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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01
Strange Barge, Moored to
Dock Without Authority,
Bursts Into Flames.
THIRTEEN HOUSES BURN
Ammunition and High Explo-
sives Intended for the
Allies Destroyed.

New York, July 3l.-Property loss
es estimated at s25,C0O,OOO were
caused early Sunday by a series Of
terrific explosions Of ammunition,
awaiting shipment to the entente al
lies and stored on Black Tom island,
a small strip of land iutting into New
York bay off Jersey City. The loss
of life still was predetermined last
night. II will not be determined def
nitely until there has been opportuni-
ty to check up the various workmen
employed on the island and on boats
moored nearby.
Two are known TO be dead and at
least two more are missing. Scores
of persons were injured, some Of
them probably mOrtally. The deto-
nations which were felt in five states,
began with a continuous rapid fire Of
small shells, then the blowing up of
great quantities Of high explosives,
followed by the bursting of thousands
of shrapnel shells, which showered
the surrounding country and waters
for many miles.
THIRTEEN WAREHOUSES; DES-
TROYED.
Fire that started soon after the first
great crash destroyed thirteen of the
huge warehouses Of the National StOr-
age company on Black Tom island, in
which were stored merchandise val
ued between $l2,0OO,000 and $751;
OOO,C0O.
Miles of streets in Manhattan alone
were strewn with broken glass and
shattered signs.
NOT DETERMINED.
The cause OF the disaster has not
been determined.
Officials of the National Storage
company and the Lehigh Valley rail-
road declared that reports to them
showed fire started on barge be-
longing TO an independent towing
company that had been moored along
side dock used by the railroad com
pany to transfer ammunition ship
ments from trains 10 vessels in the
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01
New Superintendent and
Other Officials in Office
To-day.
ALMOST A NEW DEAL
DR.. Fred G. LaRue, Of Smith
land, Succeeds Supt.
H. P. Sights.

Important changes in the adminis-
tration building at the Western State
Hospital become effective this morn
ing.
The new officers are:
SUPPLEMENTARY Fred G. La.
Rue, of Smithland, succeeding DR.. H.
p. Sights.
Secretary-Miss Bessie Smith, Of
Smithland.
First Assistant Physician-Dr. Sam
ders, reappointed.
Second Assstant-Dr. w. w. Dur
ham, of Christian county, succeeding
DR.. Robinson.
Third Assistant-Dr. Louise Trigg,
promoted from fourth assistant and
that position not filled.
Samuel H. Byars, of Todd, steward,
succeeding w. j. Chiles.
~ A. Christman, receiver, holds on
and L. B. Henry, recently scheduled
for receiver, goes to the Lakeland
Hospital.
Dr.. LaRue's family consists only of
his mother
DR.. Durham's family has already
moved into the rooms vacated by his
predecessor.
No changes in the minor Offices
have been announced.
! DR.. LaRue, thenew superintendent,
has been here several days and has
made fine impression upon the peo-
pie generally His predecessor, DR..
Sights, made several trips to the city
with him to introduce him TO the bus
Iiness men. Dr.. LaRue is a pleasant
faced gentleman of middle age. He
is stoutly built, beardless and wears
glasses. His personality is most
agreeable and he has the same fine
mixing" qualities that have made
his predecessor, DR., Sights, so uni
versally popular.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

William Marshall Bullitt, chairman
of the General Committee, has an
nounced the appointment of two com
mitteemen-a Democrat and a Re-
publican-from every county in the
state, to ACT as escort for President
Wilson when he comes Sept A to
formally accept the Lincoln Memorial
at Hodgenyille, Ky. The two select
ed for Christian county are /. G..
Underwood and w. 7. Fowler and
we challenge the state to produce a
better pair, Intellectually, oratorlcally,
periodically or pulchritudinously.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

Col. Jouett Henry has been granted
a furlough of ten days to attend the
Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias,
at Portland, Oregon, now in biennial
session there. He was elected a
Representative before he was called
into active service. The Regiment
will not be ready to move before his
return.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01
Caught n it'll Fowls.

Alex Joiner, COL, was arrested al
three O'Clock Sunday morning. by
Officers Hawkins and Wolfe On sus-
picion:' Joiner had been suspected
of stealing chickens for several years.
1t was alleged that Joiner had stolen
seven chickens from A. B. Conway
late. He had four in a sack when
arrested. He was held to tine grand
Jury.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

Gen. Carranzis has been informed
in a note handed to his ambassador
that the Washington government is
prepared to submit to joint inter-
national commission the task of seek
ing solution of border problems.
The proposal of the de facto govern
ment for a commission is accepted,
however, with the suggestion that the
powers of the commissioners be
enlarged beyond the limits proposed
in the Mexican note Of July II.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

In naval battle between several
German submarines and three Brit
ish patrol boats Off the coast of Scot
land, Berlin reports the sinking of
one of the British ships. II adds that
Athe other patrol boats are supposed to
have been sunk. London says that
in a raid by German submarine on
fleet of British fishing vessels, eight
of the vessels were sunk.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

One of the first tasks assigned to
the tariff commission, to be created
by the pending revenue bill, may be
a tour Of European countries, includ-
ing the belligerents, to study the
effects of the war on industrial and
trade relations of the United States,
and to report particularly information
which might aid in the adjustment Of
tariff duties to meet conditions likely
to follow the restoration of peace.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01
MRS. S. J. LtAVELL DEAD.

