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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
FRAUD CASES
ARE BEING ARGUED

INDIANAPOLIS, June 23.-ArgU-
ments i'm the indianapolis election
conspiracy trial were begun in fed
eral court Friday afternoon, opening
speeches for both the government
and the defense being made after
the defense had rested its case and
the government had offered no
rebuttal evidence.
Milton w. Mangus, assistant dis.
trict attorney, speaking for the gov
eminent, contended the conspiracy
had been proved against each Of
the seven defendants. but this was
denied by Charles W. Miller, speak
ing for the defense, whose speech
was interrupted by the adjourn
ment of court.
Each side has six hours for ar
gument, which, if used entirely,
means the jury cannot get the case
until late Monday.
In closing its evidence, the de-
Tense called several policemen, who
declared that visits 10 certain sa-
looms were made entirely 10 enforce
the law and not TO force contribu-
tons for a political campaign fund.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
TEUToN ATTACKS HALTED.

PARIS, June 23.-HeaVy attacks
by the Germans north of the Aisne
have been repulsed by the French
troops with severe casualties. ac-
cording 10 the official communities
ton issued tonight. IN the attack
which was along a front f about
one and three-q"arter miles the
Germans only at one point succeed
ed in penetrating the French trench
es. The communication says:
Ion the Chemin des Danes. the
COMMANDMENT of our positions TO the
south Of Filain and in the region of
Braye-e en- Laonnois continued up 10
this morning and was followed by a
series of very violent attacks on a
front of more than two kilometres,
extending from the west of Laroyere
farm TO Epine Chevregny The Ger
mans used large forces, composed Of
special troops, which attacked with
stubbornness in spite of the heavy
losses which were inflicted on them
by our fire.
ION the greater part of the front
attacked the efforts Of the enemy
were broken and the assaulting
waves thrown back into their orig
inal trenches. We maintained our
positions. except in the center.
where the enemy. after several at
tempts. succeeded i'm penetrating
into a salient of our line.
There has been intermittent cam
nonading on the remainder of the
front.
Belgian communication: The
eremy's artillery was very active
during the night. Today he bonn
barded our advanced batteries and
our lines of communication. We re-
piled energeucally TO the enemy bat
teries.'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
ST. QUENTIN REFUGEES
REACH FRENCH CAPITAL

PARIS. June 23.-The inhabitants
of - Quentin, who were expelled by
the Germans. are arriving i'm Paris.
having travelled 10y the way of Bel
gium. Germany and switzerland
Late arrivals say that the town was
finally evacuated 10y the last OF the
civilian population on March is, aft
er a long PERIOD in which they suf-
fered for lack OF food. Supplies
from the relief commission had been
entirely suspended for that region
and other parts Of northern France
and the refugees SUbsisted during
their passaSe into Belsium and
through Germany on soup and dan
delions and rettles
The refugees declare that the
Germans have connected all the cell
Lars OF ~. Quentin with one another
and also have dug communicating
channels from the cellars of the
town TO those OF several villages
some distance away.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
PERSONALS.

Ad0lph GruSZynSkl arrived mere
from Thorpe. Wis, Friday. for a
weeks visit with his sister and
brother-in-la Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Kaniewski, 114S w. Thomas st.
Stanley Muganski returned to Chi
cago after a short visit here.
William Chocki, Sample St, has
gone to Fort Wayne TO spend a few
days with friends.
Michael Zachajski of Toledo, who
has been here visiting with friends,
left Saturday for Chicago.
Leo Galach of Grand Rapids ar
rived here for a few days visit with
relatives and friends.
Walter Toturalski returned to
Peru, Ind, after a short visit here
with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hojnacki, john
Skibicki and Mrs. Frances POnczki
returned 10 Three Rivers, Mich, af-
ter a few days visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Anthony Rogalski, 500 w. Ma
pier St
William Hillman of Gary is in the
city on business.
av.. has left for Chicago TO spend a
few days with friends
Peter Domrzanowicz, Olive St, left
for Chicago to spend a couple Of
days with relatives.
Theodore Jankowski arrived here
from Gary for few days visit with
friends.
Anthony Czechowski, Prairie av,
returned from a weeks visit with
relatives in Grand Rapids.
Zygmunt Flaczynski, representa-
tive Of Chicago Polish Publishing
Co. left for his home Saturday.
George Staniszak of Detroit is
spending a few days with relatives
here.
Michael Golniewski. Jackson St.
has gone TO Muskegon 70 make his
home.
Mrs. Stanley Grzeskiewicz and
son. Charles, asa S. Carlisle St, viii
leave Monday morning for Chicago
for few days visit.
Walter Juczynski returned 20 Elk
hart after a brief visit with friends
here.
Matthew Hazinski, student Of St
stanislaus college, Chicago. came
here to spend his vacation with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ha-
zinski. 11O4 ". Napier st
Mrs. Josephine Palinczewskl,
Washington av.. returned from
weeks visit with relatives in Chi
cagO.
Anthony Wolczyk Of Grand Rapids
is in the city on business.
Theodore Lutynski, Scott St, is
confined 20 his home with illness
Stephen Wojtawicz, Phillippa St.
has gone 20 West Hammond for
few weeks visit with friends.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
Girl Slayer Sobs
Story of Killing
In Fathers Arms

