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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31

GARY. Ind. aug. 31.-Two tele-
grams 10 Count Won Bernstorfr from
Rev. Edmund \. Z. Kayser. pastor
slain in his home last week. revealed
what the police considered proof that
Kaysar was an active German agent
in the international scheme 10 stop
the shipment Of munitions Of war from
the United States TO the allies. one
telegram read.
The Germans OF Cary resent the
manufacture Of war munitions for the
allies i'm the United states and will
do all i'm their power 20 stop their man-
ufacture"
The second message read.
THE Germans OF Gary are WiLling
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
Claim kilograms Prove That
Kayser Was German Agent

TO do as much for the Fatherland as
the Germans who are fighting for the
Fatherland in Europe
The messages are considered un-
usually significant in view OF the de-
struction OF numerous powder plants
and munitions factories The latest OF
these are at ST. Charles. H., where a
mamsaoth barn and seven other build
ings were destroyed by fire on the
property OF Herbert =. Crane. Last
Friday night the St Charles Male
able iron works was practically wiped
out with a loss of $4,000 Mr..
Crane is in Rochester. y. Y. exhibit
ing fancy live stock. His loss is e--
timated at sf5O.000. inclUIing a num-
Der Of blOoded horses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
AMERICAN SHOT.
Bv John w. Roberts.

Ell PASO. Texas. Aug. 31.-John
A. Sayles, an American cotton grow
er in the Coahuila district was shot
on Sunday night at San Pedro De Las
ColOnias according to advices received
here early today.
Sayles was shot by a Nilliasta colo
mel. according to code message re-
ceived 10y American officials. IT is
believed that the American formerly
was a resident of Los Angeles, Calf,
and efforts We're being made today TO
communicate with his relatives. Mes
sages telling of Sayles' death failed TO
state whether he was shot in a quar-
rel with the officer or was executed by
a firing squad.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
Robbed Man
So Years Old,
Gets 80 Days

Andrew ]. clark OF San Francisco,
was found guilty of highway robbery
in city court Tuesday morning and
was sentenced 10 30 days in jail by
Judge Warner. He was also assessed
a fine Of $10 and costs.
Henry Ritchie. 1908 5. Main st.
was complaining witness. lie IS 50
years old, and alleged that Clark ap-
preached him on Main St, near the
New York Central railroad tracks and
called him by name. They walked to-
gether for a short distance, and after
Ritchie reached the downtown dis
trict he missed his watch.
Patrolmen RambO and Moore were
called later in the afternoon TO quell
a disturbance in a saloon on the west
side. Clark was arrested. and or the
way TO a telephone, dropped the watch
in a grass plot. His action was OBJ
served by PatrOlman Moore. The
watch was later identified by Ritchie
as his property.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
AUSTRANS RETREAT
SAYS ROME DISPATCH

ROME. Aug. 31.-The AusJrians arc
in retreat at two points Val Surgana
and in the region Of the upper lsonzo,
IL was announced today
AT Val Surgana the Austrians are
blowing up bridges and viaducts and
destroyed all the railways as they re-
tire. In the upper lsOnZo the Ital-
ian Alpine forces are endeavOring %
wrest an important mountain TOP from
the enemy.
After "a series of successful skirm-
ishes. the Alpine forces have opened
up a new passage for the invasion OF
the Trentino with HOlzano IS the pos
sible goal.
The latest reports show that the
Italians are now well advanced be-
yond Plezzo and are attacklng the
summit OF Mount Ralnbon. 6,eoo feet
high.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
STREET CAR LEAVES TRACK
Complaint of Speed Made BY South
End Residents.

Delay in the street ca schedule of
the Chicago, South Bend and North
ern Indiana railway city lines was oc-
casiOned Tuesday morning when a
Michigan st. car left the track on
s. Michigan just south of Ewing av.
Residents near the point where the ac-
cident happened have filed complaints
with the company stating that the cars
there are run at full speed into the
turn, endangering the lives and safety
of the passengers.
Tt Is said that the matter will he
taken up with the officials of the
company in an attempt 10 make travel
over this line less dangerous, and to
have the motormen on 5. Michigan st.
cars slow down when making this
turn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
NEW DIRECTOR ARRIVES
X. T.. BrasaemIe Takes Place of r. III.
Burnham at Y. VI. c. \.

