not guilty were entert
both defendants and the cases were
set for trial Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
HELD EOR MTRDER-

ANDERSON Ind. Aug. 23.-George
Dunn, q years old. OF this city, is
under arrest today charged with the
murder of his wife and their unborn
child. Dunn. according TO the police,
viciously kicked his wife i'm the alb
domen. thus causing her death Mrs.
Dunn was about 10 become a mother.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
KOK0M0 PLANT BURNS
Loss to Canning Co. is Estimated at
100000.

KOKOMO, Ind, Aug. 23.-Fire
early today destroyed the large plant
of the Kokomo Canning Co. resulting
in a total loss Of $4,000. The entire
pea pack put up this year was also
burned. A report that William Nolan,
night watchman. was missing, later
proved 10 be erroneous. The plant
made a business Of packing peas, corn,
tomatoes and other vegetab bles. Insur-
said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
United States Will Not Act Un-
til Berlin Has Chance to
Explain Sinking of
the Arabic.
COUNTRY MUST ACT
TO MAINTAIN PRESTIGE
Has Made Concessions and is
Determined She Must be
Met Half Way-Con-
greSS May Meet.

Wilson today issued his first state
ment on the sinking OF the Arabic by
a German submarine. Private Sec'y
Tumulty gave out the following an
nOunCcment after a conference with
the president:
As soon a all the facts are aSccr-
tained our course OF action viii Dc de-
teTmined."
Sec'y Tumulty would not add to the
statement in any way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
HAITIEN REBELS ARE
PREPARING FOR FIGHT

CAPE HAITIEN. Haiti Aug. ga
Various bands Of Haitien rebels are
putting aside their differences to
unite for "a conbict with the American
forces. which have been landed TO re-
store order. Reports received here
today indicate that serious situation
Is developing in the Interior.
As result OF rumOrs reaching
here that a Haitien army was march
ing on Cape Haitien 10 drive out the
American marines all outposts of the
United states forces were doubled
last night. This city is calm. but
agents OF the rebels are stirring up
ill-feeling against the Americans and
the marine officers are taking every
possible precaution 10 prevent a
clash.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
MANY VISIT FAIRGROUNDS
Weeks Figures show S,31S People En-
joyed Advantages.

The total attendance at the play
grounds for last week was 1913.
slightly under the attendance reporte-
ed for previous weeks Rain and cold
weather kept many from using the
grounds. Following is the number of
people present at the various play
grounds during the week:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23

tl;e Narew river rs miles south OF
OssOwiec has also been stOrmed by
the Germans.
PETROGRAD, Aug. 23.-An official
statement issued by the admiralty to-
day confirmed the sinking of Ger
man dreadnaught by an English sub
marine in the gulf OF Riga.
Russian warships sank or damaged
two German cruisers and eight torpedo
boats. but the Russian gunbOat Sivutch
was sunk.
The admiralty's announcement con-
firmed the early Semi-ofhcial reports
that Russian naval forces. supported
by one or more British submarines.
had won a complete victory over an
important part Of the German fleet in
the Baltic, but IL revealed for the first
time that the cars ships had not es-
capped unscathed.
The sinking of the Sivutch was the
climax Of q thrilling conflict between
the Russian gunboat and several hos
tile torpedo boats. Replying to the
enemy's shells. the Sivutch sank a
German torpedo boat as she was going
down.
All On Board Lost.
All the officers and sailors of the
Sivutch. numbering 155, are believed
TO have perished. Her guns continued
the battle until the vessel was entire
" submerged. A last shot fired as
the water closed over her, sank Ger
man torpedo boat
The admiralty's statement, which
shows there was fighting In the gulf of
Riga for three days, follows:
I'm the gulf Of Riga, between Aug.
16 and Aug. 10. the Russian fleet sank
or damaged two German cruisers and
eight torpedo boats.
An English submarine sank one OF
the best German dreadnaughts.
"A strong German fleet on Aug. 16
recommended its attack against our
positions at the ents nee TO the gulf
OF Riga. our ships during Aug. Is
and Aug. II, repulsed the enemy's
ships and impeded their secret opera
tiOns and preparations to break
through the entrance.
Helped By Fog.
The Germans were helped by a fog.
Aided by a thick fog, considera BILE
German forces succeeded in entering
the gulf. Our ships strenuously re-
sisted and retired without losing touch
with the enemy.
"On Thursday and Friday the Ger
mans made reconnaissance in the gulf
in various directions, during which a
series of fights with the Russian fleet
occurred.
The result was that the Germans
suffered considerable loss among their
torpedo boats. We lost the gunboat
Sivutch, which perished gloriously in
an unequal combat with a cruiser
CONTINUED on PAGE sEvEN5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23

ELLENVILLE. y. Y, Aug. 23.-It
was estimated today that about $10.-
OO0 damage was done by the cloud
burst which visited this city yesterday.
Two houses were demolished and two
others were torn from their founda-
tions when the clOudburst caused the
overflowing of Sandburg brook and the
flooding of Chapel ST., in the eastern
section of the city.
About / 900 feet Of the track of the
New York. Ontario and Western rail-
road was put out of commission.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23

LONDON, Aug 25.-The British
schooner Martha Edmonds has been
sunk by "A submarine. It, craw was
landed today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23

WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.-About
one thousand and nifty more marines
viii be sent 10 Haiti the last OF this
week, II was definitely learned today.
The cruiser Tennessee reached Nor
folk, Va, today Il will 60 20 AnnapO-
lis and take aboard the marines.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
MARRIAGE IICENSFS.