wAUKESHA. Wis. June "a
Miss Grace Lusk, high school teach
er. who last night shot and killed
Mrs David Roberts. wife Of former
state veterinarian and then shot
herself after defying the police for
an hour. was still in a hospital to-
day. but was growing stronger and
physicians declared she would live
TO be prosecuted.
DR.. A. p. Lusk, father of the ac-
cused slayer. visited her in the hos
pital this afternoon. 1t was a short
meeting and both were weeping.
Or. Lusk asked:
You poor girl. why did you do
it?"
If YOU only knew. father. the life
1 have lived. II was terrible and I
know God will forgive me-" she re-
piled
A letter that Miss Lusk dictated
10 Dr. r. +. Davis, while she held
him and others at bay, at the foot
Of the stairway. in the Mills home,
was made public today. IL was adj
dressed 20 Miss Winifred Frye. 526
+. Arrelango ST.. Santa Barbara,
calf. and reads:
HE loved me dearly but it all
came out just as you said it would
I want all my bills paid and expen.
ses incurred in damages TO the house
taken care Of.
Il called him just before Mrs
Roberts came here. He said that he
had told her that he loved me-
When Mrs. Roberts arrived, she told
me he said 1 was chatting him.
The night before I was on my
way 10 the Roberts home and he
headed me off and brought me back
home through the park.
He then told me over and over
he loved me and cared for me
only"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
Baker Declares
CantOnments Will
Be Finished Soon

WASHINGTON, June 23.-There
Will be no serious delay in con-
struction Of the 16 environments for
the national army. Sec'y Baker said
today and all Of the establishments
probably Will be ready about Sept
/, the tentative date considered for
summoning 10 the colors the first
$500 men. The process of select
ing the men, the secretary indicated,
probably will Le set in motion early
in July.
Regulations for the exemption
and selection processes have been
prepared and will be made public
next week. Pres't Wilson is under
stood TO have approved the general
scheme worked out by the war de-
partment to secure fair and unselhsh
application of the law through local
officials. Minor notifications are be-
ing made but plans will be complete
in a few days Machinery for the
great task Of constru citing the 18
CantOnments also Is virtually COM
plete and in some cases actual ply
steal preparations have begun. Most
OF the contracts have been let, army
officers have been detailed 70 over
see construction and under an order
published today the engineer units
OF the national guard of Is states
will be mustered into the federal
service Immediately 70 aid in tech
nical features Of the work.
At each cantonment. il was an
erations will re under direction OF
a constructing quartermaster. Seven
Of the men designated for these
posts are regular army officers and
the other nine are successful civil
ian engineers who have been COM
missioned as majors in the quarter
masters reserve corps The depart
ment attaches particular Importance
10 the work Of the constructing
quartermasters because as the re-
sponsible representatives OF the gov
eminent they Will check Up all the
figures OF the contractors 20 see that
their cost plus percentage contracts
are fairly executed.
The only question as 70 canton
ment sites that is not finally settled,
Mr.. Baker said. involves a possible
relocation Of the cantonment now
assigned 20 Des Moines- objection
has been raised 20 the Des MOinea
location on the ground that railway
facilities are not adequate and that
il will be impossible 10 provide
proper drainage. These points have
been re-opened for consideration
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
SOCIAL ENENTS.

