South Bend News-Times, Volume 34, Number 220, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 8 August 1917 — Page 7

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10 REORGANIZE ENTIRE Ö. S. ARMY

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VASHIN;T'N. Auk', s A r-..r-i u.i.'.ithui of ATü'-rif-ari army unit. i;i.der v. hi' h th 1 1 i i i r . tot.i!i:jr L',000 rn-n, found unwieldy I'r sTvlceon i:urpe;tn l.att I :,!! , a'aii'l'iiiHl fr.r the rintirM-nt.il unit ,.f 19.DM. ha l, ten ordered by th var depart rnc nt. i'mh-r th- nw plan a division will 1'idf only two infantry brigades r,; v. -. raiments. aci, in plate of thre briMd-- of thr retriments o h. umb-r th oiil system. Manv t!iT r.uiu,itliii ( haunt's :re in'i 1-. ine Padini? a material in-re;o-f in th irtillery and machine jr;in strength . f h ilivivion. Th cavalry reirrr nt now included in ea h division : d-t.o h'd. a ii-v- t r -rn h rnoitar battery in added. anl the obi army 'rps .Ian abandoned after the i i I ar is .iK tin put in operation. fiiiaril to Ilo He-Aliened. The 1C division.- of the national j,t;ard ;ih now ror..-titntd will b r--:.lu'n il in conformity v. itrt the new I I tii after the u'ur,rilnien reach their training ramp.-. No dnniro-i in ramp ..-iis'i.tnent--. it is presumed, will b involved. The national army will I" orirnnized from the start und t this plan. .-" far its the regulars arc oncern'l. i has been understood that the reorganization already has 1 a en carried out for the units now in Prance. The war department irlr w.is briiionnced in a statement issued by the J ' j b 1 i r information committee tol ik:ht a follows: A prnrral order made puMir by lh adjutant general's office today provides for important elianes in the oranizition of the army. "The ratio of artillery strength to infantry is sreatly incrrasv.I. A division will hereafter im hide fnly four infantry regiments in two brir-

injrs in place of the old division of three brigade, ach comprising three regiments of infant; y. There will be still three regiments nf held artillery In each division. Thus ifi Mio nets organization th?re will bo three regiments of tleld artillery to very four reciments of infantry innoad of the ratio of thrfo to nine. Jn addition, a trench mortar battery I attached to farh division. Marhine- iim Ami lailarVil. "The machine Kim arm is also materially enlarged. A machine mm battalian of four companies lias been made a unit of each division, in addition to the three machine Kun ompanic Included in each regiment. "The American division will he made by thi order t conform practically to the units utilized by the entente alii' n. amont whom a. division numbers approximately 10.000 men. Tile reason for the change H that 'he division a; heretofore made up of about "V.nao men is too unwieldy for the demands of trench warfare. With sn larj-'e a. unit, sure and swift communication with all parts is ditucult. The problem to be met waM basically one of mobility for tb.e peculiar needs of tihtini; on the western front. il'2 in KMro Pattalion. "The smaller sized division call for maintenan e of all units at full i-htin strength. I'm- this purpose i.M'rc battalions will be roided. These will consist of 1 L men each and are listed in the general order as 'separate battalions.' The number of the-e battalions has not been made public. Ictails of regimental orpanlr.ation are also withheld for military rea son. "The new order provides for army or pis and units which have practically existed only on paper sine flv civil war. Corps were organized iluriUk' the 'pani.-h war. but wer tod actually operated as such to any ;reat extent. "An army corps will consist of thi infantry divisions, corps headiU.iiK'is and tertam army i orps troops not specili d. l'.o h army will normally Consi-t of three or more armv corps, army head iuart fs and certain army troops not speciio d. I'nder the new rder en h lii-ion vill be omposed as follows, the hauten fri'in the organization le. inc as indicated: M;ikcd of liKion. "one divisi iu head iuarters t-.in1. as at present'i. ne. mac.ii'-.e uun battalion of imp companies t new . ' Two infantry bricad s ,.f (. ,, tfu-iiticn'o and one machine pin battalion tt'o'.ir i'oinp.t'iies co li. The pifent divisitoi i- the ri -:: fa:;rrv !l t -'.Wc of i hi't c i . i o h . On ;WM artiilcrv ihrf r inici.ts .uol ono trcr. i ii miTtar lattrv .ioc. c( t ticm h ttH'M.ir l'.itt rv i n.nv . '( in tiold i;ri.il i-;ittalin is.inwt. !ic ti;tin ht.ithfii. itters a:i(! i.iili.i r j ' 1 io' sa nif . ''ti ii i in u h i t ; n tr.iin .mM. "i ' : i 1 1 1 ' tr.un siini' . I Mit' oit:iii'T tr.iin -.tin . tii.it ;oi:t"(M! at'.', scivvli litlu mt:.oi nr1 IV't itirluiitnl ill I.eW j n . !! s.u:t.r train of four :cM h-.i'it.iis c m. !: ami f.:r :hu'hi!i!,cc i ii i ii ii s anu-. No ( aalr l,roiiloil I or. "Th io-vv o! ua liiz.i t i oi j rovi.l : f. r i,o cavalry in thf i!ivii"n. Th-.i:i.--inii .i -'t pr'M-:it i ni.tit utcl ..ilN fur rcuiiin nt ( i..v.i!r. The jo 't;t iliviion .r.-' tal!- f r . acta r.iair'ii vvlnh- th' i i '. in ,-alN for neu1, the a'.rcr.itt units i mir otherwise j i r i v i 1 c 1 for. Th onltT sj-eririo 1 il;v"lir.s f the rational armv t l-e orcannnl iminhere.l lKon ü to -.th ii:. Iümw. ami statcii the numl . -s to If K;ivell t c.i-ll of the hf-fr-nt i:n;ts iii earh i!iviion. It pr--M.!fs that the d.w.-uo.s f thnational uarl now orai; i.o.l vh.i'.I i t ru l'.i nie.l tu ...jifHr'n t- tio--w j-'.in as -ii.ii .is prai ti- able alter their arrival in the tiai:;;:. umpi,