T. r. Brasaemle, the new assistant
physical director who viii take the
place of r. II. Burnham, arrived at
the Y. NJ. G. a. Tuesday morning. Mr..
Brasaemle is a graduate of the Y NJ.
G.. a. training school at Springfield.
Mass. and he comes To South Bend
for an indefinite stay in the capacity
of assistant physical director at the
Y. NJ c. y T. II. Burnham. who re-
Gently resigned this place, will resume
his studies at the Springfield training
school
The fall gymnasium classes Will be
taken up on Sept 15.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
By John Edwin Neyin.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81. - Ger
many and England are now in the
mood TO be conciliatOry to the United
States AS a result the administration
Is hopeful that a majority of at least
the questions that have resulted in
the greatest friction with this country
can be adjusted. Both at Berlin and
London the American am bassadors are
endeavOring to emphasize and capital
ize the new friendly feeling.
The chief source of trouble with
Germany, the submarine methods, will
be close 20 adjustment within the
present week. ambassador Won Bern
stCrm viii come here, probably on
Thursday. TO offer overtures for the
sinking Of the Arabic. 1t is intimated
That If a report Of the submarine COM
mander who s3n'5 the liner is not
available by that time Germany Will
assume that me under-sea boat was
lost and viii act accordingly. She
has promised complete satisfaction ana
officials are now satisfied that this will
be given.
For Freedom OF Seas.
The German am baSSadOr told Sec'y
Lansing at their last conference tnat
his instructions stated as soon as the
Arabic difficulty was disposed of he
would be authorized to take up other
matters. IL is understood that the
first of these Will be a request TO the
United States that its influence be used
TO assist In restoring the freedom of
the seas, and in cOlling of the pres
ent allied blockade of Germany. which
admittedly Is a theoretical one.
Meanwhile, Ii is understood that the
German foreign office practically has
completed the draft OF "a new note to
The United States answering Pres't
wilson's last Lusitania communica-
ton. 1t will accept the position of
the United States on submarine war
ocoNTINUED on PAGE TWELVE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
GOING TO RESCUE

NEW ORLEANS. La, Aug. 81
The tug Sipsey left here Monday 10
find the Norwegian schooner Celtic
queen. bound from Galway TO New
orleans. which is reported in distress
20 miles off Mobile. The vessel was
spoken TO Sunday by the steamer
Isaca. which reported her plight upon
arriving at Mobile.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31

BERLIN, Aug. 31.-The imperial
government. according to semi-othclal
inspired newspapers today considers
the Arabic matter a closed incident.
The government is willing 20 blame
the submarine commander Tor Ihe
catastrophe when he returns. The
undersea boat which is believed to
have sent the White Star liner to the
bottom has not been heard from since
the sinking, which occurred Aug. 10.
There is considerable bitterness in
militiarist circles, owing 10 the alleg-
ed weakness Of the chancellor, DR.. von
Bethmann HOllWeg. Consequently
there is considerable i'll feeling against
the United States The newspapers
promise william j. Bryan, the former
secretary of state, a cordial welcome
in Berlin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
SECRETARY LOSES HIS JOB
Officials of Lincoln Jubilee AssOcia-
tion Makes Charges.

CHICAGO. Aug. 31.-ThOmas W.
Swami. for more than two years sec
retarv of the Lincoln Jubilee, holding
an exposition here in commemOra-
ton of 80 years of freedom for ne
erOes. has been deposed. The charge
AGAINST him. according to other Of
fcials of the association. are insub-
ordination. neglect OF duty and failure
to account for funds placed in his
care.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
SUIT FOR $4,000 IS FILED
Mablc Fike Brings Action Against
Railway Companies.

suit TO recover. .$1G.0OO damages for
personal injuries alleged To have been
sustained on March . when a Grand
Trunk train struck "A street car at the
crossing on :. Michigan and Division
SITS. was filed i'm the superior court
Tuesday afternoon 10y Mabel F'ike
against the street car company ana
the Grand Trunk Railroad Co. The
plaintiff alleges that she suffered per-
present at the luncheon. Mayor Fred
lision
The plaintiff is represented by Dan
Pyle and Slick a Slick.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
FRENCH GUNS ARE ACTIVE

PARIS. Aug. 31.-Artillery COM
bats marked the fighting on the battle
front with the French particularly ac-
tive i'm shelling the German positions
it was officially announced today The
text of the communiQue follows;
"Our artillery has been actiVc dur
ing the night without notable nlCI-
dents The artillery action continues
the trenches. shelters and en-
campments of the enemy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
ALLEGES PERSONAL
INJURY IN DAMAGE SUIT
Alex Schultz i'm Action to Recover
$1,000 From Traction Company
Say Arm Was Broken.

