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Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
NeMrY.

The present extremely cold weather is
very trying to aqueducts. Pipes are
frozen everywhere. At c. A. Bakers
mill the men have been working several
days trying to thaw them. 1t seems to
be very serious matter.
Such cold weather is very unusual,
and must cause a great deal of suffering.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Day are about
leaving for Vancouver, where Mr.. Day
has been employed for year or more,
only recently returning to take back his
wife. He is much pleased with his
situation, and talks of making perma-
nent home there.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
Denmark.

A. w. Belcher, D. d. G. P, assisted
by A. Fl. Jones as G. W., installed tht
officers of Mt. Pleasant Encampment
No. IA, l. o. o. F., Bridgton, Me-, Mon
day evening, Jan. 4th, 1904. On theil
arrival home at midnight the mercury
was 81 below zero.
d. D. G. NJ, Cook of Cornish installed
the officers of Denmark Lodge, No. so
l. o. o. F., Tuesday evening, Jan. 9Th
in very pleasing manner.
Mr.. II. W. Evans by having his cellar
freeze has lost all of his apples, vegeta
bles, etc. A good deal of damage has
been caused by water pipes freezing ir
this section.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
TRAIN AND TRACK.

The number of men employed on til,
railways of the United Kingdom. in
Guiding boys. is .j23.9S2.
Prussian railway cars have onl!
about three-tcnths the carrying capat
ity Of those used in the United States
The number of trains arriving dali.
in Chicago is 1.13S. They are upo.
twenty-thrce railways. carrying n
average of 100000 passengers. or thes'
trains 33S are for through traffic an,
S04 for suburban business.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
NORWAY Lake.

Evelyn Partridge, who has been al
home for vacation of three weeks,
went back to her work in Portland Fri.
day. She is stenographer and book
keeper for the Valvoline Oil Co., Port
land.
Maud Partridge is at work in the
Advertiser office.
Mrs. Warner Kneeland and daughter
Alice are visiting her mother in Frye
burg.
c. A. Stephens family are all gone
from the house here at the Lake for a
few months.
Mrs. Bernard Potter and little son of
Denmark are visiting at her fathers,
A. D. Kilgore's.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
hiram.

Chicken pox prevails to some extent
in Hiram.
Mr.. Charles C. Lowell lost valuable
COW recently from her slipping on the
ice.
The Knights of Pythias will soon pre-
pare to present a stirring drama at their
hall.
Mr.. Arthur Cotton has removed from
South Hiram to the Daniel w. Pierce
house.
Mr.. Samuel w. Clemons of Gorham is
working at the steam mill.
The horse-ail is prevailing ngsextensively
in Hiram.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12

For bad taste in the mouth take a
few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price 25 cents. War
ranted to cure. For sale by Shurtleff &
Co., South Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12

An enterprising correspondent of a
Maine daily has learned, although the
committee has not yet had a meeting,
that the Republican gubernatorial con.
vention will be held at Bangor, and that
Senator Hale will preside. Also that
the convention, in spite of the ICON
servative" element, will declare for a
strict enforcement of the prohibitory
law. There is, to be sure, one omission
in this forecast-he doesn't give the
name of the nominee for governor.
Possibly that may be left for Mr.. Smith
of Meddybemps to do through the col
umnS of the Machias Union.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
Hard on Rabbit slayer.,

In the days Of William the Conquer
or II was more dangerous to kill rab-
bit than Il nr.fi. A murderer could es-
cape with payment of fine; u rabbit
slayer was put to death.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
Waves FASTER Than Wind.

Waves ,cl faster than the wind
which causes them, and in the bay of
Biscay frequently during the autumn
and winter in calm weather u heavy
SEA gets up and rolls in OIL he coast
twenty-four hours before the gale which
causes it arrives and of which it is the
prelude
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
COLLEGE AND SCHOOL.

Indiana does not permit consumptive
to teach school.
Principal Peterson Of McGill univel
sity will introduce railway depart
ment in connection with his institution
by the will of William Wyman o
Baltimore the Johns Hopkins univer
sity may expect ultimately to receiv
the residue of his estate, valued a
Sln0 0O0
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
Here and There.