Earl +. Jessup. clerk: Sylvia May
Jackson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23

SARATOGA SPRINGS, y. Y, Aug.
23-Within "a hours of steady rain
following a month of almost daily
rains, this section has suffered unpre-
cedented damage. Farmers have lost
entire crops from flooded fields. Sara
toga lake is the highest it has been at
this time of the year in % years Cot
tages occupied by summer guests have
had to be abandoned on the shore and
many are standing several feet under
water The lake road is under water
in several sections. The race track was
a sea of mud for the opening Of the
last week of the races. The Hudson
at Schuylerville and MeChanicsville,
and the Mohawk at Schenectady are
at flood stage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
IS FAVORED
BY SERVAN PREMIER

NISH. Aug. 23.-Secret sessions of
the Servian parliament concluded to-
day with a full statement of the pro-
posals made by the allies 10 gain the
support Of Bu garia. The premier ad-
vOcated the acceptance OF the pro-
posals but adjournment was taken to
permit the various parliamentary
groups 10 reach a decision.
LONDON. Aug. 23.-A dispatch
from Sofa stating that Roumania has
held up munitions Of war consi gned
to Turkey by Austria gave a indica-
tion today OF the trend of develop
ments in the Balkans. but Athens re-
ports that Premier Venizelos had de-
cided 10 adopt a policy Of "benevo-
lent neutrality were displeasing 20
the British press.
NeniZelOs had been looked 20 as the
man who would remove doubt among
the Balkan nations by taking "a firm
stand for the allies. That ne had not
done so was taken in some quarters
here today as an indication that Ger
manic Influence is Sill strong with
King Constantine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23

Leeper park swimming under di
rection OF park board. S47.
Total attendance. $3.50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23

SOFIA. Aug. 23.-The Turpish col
Iiery Estahan and the Levant line'
TenedOs, a German ship. have been
sunk by a British submarine in the
Sea Of MarmOra, according TO SdYices
received from ConstantinOple today.
The TenedOs was laden with muni-
tions and provisions for the Turkish
troops on GallipOH peninsula when
she was destroyed.
The steamer Tenedos was "a Ger
man Levant liner of 1854 tons. built
in England in 1889. 1t was last re-
ported at COnstantipOple on Sept. 19,
1914
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
Germans Lose Big WarShip,
Two Cruisers and Eight
Torpedo BoatS-RuSS
Cruiser is Sunk.
BRITISH SUBMARINES
PLAY IMPORTANT PART
Torpedo From One Responsible
For Sinking of WarShip.
German Fleet Aided 81
Fog Enters Bay.

BERLIN. Aug. 23.-OssOwiec, the
powerful Russian fortress which the
Germans have. been attacking Tor
more than six months, has fallen.
News or the occupation of the for
tress as officially announced today by
the German war Office.
The fortified city OF TykOcin, on
tl:e Narew river rs miles south OF
OSSOwiec has also been StOrmed by
the Germans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
Levee Protecting Newport,
Ark, From White River
Breaks and Ten Drown.
Families Marooned.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY Is
HIT BY SECOND FLOOD
One Hundred People Reported
Missing and 1000 Families
HomeIeSS-EaStern Cities
Visited by CIOudburSt.

NEWPORT, Ark, Aug. 23.-Ten
persons were drowned and the entire
city OF Newport was flooded early to-
day when the big levee protecting the
town from White river broke, just
above Newport.
Steamboats, are running over corn
and cotton fields rescu1ng farmers and
their families who are maroOned. The
river is still rising and indications are
that the entire valley In this section
Will be under water before night falls
A causeway over Newport lake
which was built at 2 cost of $4,000
was washed away in the flood that
struck this region, and 1t was reported
that three negroes were caught in the
path of the flood when it struck the
causeway. and were drowned.
Thousands OF persons were homeless
today in the White river bottoms near
this city. Damage to property in this
section was estimated at 5000, OOO.
ST LOUIS. Aug. 23.-The county
of ST. Louis today staggered under the
weight of a second disastrous flood.
Twelve lives were the toll of the lat
est escapade of the overlooking rivers
in this section. All were lost along
the Meramac river Whlcn Was Out OL
its banks. There were reported 100
other persons missing. and fully 1000
families were homeless.
Hundred of cottages that had lined
the river were swept away and the
summer residents of the frail struct-
ures escaped death by narrow mar
gins in scores of instances.
A report from along the Meramac,
a short distance above where it flows
into the Mississippi river, today stated
that men in motor boats and on RATS
were still working to rescue marOOned
persons from tree tops and the roofs
of houses that were being swept down
stream.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-23
THE WEATHER