Mrs. Maggie Leavell, wife of Mr..
IS. j. Leavell, a well known Todd
county farmer, and daughter of Judge
NJ. NJ. Graves, of Trenton, died Fri
day night at her home in Trenton af-
ter brief illness. She was 40 years
old. Her husband and four children
survive.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

The work Of recruiting 500 men
for the Kentucky brigade will be be-
gun today in many places. The Third
Regiment needs 1876. The quarantine
has been lifted and the troops hope to
leave as soon as the companies are
recruited to peace strength.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01
Continue to Advance Near
KoveI and Brody and South
of the Dniester in GaIicia.
ALLIES IN HIGH FEATHER
Believe Their Prospects Are
Brighter Than at Any Time
During the War.

London, July 31.-The opening of
the present week and the beginning
of the third year of the war finds the
prospects of the entente allies per-
haps brighter than in any previous
period Of the war, according to views
held here, and the position Of the CEN
trail powers more discouraging. Cen
eral Brussiloff's victories present the
German general staff with the imper-
alive problem Of how to reinforce the
Eastern front, since Gen. Won Linsn-
gen, who was sent by Germany to
aid the shattered Austrians now has
been completely thrust back from the
Lutsk salient.
But the same problem is presented
on the Western front, where, says an
unofficial correspondent, "the cease
less battle seems steadily to gain in
intensity. Doubtless the constant ar
rival of fresh German troops and
guns" he adds, 'has everything to
do with this result. The enemy shows
an increasing tendency to counter
ack.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

A Turkish army, estimated at co.
600 strong, now is concentrated on
the Hungarian plains for the defense
of Hungary, says a dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company from
Lausanne, Switzerland.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

Now that Armenia has been wrest-
ed from Turkey, let its permanent
freedom be one Of the conditions of
peace. Never let it again be subject
ed to Turkish rule.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

We noticed a pretty girl on the
street the other day wearing what
looked like the bathing suit she wore
at the late lamented Edgewater Park,
in 1918, except that the sleeves were
not short.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

A report from Mexico says Carran-
"a is preparing to turn over the pres
idency to Gen. Pablo Gonzales and
enter the field as a candidate for
election as president in general cleo
ton to be called.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

Last week was one of reverses to
the Germans on both fronts that can
only be characterized as defeats. The
week ended with the capture of
Brody, in the East, and of Pozieres
and Longueval in the West.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

Judge Hughes was notified last
night of his nomination. Teddy was
present and showed his teeth.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

Forest fires are raging in northern
Ontario and probably 200 lives have
been lost.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

Some men persist in running for
office until the undertaken oyertakes
them.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

t&Nkhax4 s=rAsss v ~ a%ANn.,.s,
The Deutschland is finding it hard
to dive fd liberty.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01
STATEMENT BY LEHIGH VALLEY
RAILROAD.

A statement issued by the Lehigh
Valley railroad company, after a con-
ference between heads Of all depart
ments here in part said:
Thirteen brick storage warehouses
out of the twenty-four owned and OPP
Grated by the National Storage COM
pany and six piers owned by the stOr-
age company and leased to the Lehigh
Valley road, were destroyed. Several
others of the brick warehouses, were
badly damaged and some minor dam
age was done to the Lehigh Valley
grain elevators. In addition, as far
as is known, eighty-fve loaded cars
were destroyed.
M. T. Henly, night general yard
master for the New York division of
the Lehigh Valley railroad, was on
the pier when the fire started. He
said the explosion, which occurred at
2:O8, was in the barge where the fire
started.
10000 TONS OF SUGAR LOST.
Two long cuts of cars were sue
cessfully removed from the danger
zone before the rapidly spreading fire
engulfed the balance. 1t has not as
yet been definitely determined Just
what the money loss will be. Some
10000 tons of raw sugar, valued at
approximately SO, 100000, is known
TO be lost. II is believed that the
other contents of the warehouses des-
troyed will greatly increase this
amount. There were no explosives
stored in the warehouses. Two cars
destroyed were loaded with shrapnel,
which would not have been a source
OF danger but for outside fire The
other cars destroyed were loaded
principally with salt and pork. -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01
THE WORLD is FULL OF
CUTTERS

but we are glad to note that there are
no cutters in FORBES SIX BIG
CONTESTS. Every contestant q
right up on his toes and WORKING
manfully.
ARE YOU WORKING?
FORBES MANUFACTURING COZ
Qncorporated)
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

harbOr.
The barge, it was said, was there
without authority, either of the rail-
road or the storage company. The
officials refused to disclose the name
of the Independent towing company,
saying they were investigating "to
ascertain whether the barge purpose
ly had been set on fire as the result OF
a plot"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01