Eleven exits were locked, fire escapes
were uncompleted, the fire vent over
the stage was nailed down, there was no
sprinkler system, the fireproof asbestos
curtain, which didn't work, burned up.
These are some of the facts brought out
by the investigation of the Iroquois
Theatre fire in Chicago, and they serve
to bring out into CHASTITY relief that de-
scription of the theatre given in the
opening paragraph of the press reports
of the disaster, wherein the theatre was
said to be las safe as human power
could make it."
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12

The Washington County Railway will
become a part of the Maine Central sys-
tenn. This was decided at special
stockholders meeting of the Maine Gen.
tral Friday, when it was voted to acquire
the capital of the Washington County
road, authorizing the guarantee of not
exceeding 81, 10000 Of bonds.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
Late Summons.

A fisherman who has been dead and
in his grave for two years has been
summoned for salmon poaching ut Bcr-
wick on Tweed. England.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
Highland Children,

The hea!thiest children in the world
live in the Scotch highlands. Few
wear shoes before they are twelve
years old.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Jan. l3, ,l4-Quarterly meeting Of oxford Baptist
Association, Buckfeld.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
A Tiny Hole.

- A hole one one-thousandth of an inch
m diameter can be bored with jew
eler'S anger
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12

January Sale.
Mems Leather Rubbers.
County Commissioners Bills.
Wanted
What Is Health?
Libel for Divorce.
AdamsOn's Botanic Balsam.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
ATWOOD 6 FORBES,
Editors and Proprietors.
GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD. A. L. FoRBAs.

TERMS ;-sl.50 year II paid strictly In advance
Otherwise s2.Oo year. Single copies cents
ADVERTISEMENTS: - All legal advertisements
are given three Consecutive Insertions for $l.5O
per Inch In length Of column. Special contracts
made with local, transient and yearly advertis
ers.
JoB PRINTING New type, fast presses, steam
power, experienced workmen and low prices
combine 70 make this department Of our busi
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12

The Terrio murder trial at Skowhegan
will open the first week in February.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12
West Paris.

Dear me! I wonder if there is going to
be another squabble? We wonder If John
of Buckfield knows that John of North
Berwick is a cousin of ours. However,
that does not matter as we shall not
take sides. We rather think John OF
Berwick wants to paddle his own canoe,
and probably can do it unless the paddles
should break. The discussion will be
reasonably safe if outside the realm OF
religion, politics-and the eccentricities
of Cupid.
West Paris Lodge, /. o. o. F., No. 10,
elected the following officers for the
coming year:
N.G.-M. s. Davis.
V.G.-A. l. Mann.
Rec. Sec'y.-P Z. Pickett.
Financial Sec'y w. H. Lurvey.
Treas.-David Emmons.
wartien-E. 6. Curtis.
Con.-E. NJ. Emery.
Chap-L. B. Swan.
o. G.-E. r. Davis.
CD. p. Curtis.
r. S. n. CD. II. Cole.
L. n. g Samuel Ray.
RS. V. G.-Oscar Chandler.
LIS. v.G.-John A. Porter.
r S. s.-B. F. Durham.
l.. s. S.-E. l.. Aldrich.
Trustees-E. +. Tuell, +. w. Peniey, j. h
Cole.
Installation of officers occurred Satur
day evening, Jan. I'd, by D. d. G. NJ.
P. C. Pickett, assisted by E. g. Curtis
Grand Marshal.
We now 60 to our new post Office fol
the mail, and it is a great improvement,
over the old quarters, many considering
it the best Office of its size this side OF
Portland. There are large windows il
front, and the whole office is finely finish
ed and very conveniently arranged. Tit
old mail boxes have been set across on,
end of the office. There are about 10;
of them. The remainder of the space
across the width of the building is oc
cupisd by the new mail boxes 100 il
number, and 35 handsome new paten
lock boxes. There are two windows
one for delivering mail and one fol
money orders. This is surrounded by t;
frame of quartered oak and the who'll
makes fine appearance. The building
is heated by steam and lighted by al
acetylene gas plant. The people herr
are much pleased that our postmaster
Mr.. p. C.. Pickett, has had the enterpris,
to make this improvement to our vii
lage. Mr.. Pickett is very accommodatin,
to the public, and with his capable
assistant, Miss Cora Z. Young, give
excellent satisfaction.
Mrs. Carroll Bacon is in poor health
Stella Churchill is working for her.
Last Tuesday evening good numbe
attended the regular meeting of Onwar,
Rebekah Lodge, No. 20, the specia
occasion being the installation of tn
new officers for the coming year by Dis
trict Deputy President, Minnie F. Frost
and Grand Marshal, Jane H. Gibson
both of Bethel, assisted by the gran,
| officers of this lodge. The officers wer,
Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-12