The St. Hedwige society Will hold
it's meeting Sunday afternoon at the
St Hedwige school.
The Sacred Heart Of Jesus society
will hold its meeting Sunday after
noon at the St. Hedwige school
The singing practice Of NJ. Roman
owski Falcons choir viii be held
Monday evening at o'clock al Kos
ciuszko hall.
The Wreath OF Mary society Of
Polish Women's alliance Of America
will hold its meeting sunday after
noon at the ST Hedwige school
building.
The St Hedwige choir Will hold
it's singing rehearsal Tuesday even
ing al the 81. Hedwige school
The military band Of Falcons L B.
No. 1 will hold its rehearsal Mon
dav evening at Z. 3. hall
The auxiliary No. j, Columbus.
will meet Monday evening at the St
Hedwige's parish library.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
NEWS OF INTEREST TO
POLISH CITIZENS
RED CROSS SOCIAL.

An ice cream social combined with
a penny fair for the benefit Of the
Red Cross will be given Tuesday
evening, June IS, on the grounds of
st. Hedwige's school. W. Napier st.
The grounds will be Illuminated with
electric lights Sale of fancy work,
fruit, and home made pastry Will be
one of the features. A liberal sup
port toward increasing the Red Cross
funds will be appreciated by the
members.
Those in charge of the affair are:
Misses Victoria Strauss, Martha
Niezgodzki, Stephanie Reich. Cecilia
Niezgodzki. Henrietta DOminskl,
Theophila Makielski. jeanette Reich,
Gertrude Smogor. Clementine Do
minski, Clara Makielski, Clementine
Strauss. Techla Sojka and Sadie
BecZkieWicZ.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
CHAMP ACNE FRONT
SEES HARD FIGHT
French and Germans in Death
Grip Near SOiSSonS-RuSS
on Offensive.

The French and Germans in the
region north and northeast of Sois-
sons and in several sectors in Cham
payne have been engaged in furious
lighting for two days with varying
results. while IN the eastern the
alter in VOlhynia and Galicia, the
Russians are using their guns
against the Austro-G Germans in
what may prove the prelude TO the
commencement of infantry action.
on the British line in France bad
weather has brought the operations
of Gen. Haig's army almost to a
standstill, except for bCmbardments.
which are being reciprocated by the
Germans. patrol reconnaissance and
aerial operations. Likewise in the
Austro-I Italian theater the offensive
of the Italians. which was resumed
Wednesday on the front southeast
of Trent, has slackened materially
in intensity.
Olncf u iontS QulcI.
on the other fronts only minor
engagements have taken place.
Having lost back TO the French the
greater portion Of the trenches they
had captured in the vicinity Of
Vauxaillon, the Germans TO the east
OF this region have delivered violent
attacks along "A front Of about mile
Epine Chevregny 10 Ia Royere farm.
Again picked troops in large num-
bers were used in the assault. and
again, as before Nauxaillon, the
French guns inflicted heavy casual
ties on the Germans, driving the as
saulting waves back into their
trenches, except in the center. where.
after repeated attempts, the forces
OF the German crown prince enter
ed "A French salient.
Make Surprise Attack
In Champagne, southeast Of
Moronvilliers. according 10 the Ber-
lin war ONCE. the Germans IN a
surprise attack conquered a French
position, but the French later. in
counter attacks regained portion
of it. Near Carnillet the French
penetrated the German line, but
were unable TO consolidate the po-
sition owing to heavy counter at
tacks.
Disorders again have broken out
among the sailors OF the Russian
Black sea fleet at Sebastopol They
are reported 10 be connected with
the retirement of the commander
of the fleet and propaganda by
forces Of reaction. The trouble is
not believed TO be serious.
Unofficial advices from Vienna
are 10 the effect that the cabinet
crisis has not yet been settled. 1t
is asserted that Count Clam Mar
tinic the premier, has been unable
to form a new ministry and has re
quested Emperor Charles 10 relieve
him of the task.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
FARMER HANGS
SELF IN BARN
Body of Charles Johnson is
Found After Long
Search.

News-Times Special Service:
BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich, June
23.-After a search which lasted
a full day members OF the d. L.
Ford family, who live on a farm
south Of here, Friday, discovered the
body of Charles Johnson hanging in
the hay loft Of the barn. Johnson
had come to the farm from Gary.
Ind, earlier in the week, and had
been employed by Ford since Mon
day.
The family left home Wednesday
morning. and when they returned
Johnson was gone. They decided
that he must have become tired Of
his work and quit. although the fact
that his clothes were in his room
and that he lad not claimed $50
which he had given Mr.. Ford to
keep for him did net bear out this
theory
Thursday morning a search OF the
premises was started. At about 10
o'clock Friday the body was
found. The village officers were no
titled. and an inquest was held IN
der Justice of the Peace ]. 1. Cor
ham. It is thought that Johnson
hanged himself because of despon-
dency over his failing health. He
had been i'll for some time in Gary.
and doctors there had advised him
to go on a farm for the summer
months.
He was IS years old. and unmar-
ried No relatives could be located
in Gary, and the body was buried
N 70
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
WILL GIVE BARN
DANCE FOR RED CROSS

