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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
SHOOTS FACE
OFF, WOUNDS
ANOTHER MAN
Joseph Russell Barr, 1917 {.
Corby ST., Uses Shotgun
on Christian M'QuiStiOn
Tuesday Evening.

Joseph Russell Barr, % years old,
1917 Z. Corby st, shot and slightly
wounded Christian McQuistion, then
turned the shotgun on himself and
blew his face off. The shooting took
place on the farm OF Benjamin Bun
ten. three miles east of Mill Creek
near Crumstown Tuesday evening.
Barr is now in the hospital at La
porte, where physicians hold no hope
for his recovery McQuistion. who
is but 10 years old. was not badly
hurt.
Bars motive for the shooting is
a mystery. 1t is believed ne had
some difficulty with Bunten, for
whom he had formerly worked or
with McQuisrion. who took rs place
on the Bunten farm. He had been
away from the Bunten farm since
early in June. returning Tuesday
morning.
Barr was said to have been a suf-
ferer from frequent and severe head
aches. 1t is thought he may have
been deranged. The idea that he
had attempted suicide from fear of
the draft was secuted Barr is the
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Barr
with whom ne had made his home
in South Bend.
Asks for shotgun.
About O'Clock in the evening
Barr came to the kitchen of the
Bunten home and asked Mrs. Bunten
for the shotgun.
Il want TO use IT," was his only
explanation. Suspecting nothing,
Mrs Bunten procured the weapon
for him.
Barr went out 10 the barn. Nc
QUESTION was occupied with the even
ing milking. From where Barr was
standing only McQuistiOn's shoulder
was visible. He took aim and fired.
Only four of the shots struck Nc
QUESTION and he was not badly hurt.
The rest of the charge struck the
cows. One animal lost its tail.
Gerald van Dusen, a neighbOr Of
the Bunten's. was passing near the
barn. He heard the shots and turn
ed toward the barn. He saw Barr
emerge with the shotgun.
Puts Face Over Muzzle.
Barr placed the butt of the gun on
the ground. Then he put his chin
over the mUZZle. CrOuching, he
pulled the trigger.
1t was done before Van Dusen
could reach him The latter paused
and turned his head, Mortified.
When he turned to look again Bass
was walking toward the water
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
GERMANS HURLED BACK
ALONG AISNE RIVER
international News Service:

international News Service.
PARIS. July 25.-German troops
north Of the Aisne river delivered
powerful but futile attacks during
the night in an effort TO recapture
some Of the ground lost TO the
French yesterday, the French war
office announced today.
The German assaults followed a
strong bonn bardment Of the French
positions along the Classmates and
California plateau. along the eastern
end OF the Chemin-d es- Danes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
Must Have Action
In |. WV. Trouble
Says George Bell
International News Service

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, July 25.-"SOme-
thing must be done Immediately
about the I. ". W. troubles" is the
message brought to Washington to-
day by an emissary from the gov
ernors of eight western states where
labor troubles have been running
riot.
George L. Bell, Of San Francisco,
obtained an audience with Pres't
Wilson for this afternoon TO de
scribe the situation and suggest
remedies the western executives be-
lieve will be potent if put into eff
feet by federal authorities. He came
as the authorized representative Of
the governors Of Washington. CAL
ifornia, Colorado. Arizona, Nevada,
Idaho. Utah and Oregon.
The situation is so serious that
some action is imperative at once.
is the way Mr.. Bell summed up az
fairs for Samuel GOmpers, head Of
the American Federation of Labor.
and Sec'y Of Labor Wilson, before
going 10 see the president.
Bell. an attorney. is secretary and
executive officer for the California
immigration and housing committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
MINISTER AFTREBUG?

International News Service
PORTLAND, ore. July 25.-Rev.
G.. r. Dye pastor of the First Bap-
fist church of Mount Vernon O., and
formerly Portland minister, is
under arrest today charged with
arson as the result of an investiga-
ton made by the Portland fire bu-
reaU. Dye is accused of having set
fire 90 a house he owns here for the
purpose of collecting $4,000 insur-
ance. He was released on $1,000
bail
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25

