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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-16

and beautiful hair is an object OF
almost irresistible attraction to
women has been proved by many potable
instances.
The tawny name of the great Paderew-
ski was adOred by host of female worship
pers, and gossip even says that the gifted
Pole cut up a dozen expensive wigs every
year, great was the demand for locks of
his hair. A very successful recent play.
THE Concert, turned largely upon the per-
sonal pecuhartleS of a great pianist and the
Importance of his hair Indeed an enthu-
siastic yOr g admirer almost left her happy
home for him, when she was saved by the dis
covery that one of her duties would be to
massage his beautiful hair every day. There
upon she left him TO the care of his lawful
and devoted wife
But never has the Importance Of the muSi-
clan hair received such public and legal
demonstration as IN the case of William Alex
Rnder BunSen, of Kansas City.
Bunsen and his wife, Norma Lueth Bun
sen are regarded as two of the most bril-
liant violinistS of the West After eight years
of alternating happiness and storm they have
decided to part for the present The trouble
was that Mr.. BunSen's lovely flowing hair
proved al ATehlSllOle attraction 10 susceptible
young women. They lost themselves in ad-
miration of him, they beSieged him for locks
of his hair and the emotional musician could
never refuse them anything He dearly loved
his wife, and whenever she thought his adj
mirers too personal in their attentions he
promised TO be more correct, but his profess
sion and his irresistible hair made il impOs-
sible to keep the promise
His wife had shown her devotion in many
ways. Married young students, they had
barely money TO carry them 10 Germany for
study There she worked in an orchestra to
secure money to enable her husband to take
lessons from a famous teacher She con-
tented herself with obtaining the teacher 5
lessons at second hand through her husband.
In spite of this peculiar training Mrs Bun
sen is regarded by many critics in America as
fully the equal Of her husband as musician.
year ago after Mr.. Bunsen had again
and again neglected his patient wife beyond
endurance, he became very penitent and
agreed TO cut off his beautiful hair in order
10 be less attractive to the fair sex He cut
his hair ruthleSsly short But then he found
that he had no pupils and attracted only
quarter of his previous public following.
= He and his family were faced with discOm-
fort and penury He was forced to grow his
hair again and take the emotional eonSe-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-16
How the Brilliant
Violinist Cut Off Hi.
feminine Admiration
lis Beloved Wife.
Was No Career for :

quences. They oc-
Cured promptly.
Then it was
that his wife. un-
able to endure
the torment of
watching other
Women absorb his
attention, decided
to apply for a
divorce in the
Missouri divorce
court. She admit
ted that she still
loved her hus-
band and hoped
when he had ac-
cumulated a com
petence and could
retire 10 private
life with short
hair to resume
married life with
him again.
In a remark
able statement IN
court Mr.. Bunsen
confessed that a
musician s hair
was at once his
fortune and his
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-16

Mrs. Norma Lueth Bunsen. the
Devoted Wife and Talented
Artist, Who Found Married
Happiness Impossible Be
cause of Her Husbands Mag
netic Locks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-16
IIa1r to Escape Fem1n1r
and Appease His Be
but Found There Was \
Close-Cropped Musician
and So They Are
Temporarily Divorced

HAT talented musician with long
and beautiful hair is an object Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
American Troops Smash
Imaginary German Line

valley between the two ridges sd-
vanced up the hills and entered
their own trenches on top OF the
hill
The artillery then opened vio-
lent deluge. the 75s firing over the
top OF the hill and laying down
barrage on the Won Kluck position
The men peered over the parapet
watching the work, meanwhile an
aeroplane circled over head direct
ing the range by wireless.
The men then left their trenches
and the firing ceased. Shortly il
was resumed. however. this time on
the Hindenburg line OF which the
Berlin position was the center. The
whole line was literally sprinkled
with shells while the American in
fsntrymen watched from the hill
top.
on Monday the men having BE-
come accustomed 10 barrage FIRE
the schedule called Cor an advance
behind a bsrrage 10 occupy both the
Hindenburg and Won kluck lines in
. theoretical ATTACK
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
Flame of ReUolt Against
BolsheUiki is Spreading