A public installation of the officers of
the T. A. Roberts Post, G.. A. R., was
held Saturday at Robinson Hall, c. T.
Wardwell installing officer:
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
kuRoPATklN REPORTS
THREE DAYS sklRMisHlho.


BY the Associated Press.
st Petersburg, Nov. Is. Kuronat-
kin reports that there has been ac-
tive skirmishing on his left flank for
three days. The opinion Is now ex.
pressed by the general staff that the
japanese intend taking the offensive
as they can't affosd to wait till the
Russians are further reinforced. Ii
Is held that the fighting ID the east
ward is doubtless with the purpose
Of feeling out Russ ian positions pre-.
paratory 70 an advance IN that dlrec-
lion, bnt as there are about 1000 Rms.
sian troops southwest 0f Sintslntin.
where the lighting occurred N0vem-
Der 20 and probably twice as many
more IN the mountains between Bent.
siaputze and SImtsintin. any Japanese
move from this quarter would entail
serious fighting At the same time
at the front continue
TO discount the idea Of serious flght-
ing being imminent
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
FITZGERALD WON.
Awarded Decision over Charlie
Neary ~ Ten Round c..
~ the AasoeIated rress.

bS tne Associated Press.
Chicago, Nov. 2S.-Winie Fifzger.
aid Of Brooklyn won the decision ~.
er Charlie Neary Of Milwaukee at fbe
end of a tenround fight here tonight
Neary was knocked down four times
IN the first round and Just MANAGED
20 last until the bell rang. He came
back strong 'or the second round
hui the eastern man vas too clever
Tor him and up 10 the end of the
fourth round Neary was not able 10
and an effective blow. Neary man.
aged to even matters in the next
five rounds although his tactics were
&c times Of a rough charae .cr.. In
the last round Fitz tried for a knock.
cut He landed two right swings on
Neary's no,e but the latter although
dizzy and staggering remained or
ais feet. Fitzgerald had big mar.
gin on the round and the decision fof
he referee gave general satlsfbc.
ion.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
NOTED EDUCATOR
PASSES AWAY
DR.. WIN. NJ. PAXTON or PRINCE.
TON UNIVERSITY, DIES AS A
RESULT OF PARALYsls-HAo
AN HoNoRED CAREER.

BY the Associated Press.
Princeton. n. J., Nov. 2s.-Rev.
Or. William ~ Paxton of Princeton
University and seminary, is dead.
aged 81. Death was tic result of a
laralyuc stroke caused by over.ex-
element With his family he attend
Cd the Yale-Prinoeton football game
November 10 ard manifested a great
interest IN the contest. When he re-.
turned doctors were summoned aHd
was found that he was suffering a
stroke of paralysis.
DR. Paxton was the oldest living
trustee of Princeton. Until 1902 he
vas professor OF ecclesiastical. HON.
'litieal and pastoral theology at
Princeton seminary, and also was
president Of the faculty of that in
when he resigned. He was
moderator Of tie Presbyterian gen.
aral assembly al Madison. Wis. in
1880. and has since been prominent
IN the affairs OF his church.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
BANK CANNOT
COLLECT USURY
Y. $. SUPREME COURT SAYS COM.
POUND INTEREST CANNOT
BE COLLECTED BY A NATION.
AL BANK OF KANSAS CITY.
BY the Associated Press.


