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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-02
BIG EXPLOSIONS
SHAKE THE EARTH
Around Black Tom Island,
New York.
PROPERTY Loss s25,o0o,OOo
But Not Many We're Killed
Decorations Were Felt In
Five States.
MUCH AMMUNITION WENT OFF

New YORK, July 24.-PrOpertF
loss estimated at S25, 100000 was
caused early to-day by a series of
terrific explosions of ammunition
awaiting shipment to the Entente
Allies and stored on Black Tom Is
land, a small strip of land jutting
into New York Bay off Jersey City.
The loss of life still is problematical.
1t will not be determined definitely
until there has been opportunity to
check IN the workmen employed on
the island and on boats moored
nearby.
Three are known to be dead and
five more are missing. Scores OF
persons were injured. some OF them
probably MORALLY.
The detonations. when Were felt
in five States, began with contin
uous rapid fire OF small shells. then
the blowing up of great quantities
oy dynamite. crinitortluene and 9TH
er high explosives, followed by the
bursting of thousands of shrapnel
shell, which literally showered the
surrounding country and waters for
many miles around.
Fire that started soon after the
first great crash. which spread death
and desolation in it's wake, destroy
ed thirteen of the huge warehouses
of the National Storage Company on
Black Tom Island, in which were
stored merchandise valued between
S12, 100000 and $15.000,000. The
flames, shooting into the clouds,
We're reflected against New York's
skyline" of towering office build
ings, which only a few moments be-
fore were shaken 10 their founda-
tons by an earthquake-like shock.
Miles of streets in Manhattan alone
We're strewn with broken glass and
shattered signs.
Early reports of heavy loss of life
were impossible of veriiication, and
the authorities asserted the number
of deaths probably would be small.
1t was said that owing to the extent
of the wreckage it might be several
days before the exact figures could
be obtained.
The cause OF the disaster had not
been determined. Officials of the
National Storage Company and the
Lehigh Valley railroad. which also
suffered heavily through loss of
property, declared, however, that re-
ports to them showed a fire started
shortly after O'Clock this morning
on a barge belonging to an indie
pendent towing company that had
been moorcd alongside a dock used
by the railroad company to transfer
ammunition shipments from trains
to vessels in the harbor.
The barge. il was said, was there
without authority either Of the rail-
road or of the storage company.
The officials refused 10 disclose the
name of the Independent towing
company, saying they We're investi-
eating 'to ascertain whether the
barge purposely had been set on fire
as the result of plot"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-02

faced by his daughter are blamed
for his action.
Monroe. who lives at Solway, this
county, fired a rifle ball into his fore
head Physicians were hurried to
his home and it is believed the
wound will not prove fatal.
Miss Gregory was shot and killed
late last winter. Following her
death Miss Monroe was arrested.
Her examining trial was held about
three months ago.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-02
A FORMAL NOTICE
GIVEN CARRANzA
u. S. Is Ready TO Put
Border Trouble
up TO A JOINT COMMISSION
President Wilson Is Considering
the Number OF Men For
"Peace ENJOYS"
EARI.Y SOLUTION II EXPECTED