Tile bolsheUki are feverishly is-
suing proclamations at Petrograd
charging that the Cossacks aim 20
replace the former car. Nicholas.
back on the throne.
Furthermore they assert that the
Cossack leaders are determined 90
destroy the bOIsheviki's efforts 20
obtain peace"
Troops loyal 20 the bolsheviki
regime have been sent against the
counter revolutionists with orders TO
give uo quarter. but as they are %
Indifferent courage and OF Inferior
fighting qualities. ID is REGARDED as
doubtful if they can overcome the
fiery Cossacks In battle unless en-
abIed TO 90 So hy q preponderauce
of numbers
10 the meanwhile the cossacks
are advancing selling railways.
cities munitions and supplies Of coal
and provisions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
j. s. GUARANTEES
SWISS NEUTRALITY
Assures Confederation of No
Violation So Long AS En-
envy Does Likewise.
!nternatIonaI News Service

International News Service
WASHINGTON. Dec. H. The
Swiss government has been assured
by the government of the United
States that its neutrality Will be
respected by the American troops
i'm Europe so long as it's neutrality
is respected by the enemy" The
text of the state department memor-
andum sent TO the charge d'affaires
at Berne and presented 10 the Swiss
government was made public today.
il follows:
In view Of the presence OF Amer
lean forces in Europe engaged in
the prosecution Of the war against
the imperial government OF Ger
many. the government of the United
States deems il appropriate to an
nounce an assurance Of the Swiss
confederation and in harmony with
the attitude Of the CO. belliCerents OF
the United States in Europe, that
the United States will not fail 20 OBJ
serve the principle OF neutrality APP
plicable 10 Switzerland and the in
volatility Of lis territory. so LONG
as the neutrality Of Switzerland is
maintained by the confederation
and respected by the enemy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
SENATE COMMITTEE To
PROBE MILITARY AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON. Dec. IA COM
prehensive investigation into the en-
tire national military situation. in
Guiding the progress being made by
the war department in organizing
training and equipping the new
army. was ordered by the senate
military affairs committee this aft
ernoon
The Investigation viii begin with
i'm few DAYS tt is the intention of
the committee TO call Sec'y OF War
Baker and other high officials.
Many complaints regardiag slow
progress equipping the new draft
army were laid before the commit
tee Sen. Wadsworth of New York
who has visited many environments.
reported unsatisfactory progress in
supplying the men with rifles and
necessary equipment
The inquiry. according 10 present
program viii he held behind closed
doors
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11

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COPENHAGEN. Dec. H. - The
flame Of revolt against the bolshe-
wiki government In Petrograd is
sweeping all OF Russia
Eleven different republics have
been set up declaring their indie
pendence OF the Petrograd govern
ment. according 20 adyices received
here today
Foreign lives and property are
endangered at some points and the
misery of the Russian people has
reached such depths that r. is i'm
possible 20 describe H.
The latest 10 join the Cossack re-
bellion headed by Gen. Kornilon
and Gen. Kaledines are Cen. Alex
Jeff former commander-in-ch Of
the Russian army. and Dr. Rodzi-
anko who was president OF the
duma az the. time OF the overthrow
OF The RonaHon dynasty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
WAR DEPARTMENT MAKES
PUBLIC OFFICIAL REPORT

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WASHINGTON. Dec. IT, The
war department this afternoon mads
public a brief report from Maj Gen
Ruckman. commanding tho southern
department. Of the execution a. Fort
sam Houston today of ~ soldiers
of the 24th infantry, convicted by
court martial Of mutny and murder
az Houston. Texas. All were ser
geants. cOrporals or first class pri-
Yates Cen Ruckman also an
nounced that Al other mutneers had
been sentenced 10 life imprison-
ment. His report Has as follows
Fort Sam Houston TEX. Dec II
'Adiutant General Washington
The proceedine- findings and
sentences Of the general court mar
Ual which tried the 6f members
OF the 24th infantry for particips
tiOn Do the Houston riots of Aug -
were approved hy me on Dec 10.
Those Who Died.
The court sentenced Seret vii
liam r. Nesoit. Corporals rsruon
Brown. James W1estlev Jesse
Moore. Charles " Baltimore. First
Glass Privates william Breckenridge
Thomas a. HaWkns. Carlos Snod
grass. Ire r. Davis James owens
Frank Johnson and Risiey "
Young an or Co. T.. an6 First class
Private Plate McWhorrer co. ST.
90 capital punishment The sem
tence has been executed
THE court also sentenced ~ men
20 confinement for Hfe. one 90 con
fnemeut ror two wears and six
months three 20 confinement for
two year and acquitted fte men
tSienedI RIt-k MAN"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11

fed Railroad System IS i. s. Need, Says Ford
British Make
Formal Entrance
Into Jerusalem