There is not the slightest indica-
ton that either the entente or the
Teutonic allies have weakened at
any point
Both Sides Increase Power.
All along the western battle front
from the sea 10 the Swiss frontier
both sides are constantly increasing
their man-pOweF
The British and French offensives
revealed that the German entrench-
ed line - the Hindenburg line-is
well nigh impregnable under exist
ing conditions and the attempted
offensive of the Germans has shown
them that it is Impossible 10 re-take
any Of the ground lost to the Anglo
French forces. Consequently Zach
side is waiting and utilizing artillery
in the hope that some weak spot
can be developed.
Both sides are constantly increas-
ing their man-pOvsrs, the German
answer 10 the American draft. as has
already been pointed out having
been TO call mp more than two mil
lion Of her younger classes to re-
port TO the colors next March.
The German submarine menace
still is very grave. 1t must be met
if the United States is 10 transport
an army 10 the frOnt-and maintain
it there-which will be in keeping
with the promises that already have
been made.
Need L. <. Troops Badly.
American troops are very badly
needed on the battle front While
the lack Of transports has made il
seemingly impossible for the United
States 10 get 70 exceed $50, 900 men
on French soil by July I. next. the
observers suggested that every ef-
fort be made to get additional ship
ping-even if it has to be drafted
from the allies-so that this figure
can be made 100000.
Americas opportunity to shorten
the war. these officers pointed out.
lies entirely in finding a real remedy
for the submarine trouble and in
creating an aerial fleet that will be
better than any now in use. The
latter proposition is the easiest. II
was suggested. as the submarines
seem 10 be able To keep pace with
all suggested engines to curb them.
The reports make no effort 20
minimize the task before the United
States if the var is 10 be fought out
20 q finish. But all agree that when
this Country's maximum strength
can be exerted on the side q the
entente, and is coupled with an en-
forcement Of the embargo on neu-
trails which have been provisioning
Germany and supplying her with
war materials. the end Of the war
will begin 10 come in sight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25

Montenegro and Roumania get?
(5)-How shall Austrian and Bul-
garian aggreSsi - in Serbia be on
set
In additios 10 Balkan problems.
however the allies may 90 still fur
ther and recaoitulate the entente's
war aims entirely Ii must not be
considered that the present council
indicates anything serious In the
war situation. on the other hand
delegates TO the conference declare
that the situation on all fronts is
entirely satisfactory and they pre-
dict that the efforts OF Dictator Ker-
ensky will soon see results in a Rus
sian victory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
Report Germans
On Villas Staff

International News Service.
Ell PASO. Texas, July 25.-Nil-
lista forces are in complete control
Of the cities OF Santa Rosalie, Jim
inez and Parral according 10 con-
hrmed reports received here today.
IL is reported there were 10 Ger
mans on Villa staff when he at
tackled and captured the three i'm
portant mining towns. and that Mar
cello Caravec. former Huerta general
has joined the rebel chief.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
ARE/
DECE|V|NG MEN
IN THE ORAF 7
Promise Aid in Getting Exemp-
tons But No Lawyers Will
be Allowed to Appear
Before Boards.

That ehyster lawyers in South
Bend are attempting to build up a
practice among men drafted for the
army, by promises to secure them
exemptions from the service. became
known Wednesday through several
embryo soldiers who had been adj
vised 70 this effect by the shysters.
AS the date Cor filing exemptions
has not arrived. the members of
the exemption boards have no defin-
ite knowledge of the practice, and
officers Of the bar association being
out Of the city they could not he
interviewed as to what action, il
any. would he taken by that organ
ization should knowledge of such
conduct come to their attention.
Several members of the local ex-
emption boards when told OF the
rumor stated emphatically that
hired lawyers would not be tolerated
10 appear before the boards at their
sessions. The persons summoned
must appear i'm person unless un-
avoida bly, absent from the city or
too in o. walk, in which event some
one must appear for them and make
out the proper affidavits governing
such cases
Lawyers Can't Appear.
1T won't do a particle Of good
for any man to hire a lawyer"
stated one exemption board mem
her. The war department regula-
tions are perfectly plain and can he
carried out without a hired lawyer
aid. Every man called 10 appear
for examination must appear in
person unless out Of the city or sick
i'm bed Then he can have some one
appear i'm his behalf and make out
the proper affidavits to postpone his
examination or 10 transfer his eX-
animation 10 the district where he
may happen 70 be located. The
members Of the exemption boards
themselves will render all necessary
assistance i'm the making out Of af-
fdavits."
Preparations are virtually COM
pleted for calling the first quota Of
men before the local exemption
boards. the exemption boards only
awaiting the receipt from Washing
ton OF the official lists.
Information from Washington
states that these lists will arrive in
South Bend Wednesday or Thurs
day. The lists of men called will
be posted at the headquarters of
the boards and may be inspected by
any one interested IL is advisable
that all drafted men who have rea-
son to suspect that their numbers
were drawn inside the first 500 in
spect these lists at headquarters.
Failure 10 receive notice through the
mails will not be considered an eX
cuse.
Last Word ON Quotas.
The last word from the war de-
partment places the quota Of men
TO he furnished by St Joseph
county. exclusive OF the city of
South Bend AT 1872 men. The first
e64 names drawn Will receive the
first call 10 present themselves be
fore the county board for eXamina-
ton All sessions OF the county
board will be held I'm the superior
court room on the second floor Of
the court house
South Bends quota is placed at
253 men. divided among the two
city districts The first district will
be required 10 furnish 122 men, and
the second district. being the larger
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
Secrecy Marks Council;
Allies Discuss Balkans