Washington. July 2S.--Gen. Car
rama was informed tonight, in a
note handed to his Ambassador here
that the Washington Government is
prepared to submit to a joint inter-
national commission the task Of
seeking a solution of border prob
lens. The proposal of the de facto
Government for a commission is ac-
cepted, however. with the sugges-
ton that the powers of the commits
sioners be enlarged beyond the limits
proposed in the Mexican note of
July ~.
Agreement to this suggestion is
expected, and it was stated officially
tonight that the American members
would be appointed and the commits
sion be assembled at some point in
the United States at an early date.
Appointment of the American
commissioners will await Gen. Car
ranza's reply. If he approves the
suggestion that the scope of the
commissions deliberations be en-
larged as desired by the United
States, il is expected his note will be
accompanied by authorization to Mr..
Arredondo to confer with Mr.. Polk.
acting Secretary of State, as to the
time and place of the meeting.
President Wilson is understood
to have at least a score of men un-
der consideration for appointment
as commissioners. Among them are
Chief Justice White, Maj. Gen. Goe-
thals, former Governor of the Canal
Zone; Frederick Lehman. former
Solicitor General, and Louis Bran
deis, Associate Justice of the Su-
preme Court. 1t was stated author
itatively tonight that the President
had not attempted as yet to make
any selections.
Unofficial information from Mex
leo City has been to the effect that
Luis Cabrera, Mexican Minister of
Finance, would head the Mexican
membership of the commission.
Neither the State Department nor
Mr.. Arredondo, however, has official
information on that point.
Gen. Carranza's reply is not eX-
pected for several days, and officials
here do not believe the commission
can begin sessions for two weeks at
least. The State Department will
insist that the meeting place be
within the United States as the
question is not one of mediation
which would require a neutral set
ting.
The proposal to widen the scope
of subjects to be discussed by the
commission is viewed in Administra-
tion circles as an extremely ispor-
tant aspect of the situation. It is
through an exchange of ideas on the
whole Mexican problem that it is
hoped way may be found to fur
nish constructive aid to the de facto
Government in the financial and
economic problems with which ii is
surrounded. 1t has been suggested
that American bankers might be
urged to go to the aid of the Mexi-
can Government under certain con-
ditions. Neither American nor Mex
lean officials here have been willing
to discuss the possibility. however,
and it appears certain the Admins
tration has no present plan of that
nature.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-02
Killed by Lightning.

Taylorsville. Ky, July 29.-
Lightning killed Elmer Mobley rs
he stood by window in the kitch-
en- of his home on the farm of w.
NJ. Thompson, about four miles from
Taylorsville. He went to the win
dow to see If haystack had been
injured by the wind. AS he stood
at the window a bolt of lightning
struck a large oak tree that stood
near the house and after splitting
the tree, jumped to the house. Sew
eral occupants of the room in which
he was killed were stunned. His lit
tie brother-in-law did not recover
his normal condition for some time
Mr.. Mobley was 23 years old. .
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-02
WOrried--Tried Suicide.

Elizabethtown. KY, July So
John Monroe, father of Miss Ella
Monroe, who Is charged with killing
her friend. Miss Eva Gregory. last
winter, attempted to end his life last
night by shooting. lie probably will
recover, Worry over the charges
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-02
Mules Kick Fatal.

Greenville. KY. July 2s.-C. b.
Wright, prominent farmer here,
died last night from the effects of
kick from a mule Thursday week
ago. He leaves wife and three
small children.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-02
National Status Going
From Bad To Worse.
HAS NAKESHIFT GOVERNMENT
Great Britain Is Apparently
Making no Progress in
Solving Problem.
JOHN REDMOND II PESSiAiI,TiC

London. July 29.--Apparently the
status Of Ireland has gone steadily
from bad to worse ever since the
Sim Fein rising on Easter Sunday,
for at present the country is in the
hands of a temporary and makeshiit
government composed of a commits
sion of judges assisted by Majo~
Gen. Sir John Maxwell. commando
of the British forces in ireland. who
still is maintaining military control
over most OF the ordinary police
functions.
There is no viceroy in the place
of Baron iWimborne, former Lord
Lieutenant of ireland. and as Pre-
mier Asquith announced that the
Dublin Castle system Of the govern
ment was an utter failure, none is
likely to be appointed. The Office
Of Augustine Birreil, eX-Chief Sec
rotary for Ireland, remains untitled
and Herbert samuel. the head Of
the home office, who has no special
knowledge of Irish affairs. repre-
sents the interests of ireland in the
Cabinet and before the House Of
Commons.
Great Britain finds itself at one Of
the most critical stages of the war,
again distracted by wranglings over
the old problem and with apparently
no light ahead. The Nationalist
members in the House of Commons,
who as a party thus far have sup
ported the governments war and do
nestle measures. threaten to shift
their position and to become an OPP
position party. The position of the
Nationalist. moreover. is anOma-
lous. Discomfort in Ireland over the
governments dealings with the in
surrection has become SO wide
spread, according to all reports, that
the Nationalist have lost the conf
dence of their constituents and
probably would be repudiated if they
stood for reelection to-day.
The English newspapers Of al!
factions blame the cabinet for its
management of the Irish question,
mise, the only conspicuous eXcep-
tion being the Morning Post, which
consistently demanded the govern
ment of Ireland by strong hand
and no home rule.
John Redmond, leader of the Irish
Nationalist, in his speech recently
said:
Il will not handy words about
breach Of faith or the violation Of 81
solemn agreement. but | want the
government clearly 70 understand
that they have entered upon a course
which is bound to increase Irish sus-
picion of the good faith of British
statesmen. To inname feeling in
Ireland would do serious mischief 20
those high imperial Interests which
We are told neces5itated a prCvis-
ional settlement of this question.
Some tragic fatality seems TO dog
the footsteps of this government In
all their dealing With ireland. f,y-
cry step taken by them since the
coalition was formed. and especially
since the unfortunate outbreak In
Dublin. has been lamentable. They
have disregarded every advice W
have rendered them, and now, hav-
ing got us to induce our people to
make a tremendous sacrifice ami To
agree to the temporary exclusion ~
the six Ulster counties, they thr0R
this agreement to the winds and
have taken the surest means to oc-
centuate every possible danger ard
difficulty in the Irish situation"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-02