International News Service:
LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE Brit
it, my in Palestine, accom-
parr,a by French and Italian
forces, made formal entry into
Jerusalem today.
Immediately after the Turk
ish garrison raised the white
flag a small detachment Of Brit
ISL and French troops entered
the city 20 protect the Holy
Sepulchre, fearing that the
Turks. enraged at their loss OF
Jerusalem might destroy H.
Included in the Turkish gar
risOn were a number Of Ger
man army officers.
The capture of this ancient
city. which may be regarded as
the fountain head of Christian
ity, recalls the Medieval days
of the Crusaders when countless
thousands gave up their lives 10
rescue the tomb of Christ from
The infdel. and it is also giving
impetus 10 the plan already be-
fore the British government Of
tablishing q national home in
Palestine for the Jews
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
MURDOCH IN WAR
ON PR0F|TEERS
Hoover Authorizes Sweeping
Probe of Dishonest Food
Spectators.
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International News Service:
WASHINGTON, Dec. IA
sweeping investigation OF dishonest
food Spectators has been under
taken by the federal trade commits
sion. The probe was begun today
under direction of Victor Murdoch
at the request of Herbert e. Hoover.
Evidence secured by the commission
will be turned over 10 the depart
ment of justice for vigorous Grim
inal prosecution.
Dishonest wholesale and retail
merchants and food brokers have
been criminally responsible I'm no
small measure for the shortages in
many foodstuffs. especially perish
ables. and also for mounting prices
the food administrator said today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11

international News Service
WASHINGTON Dec. 1l-By "a
vote of Is to . the house judiciary
committee this afternoon voted to
report favOrably the joint resolu-
ton proposing nation wide prohibi-
ton by amendment To the constitu-
ton.
Majority Leader Kitchin AT the
same time secured unanimous con
sent of the house to begin debate on
the measure Monday.
The committee amended the reso-
luton as passed by the senate July
81. so that the amendment would
not become operative until one year
after its adoption by the legislatures
of three-fourths of the states.
Measure is Bone Dry"
The amendment, if approved will
make the country bone dry" 1t
prohibits the manufacture, trans
portation or sale Of Intoxicating
liquors within the Importation
thereof into or the expectation
thereof from the United states" for
beverage purposes.
The house resolution changes the
senate provision that the amend
ment must he approved by the state
legislatures within six years. and
makes the period for its approval
seven years.
Friends Of the amendment claim
ed today that they are sure Of
enough votes 20 secure the neces-
sary two-thirds majority in the
house and 10 pass the measure be-
fore the Christmas holidays.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
BY Newton {. Parke.