Suit to recover 1000 for alleged
personal injuries was brought by Alex
schultz against the street car company
Tuesday morning in the circuit court.
The plaintiff says that on July 25th
when he was alighting from a $.
Michigan St car at Garst St. the car
suddenly started so that he was
thrown TO the ground and suffered a
broken left arm. The plaintiff is rep
resented by Weidler. Parker and Pet
tengill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
Not a Body
Is Found In
Hull of F-4

HONOLULU, Aug. 31.-Not body
was found today i'm the hull of the
Cnited States submarine, F-4. raised
yesterday. which sank last March OF
TINS port with q crew of d men.
The submarine. which went 20 the
bottom and failed TO rise five months
ago. was brought to the surface yes
terday Today the vessel was placed
in dry dock II rested on its star
2 0ard side There were great holes
in the bow and stern of the submar-
inc No trace of a body was discover
ed. but the side of the hull was filled
withwith debris.
This is 10 be searched for bodies
but the holes in the undersea boat all
lowed the entrance of marine mon
sters with which the Honolulu waters
abound and it was feared that the
bodies of the F-4 victims had been
destroyed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
CIVIC EXPERT TO TALK
Miss Adah Hess of Rochester y. Y.
To Address WOman's League.

Miss Adah Hess of Rochester. y. Y.
a civic center expert, Will deliver a
lecture at Melville hall Thursday
night. Sept .. upon the work that was
accomplished along civic center lines
in Rochester. and viii tender the
Woman's Civic league OF this city
valuable suggestions as 10 civic and
social center management. The local
chamber of Commerce has been in
ctted 20 attend the lecture.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
WILL NOT SEND TROOPS
Japan Minister says Germany Can't
Return TO Orient.

TOXIC. Aug. 31-FOrmer Foreign
Minister Kato, speaking during a po-
litical campaign tour, stated:
"If Germany dares to return to the
orient we will welcome her With our
guns"
The former minister declared il
would be impossible for Japan TO dis
patch "a military expedition 10 Eu-
rope
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
NIaRRIAGE LICENSES

Alexander ByszCwski mOulder's S
helper. Naryanna CzarnecSa. seam
stress.
George w. Eckler painter Niles.
Mich. Hazel Bowerman. Niles
kalman Kenneth. painter Helen
Popp.
stephen AleN Curtis. clerk: Bertha
Francoeur.
Joseph Etteles0n. merchant, Joliet,
Ill. Geneyive Hurwich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
BRIDGE At GALATA
DESTROYED BY SUB.
Diver Had to Pass Through Sea
of MarmOra to the BOS-
phOrOuS.

ATHENS. Aux 21-A portion ar
the Galata bridge was blown up oy
am allied submarine. according 20
.dlspatch received here today. The dis
patch states thar the population ana
officials Of C0nstantinople are panic
stricken because Of the offensive ~
the allied forces
The feat of the submarine was most
remarkable. In order to make the af-
tack it was necessary t1 pass through
The sea of Narmora to the BosphorJs.
The submarine attack struck az the
very heart of C0ustanti1ople. The
The Galata bridge spans the Golden
Horn between amhoul and Galata
In Galata are situated an the princi-
ual banks and commercial houses.
wherein are stored millions of specie
and securities
Galata is the chief shipping district
of the capital. The imperial Otto
man bank the Bourse. the tobacco
monopoly. the british consulate arG
other big institutions are located
there.
PETROGEAD. Aug. s1-Eighty-
four Turkish officers. 5. .129 men and
great quantity OF guns and munitions
were captured by the Russians in the
tne recent fighting was officially
announced today.
The statement follows
Until Adg % in the recent Fight
ing. we captured s. officers. 5.1-9
mgn. u guns. SIX maXims. go caiss0ns.
two convoys Of supplies. 200 wagons.
q quantity Of ammunition and arms.
over 200 cattle. also cameis. mules
and two camp equipments
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31

LONDON. Aug. 3O.-A number OF
Canadian munitiOn workers arrived
ln England Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
Government According to Semi
official Inspired Papers is
Willing to Blame Com
mander of Diver.
BRITISH MOOD HAS
UNDERGONE A CHANGE
Allows Goods Bought by Amer
leans to Leave Germany.
New Note Will be Sent
England Soon.


GTVERPOOL, Aug. 31.-Ihe sub
marine which sank the Arabic was
destroyed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
Settlement of Strike is Made
After Meeting of Coalition
Cabinet-LIoyd-
Meets Owners.
MEN AT CARDIFF ARE
ORDERED BACK TO WORK
One Thousand Walk Out at
MonmOuthShire - Govern
ment Thought of Taking
Over the Mines.