Gen. Carranza will retire soon as
First Chief of the de facto govern
ment of Mexico to enter the race for
the Presidency, according to infor-
nation given out at Nueyo Laredo
Gen. Pablo Gonzales will succeed
him, il Is said.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-02
Passage Of Army Measure
BY Senate
ADDS TO THE TOTAL OF BILL
Other Legislative Provisions
Are Included In the Big Ap.
preparation Enactment.
RELIEF FOR THE DEPENDENTS

washington, July Zi.--NedTly
seven hundred millions for national
defense In the fiscal year. 1917 is
the aggregate of proposed appro-
priations reached in the Senate to-
day whit passage of the Army APP
preparation Bill. carrying in round
numbers $S14,000,OOO.
This grand total fer preparedness
still is subject to revision, however,
because the army bill will follow
the naval bill into conference, where
reductions are probable, despite the
firm attitude of President Wilson in
supporting the liberal response OF
the Senate to the call for adequate
defense. .-----------------
The appropriations for prepared
ness as they now stand ere as fol-
lows:
Army, $313,97O,447.10.
Navy, s315,S26,S4S.55.
Fortifications, Oan6) S25, 74S,050
Military Academy, $2,23S,32S.5I
Army and navy deficiency, $27,-
5J9,34S.O5.
Total, $6S5,343,O17.27.
AS it passed the Senate the army
bill exceeded the appropriations
made by the House by more than
$131 100000. In the final hours of
debate on the measure the Senate
agreed to an appropriation of ST.
100000 for relief of dependent fam
lilies of national guardsmen and reg
ular army soldiers in service in the
Mexican emergency.
Distribution of the fund is left to
the discretion of the Secretary of
War, but in no case shall any de-
pendent family receive more than
$50 month.
An amendment agreed giving SOL
diers on the border the right to vote
in the field at the November cleo
tipns was eliminated from the bill
on point of order just before pas
sage.
AS soon as the army bill was out
of the way the Senate took up and
psksed, after brief debate, the Mill
tary Academy Appropriation Bill,
carrying $2,23S,32S.57, an increase
of $1,O19,524 over the House au-
thorization.
In the main the Senate approved
the Military Committees increase
over House appropriations in the
army bill, although there were few
reductions in the committee recon-
mendations due to Improvement in
the Mexican situation.
Among Legislative provisions in
cluded in the Appropriation Bill are:
Creation of Council of National
Defense for the coordination of in
dustries and resources for the ma
tional security and welfare, to con-
sist of the Secretaries of State, War
and Navy, Chief of Staff of the army.
an officer of the navy and six civil
ians, to be appointed by the Presi-
dent, who shall have special knowl-
edge of some industry, public utility
or the development of some natural
resource. Civilian members would
serve without compensation except
for expenses incurred.
Ten per cent. increase in pay for
officers of regular army and Nation
al Guard and 20 per cent, for enlist
eG men in actual service in the Mex
lean campaign or on border duty.
Increase in the age limit for en-
listment in the regular army with
cut consent of parent or guardian
from IS to FL years.
Revision of the articles OF war
governing rules of court-martial
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-02

Increased pay for officers and men
in the regular army and national
guard in active service in a Mexico
emergency and improved camp con-
ditions are provided in amendments
to the Army Bill agreed to last
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
Indoor Life Makes Fat
TRY OIL OF kORElN TO KEEP
WEIGHT DOWN, OR TO REDUCE
SUPERELUOUS FAT.