International News Service.
PARIS. July 25-Great secrecy
marks the new allied council of war.
but IL was understood today that
initial sessions have already begun
To was reported that the confer
euCe was called 20 deal with the
Balkan question. This problem
presents several phases. chief OF
which are-
Gl- shall the allies retire from
Macedonia
t2I-What disposition shall be
made Of Balkan territory after the
war;
C11-How shall Bulgaria De pun
ished
t4J-what rewards shall Serbia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
SHIP BOARD ROW
NOT YET OVER
Vice Chairman Brent Resigns
AS Senate Holds Up Con-
formation of Colby.

international News Service:
WASHIN GTON, July 25.-At the
request of Sens. WadswOrth and
Calder OF New York. the senate
commerce committee today held up
the confirmation of cambridge Col
by of New York. TO he a member of
the shipping board, pending further
investigation. The committee voted
to recommend immediate cOnfirma-
ton of Edward y. Hurley to be
chairman of the board.
WASHINGTON, July 25.-Stin
further revision of the shipping
board is coming. Theodore Brent,
vice chairman, has just sent his res
ignation to Pres't Wilson, declaring
he holds the same opinions held by
for Chairman Denman.
The resignation was announced at
the white house, and the fact Of the
announcement is taken TO mean that
il will be accepted. No statement
was Obtainable as 10 a probable
successor.
With Denman White and Brent
OUT only JOnh A Dondlu ana X. Is.
Stevens remain on the board. The
new mem bers are expected in Wash
ington to sit in at informal meetings
with Stevens and Donald. They can
take no part in proceedings until
confirmed by the senate.
Edward y. Hurley today invited
Eugenius III. Oulerbridge. president
OF the New York chamber OF com
merce. to come 10 Washington for
conference on the shipping boards
program
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
j. 8. BANKS To
TAKE BILLION
CERTIFICATES
SeC'y M'Adoo Will Begin Issue
of New Paper to Help
Finance Government
War Plan Soon.
rternationaI News Service:

ITT"T UHTTTU1T N"N@ NUTNIT0l
WASHINGTON. July 25.-Rising
to "A question Of privilege in the
house this afternoon. Rep. Hill Of
Connecticut, republican financial ex-
pert and member OF the ways and
means committee. denounced SeC'y
McAdOO's action in going TO the SEN
ate with his five billion dollar war
badger proposition as IA violation
OF the constitution and an invasion
of the pcrOgatiVes Of the house"
lie said 10 was the function of the
house and not the senate 10 originate
legislation To authorize the bonds.
certificates Of Indebtedness and new
budget.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
CoLoRED kNIGHTs ELECT.

MUNCIE. Ind. July 25.-E. g.
Harrington of Evansville was reflect
ed grand chancellor commander of
the Colored Knights of Pythias OF
Indiana i'm session here today. Gary
and Marion are seeking next years
meeting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
MIGHTY TASK CONFRONTS
AMERICA THEIR OPINION
After Exhaustive Investigation of Conditions on Battle Line
Returned Army Experts Urge Against
Minimizing Work Ahead.
International News Service.

