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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
FRANKFORT MAN
KILLS WIFE AND
RIVAL; DRINKS ACID
William Mccoy BOrrOWS Shot
gun From NeighbOr, Stays
Two and is Beyond Recovery
From PoiSon-JeaIouS.

FRANKFORT, Ind, Dec. 1.-The
most brutal triple tragedy in the his
tory of Clinton county occurred in
this city this morning when William
Mccoy, 81 years old, with double
barreled shotgun, borrowed from a
neighbor shot and killed his wife, 30
years old, fatally shot John Byrely,
81 years old, and then took a dose Of
carbolic acid which he had evidently
procured for the purpose. Byrely
died within an hour and Mccoy is
said to be beyond recovery. The
tragedy took place at the Mccoy home
in this city this morning Mrs Nc
Coy and Byrely were in the Mccoy
home when they discovered the en-
ragged husband entering the back door
with shotgun in hand. They started
to run out the front when McCoy'S
first shot struck Mrs. Mccoy and she
fell dead. McCoy's second shot brought
down Byrely as he was running across
the street Mccoy then placed his
gun TO the back Of his wife's head and
fired again. Two more shots were
fired at Byrely, one piercing his shoul-
der and hips. Mccoy then drank the
contents of a bottle of carbOlic acid.
1t is said that Mccoy entertained
suspicious of his wife's conduct toward
Byrely and was insanely jealous. He
had previously accused them of inn
proper relationship.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
FIVE-YEAR-0LD JOLIET
GIRL BELIEVED VICTIM
OF CATTLE DISEASE

JOLIET, H., Dec. 1.-The case Of
Violet Maxwell, 5-year-oId daughter
OF a local policeman, who is believed
to be the first local sufferer from the
foot and mouth disease, is being
watched today by State Health Com
missioner Higgins and State Veterin-
arian Dyson, who were summoned
here by Or. Lehman, the Maxwell fam
lily physicians.
The childs ailment appears identi-
cal with that of the disease now cpl
demic among cloven-footen livestock.
Until the disease is found not to be
foot and mouth, the quarantine on
VIII county will not be lifted, said
the state veterinarian today DR.. Dy-
son admitted he was puzzled, and
said if the child had the plague, she
contracted il from drinking milk
given by an infected COW.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
BRING
Up MORE TROOPS
To MEET CAR s
Russians Claim KaiSer'S Men
Are Fighting Desperately to
Save POSitiOnS-TurkS Dis
lodged From Valley.

PETROGRAO Dec. Fighting
desperately to save themselves from
utter annihilation at the hands of the
Russians, the Germans in Poland are
trying TO bring up reinforcements to
stave off the attack of the czar' s
troops, the Army Messenger an
Eounced today. The battle is raging
fiercely in the vicinity of Lowicz.
Enormous losses have been inflicted
on the German right wing. German
reinforcements which were marching
up from Wielun have been defeated.
Heavy fighting continues" the
Army Messenger says. The German
forces have been greatly reduced. They
are fighting desperately to save them
selves from annihilation at the hands
of our troops. The enemy is trying
to bring up reinforcements, but those
marching up from Wielun have been
defeated. The battle is raging with
terrific fierceness in the vicinity of
LOwicz. The Germans are making
counter charge after counter charge.
Their troops are sent against us in
solid formation. but so far the Rus
slams have prevented the enemy from
getting relief. We have inflicted
large losses on the Germans.
Continue Attacks.
Our troops are continuing their at
tack on the Germans along the Stry-
kow-Zgierz line.
Along the left bank Of the Vistula,
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg is try
ing a desperate offensive movement in
order to rescue Gen. Won MackenZen's s
army. SO far the Russians have
checked this movement
''The Russians have inflicted enOr-
nous losses upon the German extreme
right, which attempted to advance
from Schonortsowo on the Warthe.
I'VE have captured four great
barges laden with German guns, rifles
end ammunition"
The Army Messenger says that the
Russians are holding their own against
the Turks. dislodging the Ottoman
troops from a position in the Euphra-
tes valley and capturing many pris-
oners and two guns. Military experts
take exception to German statement
of victory of German arms They
state that they are issued to discredit
the Russian official communique.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
BRITISH SEEK 500
ARMY HORSES HERE
Dr.. Mcdonald Given Local
Agency to Fill Gap in Cavalry
and Artillery Service.