BAKER'S SHOE STORE, 114 W. WASHINGTON AV. We can mention Wit a few of the attractive values, but with the present high cost of shoes you will more than appreciate the low prices we are offering you in these high grade shoes.

500 Pairs of Women's Oxfords and Pumps. Values extraordinary. earlv to c;et these. Your choice while thev last

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A classy S5.00 White Wash Boot, S inch top, at $3.65 Another one at $2.95

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Wilson Gets Busy Investigating War Prices for U. S. WASHINGTON. Alii;. S. I'rcs't Wilson turned his attention Tuei.iy to the subjec t of war prices ami I-aia a peison.il if it to the federal trade con'misioii to nri;e expedition of v estiirations to ascertain the oc-t of jiroduciim materials reouir-1 ly the i;-tVeininont. At the pre.-i-iU")fs direction the commission ha.nndei "taken ni'iuiris tri determit.o proilurtion costs on nio.-t of the hasii supi lies needed fir war us", ipcltidinij coal, ioke, steel, iron, petroleum, tin. ; luminwm. wire. 7in--. copper, !ea-l. vemei.t. lumber at. -I tiieir ! riv ativ es. Preliminary reports will he iortht orniiii; within a few wicks. A'wiour.ceTHei.t of a d-finite polic.-r-"'ii'tini; war purchases ;m I priv p,o:..t!l will he n.ade mhiii. Admini.sti atio".i o. tibials eiu ralV.v .it -r i-lv h '.ve rather clearly detmed i!i as a to the i oi'rse the uovei nTH..1 t .. ill 1.- iirii-ilj ill I'i'Il. n 111 - I."'. . -1 til 'e kpt to ; niintmini ami if pro-j im!v .Hi 1 m iniilactureis sk-ow j;ny if.it uinv.llniL'r.fss to stipplv t'ii c .; nt ! 's war m e.j; .it rea.-onal'I" prii tlw uoernrnenf power t con inn-leer miUti.Js will he iti'K'u. T!ie aI min 1st rat ion's pope i?-. h- e'i-, that this nee; vill hei n;- h'-v cs.i r . R ECO R PROSPERITY FOR RAILROADS DURING JUNE WASi I 1 V IT X. Auu. Pecor.l prop-t.' f.-r the railroad is shown in interstate commerce c-mnn is.-ioit r i - r n s for June. Tl'.e I"-'. Jti.lils covered hy the ti- .!-. . .p-ra t i ire t h rei--f-u rt hs t.f th"1' oKPtiv's inilcak''. leporteil that t Pi j r ii-t rro-ruii' i-oreascd nearly .i'Oh ot-r June. ltl. the pres rei oi"l ir.rr.tli. ami reached a total of p-vN". j f . 'peratim; revenues imrase-I rr.o-e than ? :. v. ''iul.(' m, totalling i .' 7 .'. v '. 7. ." 2 T. whih" expenses were approximately $ ti'.uoo.i-t hither th.in a ear aco. The greatest increase i shown hy the wintern to. ills. whoe operating re er.a - jumpf d from P.U.nOi'.Oi'O t( $ 1 1 l:pe-:ses ln reasil approximately 1 v , eO .1 " leaV'tm tt teveiiues from operation of j .' 1 :.:". a ,,r a'-out J '"..'mmi.immi more than i:s r.'l'k ll.ivti in to ols show an increase ;n tot it venue ,,f a ppr-"imately Jio.- '" pt tatin-r revenues increased !.',. totalling $ I s ". 2 -, while xpet.ses increased approxlmatelv $ 1 1. 4 O0'. la the so ithern ditriit opetatir. c it venues sp.ovv an increase of more than $ 7 . u c o . i , reaching $42.7 1'.. ."ho. l'xpenses increased ap1 roimatel S uiu, e c. i', leaving h- t i v nne $ 1 ? :M . 1 " ?. approxiri.it ly Jl.vuO.000 higher t liu n u xear 44 irf.