Washington, Nov 2s.. The su-
preme couri of the United States to.
lay affirmed the opinion of the Su.
creme court OF Missouri in the case
u the Citizens National bank OF Kan.
sas City versus NJ. S. c. Tonnen. IN
golving The question OF the ra6e Of in.
teresi on promissoFy notes uader the
national banking law
The suit was brought by tae bank
20 collect note of $4,000 with in
terest az eight per cent ana was re.
sisted on the ground that the priii-
eipal represented IN the mote repre-.
sented not only the principal of the
original note, which was for $4,000,
but compound interest en- sha first
lote and also interest charged on an
3yerdraft q new noe having been
made 20 include all these charges.
The Missouri court held that the
bank must forfeit all interest since
he making Of a new note ana could
collect only the original $4,000 and
.odays decision confirmed thai view.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
WOMEN BOUGHT
VOTES At POLLS
Female Corruptionists We're at
The Front in Colorado.
ONE OF THEM ARRESTED
DEMOCRATIC GovERNoR.ELEcT
ARRIVES IN DENVER TO AT.
TEND BANQUET IN HIS
HONOR TONIGHT.
BY The Associated Press.

Denver, Colo. Nov -Govorror.
elect Alya Adams came to Denver
from his home in Pueblo today ana
VIII remain until after tile banquet
to be given IN his honor tomorrog
might He does NOT take the threat
Of Republicans 70 prevent his acees.
sion to the governorship seriously
and has rented a house here for TIA
two years OF his term. Adams ex.
pressed the opinion today that Gov
ernor Peabody after the investiga.
tion Of the election returns, would
reach the conclusion that he was ncf
the peoples choice for governor ana
would gracefully retire.
Il Is announced that Peabody win
appoint the two additional justices
of the supreme court irrespective Of
whether he holds the office the next
tern or not Under the construction.
al amendment adopted at tho recent
election, the court of appeals and su
preme court consolidate April 5th
next, and Two OF the sayen udees
provided for are 10 be named by tha
governor. The legislature viii meef
one week before the next term al
the governor begins. During thai
time or prior. the state canyassina
board will declare the amendment
adopted. Peabody will mako the an |
pontments, and the senate. if Repub. |
lican, will confirm them
Should the Democrats control the
senate, Peabody appointments viii |
be re sected and Adams win appoint
lhe two judges.
me canvas OF the votes in Denver
and Pueblo coanties is NOT YET com.
pietodl but from unofficial returns II
appears that the Democrats win con.
rel the senate by a majority OF two
y three, unless the state canvasslng
BOARD throws out two or more Demo.
riots WHO are apparently elected. as
banned by the Republicans, who are
repairing charges Of fraud. ana seats
ne Republican candidates, The
democrats ara endeavorng to check
nate thelr opponents by preparations
Q prosecute Republican workers for 4
llesed violations of the election laws {
Mrs. Rosa Snyder was arrested to. q
ay on warrants charging her with q
'uying votes al the lato election !
lzzie Cummings and other women 4
ave made affidayits that Mrs. sny. o
er gave them Ave dollars each to t
OTTO the Republican ticket. Mrs. f
nydar is complainant in one Of the h
Aacs against the Democrats arrest. r.
q ON warrants issued by United II
tases Commissioner Capron. charg. o
y conspiracy 10 intimidate voters n
iciation OF federal statute. h
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
ANOTHER STRANGE MURDER
SHOCKS NEW YORK.
Ars- Margaret keeler Found Locked
IN Her Home With Her Head
Crushed.