Five hundred horses for the En-
glish army are wanted from st. JO-
seph county. These horses are want
ed to fill the ranks of the English ar
tillery and cavalry in France and Bel
gium.
DR.. r. NJ Mcdonald, veterinarian.
Tuesday was named as the local
agent to buy up the animals for army
service. Dr. Mcdonald was named
local agent through the efforts of
Billy Marshall, the big horse dealer
in Chicago Already Marshall has
bought and sold thousands of horses
to the British army. He asked DR..
Mcdonald about a month ago TO buy
horses for him, but the then strict
prevented the shipment of the ami
mails.
DIR. Mcdonald stated today that
horses for the cavalry should weigh
around the 1,100-pound mark, while
the cavalry horse scales up to AGO
due TO the heavier work they must
endure. That there are plenty of
horses in the county available for
cavalry duty is the opinion of DR..
Mcdonald.
Prices all the way up from $135 to
$1S5 will be paid by the British gov
ernment for sound horses. All those
bought by DR.. Mcdonald are first
thoroughly examined by him. AnOth-
er inspector is due here Friday to
give the horses another inspection
before they are shipped. This in
spectOr comes direct from army
headquarters. After the horses are
shipped they are again inspected at
Montreal before they are put on
board ship for England.
All horses bought here will be ship
ped direct to Montreal. Or. McDOn-
aid expects TO get about six carloads.
A car will carry about 120 head of
horses
Michigan has already contributed
several thousand horses to the British
army. several car loads being report
ed going through DOwagiac, Berrien
Springs and Niles A week ago sew
eral car loads were shipped out of
Fort Wayne and points south. That
thousands have gone out of Chicago
through the horse dealer, Marshall,
was the statement of DR. Mcdonald.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
KITCH SUES SHIVELY
FOR $4,000 DAMAGES
Bill Filed in Circuit Court
Brings Charge of SIander
Against Senator.

Charging that he has been mali
CiOuSly DETAINED and that his good
name injured by the charge of gaming,
wife deserting and vote selling, John
W. Kitch has brought suit in the cir
cult court against L. S. Sen. Benja-
min f. Shively of this city and Lew
NJ. O'BannOn of Corydon in an attempt
to secure $4,000 damages. The bill
was filed Tuesday forenoon by j. w
kitch and j. NJ. ROusher for the
plaintiff.
The complaint charges that the de-
PENDANTS "cOntrived and conSpired to-
gether wickedly and with the mali
ciOus intention of injuring the plain
tiff's good name and credit" AS proof
OF this a quotation is made from an
article alleged TO have been written
by defendant Shively and to have been
printed oct 2S, 1914, in the Corydon
Democrat. published by defendant
O'BannOn. 1t is charged that this
article in part, read: "Kitch is a cheap
gambler who failed TO support his
wife and child, and they ceased TO de-
pend upon him for support-he will
support any ticket and make speeches
for any party that will pay him for
it." This article, it is charged. has in
jured the good name Of the plaintiff.
particularly in Harrison county where
the paper in question is published.
Kitch had been campaigning for the
progressive party in Harrison county
and in speech is said TO have made
remarks about Sen. Shively attacking
his personal character, and that of
other members OF his family. A pet
phrase of Kitch in his speeches is said
TO have been that Shively had never
been able to earn a living before he
became senator; that he needed the
job 10 keep him out Of the poor house.
and not only himself but his brother
Aaron. other similar insulting re-
marks about the senator punctuated
practically all of kitch's speeches.
personal attacks, with him, being a
sort of speciality. according TO report.
1t is reputed TO be in response TO this
line of talk that the senator sent
Editor O'Bannon his letter which is
the basis Of the suit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
WOMEN BARRED FROM
CLUB; MOOSE MEETING
HAS TO BE POSTPONED

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-The meeting of
the executive committee of the pro-
gressive party tomorrow at which the
leaders will decide TO amalgamate
with either Of the Old parties was
forced today TO change its meeting
place because the University club.
where the hearing was scheduled re-
fuses TO permit women To enter.
Medill Mccormick made all arrange
ments for the meeting before he re-
membered that Miss Jane Adams
was a member and would attend the
committee conference. The club Of
fcials informed him it would not be
possible for Miss Adams TO enter the
club rooms. Mir Mccormick then ar
ranged TO hold the meeting in the less
luxurious quarters of the Progressive
club.
Mr.. Mccormick said number Of
prominent prOgressives believed the
most good accomplished by support
ing the policies Of the present admin
istratiOn but did not give his own
ideas on the subject. Another inn
pOrtant subject may be to make Chi
cago the headquarters instead of New
York.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
No Danger of Cereal Shortage
IN France, Government Learns