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at Tin; ArniTouir.M. 'Wrath of Love," the new Fox production, starring "irKinia Pearson, is today's offering at the Auditorium. All of the complications in the story are caused hy Dave Itlak hoi iik called to the front. He returns a few months later with five foreign spies on his trail and hearing a secret message for the head of the secret service. When Illake left, he put his fiancee in the care of the luishaml of Koma W'iney, the role played hy Virginia Pearson. The mysterious meetings between the hushaml ami the pirl when lie takes her to see her fiancee, who is in ? dintr. arouse Koma s jealousy. Mie is prevented from commit tini; a desperate act hy I'kjke's retarn, after fulfilling his mission. Although the scenes are not laid in the trenches. G it is no less a war picture. Irvnr-; Oummings, Louise Kates, Nellie Slattery and I "rani: (Ilendon are in Miss Pearson's supporting ca.t. The Pathe iipvv. with the very late-t vents, will also he shown. The popular player, Harold Lockwood, I will he seen tomorrow in another hook called "The Hidden Sprint,', atlapted from Clarence Kellnnd's story, which ran in the Harper' Mau-azine. This makes the eighth pit turiation of a hook that Mr. Lot-k wood has appeared in. The t:;th episode of Mrs. Vernon Castle's serial. "Patriu." will also h shown. In this release a number of Lewis machine tuns in action will be one of the features. There will he just 1 two more episodes of "Patria' after, this one. Th serial has Peen fol lowed by a preat many and is oik of the most interesting continued pictures e er liu'n here. LOVi: AM IHLIT1 n pli:mn;lv i.tij;.mi;li:i). Wilfred Lucas, the well-known dramatic actor, hiij of fraiue and phasini: in appearance, plays a modern politician in "Her Kxcoh b-m v the (tovernor". at the Lasalle today. Ably assisting Mr. Lucas Is an attractive player new t South Keul. hut pleasing and clever, Khl.i Millar. As a woman politician. Miss Millar introduces a character that i entertaining without being oMiffi--rated. She hrincs to the part womanly qualities that are unusual in a role ot this kind. The plot is ciotiped a Pout the law which pive the lieutenant tovernor full power when th" governor is out of the state. His fair assistant lures him away and then proceeds to sitn a hill which the :o.ernor has been bribed to veto. There is a happy ending both from a romantic and political standpoint. 'On Thursday Dorthy Phillips will be seen in "Kites of Kebellion". I to von have trouble in hearing conversation? Ke sure to attend the fre. demonstration e.f the (Hobe Simpla-Phone at I)r. Thomson's of:ice an trils wee. .xovt