TNDIANA.-Unsettled to-
night and Tuesday. probably
showers, cooler Tuesday In
north portion.
LOWER MICHIGAN. -
Showers tonight, cooler In
west portion tonight: Tues
dev partly cloudy and cooler.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-08-16

chiai trouble" which IN reality is
nothing but n polyp. a thickened tur.
binate body In the nose or a
diseased tonsll.
The human stomach IL habitually
dosed with worthless "dyspepsIab
remedies In the futile endeayor TO
relieve pain or gas or diatress act.
uolly due 10 chronic Rallstones.
chronic appendicitis, heart dIsense'
kidney disease. Potts disease OF tho
spine, locomotor ataxia, pleurisv.
tuberculosis or goodness only knows
what.
A symptom. or a big array OF
symptoms. without the Indispensable
physical examination OF the patient.
a lead a doctor 10 but one con.
clnsion--a good guess.
Take backache. Outside OF atone
In the kidney, abscess OF the kidney
and certain tumors, Kidney trouble
~ a cause OF hackache. Yet
just think Of the gallons OF alleged
Kidney cure" poured down the
Threats Of those who diagnose their
complaints by tho almanac.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-08-16

war, grain and other supplies here.
AT a rate Of, ] suppose. not less than
S5,uOO, 900 a day. are Obliged TO lose
bearily In each payment.
Many Of "a manufacturers and
merchants have been doing wonder.
iul business In articles relating 10
the war. So heavy have been these
war orders. running into the hun.
dreds Of millions Of dollars. that now
their effect is beginning TO spread tG
general business which. even II Il IL
sim depressed, shows distinct signs
OF Improvement.
And as a climax TO all this i'm.
proycment America Is becoming a
large factor In the international loan
market. These foreign loans have
been so scattered that perhaps the
total of them has not been fully ap.
preciated. but just let me enumerate:
To various municipalities and prov.
inCcs In Canada. An erican investors
have since January ], 1915. loaned
over SEQ, 1000 600; TO Russia
S2b 600. O0O. in addition 10 private
credits which that Government has
arranged TO almost the same
amount; 10 France $40. 900, 900. or
thereabouts; 10 Germany about
$4,000. 900: 10 switzerland
$40, O0O. 900; 20 Norway and Sweden
about $4,000. 900 apiece; 20 the
Argentine $4,000. 600. The grand
total. therefore. OF these foreign
loans that we have made since war
broke out. Il about t225, 900, 600"
-Aalerioohl Mag0zta3
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-08-16
OFFICERS PREFER
PRISON TO R

(Associated Press CorrespondsnceD
The Hague. Netherlands. July go
TNenty.seNen Belgian. French. and
the terror Of the North sea In win
prisoners on the 5sand Of Urk. IN the
Iuyder Zee, rather than promise that
they VIII not try TO e. ape from HQl-
Ian and return 10 their culors 10
hight. II they were willing 10 give
their promise not TO try TO escnpe
they would be allowed TO roam any
where IN Holland. but the twenty
seven on h island Of Urk prefer To-
remain prisoners. openly uvowIng
their Intention 10 escape ~ possible.
This makes the situation something
81 a game between the prisoners ana
their Dutch guards.
The Island % Urk IL ..rrlf a sor, or
geographical joke, for II In little moro
man q small s%andbank that was left
high and dry when the sen drowned
tho central part Of the Netherlnnds
and formed the Zuyder Zee some
zoo people. however. now 1.-Two ON
ibis little stretch Of land. which mo
hNeraEe pedestrian may cross In ton
minutes. The lslandors are c-,tron,e-
is ciannifh ana stick 10 tho dress az
49, AW"N AnIuNH NnTUHa
ewes oy hshing Tor herring and an
movies and in building dykes against
Hhhllhu "Uhcers SIN elect ta remain
l'F' Inc presence OF the informed
French, Beleian aEd English officers
is regarded a. u sort of sporting affair
even among Dutch guards. The com
maadef describes the situation by
saying. We are excellent friends with
our prisoners. We greatly respect No
men who try 90 escape and return 10
Their country to go on with the fight.
only Il is our duty 20 keep chem
Next 70 Commander Nysseas Of The
belgian army who was pulled across
Dutch frontier by his own r1ep
ifter ne was rendered unconsclous bv
seven outlet wounds. the most popu-
az prisoner II an Irish major Of Tho
f'ilish lying eorps WIN actually
mad" MS escape from the island By
winning for some three hours and
no would have succeeded IN his
light but for the small mlshap which
ShHed his boat In a village which
vas q martial law.
since this attempt. however, the
sland ~ more strongly guarded than
'ti"re. The foreign officers are not
Flowed 10 speak with the people from
he village. All foreign and Dutch
nchts are carefully watched. A tor
edo boat stationed In the little hnr-
or II kept ready TO pursue all future
and guards have been
laced on the tower OF the church 10
urvey the whole island.