International News Service
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IL TRANCE. Dec. 1.-THE linden
burg line has been demolished by
American artillery. but il is not the
famous Hindenburg line that the
British have been pounding so long
The HindenburE line in question was
theoretical position set up with
two others known as the Won Kluck
line and the Berlin line. for artillery
practice
BarTage maneuvers were being
worked out by a certain regiment
OF a newly arrived contingent. three
batteries being used. The demon
stration lasted nearly all day sun
day
The artillery hrSt took up a posi-
ton on the ridge OF a hill al 2
o'clock in the morning and regis
tered shots on the Won Kluck line.
the hrst theoretical objective. Then
the guns were turned against the
Won Hindenburg line When the
range was correct the infantry.
which had been pouring into The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
EPIDEMIC IN
STRICKEN HALF AK
Canadian Health Authorities
Take Drastic Measures to
Prevent Spread.
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International News Service
HALIFAX. y. \. Dec. When
Halifax awoke today to resume its
work Of the search for its dead
another menace was encountered
ga epidemic of diseases.
Though delay has been fortunate
IL held in check by the cold Of three
rortheasterners since the explosion
of last Thursday. the many bodies
Yet beneath the debris are rapidly
approaching the state of decompo-
sition
Health officials have issued dras-
tic orders concerning the immediate
burial of the dead. but the exces-
sive cold has interfered with execu-
ton of the orders.
Warn OF Epidemic.
Warnings Of a possible epidemic
have been issued by the health Off
cials Despite todays bitter cold
weather every effort is being made
TO hasten the work Of clearing the
remaining mess Of debris and eXtri-
eating the bodies beneath
Approximately 1000 OF the 1900
bodies recovered have been identi-
fed At least 1000 additional ones
are missing and the number OF
wounded has been placed at 5000.
Announcement was made today
that the first sitting of the court of
inquiry 20 determine the cause of
the explosion would be held to-
morrow. Officials say the inquiry
viii be drastic and will probably
continue for several days
Halifax was much relieved today
or receipt of assurance that the Pic
ton a British steamer also laden
with munitions. had been taken out
20 sea and sunk
Recent fires on the vessel had
added 20 the terror OF the pOpu-
lace which feared a repetition OF the
explosion OF the Mont Blanc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
TANKS HELP CHECK
TEUTONS IN ITALY
Heavy BOmbardment Contin-
ued by Invaders But In
fantry Advance Hats.
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ROME, Dec. thanks have
played an important part in check
ing the AustrO German invasion Of
Italy. Even in the difficult noun
tain country along the upper Piave
and Brenta rivers tanks supported
rear guards that were engaged in
holding up the enemy until the
main italian force could take upon
previously fortified position.
As a result Of the massed artillery
that the German and Austro-Hun-
garian forces brought up with them
number of tanks were lost but
this sacrifice was more than recon-
pensed by the excellent results
achieved. out Of one detachment Of
A tanks stemming the Austro-Ger-
man drive down through Trentino
only IS escaped.
Heavy BOmbardmentS.
Heavy commandments were re-
ported from all sections of the front
today but for the time being the in
vaders are evidently desisting from
their infantry thrusts with heavy
masses of men.
So enormous were the Austro-
German losses in the last burst Of
infantry fighting on the Asiago
plateau that they had 20 suspend
their drive until they could reform
their shattered divisions
Snowstorms were reported IN the
Venetian Alps, hindering the trans
port OF Austro-German supplies 20
the front. In this respect the leu
tons have an advantage however.
for they can use the mountain high
ways that the Italians spent 30
months OF labor upon before they
had to retire before the Austro-
German drive
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
Al MORE ARE
SENTENCED To
LIFE IN PRISON
COIOred MUtineerS Pay Pen
atty For TerrOrizing HOUS-
ton and Killing of II Per-
sons and Army Officers.

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Dec. IL
without previous announcement o.
Indication OF any decision on The
part OF military authorities. 13
Negro soldiers convicted after
trial by courtmartial OF murder aDd
mUtiny in connection with the riots
at Houston Texas. Aug. %. were
hanged at Fort sam Houston today.
The Negroes hanged were among
e3 tried by courtmartial az Fort
sam Houston recently on murder
and mutiny charges. Although the
trial ended several days ago and the
courtmartial board had been con-
sldeTing the evidence. no announce
n ent Of a verdict was made Not
until after the men had been hanged
was any inkling of the intention OF
the government given out.
Killed - in Riot.
The men were members OF the
9Th infantry. They were accused
OF the staying of u persons during
riot Cf Negro troops iu Houston
Amorg these killed were Capt J
W Mates OF the Illinois national
guard: Policeman T. s. Meinck and
s. Sattou. Fourteen persons were
wounded during the rIotng
Besides the T. who were executed
Al Negroes were sentenced Go life
Imprisonment. three 90 two Years
Imprisonment and one 90 two wears
and six months Five OF those tried
were acquitted.
TcrrOriled Residents
The convicted men were members
Of q band OF $50 troopers who
marched through the streets Of
Houston and for "a hours kept res
idents Of the city in state OF ter
ror. The men were led In their raid
by Sergt Vida Henry who was kill
ed by the citizens posse that hnally
drove the rioters into the Negro
section of the city
Capt. Mates was one of the first
10 die He was shot and bayonetted
IS ne rode into the mob in an auto
mobile. trying 20 quen the mutinv
-Four policemen were killed, two
white women and another soldier
among the ~ Two Of the rioters
were killed by a posse and several
were wounded.
The riot started after a policeman
had arrested a Negro woman He
was shot by one Of the Negro sol
diers as We're several other police
men who came 20 arrest the muir
derer.
The 2fth infantry. Us record sui
lied by the conduct Of MS members.
was removed from Fort Sam Hous-
ton and is now in the Philippine
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
WANT RATE RAISE.
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WASHINGTON. Dec 1l.-East-
ern trunk line railroads today ap-
piled 20 the interstate commerce
commission for permission 20 hle
increases in rates from 40 cents 10
81 per ton on brick from points east
of the Mississippi as far as Pitts
bUrgh and north OF the Ohio 20
points in eastern Canada
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11