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A beautiful S7.00 White Kid, () inch Boot at $4.95 White Sport Oxfords $1.95 and $2.95

Called to the Colors It is Dave 0CW$ T'H 1 s 1 Blake's leaving to do service for the rfr J 1 17 A rVi I rA I B country in the hour cf her need that ' r-,- -Jf' - rH

Called to the Colors It is Dave Blake's leaving to do service for the country in the hour cf her need that results in the complications of one of the most timely and entertaining photoplays of the year.

WILLIAM FOX Presents IN VIRGINIA

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THE PATHE NEWS of Interesting Current Events.

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SPECIAL ATTENTION FRIDAY WE WILL. DONATE 25 PERCENT OF OUR DAY'S GROSS RECEIPTS TO OUR SOUTH BEND SOLDIER BOYS NOW CAMPING HERE

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Tho expectant mother should not fail to do those things which keep her a healthy and pretty mother. Thousands of women have used the tried and yafe external preparation, "Mother's Friend". The tendency to morning sickness ii avoided, the abdominal muscles expand j naturally ana easily when baby arrives

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That will pay investigation. The Greatest MONEY SAVING Sale of Sigh Grade Footwear Ever Heid in South Bend Right in the heart of the summer season we offer you the season's VERY BEST STYLES and VERY BEST QUALITIES AT PRICES WAY BELOW THEIR PRESENT VALUE.

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An inspiring romanwe in which youth and ideals struggle against graft and corruption. TOMORROW METRO-PATRIA DAY Presenting Everybody's Favorite, Handsome HAROLD LGCOTroOD) In the Five-Act Wonderplay of Love and Courage

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MRS. VERNON CASTLE in the 13th episode of "PATRIA," the sensational serial story which will close with two more releases.

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Women's Pumps Fashion's best styles and qualities shown in black kid, patent, white and colors. All this season's new stock. The prices on these were S4.00, s.S.OO and S6.00. Prices for this Sale only

Other Broken Lots in same quality as above, some good sizes

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Men's Oxfords Black Calf and Russian Calf, also New Koko Brown, from s i. oo to S7.no. Prices for this Sale only

Men, you can't atlord left, Other Broken Lots

Don't forget Sale starts "Thursday Morning, August ()th, at S o'clock.

SUNDAY, AUG. 12 Attention Ford Owners! Hand some prizes given to owner of Oldest Ford on the grounds, the one coming the longest distance, the one bringing the most passengers, etc. Remember the Date, Aug. 12 Ramble in With Yovr Ford!

"IN A CLASS BY ITSELF1 ground ruoeö iXfc- convert icnt D riusT m x pirrnips only Lmilns pictures Mart about C. 7:15, &:30 and 9:43 o'cloc k. 4 i NOTICK The Afternoon Kdi1 I Hon of The News-Time arrle 1 j-pfclal rcvlctv of thi picture. Wilfred Lucas and Elda Millar Q O o Ö -111"Her Excellency The Governor A hiuh Imt'iI tincdy of Anioriea n politieal lifo, -bowing tli dt'ininaiKt' tf elean bb al over eorriipi i t i . Tho -o-Htarrinc 'mbiiiation i- an attract he one. Thursday pfnioriiv I'liii.i.iis in rir.i:s or uj:iu:i.lio." I . -Adtilts inc. Children 5o

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Brown 'alues to miss this opportunity in Men's Oxfords, O -1 August Clean-Up Sale Chas. B. Sax & Co, Art AUitrUJ. Plctur rrurrJtrfc THE I. W. LOWER DEOOILTT0 COMrAKY, bo-uth IVtratX, Indlitna. Wall Paper Xfc-a.prl Paint Buppli THE STORE FOR MEN! WAÜIIIXGTON A VIT! Uli ', Drift fcj H. LEMONTREE Dend't L-wtlnf OptoDMtrlH W tak a. ac din