People who are confined within doors
and who are deprived of fresh, invigorat-
ing air and exercise must take preca ution
to guard against over-stoutness, as fat
acquired by indoor life is unhealthy and
a danger to the vital organs of the body
Lack of exercise in the fresh air is said
to weaken the oxygen carrying power of
the blood, so that it is unable TO produce
strong muscles and vitality and the for
nation of unsightly and unhealthy fat is
the result.
If you are Is or % pounds above normal
weight you are daily drawing on your re-
serve strength and constantly lowering
your vitality by carrying this excess bur
den. Any persons who are satisfied in
their own mind that they are too stout
are advised to go to B. E. Bthcr, Au-
gusta, Me-, c. H. Beane. Gardiner, Me
or a good druggist and get box of oil
of korein capsules, and take one after
each meal and one just before retiring at
night.
Even a few days treatment has been
reported to show a noticeable reduction
in weight. improved digestion and a re-
turn of the old energy; footsteps become
lighter and the skin less flabby in appear
ance as superhuous fat disappears
Oil of korein is inexpensive, cannot IN
jure. and helps the digestion. Any per
son who wants to reduce Is or 20 pounds
is advised to give this treatment a trial
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
Democratic Procrastination.

The Democrats have a clear work.
ing majority in both branches Of Con-
gress and they alone have responsible
ity for the legislation and appropria-
tons of the session. 1t is now seven
months since the session opened, the
fiscal year has come to an end and n
new one begun-and yet it was ne
cessary to pass continuing resolutions
to provide for the conduct Of the gov
eminent in eight important particu-
lars.
In other words, the Democratic Con-
gress for seven months so neglected
the necessary business Of the govern
ment that they failed to provide the
money to continue the government &C
tivities and were compelled to pass a
stop-gap resolution to furnish a
months supply Of funds for each of
these branches. If they do not display
any more zeal in the next month than
they have in the past seven, it will be
necessary to pass another continuing
resolution-and yet Claude Kitchin
talks about final adjournment Of the
session in July
The St. Louis platform challenges
comparison Of the Democratic record
since 1918 with tina. of any party at
any time. To meet this test Republi-
cans can turn back to any Congress
which they controlled without finding
such a record Of slipshod methods OF
conducting the great affairs of the gov
eminent a Is found in the long list of
belated appropriation bills which this
Congress had on hand at the end Of the
fiscal year. Republicans not only made
provision for the departments Of the
government but they also made pro-
vision to get the money to meet the
appropriations. The Republican motto
was to do the days work when 1t was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
Vigorous Men
and Women are
in Demand

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In 4 Fiahtina Mood.

Going over to Philadelphia to speak
to the convention OF advertising men,
President Wilson told his audience
that he was lin fighting mood"
These words, spoken in the same city
where Mr.. Wilson. on the day after
the Lusitania was sunk, declared that
he was too proud to fight" naturally
arrested the attention Of his hearers
and some Of them were SO impolite as
to laugh aloud.
In truth. the Presidents fighting
mood" is amusing. During the long
and weary days Of underwriting he felt
no belligerency. Tho insulting phrases
Of the many communications which he
received from across the water during
the past year aroused none Of his
rugnacity. So long as it was the
honor, the dignity, the position, the
power Of the United States that were
at stake he gave no sign Of active re-
sentiment. But nov conditions are
different. Until recently the President
has had no fears for his personal for
tunes. He has deemed himself again
to be the beneficiary Of a divided op-
position and he has felt that he was to
retain his Office by reason Of continued
dissension in the ranks of Republican,
ism. He now knows that all such
hopes have vanished and that he can
not again walk into the White House
through the split ranks Of his ad-
versaries.
This has aroused all of the Presi-
dents fighting qualities. What could
not be developed by the imperilling Of
national interests has readily been
brought about by the danger to his
personal interests. Content to accept
rebuff for the country, he is neverthe-
less most unwilling to accept reverses
for himself Hence, he is in a fight
ing mood" He is not too proud to
fight" when fighting means the
Strengthening of his slender chance for
reelection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-21
WEST GARDINER