WASHINGTON, July 25-That the European easily
last until 1919 the unanimous opinion of the American
observers who returned Tuesday from of the western battle
front These all officers of the general staff preln-
mary report to the college Tuesday night and ampied it
today Later they will reduce their observations writing and
Will tell in detail just how the Is going.
While much of the material they brought back confden-
a nature possible to make public the following conclusions
which these trained observers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25

International News >tF'i,
HAMMOND. Ind. July -'--MaN
Hess wholesale fruit dealer is dyln-
today from eunshot wounds hred
from ambush las; night Two men
a~ed iumped into waiting taNicab
and escaped toward East Chicago
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25

international News Service.
WASHINGTON. July % - Early
next month Sec'y Of the Treas Nc
Adoo VIII begin the issue Of a new
series OF treasury certificates OF i'm
debtedness Large banks OF the
country already have been canvassed
aS 10 their willingness TO purchase
them and have assented IL is eX-
pected that nearly a billion dollars
in these obligations will be absorbed
bv early fall Certificates will run
only short terms. averaEing 60 days.
will bear a rate of interest from
ga 20 31R per cent and will he re-
crivabIe as cash I'm payment for the
next instalment Of the Liberty loan
The purpose OF issuing the new
series Of certificates is twO-fold
First. the treasury by the middle
of September viii be woefully short
of cash unless such steps are taken.
and. second, large number of
treasury certificates i'm the money
market permits the subscription of
heavy sums 20 a government bond
issue without serious disturbance Of
the national finances.
Treasury Statement Suspcnds.
owing 20 confusion i'm the treas
my following the closing of the
Liberty loan. the daily treasury state
ment suspended publication for -
davs i'm July. The volume OF work
SIN connection with tabulating the
returns from the Liberty loan was
So tremendous that the treasury was
completely swamped and for three
weeks the country had no informa-
ton as % the state OF the nations
exchequer.
AZ the end or three weeks the
treasury has issued It's daily state
ment showing that money is being
discussed az the rate of half bill
lion dollars a month ON June 30.
the net balance nm the general fund
was s1.O64.OSC.250 and on July 3d..
the balance stood AT &517-S91.S41
During the first three weeks OF July
Disbursements amounted 90 S5fl.-
4e1.6-4. exceeding receipts for the
month ny sfTT.555.967
Large Reissue Available.
However. the treasury still has
authorized $4,000. 100000 i'm Liberty
loan bonds available for issue and
also AZ present nearly Sl.1oo.ooo.ooo
sr short term treasury certificates or
,rdebtedneSs OF the total of nearly
81 600 10000 OF these obligations
issued in anticipation Of the Liberty
loan first instalment. all hut about
s.00 GOO GOO OF them have been
either redeemed fer cash or received
81, pavment for Liberty loan bonds
NV autumn all the treasury Ger
-fs.s+es now out will have matured
leaving FL 100000 GOO avail
ohio for reissue However new IS
sres will be put out overlapping the
,,-esaot ones 50 the full S2.oQ0.ooo.-
400 viii not DE intact ut any time
=, the near future. Under the oond
.,,rorization act the secretary or
80 treasury is authorized 90 sell
-besa certificates 10 an amount not
ev.as5ine .0oo.0oo.ooo and when
.t,sv are redeemed they may be re-
ieSued This is the program to he
followed the certificates helms turn
ga over and over as the treasury
rr~s short OF cash
In their present high denomlna-
-to,s these certificates are not pop
mar so far as Investment 10y the
general public is concerned Ihey
ora intended for use wholly IN the
1..,,inr world. upon which the
1-~itas states il dependins THESE
..-...sy,rz loans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25

SANTA ROSA. Calf July 25. -
Luther Burbank. naturalist. spent a
comfortable night and is greatly
improved TODAY He is suffering
from abdominal Inflammation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
TODAY'S PROGRAM.
Afternoon.


Community singing.
Recital and orchestral program
Artists from Gilbert x Sullivan Light
opera Co.
Night
The Mikado." Gilbert < Sullivan
Light opera Co. complete produc-
ton by company Of 30, including an
al-star cast and orchestra.
Community singing.
A delightful recital and orchestral
program was presented by the ar
lists OF the Gilbert and Sullivan
Light Opera company as this after
Moons prOgra m Of the chautauqua.
l. f. Gilbert. who plays the part
of Mikado. accompanied by the or
chestra gave a pleasing rendition Of
Danny Deever Bertha James Gil
bert, who carries the role OF Yum
Yum. pleased with several vocal
solos. the most effective Of which
was the "Melba Waltz"
Robert Whit. bass. and Madame
Madura GarofOla. cOntraltO. render
ed several pleasing numbers az did
Turner nearing. cornetist OF the
company. The orchestra under the
direction OF Miss MAY Valentine
accompanied the artists and pre-
scented several orchestral numbers
This evening the company. which
contains 80 people. viii present the
tuneful and picturesque comic opera
"Mikado"
Ed Andrews. who carries the
comedy lead in the role OF KO-KO.
has a great reputation as a pleasing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
NEAR RUSSIAN FRONTIER.