NILES, Mich, June 23.-Satur-
day evening a barn dance will be
given at The fern OF Arthur Young.
west OF Niles on the Buchanan
road. for the benefit of the Red
Cross society. Mr. Young has just
completed a rne new barn. 72x46
feet with ali modern new diary
equipment and the idea suggested
itself 10 give a barn warming for
the Red Cross society's benefit.
Sixty members of st. Mary's guild
We're entertained for the afternoon
at the home OF Mrs. Edward Gard
ner on the Edwardsburg road. A
picnic supper was served.
William Costello rode his bicycle
on the sidewalk in Buchanan and
was fined $500. Costello is a Niles
man.
Atty. Henry Forler Of Detroit is
in Niles for the purpose Of acting
as attorney for the Forler estate
i'm filing articles of Incorporation for
the new Forler hotel at St Joseph.
The stock was for $1,000 and was
paid i'm full. The new hotel is prac-
ticalIy ready for business.
Robert Rowley has gone 10 Chi
cago TO enter the employ OF the
Marshall Field Co.
J. r. and u. Fl. Unery have been
apprised of the death of their
aunt. Mrs Dunbar at South Bend.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Treiber are
parents of daughter.
The body Of Charles Sheriff., a
former Niles resident was brought
here from Buchanan this afternoon
and buried i'm Silver Brook ceme-
terry. Mr.. Sherrilrs death occurred
al the home Of his daughter Mrs.
Del Boardman
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
REPVLSI1 RAIDS

LONDON. June 2S.-The war Of
fee communication issued Friday
night says:
A hostile raiding party was re-
pulsed during the night east Of
Epehy. The enemy left several Of
their dead on our wire entangle-
ments and a few wounded Germans
u ere made prisoners.
An enemy attempt 10 capture
one Of our posts near the Guillemont
farm in the same neighborhood also
failed.
Work in conjunction with our
artillery was continued by our air
planes yesterday and in spite OF the
bad weather good results We're OBJ
tanned. In the air fighting one Ger
man airplane was brought down and
six others were driven down out Of
control. Three Of our machines are
missing"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
CONTRACT FOR AVIATION
CAMP.

WASHINGTON, June 23.-Con-
tracts for the construction Of a
fourth aviation field for the train
inS of army flyers TO serve in
France. were let Friday. The field is
10 be located at Belleville, H., 23
miles from East ST. Louis. The
contract was given TO the United
States Construction Co. of St. Louis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
PRESBYTERIAN.

Ffrst-Cor. Washington av aud Lsfay-
Nte at, Rev. Charles A LippinCstt. W.
,. minister Miss Charlotte NJ Part
tdge. assistant 20 minister.
Public worship al 10 IS g. m. Address
~ the minister Bible school az q $50 q.
n. j. MCGOWAN, superintendent.
eeu's Fellowship club az $50 a. nj.
uidweek meeting for PRAYER and con-
erence, "Wednesday at 80 p.
TrInIty-Cor. Colfa1 nv. and 81 Peter
q. Rev. John = Burns. pastor Bible
ichool $50. Charles WAGNER, superiu-
endeat.
Meeting 81 the session at 1850 20
ueet any Who may wish 20 unite with
he church. Worship az 1870 q. m.
Sacrament 81 the Lords supper and
public reception ~ any who unite with
he church. Young peoples meeting at
10 o. m Evening worship Ht Z 80 with
.ermon hy the pastor. Midweek meeting
Wednesday evening 90 30 followed ar
500 Toy the choir practice Ladies Aid
.hlmble Thursday afternoon at Mrs T..
p Kromers. 1015 l.. Wayne 81.
westminster-Re a. NJ Eeus. pastor.
sunday school az ESQ q. m. J. u En-
mons superintendent Public worship
a. l0-t5 O. M and 80 p. M
Session meets at 1880 Junior G. r.
: o'clock mediate 4. F. so Senior
= E. $50. Nrdweek devotional service
Wednesday evening az so
Hspe Chapei-I-er and Dayton sts
george William Allison. r. D.. minister.
8ibie school 30 Carl Ullery. superin-
endent Glasses for a.. attendants
ADULTS use the international lesson. al
lasses from junior down use the closely
.Faded system Competent teachers are
provided.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
\ SURE FIRE AID.