ANtFtfNffafHth'lI =
New York, Nov. rs. With her
head crushed in. the body Of Mrs.
Margaret Keoler was found IN her
apartments IN the upper east side Of
New York today Nearby was a
coupling pin, with which she had evi.
dcntly been murdered. Cne end of It
was covered with blood. The hus.
band went 10 work early this morn.
ing, the children going TO school later.
AZ noon the children found the door
OF the apartment locked but thought
;heir mother was oat shopping
When. at The close Of the afternoon
session. the hoy could not gain en-.
trance to his home, he climbed the
fire escape aid found the rear win
dow unlocked. Entering, he found
his mothers body on her bed. she
had been dead several hours.
Investigation by the police shows
The woman was murdered in the
kitchen and had made a desperate re.
sistance. TIE murderer then drag.
sed the body into bel room ana
threw IL upon the bed.
Missing from the fiat was jewelry
1orth S40O and also 5000 in cash.
The police learned tonight a man had
'allea on Mrs. Keeler several times |
md had been given something to
at. The fact that the table was set /
yhen the murder was done al once |
eemed to link the visitor Of former |
ccasions with the crime. 4 descrip.
ion of the man was secured 1t was
rom the husband. after his return
ONE, that the police learned of the
obbery and later set out to find The
ian who had accepted the hospitality
I Mrs. Keeler,
How the murderer got into the
ouse Is unknown.
Police found bloody marks on a
able cloth where the murderer eyi.
emily wiped his hands. The marks
howed well-aeiined imprint of q
numb. On the cloth was so wip
! all iron bolt with which the crime.
as committed. II is believed Mrs
eeler was slain about 1890 this
corning. The police say they have I
clue. A superficial examination OF i
rs keeler's skull indicated +hat the
oman had been struck repeatedly y
nd that any Of The several blows b
ould have caused death.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
BANK PAID OUT
100000 IN RUN
SCARED DEPosfroRs THOUGHT
THEIR INSTITUTIONS WAS uN.
souNr, BUT THEY WERE
AeREEABLY SURPRISED.
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
Kalamazoo. Mich. Nov 2s.-Excit-
ed savings deposi,ors of the. .Kalansa.
200 SAVING bank today created d ren
on the institution and drew during
The day $4,000 Of their deposits. The
bank was KEEP open TWO horrs Later
than The usual honr his afternoon
and Il is considered me run Is
hrol.en.
Il is said the RIM was caa'cd by a
suit begun here last week BY sone
OF The heirs OF the Henry nraes es.
tsts.
Part Of the funds OF the estate afe
kept at the bank ana the institution
was made defendant with the execu.
tors. This fact is said 10 have baen
a misunderstanding BY number of
depositors and twisted into belief
thar the institution was moi sound.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
QUARLES FILES
PRIMARY PAPERS
WISCONSIN SENATOR WILL TAKE
NO CHANGES AND WILL
THEREFORE, co INTO THE
PRIMARY he THINKS NEcEs.
SARY
BY the Associated Press.


Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 23.-Nomina-
ion papers in accordance with the
provisions Of the primary elecion law
aaye been prepared and viii be cir.
sulated tosnusausEyTn e1e interests ~
Senator Quarles, who is candidate
Tor reelection. The papers ase pre-.
pared IN view of the fact that the
primary election law ii now in fun
toree, and that the candidate for SEN
2tor must be nominated at a special
primary to be held two weeks before
he time OF election Of a senator by
the legislature in January.
Officials OF the state have moi vet
nnounced their decision with regard
o the applicability OF the primary
aw to the senatorial election, bur
Senator Quares is convinced ;he
primary is necessary. ana viii take
no chances Of overlooking prelim-
naries for the approaching contest.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
HllNpINo sNowsToHM
the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
81 Petersburg. Nov. 2s.- General
sai'haroff today telegrapns.
Japanese attack on Tynkbetchen
was checked BY our artillery fire, and
lighting ceased At on the evening of
November n. AT no point did the
enemy advance nearer than within
six hundred PAGES of our positions. In
me midst Of battle binding snow
storm caused a suspension Of hostili-
ties, and when the weather cleared at
in the afternoon the turning move
nent against our right tIank was OBJ
served
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
LIVE STOCK SHOW
HAS COMMENCED
Over $4,000 People Passed
Through Gates First Day.
IOWA GETS PREMIUMS
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE WINS
THE LARGEST NUMBER or
PRIZES IN CATTLE AND
SWINE DEPARTMENTS.
BY Tho Assoclatna Press.