BORDEAUX. France Dec. 1. -
There is no danger Of a cereals short
age in France. This assuring news is
given by NJ. De Fonbonne, head Of
the Imprimerie de IA Bourse de Com
merce. in a report he has made to the
government after an exhaustive in
N esugatiOn.
Some sugar and -four mills, and
breWeries have been destroyed in
northern and eastern France, but in
other districts factories which had
been shut down are reopening." said
NJ De Fonbonne today.
The fact that numerous sugar beet
slicing works in the north have been
destroyed is OF secondary Importance.
In the north and east a good many
-four mills and bre weries have been
put cut Of action Ia this connection
/ would like 10 say a word about the
present prohibition OF the expectation
OF barley from France. Our brewer
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
German Surgeons Work 20 Hours
q Day to Relieve the Wounded

of the bombs fell into the harbOr and
failed 10 explode.
The English aviatCrs were evidently
trying TO destroy the OIL tanks at Zee
brugge 10 prevent the Germans from
using the fuel The German high
angle guns were turned on the air
men, but they escaped unhurt
Two men. accused Of being British
spies. have been arrested at Zee
trugge. They wore German uni
forms
\ traveller from Belgium SAYS that
chaos reigns throughout the country
and that high tension exists between
the civilian and military population
in Brussels. The Germans every
where are compelling the Belgians
10 set their clocks according TO Ger
man time.
Famine conditions in Malines are
narrowing. The Germans are meeting
with little success in their efforts 10
establish friendly relations with the
Belgians.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01

ROTTERDAM. Dec. IA steady
stream Of German wounded is moving
eastward through Belgium. Courtrai.
Bruges, Ghent and Brussels are vast
hospitals The Germans are crippled
from lack OF surgeons and some OF
the doctors on duty IN the military
hospitals work from 16 10 20 hours a
day The railroads are all congested
with troop and supply trains passing
westward and hospital trains passing
eastward There are more than 5000
wounded Germans in Courtrai alone
Up TO the present the Germans
have requisitioEed 100000 in Cour-
trai as well as 10000 Htres OF brandy.
3 .O0O bottles OF wine. 6.000.0 600 cigars
and cigarets. and much clothing
IL is reported from Sluis that British
army aviatOrs made a raid over Zee
brugge and dropped bombs. Two
wor<men were injured and consider
able damage was done bu. the many
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01

les cannot be operated in the north.
consequently our barley stocks are al
available and this years harvests
have been exceptionally good so that
some producers are actually feeding
barley TO cattle.
There is no danger Of a shortage
Of grain in France. We have plenty
of wheat, corn and rye. Our harvests
have been phenOminally good and
though the Germans looted many
farms and storehouses we still have a
large reserve Of home grown grains.
Furthermore we have made enough
purchases from other countries where
the crops were unusually good. The
Germans also bought cereals in those
countries, but their purchases are. 0r
VIII be seized by the allies and will 60
either TO England or France"
The coal output Of France has been
struck a severe blow by the war. The
coal fields are in the hands OF the Ger
mans in the north.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
GIRL VENTURES BEYOND
DEPTH, NEARLY browns
IN HIGH SCHOOL TANK

Timely action bv Miss Elsa yVeder
500 y. Scott ST.. saved the Iira ~ ,rlss
Edna Nye. 113 Pennsylvania av. at the
hlgh school Tuesday morning The
gymnasium class was swimming in The
nigh school tank when little Miss I'VE
Ventured beyond her depth. and losing
control OF herself. screamed for help
and sank. Miss Weder saw the situa-
ton and Dlunging i'm. brought the
girl safely TO the side Of the tank so
III effects followed the scare
Miss Nye had been taking sWfrnrn ing
lessons and had attained "a fair degree
Of success but had been warned by
Miss Goodman. her Instructor. 90 stay
near the side Of the tank where there
was little danger She thought she
would Try her skill and when she real
lied that she was in deep water she
became frightened
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
MUNDAY, ALLEGED BANK
L00TER, SUED FOR S55,O00

CHICAGO, Dec 1.-C B. Munday
Of Litchffeld and Chicago, and under
indictment in connection with the loot
ing of the Lorimer chain of banks, is
defendant in the superior court here
in a suit for $4,000. Conrad Mat
thiesan is the complainant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
OHIO CORN GROWERS
VISIT NATIONS CAPITAL
ON SIGHTSEEING TOUR