NEAR RUSSIAN FRONTIER.
international News Service
GENEVA. July 25.-The onward
sweep of the German troops In Ca
ucia has carried them 70 the Gnierns
river near the Russian frontier
They are now fighting 10 force
massage OF the stream near Miku-
Iinco. south Of Tarnopol accordinl
70 advices from Vienna today.
There is intense fighting activity
along the Pinsk wilma Duena FROM
and battles are developing in kou-
mania.
The Germans are trying for two
great fanking operations against thf
TWO groups OF Russian armies hold
ing the eastern front To be sue
cessful. however. the Germans nave
20 pierce the Russian line near ITS
center TO separate the Russian army
Berlin reports the capture Of
more than 1900 Russian prisoners
EMPEROR CHARLES RETURNS
International Ncws Service
ZURICH. July -'- I'm peroi
charles has arrived in Vienna from
the eastern front and has plunged
into the complicated political situa-
rion I'm an effort n work out
settlement M the earliest possible
hour.
Count Czernin the Austrian for
eign minister 81 at eastern head
quarters I'm Galicia with Emperor
william. accordins 70 TELEGRAM
from Vienna TODAY However ne j.
expected 70 return 20 me capita
soon
A temporary truce has been patch
"a nm totwaen the Czech-PoHsh ele-
roerr and the lovaIisr members 81
rarIfamart. hut 10 is Impossible n
ter how long &c VIII last
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-25
THE WEATHER

Enthusiastically fair tonight
and THURSDAY; continued warm
LOWER MICHIGAN - Fair to-
night. Thursday fair in south. prob
ably thundersh0WeTs in north.
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The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-05
MRS. JOHN M'RAVEN PRE- M!ER PRESENTATION OF
 THE DRAMA "MAMMY'

"'Good' is not the word for Mrs. McRaven in Nanny She is won derful."
 Her dialect is perfect"
 "A sob-show and a laugh-feast in one, is Mrs McRaven's interpretation of Nanny"
 "In the tragedy scenes Mrs. Me Raven grips the heart until it aches. (In tho comedy scenes her dialect and negro impersonation is irresistible "
 "Out of its sobs and smiles comes one of the most appealing pleas for peace ever made"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-05

Satisfaction is ourn." We do not want to do thing but print news paper. And we want to have you take the paper if you will pay for it. We have never yet had "hankering to be a legislator" Thanks, no.
 Manager Hardy of the Gem theatre has secured the services of Mrs. J. E. Began as pianist for Mondays and Thursdays of each week at the Gem theatre. This will be appreciated by Gem patrons.
 Constable Fred Murrah successfully rounded up four crap shooters last Saturday afternoon and they were ar raigned before Justice of the Peace Nelson this morning and upon pleas of guilty were fined each $10 and costs.
 A beautiful affair of the past week was the reception given on Saturday afternoon by Mrs. R. s. Stephens for Mrs. Vernon Stephens, recent bride. The guests were welcomed by Mrs. William Dawson and Miss Lilly Bry- an, and invited into the flower-decked reception hall, where Mrs. R. s. Steph- ems, Mrs. Vernon Stephens and Mrs. D. w Bryan, mother of the bride, stood receiving. The dining room was in beautiful attire, with violets, jon quils and ferns. Punch was poured by two daintily dressed young ladies, Misses Ruth Bryan and Elizabeth Hale. Music was rendered during the afternoon by Misses Margaret Nun roe, Frieda Mohnkern and Lois Will son. About 100 guests called during the afternoon.-Gurdon Times.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-05
In all the latest shades See
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Read the clubbing offer in this paper

Read the clubbing offer in this paper
 w. D. Emmerson, Prescott route number three was among the business visitors here today Mr. Emmerson came in and had his name added to our list for The Nevada News, Nevada comty's all-home-print paper. Thanks, MT EmmArson; we hope you will like the paper
 The Prescott Volunteer Fire Depart ment has arranged with Manager Hardy of the Gem Theater for bene- fit show tomorrow. "The Kid" will be the title of the picture and it is inter- esting from beginning to end. Show your loyalty to the faithful boys by buying tickets for the entire family for that show The money will be used for the purpose of buying a badly needed motor fire truck which the boys are going after.