LONDON. Aug. 31.-The Welsh
coal miners strike was settled this
Afternoon. The demands Of the men
were granted. The settlement of the
strike came after a meeting of the
coalition, cabinet David LLOYD
George, secretary of munitions, met
conference of mine owners and
strike leaders after the meeting of
the cabinet Afterward the owners
and strike leaders went TO Cardiff.
1t was reported on high authority
that because of the strike of miners
in the coal district of Wales that the
cabinet is seriously considering a
move to place the mines under gov
ernment control.
David Loyd-GeOrge, secretary of
munitions, filtered hurriedly be
tween the coal conference and the
cabinet meeting in Downing St to
day, said he believed important de-
velopments would occur during the
day.
The Evening News this afternoon
says that the government IS deter
mined TO settle the coal strike once
and for all and TO clean up all posi-
bic future coal disputes
CARDIFF. Aug. 31-Further con
ferences are being held today TO set
tie the strike of the coal miners in
Wales. One thousand additional
miners went or strike at Monmouth
shire today.
Tne miners federation today
adopted a resolution advising the
men TO continue work pending the de-
cision of the conference tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-31
THE WEATHER

FOR INDIANA - Fair
warmer tonight and wed
nredav.
The Washington times., 1915-10-26

year. too, the Serbian army has been
Inactive. accumulating munitions from
the allies. There ought 20 be no rea-
son why large stores of reserve muni-
tions are not now available In Serbia
since the allies had at Their disposal
the Greek gateway into Serbia for
month. previous to the present opera
tions. With a population OF 4.6O0,0O0 1t
In probable that Serbia now has under
arms force of 600, 900 men.
The appeal therefore of the allies to
Serbia to hold out for only five. days
longer seems certain to be needed. IN.
deed. there In greater probability that
the Serbians can hold out much longer
than FIVE days, than there Is that the
to Nish within that time.
The movements. however, OF the allies
In the Balkans, are being covered with
much secrecy II seems probable.
though. that the British. whose inter-
ests are chiefly threatened by the new
German drive. have not as yet sent any
men into Serbia. while the French cer-
tainly have been able to throw a small
force against the invading Bulgars.
But the operations in Serbian Mace
donia are obscure because of reticence
at Paris and London, and because It In
too early vet to test the reliance OF
bulgarian official statements. There can
be no doubt. nevertheless, of the danger
to which the Bulgars theoretically are
subjected by projecting their line across
southern Serbia. II the Anglo-Frcnch
can strike at this line from Greece soon,
a disaster may well overtake Car Fer
dinand's army.
The Washington times., 1915-10-26
CHARLTON PLANS
RETURN TO AMERICA
Expects, Upon Release, to Make
Voyage Alone From Italy to
New York.

COMO, Italy, Oct. 8.-with only
twenty-nine days more to serve for his
wife's murder here In 1910. Porter Charl-
ton Ia planning TODAY for his return to
America.
The jury's finding that Charlton was
only partly responsible mentally when
no killed his wife. and that there were
extenuating circumstances. was not
surprise. The Italian attitude toward
Charlton has not been very friendly. so
an acuuittal was not looked for. There
was so much evidence of the prisoners
early epileptic tendencies and Of the
suffering to which he had been subject
too. was deemed unlikely.
Besides being allowed all the time he
has ALREADY served IN prison from the
term OF six years and eight months, to
which he was sentenced. Charlton Is
benefit Of the one-years deduction pro-
vided by act Of parliament from all
sentences passed for offenses committed
before the wcr.
physical condition now than he was at
the beginning OF the trial. He appears
70 be we'll satisfied with the verdict.
On his release Cher rlton expects to he
ss Sy At sfnn, BenysS wro.s we
fly friend Of the Charltons. He viii
accompany the Scrvadios to Rome,
I thence to Naples, and then will mako
I, the voyage alone to New York. A little
later he expects to g. to. Porto Rico.
His one prayer. he declared today. 10
to see his father again.
The light sentence given Porter Charl-
ton. young American convicted at Lake
Como. Italy. OF wife murder. was ac-
companied by the jury finding "extenu-
, ating circumstances. based on provo
cation and an affirmative mind" ac-
cording to report to the State Depart
ment today from American Ambassador
Page at Rome
Mr.. Page said Charlton was found
guilty only Of homicide, and was given
the lightest possible sentence. which
expires November q.
The Washington times., 1915-10-26
WILSON DIVORCE SUIT
FAILS TO SURPRISE
Estrangement Of Couple Had
Been Known to Their
Friends Here Some Time.