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-One thous-
and and ffty-siX corn growers of
OhiO-men, women, boys and girls
today invaded the national capital on
sightseeing tour. They are the
guests of the Ohio Agricultural COM
mission and came in on several spe-
cial trains. Every county in the state
is represented in the party. the largest
delegation, rs, coming from Miami
county.
Shortly after their arrival the
visitors went TO the department of
agriculture where Sec'y Houston re-
ceived them and made a brief speech
of welcome. Then they visited the
public buildings and later went TO
Mount Vernon. PreS't Wilson will
receive the party tomorrow.
The visitors will leave Washington
tomorrow night, going TO Philadelphia
and New York.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
J. BORDEN HARTMAN,
RETIRED BANKER, Is
DEAD IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. Dec. II. Borden
Hartman. the retired New York
banker. died today at 1890 o'clock
at his residence here after an illness
Of several months. He was 90 years
old.
Mr. Hartman was brought 10
Washington on a special train six
weeks ago from Mount Kisco, y. Y
He had been in poor health for sew
eral months. but apparently was on
the road 10 recovery when he suffer-
ed a relapse about 10 days ago.
He sank slowly. and for IS hours
prior 10 his death was unconscious
Mr.. HarrimaRs sister. Mrs. ". X
Vanderbilt. and his brothers, oliver
Hartman and J. Lowe Hartman
were at the bedside when the end
came.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
BODY OF WOMAN WASHED
ASHORE is IDENTIFIED

LAPORTE, Ind, Dec. Henry
Mitchell of Chicago today identified
the body Of the woman washed upon
the beach at New Buffalo and buried
in the pauper's field, as that OF Mrs.
Hattie Hammer of 307 Center St,
Chicago. The grave was opened in
the presence of several members of
the family.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
FOR DESERTE0N BY WIFE

HAMMOND, Iad., Dec. 1.-Joseph
Blue q5 years old. Is charged with de-
sertion in a suit fled in the Benton
county circuit court by Louisa NJ
Blue Her bill states that when they
were married six years ago she took
Blue 10 her home 20 care for him The
wife Is rs years old.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
STATE STRONG BOX TAXED

LANSING. Mich, Dec. Heavy
demands on the general fund OF the
state treasury may deplete the strong
box before the January tax money is
available. Although there is about
S1.6OO.OOO in the general fund at the
present time the Michigan Agricul-
turaI college. state prison. insane asy-
lums and other state institutions w!il
draw out considerable money this
month.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
INDIANA GRANGE WILL
MEET AT AUBURN DEC. 8

AUBURN. Ind, Dec. 1.-The pro-
gram was announced today for the
49th annual meeting OF the Indiana
state Grange 10 be held in the city
Dec. s, 9 and %. State Master l. II.
Wright Will preside an6 provision is
being made for the entertainment Of
600 delegates. Matters which Will
come before the coming session Of the
state legislature will feature the ses-
sion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
MEXICO Is QUIET, SAY
WHITE HOUSE REPORTS

WASHINGTON, Dec. Optimistic
reports regarding Mexico continue TO
reach the white house and little
credence is placed therein that dis
order is increasing The president to-
day reiterated his belief that efforts to
stir up trouble in Mexico are being
made with as much Vigor as ever and
that false reports are one Of the
means through which peace is being
retarded.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
LATEST WAR BULLETINS

VIENNA Dec. 1(Va Berlin and Amsterdam)-On thousand
Russians been killed and wounded taken prisoners in
battle HOmonna Hungary officially announced today
Te Russian troops at HomOnna surrounded by the Aus
tranS and decively beaten, the office
omOnna the western side of the CarpahianS The Rus
sian troops that point hcJ penetrated mountain pass
The office urhe states that the enemy probably beaten al
Suvobo where 54 captured and IA machine were
taken.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01

LONDON Dec. t-The following IS agency dispatch was
ceved here today from Paris
1T rumOred that the oce the German general staff
suddenly German h qIae and attacked the
kaiser with He Oyepowered and removed
meanwhile hurting epthets at the er reror."
CONSTANTINOPLE Dec. Iva Sofia, Berlin and AmSer-
dam)-The Turkish troops marching through the Tuuk valley
Chorokh Baum ad ancng successfully according to
the field headquarters The Turks
then miles southeast attempt the
Of the Russians dSembark troops the estuary of the Truk
(TChOrOkh) river has been frustrated
BERLIN Dec. -(By Wireless)-The following official state
issued the O'Clock this afternOOn
There the theater of In East PTS
Poland the situation generally quiet Monday"
LONDON Dec THE German wireless press bureau gave out
the following statement this afternoon:
at from Berlin that the Germans captured
large quantity of booty along the Vua Poland Monday
and also took $500 prisoners 10 % machine and
ammunition carts"
LONDON, Dec Lloyd's dispatch from GimSby that
the steamer Mary ESbkerg bound for Shoeham sunk the
North with the loSs of seven men,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01

