South Bend News-Times, Volume 31, Number 217, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 29 July 1914 — Page 2

rH'Iint.MAX.V 1.1 I 1 stIIIIUMA.VN iHL SOUTH KksU NcviiMt Plucky Soldiers, Fighting Tooth and Nails ary, Are The Servians

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Some of Their Wonderful Past Performances They Are Soldiers Who Want to Know Why.

Vo pluckier people live In the vorld than the Servians, who are about to give battle to the great Austrian empire. There are about 4.000,000 of them in STvia itself. Back in the days of their old empire, five and six centuries ao, they showed pluck and terrific fighting ability when opposed by heavy odd.-. But let us consider what they have done In the lat 110 years. For over 4 00 years they had been under the heel of tlie Turk, when, in ISO 4. the Turkish soldiers, or .Janissaries, perpetrated a general ina:-acre. Among: those Servian who escaped was Black (Kara) deorge, who organized guerilla warfare in the mountains. In a few days he had armed the nation with rude weapons scythes and pitch-forks for the most part and won a series of victories by sudden onsets. lie proceeded to win a pitched battle and captured fortresses. The Janissaries submitted, and the Sultan Invited the Servians to return to their homes with his blessing. But Kara (leorge required more than thanks, and failed to obtain satisfaction. The result was on open breach, and a few thousand highlanders found themselves face to face with the whole force of the Ottoman emi.ire. A pallia was sent to subdue them. He regarded the expedition as a ?oft Job and boasted that all he needed was a few ropes with which to bind insubordinate peasants, or a

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THE SERVIAN "TERRIBLE FpOT.

away by the example of his courage. The Bosnians, were practically annihilated, and only a few scattered fugitives contrived to straggle across the frontier. The Turks gave in, and Belgrade was taken by the Servians. In 1S11 Kara (leorge had emancipated his country and assured his position as ruler. In IS 13 he was driven into exile. But the pluck of the Servians sufficed to save their land. Thev ral-

WHAT THE INFANTRY LOOKS LIKE.

lied to a new leader, Milosh Obren-

few woolen caps? and pocket knives j ovitch, the founder of the late dyn

asty. The old tactics were adopted, wom

en, cniidren and monks becoming

for their propitiation. He met the

Servian vanguard, and, before Ik

knew where he was at, Kara (leorjrM . . . . 1- : A. I . -4 . V A A I f T !

w as upon him with 10,000 men. He sharp-shooters, behinds everv rock.

That defeat they paid the Turks with interest in the war of 1012. In 1913 they fought Bulgaria and inflicted a crushing defeat.

As every Servian has to go through his term of military service, the army may be regarded as the nation under arms. Nevertheless, they are by no means a surly, pugnacious crew. Foreigners living in Servia say that the soldiers are goodhumored feiTows who love a good time when not being hard worked. On saints' days and other festival. oliicers relax and equality between them and the privates reigns. After a religious ceremony at the barracks, where the colonel, the

peasant soldiers often want to know reasons before obeying orders. This is only in keeping with the independent ideas of the people.

There is no doubt about their efficiency as modern soldiers. An English expert who was present when the artillery marched past a review was most enthusiastic about its performance, which he described as magnificent. He was also greatly impressed by a cavalry parade at Kragujevats. The gallop in line was beautiful in its symmetry, the wheeling had the precision of machinery, and the

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The Servians lived 400 years under the cruel rule of the Turks. The result is that even the women are liercelv patriotic Hm. fnn.ht tua war of two y-ars ao. The women, who are willing to so to war. if necessary to save the country, have what thev 'Thi , f ni .

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was put to flight and died of shame Milosh was soon strong enough for

battle. A de&perate hand-to-hand

shortly after

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now set to work se-

riously. and Kara (Jeorpe was soonir1' " 1 WrtI f , '"V VNil,V , . , ,,, , , , daggers, even with their nails and reduced to guerilla warfare with only, teeth. :mt senre,i vivtrv- nftr ,.or.

senior non-commissioned officer, the senior private and the chaplain

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struggle ensued. When ammunition t . iU1 -l l !K UI"i,: n-

imenL oi prayers and cnants. the

some army

1,500 men. He harassed an

of "30,000 men from Bosnia,

forming prodigies of valor. Soon they were able to encounter th.?

and at last gave it battle at Mishar pasha of Bosnia, and Milosh defeated

on Aug. 4, lMb. lie seemed almost mm. superhuman. J in 1S7G they fought Turkey again HIa colossal figure towered above land, though they suffered defeat, bis comrades, his voice thundered there was no sign of decay in their like a hurricane; all were carried hereditary valor.

day was devoted to singing, dancing, eating and drinking. It was a fine sight when about l."0 men joined hands "in one long coil and danced the national kolo, twisting in and out like an enormous serpent, wriggling ever faster and more furiously. On the whole, discipline is fairly good in the Servian army, but the

very dainty perform

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soldiers.

leaping was a

ance. Most noticeable splendid physique of the

hardened as they are by life in the open air. Their marching and staying powers are well above the average, and their general appearance i.s very smart. You never see a Servian soldier who is not spick and span, the cadets of the military academy are particularly to be commended in this respect.

The Three Day Carnival of Prices held this week exploded all the theories of gloom spreaders regarding July business. We are just closing a half years business period punctuated by the most active selling we have ever experienced. It has left us with stocks here and there which demand re-adjustment and many small lots which good merchandising prompts us to close out at once. Watch the Papers Tomorrow Evening Announcing Our Good Bye July Wind-Up of goods we do not wish to include in our August inventory marked at prices for a quick sale on Friday and Saturday Watch the papers also our windows.

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WAR MAP CUT IT OUT AND WATCH WAR MOVES

GERMANY v ,UN TARNC'k ) J5 v JASSy KISHINEV XJ. iwSSSV LIUBOVIA .; a " Cr-- -MONTE- V 1 -r- NEGRO j TURKEY -' .

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Tlii is a map on th- H-a that th war will !. K'cahze! to Servia and Austria. Note tij thi:.K: T'rm I Austria atnl S-rvia ar divided on north hy ihr lana't. u r, on th- t is Itosnia. a r-art of Austria, and tojaruted from orvia by the Sa e and Urina rUt-ru. Uvlsrado, the Servian capital, i.s on the Lauube acio.a the rivtr from Austria.

Printed Linoleums a splendid variety of good patterns; every one a dependable wearIns: quality. Hies Sale Pri(e .'Jfe yd. up. llet Inlaid Linoleums all the latest tile patterns. Hies Sale Prices 7tte iuid $1.25 per yd. Velvet Rugs neat patterns, both oriental and floral patterns, size 2 7 x 54. Hies Sale Price 08c. French Wilton Rugs, 27x34 in., Hies Sale Price, S 1.7o.

Axminster 9x12 ft.

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Less than most stores pay for thera. No easier way to iLake money than to anticipate your rug neds. The.se Rugs are of dependable wearing quality, splendid oriental and floral patterns. A $2" value.

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Wilton Velvet 9x12 ft.

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This Is a seamless Rus: of unusual wearing qualities; very closely woven of extra fine yarns; and Is fchown in variety of handsome patterns. Z0 will not buy its equal elsewhere.

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