Official Washington evinced little sur
prise today when II became known that
Huntington Wilson. Assistant Secretary
OF State under Philander c. Knox and
the Third Assistant under Elihu Root.
had fled suit for divorce on the ground
Of desertion. The estrangement OF the
Wilson's had been known to their
friends for some time.
From Reno. where the suit was insti-
tuted yesterday. comes the Information
that there probably will be no contest.
although Mrs. Wilson has been repre-.
sented by counsel there for several
weeks The case has been docketed Tor
an early hearing.
today said she had absolutely nothing
to say concerning the suit"
Mrs. Wilson Is one Of the most beau
tiful and striking women official wash
ington has ever known. Before her
marriage she was Miss Lucy James. OF
Baltimore. She Is statuesque bru-
nctte OF many plishments and 10
interna tionally known as brilliant
hostess, Mrs. Wilson is said to be
finished diplomat, a gifted linguist. IA
nous dancer and skater. and woman
possessed OF exquisite taste IN the mat.
ter OF personal dress and household
adornmcnt Her home at zoos X street
was noted for It's beauty.
Mr.. Wilson achieved considerable
prominence by originating the after
noon tea custom In the state Depart
ment. II was his ambition. shared py
Mrs Wilson, to return to Japan as Am
crican ambassador. His failure to re-
ceive this appointment. due. 1t Is said TO
the intimation from the japanese Tor
eign office that he would be unaccept-
able. proved a great disappointment.
The Washington times., 1915-10-26
MASON SAYS SERBS
ARE WELL EQUIPPED
BY J. w. T. MASON.

NEW YORK. Oct. 2s.-with the ofren-
sive In Serbia In progress for three
weeks. the Austro-Germans are n little
more than one-ffth OF the way by rail
to Nish and about one-seventh Of the
way by rail to Bulgaria.
During the three weeks operations,
Marshal Won Mackensen has moved his
main advance at the approximate rate
OF one and a quarter miles per day.
Last May, when Won Mackensen made
his reputation by directing the move-
ment through Galicia from the Duna-
Jec to Przemysl In a fortnight, his speed
was six miles per day. The difference
between his rapid progress then and his
slow progress now Is due not only to
the greater ferocity OF the Scrbians
who are fighting for freedom, but also
to the more difficult nature OF the coun-
try and to the better equipment OF the
Serbs.
Serbia Is one Of the roughest fight
ing terrains In Europe. For nearly a
The Washington times., 1915-10-26
The Flight of the StorIs.

Every normal person is interested
in the arrival of the stork. It is tho
greatest event in ones life.
The expe ant mother needA
above everything else, comfort and
peace Of mind. This she is sure to
have II Mothers Friend, the safe,
dependable external remedy, is used
to sooth the network of nerves and
to enable the muscles to expand nat
urally, thus relieving undue strain.
Mothers Friend, obtained at any
drug store, is the one remedy used
and recommended by thousands Of
women everywhere, who testify as
to it's wonderful merit.
The Washington times., 1915-10-26
How 10 nave Hair to
Appear Ma IRA ly Curly

You won't need to resort to the parch-
ing scorchng curling iron II you will
adopt the simple plan ! will mention.
Isn't that good news?
At night merely apply a little liquid
silmerne with clean tooth brush,
drawing this through the hair from
root to tip. This will impart delight
full wavy appearance and bright lus-
tire suggestive of hidden sunshine" 1t
will prove beneficial to the hair, instead
OF making 1t brittle and dead looking
as the hot iron does. In the morning.
instead of your tresses being mean and
contrary. you will find them quite easy
to do up in any form. and there will
be no unpleasant odor, grease or sticki-
ness about the hair. | would suggest
that you ask your druggist for the
liquid silmerne- four or 1--WE ounces
which will require no mixing and you
can pour a little into a saucer when
required, Emily Coulson in Hygienio
Reyiew.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-10-26
FLOTILLA IN COMMAND
OF ADMIRAL GLEAVES
Importance of Torpedo Boat Fleet
Leads to Changes of
Officers.

nounced that Rear Admiral Albert
Gleaves will command the torpedo boat
destroyer fiotilla from November q. re-
lieving Capt. W. s. Sims. 1t has been
decided that the work of the fiotilla
has become so important a rear admiral
should command 1t.
In appreciation OF his work as COM
mander of the fotilla. Captain Sims has
been assigned to command the dread
nauGht Nevada.
Read Admiral Herbert o. Dunn will
succeed Rear Admiral Walter Mclean
in command of the fourth division or
the Atlantic fleet. and Rear Admiral
Mclean will succeed Rear Admiral
Beatty as commandant at Norfolk
yard when the latter retires Novem-
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