GOSHEN was thought 20
be foot and mouth disease among
hogs near here has been found Go be
cholera Many animals have died
and farmers are becoming alarmed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01

LANSING.-Only 1000 deer are re-
ported TO have been killed this sea-
sen. Last year more than 10000
were carried away by hunters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01

CLINE DFTTaTS COCHRAN.
DALLAS. Texas Dec Harry
Cline defeated Cochran 200 20 1g1 last
night in the billiard tourney here last
night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
TOWN IN THRoES OF
SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC

GREENVULE. Pa. Dec. James
town. the quiet village six miles north
)f here, is in the throes OF smallpox
and the entire town has been placed
~ health
Twenty ty-seven cases Of the disease
have been reported and the residents
are thoroughly alarmed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
THE WEATHER

Indiana.-Partly cloudy
tonight and Wednesday.
colder Wednesday and tn
west portion tonight.
Lower Mic n fg an. -
Cloudy tonight and We'd
nesday; probably snow
furries in extreme north
portion. colder.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-11
Children's
Undermuslins

ChildrenS DrawerS-gOod material, full size,
made with cluster tuckS-1 to IA years at 1Oc.
Childrens Drawers, fine cambria top trimmed
with cluster tuckS and embroidery edge, 25c
Children'S Knickerbocker Drawers Cambria top,
embroidery edge, ribbon and beading finish, 25c.
Childrens Knickerbocker Drawers, fine mater
ia embroidery edge, 25c.
Children'S Knickerbocker Drawers, made of fine
crepe, embroidery beading and lace edge, 39c.
Childrens Knckerbocker Drawers, cambria top,
embroidery beading, French val edge, 39c.
Childrens Knickerbocker Drawers, fine cambria,
Swiss embroidery beading and edge, ribbon drawn
SOC.
Children's crepe gowns, slip over style linen
lace trimmed, 4 to IA years, 75c.
Childrens NainSook Gowns, slip over styles en-
broidery edge trimmed 4 to IA years, SOC.
.Childrens Gowns, high neck long sleeves, made
of cambria, to IA years, soc.
Children's Gowns, slipover style, fine nainSook
lawn casing, ribbon drawn 4 to IA years, 75c.
Childrens Skirts, fine materials and trimmings,
made with long fitted waists, to u years. 80, so,
75c and Si.oO.
Children Skirts, made of long cloth with embroi-
derry and lace trimmings, to IA years. soc and sc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-11
Undernuslins

In UndemuSinS the word this Spring is ''Sheer" The
Style Tendencies much the the outer garments
Following are some interesting price rotations:
Crepe de chine COMMUNICATIONS Style-CamiSOle
Top-Shadow Lace Trmmed-Specia sos
Neggees in crepe de chine, splendid selection, all
modelS-colorS pink blue, peach copenhagen flower
prices $1,000 TO $500. BOudor caps SOO to $500.
Pecoas that are sheer here preSented-PetticoatS
that emphaticaly in style.
Crepe de chine pecoas dainty trimmings of lace inSer-
ton and edge sos
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-11

The average mother wants
to clothe the little folks as
comfortably and beautifully
as may be-for the money she
has to spend. This is best done
at a Value Store like Els
worth'S. Clothes for Babies
and Clothes for Little Girls.
Price notationS are here
presented:
Children'S Colored Dresses
of Bingham, Percale, Crepe
and Wolfe at so cents, Sl.O0,
$50, $500 and $500.
Children'S Rain Capes at
S1.OO and RaincoatS at $500
and $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-11
Announcement

Tomorrow hursday-s down on our Readyto-Wear
Week Program as Fashion Day.
Style Showing tomorrow Of New Suits, New Coats and
New Dresses.
Because Of our Splendid Facilities in the New York
Marke-because we buy from the Foremost Makers and
Designers because we buy Continuously we can present
Fashions from Day to Day as a Season Progresses.
From the Day Of our First Early Spring Showing we've
been presenting New Fashion Ready-Wearabesa and To-
morrow therel be More Of the New" for Tomorrow is
Fashion Day