International News Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Ger-
man greed has overreached itself
again. Supremacy arrogant over the
manner in which the Russian boil
sheviki fell in with its proposals for
an armistice. the German high con
troll. Washington learned today. has
demanded peace terms which bid
fair 10 reunite all Russia into a po-
tent anti-German force.
Advices reaching Russian diplo-
matte circles. entente and neutral
embassies and legations and Amer
lean officials all carried the same
story i'm different words. Lenine and
his followers have failed entirely TO
get from the German officials any
promises that will appeal 10 the
Russian people. Instead. all of the
German claims emphasize the inten-
ton of creating in Russia q Ger
man vassal state As result even
the bolsheviki leaders admittedly
are despairing Of making any sus-
tantial progress toward a separate
peace while the opposition forces
are reported TO be gaining in
strength everywhere.
Demands are Surprise.
The German peace terms are de-
clared TO have insisted on retention
OF all territory captured. especially
in the north: to being given a free
hand in Russian trade with a pre-
ferential status on German manu-
features. and certain percentage
of Russian produced war supplies
and foodstuffs. These demands are
said 70 have come as a complete
surprise in view sof promises made
to Lenine and by him publicly pro-
claimed by all Russians, that Ger
many wanted peace on a nO-anneXa-
tion, no-indemnity basis. Officials at
the Russian EN- bassy today were SUI
premely confident shat the changed
attitude Of the Germans will sweep
the present bolsheviki leaders from
control within a very short period.
and very probably. without any pro-
tracted civil war
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 11.-En-
sign KrylenkO, the bOlsheviki
COMMUNICATIVE chief in Russia,
has taken the field in person
against the Cossacks under
Gen. Korniloff and Gen. Kale-
dimes. said dispatch from
Haparanda today.
Russian troops are being
moved from the eastern front
10 fight the counter revolution
lists.
In explanation OF the trans
fer of Russian soldiers from
the trenches Nicolai Lenine said
they weren't needed "as a truce
prevails all along the line"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
Mercury Rises as
Per its Schedule

Steadily rising mercury Tuesday
morning carried out the predictions
Of the weatherman the night before
the fair and warmer condition
Promised appearing 10 be on its
way At o'clock Tuesday morn
ms the temperature was seven de-
gross below zero, but by 10 o'clock.
saws IT. r. Swain. government
weather observer, the indicator
showed that amount on the other
side of the zero mark
Tho cold blasts which have caused
discomfort for the past two days
have died out. and this makes the
weather still more comfortable 4
cold night. bat warmer weather
again Wednesday. are expected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
BONE DRY LAW
IS FAVORED IN
HOUSE REPORT
Debate on Prohibition Meas.
ure Next MOnday-Senate
Committee to Probe Mil
itary Situation.

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WASHINGTON. Dec ILL.,
Immediately after voting faN-
orablN on the prohibition
amendment the house judiciary
committee this afternoon voted
10 report the Susan b. Anthony
nation wide woman suffrage
amendment without recommen-
datiOn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11
Snow Slide in
Colorado Sweeps
Train Off Track
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DENVER. Colo. Dec IT,
one man is dead and four others
are injured today as the result
of q snow slide which swept
Monat railroad work train from
the track at Dixie Lake, so
miles west of Denver En-
eineer Lewis was killed
After - hours of zero tenn
perature the weather forecast
today was for clear and warm
en- weather From two to eight
inches of snow fell In various
sections Of Colorado and rail
way traffic was delayed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11

PANAMA CITY. Dee. IL - Dr.
Morales, secretary of state. has in
troduced a resolution ID the senate
and assembly declaring the republic
of Panama at war with Austria
Hungary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11

International News Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Pres't
Wilson sent to the senate today the
nomination of William J. Brady Of
Detroit 10 be collector Of internal
revenue. first district o. Michigan
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-11

CHICAGO Dec. 11.-Capt Hath
away and Ewert. Bowser. Rlsley and
PUering. all state members OF the
Indiana football eleven are in the
government service today. All sue
cessfully passed examination for
naval officers training camp and
were accepted for service yesterday.