Chicago, Nov. 2S This WIS prac.
ti;ally The opening day at the Live
Stock show and when It closed this
evening over 1900 people had pass.
el thrpuga the gates. TIE I1wa Ar.
riculural college carried eff the
greatest number Of prizes. 1t took
first prize with the fat Hereford
calf General Manager first in year
ing Hereford grade and in the
swine department carried off the
first prizes in the berkshire. Ches.
ter, Whise and large Yorkshire do
partments.
Canadian exhibitors had a walk.
over in the sheep department, win.
ming in nearly every class.
In the horse department only thrca
classes We're pa sed upon. Duaham.
Fletcher aud Coleman OF Wayne. H..
winning both first prizes in Tie Per.
cheron class, w'lile the Pabst Brew
ing company Of Milwaukee, won FIRST
against all big stock yards establish
monts for six horse entries.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
SERIOUS TROUBLE
IS ANTICIPATED
MORE SHOOTING AT zEleLER
AND MORE TROOPS WILL
PROBABLY BE SENT THERE
STRIKER ARRESTED.
by the Associated Press.

- N"S @A9SSSiditu fI6SS.
Benton, H., Nov, 2S There was
more shooting at zeigler Sunday
night. Militia pickets were fred IN
on frequently and the fire was
promptly returned The shots came
from out Of The darkness, and the
balls whizzed dangerously close to
the heads of several pickets. Assist.
ant Adjutant General Reece arrived
this evening to canvass the situation
with a View to bringing more trocps
10 zeigler
To-day Earl Naore oae of i,lc atr,l,.
ing union minors upan whco fsd.
erai Injunction was se~ved. ,as f,nnd
upon Letters prcper'v ari r'~ ar
rested. lie viii be taken % 9aeiag
neid. Serious trouble IS iooied Ter at
Zeigler.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
AT PiTTsBuRe.
BY The Associated Press.

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 2S.--The spe.
cial train bearing President Roose.
welt 10 Washington from ST. Louis
arrived in Pittsburg tonight at $50
and departed ten minutes later. A
large and enthusiastic crowd was at
the Union station and cheeeed the
ehief executive when he appeared on
the platform of the rear car The
president made brief address tell
ing the people how he enjoyed the
trip. A large squad Of police and de.
tectives we're lined up on the side of
the train during its stay in this city,
and every preoaution was taken for
the presidents safety.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
ENGLAND WANTS
ADMIRAL DEWEY
WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO HAVE
HIM APPOINTED ON NORTH.
SEA COURT OF INQUIRY
WOULD PLEASE RUSSIA
ALSO.

b9 inc Associated Press.
Washington. Nov. 2s.-It Is under.
s,ood the term officer of high rank
used in the North Sci agreement be-
tween Russia and Great Britain
means any officer having flag ranl.
Under this Interpretation il would be
possible for the president TO appoin,
a rear admiral as a member Of the
board of arbitration. L can be an.
nounced on the highest authority tha,
The appointment of Admiral Dewey
viii be heartily welcomed in either
Russia or Great Britain, especially in
the latter country. THE fact tha;
Rear Admiral Chadwick is soon TO 20
10 London on account of his wife's
III health. has led TO a belief in many
circles that he might be selected for
this mission. The president how.
ever, win make the selection and IS
far as can be leaned he has not inti-
mated his attitude in the matter.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-29
TORPEDO LAUNCHES SUNK.
Mine Was Accidentally Discharges
During Practice.
By the AssocIated prcsa.

BY the Associated Press.
Portsmouth Eng, Nov 2s.-A sin.
gular accident resulting in the death
Of one man and injuries to number
of Others occurred in Portsmouth
harbor today Two launches belong
ing to the British torpedo schoolship
Vernon were engaged in an instruc.
tonal course OF sweeping the harbor
for mines when suddenly an explo.
sion occurred. on board one Of the
launches. which iaime esiatoly sank.
Two men we're drowned. The second
launch was so seriously damaged that
She sank.
An Official report says the explo.
lon was due to an unsucce ssfuI Of
Tort 20 fire countermining explosive
charge used during the sweeping op.
erations.