WOODBINE HILL-There will be
lawn party on the Hallowell road for
benefit of the church at George Will
liams' Wednesday evening. July 26
short entertainment and ice cream and
cake will be on sale as usual. Every
body welcome.
Scott Hinckley and Albert Francis
took a trip in Vermont last week BY
auto.
Mrs. John Horne and John Savage
and Eleanor visited Mrs. Mary Fuller
In Manchester Sunday.
Mrs. Ida kimball and son and Miss
kregon of Gardiner visited her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Williams
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Alberton Barker, Ray
mond and Eleanor visited Mrs. Orrih
Williams Sunday.
Mrs. George Williams and Master
Draper Rankins visited at Heroer'
Goldsmith's Sunday -.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Pinkhann OF
Litchfield visited her daughter, Mrs
Leslie Hescock. Sunday.
Mrs. Basil Gordon and dauShta
Dorothy visited James Small SUNDAY
John Willis Of Augusta visited DID
mother. Mrs. Arch Horne, Sunday.
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MT. VERNON

SOUTH-Mrs. Henry Mclaughlin, Miss
Ethel Mclaughlin ana Miss Agnes E.
Cupp were at tea with Mr.. and Mrs. W.
P. Walker of Maplehurst on Friday.
Miss Jennie Sherburne of Readheld is
working at Maple Grove Farm for Mrs
0. L. Dunn.
John Halves has a position in Massa--
chusetts and will leave soon to assume
his new duties.
Edward Harris is working for John
Halves through haying.
Sumner Halves had the misfortune to
break his wrist one day last week
Clarence Wentworth was at home for a
few days recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Cupp and family
were at Chas. Hutchinson's Sunday.
Dr. and Mrs. Remington and daughter
Carolyn are expected soon at Maple Grove
Farm.
Miss Hope Barnard and sister were
Sunday guests of Misses Margaret and
Josephine Fog.
EAST-Mrs. Langley returned to her
home in Caribou Tuesday.
Mr.. Noyes returned to his work in Wat
erville Wednesday.
Miss Faustina Bean went to Ocean
Point Wednesday 70 visit with her sister
and husband Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ham
mond. who are there for the summer.
Mrs Furbush of Pennington is passing
a few weeks with her daughter. Mrs.
Rathey. Mrs Stone and Mrs. Luce.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker Bean were Sunday
visitors at the home of John e. Bean.
Edison Locke and Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Locke were Sunday guests at Mr.. and
Mrs. F. L. Locke's.
The farce, Popping by Proxy" pre-
sented at Turner's hall Friday evening,
was much enjoyed. the different parts be-
ing we'll assigned. dance following the
play. There will be a dance there satur-
daY evening, July g.
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WINTHROP CENTER

Mrs. C. Irving Bailey and son Paul
went Tuesday to Boston by auto
where they will remain a few days.
Mrs. Dolliver of Bangor is the
guest of Mrs. Mary Lewis.
Prof. H. c. Peabody and family OF
Fitchburg, Mass, were guests Tues
day of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pike.
Mrs. E. P Wright and granddaugh-
ter, Miss Jean Burgess, arrived Tues
day as guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Frazee.
Mrs. Maria P. Clough returned on
Wednesday to her home in Orono. She
was accompanied by her daughter
Miss Alice Clough. who will visit her
sister, Mrs. Maurice D. Jones, for the
remainder of the month.
The class of Ruths and Lydias were
delightfully."- entertained recently by
Mrs. George Kinds at her home. The
hostess served ice cream and cake.