Did YOU ever know positively
that an advertisement published in
your paper got results" asked the
man who don't believe in advertis-
ing
The editor scratched his head and
studied a while, then ne said:
eyes. one One that l am positive
brought results
What was itg'
We'll. the time l lost my umbrella
and 1 put in a short notice telling
the finder 10 keep it."
We'll o"
He did. Puck.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
LAFAYETTE BANKS GET
$4,000 FOR RED CROSS

LAFAYETTE. June %. ~ Banks
and trust companies Of this city
have declared dividend Of one half
OF one percent on the capital stock
for the benedt OF the Red Cross
fund. Five thousand dollars was
raised i'm this manner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
BERLIN REPORT ISSUED.

BERLIN Cvia London), June %.
The official communication issued
by the war office last evening says:
Ion the western front there was
only slight artillery activity on ac-
count of rain. We made a success
full advance southeast Of Filiar
north Of the Aisne"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
BANKERs, MEFT ENDS.

WARSAW, Ind, June Group
one. Indiana Bankers association,
closed its annual meeting at Winona
lake today W. :. Rogers OF War
saN was elected president. and
Georse Waldschmidt OF Fort Wayne
was elected secretary Fort Wayne
gets the 1918 meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
BAPTIST.

FIrst--Corner Main Hnd Wayue streets
kev. Charles A Decker. pastor Bible
sChooi az . 30. ". h. Studebaker. supet-
htendeut
Morning worship az 10 -f1 The pas
or-s subject is -Our Forgiving Father
.nthem. In Thee I Put Aly Trust
seefboyen. Duet by Glen Cover aud
Walter shark. God III Love" Marks
8 J. r. T. meeting az go. The Bible
nd the People led hy Group i Even
ug service af 80 sermon subject
An Eloquent Stacker Anfhesu MS
----.h Lao.. In Z. La. = E-L-u- An
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
NO NOVELTY.

IF you go first, dear, you'll wait
for me on the other shore. won't
you?' questioned the fond wife.
Il suppose So returned her hus-
band. with a sigh. I never went
naywhere yet without having 10 wait
for YOU. Puck.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
fIGHTING IN GALICIA.

VIENNA (via LondOn), June %.
The following official commune
cation dealing with the activities
Thursday in the war zones says:
I'm Galicia the increased firing
continues. Otherwise the situation
everywhere is unchanged"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23

In Alaska Sah are caught b.
means Of a wheel which works with
the current Of the stream.
Miss Esther Anton, the only
woman attorney OF Toledo. o.. has
received several marriage proposals
from various parts OF the country.
among her. suitors beins a Canadian
attorney. a Texas Iancher, a New
York optometrist, an Omaha hotel
man. an Alaskan steamship agent
and a Chicago grain dealer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
FREE METHODIST

Free Methodist - Pennsylvania avenue
sud Rush street. W F. Webster. pastor
sunday school . so o.. m. Paul Neidtzel
superintendent Preaching az 10; 50 a
=. and 80 p. m each sunday.
EiEer Park Free Methodist -Four.
zenith and Vine SITS. r.. =. Jennings
pastor. sunday SCHOOL 20 a. m L. T.
Wolfe, superintendent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
Faith.
613 r. Jefferson blvd Regular meet
ing sunday 10 rs and Z 80 O'Clock.
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA

Special services Tuesday. Wednesday.
Thursday. Friday Saturday evenings at
80 Saturday. JHuiors' Sunbeam club
a. 2.30 p. m sunday young peoples
meeting az 90 p. IA sunday song and
praise meeting M 30 p. m sunday
light. old fashioned gospel meeting at
80 Open air meeting II weather is
favorable every night. corner Wayne
and Michigan streets NJ 200. strangers
in the city welcome any hours. 43O $
Michigan st. Capt II. A. Morey, Secy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23
ITALIAN FRONT QUIET.

ROME. June 23.-The following
official communication was issued
today by the war Office regarding the
operations on the Austro-I Italian the
alter;
There has been desultOry artil-
lery activity along the entire front,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-23

Big special sale OF extra fancy
lilies and peOnies about 5000 lilies
at Ice per Hover. And about 5000
peonies at coo per dOz. Saturday.
June %, only. at the new Beyer
floral shop. los p. Jefferson Blvd,
Union Trust Bldg.-Advt-