Happy is the man who can't borrow
trouble.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01
GERMAN COUNTERS FAB

These counterattacks have failed
to stem the steady entente allied adj
vance and although at the present
moment the fighting on the Somme is
mainly devoted to securing mastery
of small strategic positions, which will
be the keys to further progress, there
is yet no sign of the Germans making
any effective cOunter-offensive.
The Russians remarkable victories
reveal most interesting situation.
The army Of the German general
Count Won Bothmer, holding the Stri-
pa near the Lemberg-Tarnopol rail-
road, was few weeks ago being
outfanked on the south by Gen.
Letchitzky's successful advance when
the Dniester floods prevented Letch-
itzky's further progress. This en-
abled Won Bothmer to hold on to the
threatened positions. Gen. Salharoff
then devoted himself to enveloping
Won Bothmer's force or the north,
with what success is seen in his
double victory west of Lutsk and at
Brody.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01
Won BOTHMER MUST RETIRE.

Thus outflanked north and south it
is considered impossible that Count
Won Bothmer can longer delay eXtri-
eating himself from his precarious
position, even if he now can do so
without serious losses. The Russians
at Brody are at present nearer Lem
berg than Won Bothemer's which are
entrusted with Lemberg's defense,
and although the country between
Brody and Lemberg is very difficult,
it becomes a question whether the
evacuation of both Kovel and Lem
berg will not soon become necessary.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
New Pistols Effective Weapon.

Field Headquarters, May 8, by army motor train to Columbus, N. M., May 17.-The high mortality of Mexican bandits in the Ojo Azules fight May Is, when Major Howze's command killed fifty-five Villa bandits, was credited by officers here today in part to the effectiveness of the new army automatic forty-five caliber pistol In former types of army pistols, the men found that each weapon was a trifle off from absolute accuracy on account of gas in the chamber, so that in shooting at a bulls eye it was neces- sary to aim a little to the right or left, according to the bias of the particular guns. The new pistols shoot point blank at more than a hundred yards.
 The briefest report of the fight was that brought back to the advanced base by Sergeant Chicken, the oldest of the twenty Apache Indian scouts. No one with this expedition seems to know Sergeant Chickens age, which is estimated variously at from seventy to ninety. He was in the van during the pistol battle, where his experiences were said to be thrilling. When urged to tell what he knew, Sergeant Chicken said: Him damn fine fight"
 Further details he refused to dis close.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
ISAAC $. LEE DIES;
 79 YEARS OF AGE
Was Descendant of Col. Lee Who Named New Britain and
 Formerly Lived Here.

Following a general breaking down coincident with old age, Isaac ship man Lee, a former resident of this city, died at 8:45 o'clock this morn ing at his home, 404 Pennington ave- nue. Hartford The funeral service will be held from the Edwin Mortuary chapel in Fairview cemetery, this city, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. ln- torment will be in Fairview cemetery.
 To the older residents of New Britain the name of Isaac $. Lee is familiar, as in lis younger days he was one of the prominent citizens and was closely identified with the growth of the community. He was the son of the late Isaac N. Lee and Orpha Shipman of New Britain and the eighth Isaac Lee, being direct de- scendent of Colonel Isaac Lee who named New Britain.
 Tn his early life MT. Lee was ider- tified with his father in the business of the I. N. Lee Shirt factory, but for the last twenty-five years of his life he was connected with the General Electric company at Lynn, Mass, leav- ing there about a year ago because of declining health. MT Lee was seV- enty-nine of age and was always an ardent democrat in his carly lie. Many years ago he was identified with the town government here.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Julia Bassette Lee, MT. Lee is survived by three daughters. They are Harriet S., Wlle of Arthur B. Jenkins of Hartford. Louise F.. wife of Frederick w. Moore of New York, and Mary E., wife of C. A R. Halverson Jr., of Saugus, Mass. Thomas F. Lee is half brother as Is Henry N. Lee, business manager or the Herald.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
MISSION CONVENTION
 AT PEOPLES CHURCH
Delegates Gather at Opening Session This Morning
 Various Services During the Day

About twenty-five delegates from this city and surrounding towns at tending the opening sessions of the semi-annual convention of the Peoples church on Court street this morning.
 The convention opened at 10:20 clock with devotional services led by Mrs. William Gibb of Bristol. A meeting of testimony was held at II o clock. The afternoon session open ed at 1:3O o'clock with a meeting of testimony and praise. Following there was an address by Mrs. M A. Barrett of Watervil1e and at o'clock Mrs. Ada M. Graham of Soudan, Africa, told of the missionary work in that country Mrs. William Franklin of Old Orchard, Maine, then conduct ed a Bible study of the prophecy of Joel and at 4:3O o'clock: there was a meeting of inquiry, Rev. William Franklin, field superintendent of the Christian Missionary Alliance of New England, being in charge.
 Tonight's session will open at 7:15 o'clock and will consist of a song service conducted by the church choir and addresses by Edward Per. kins, M D., on the medical mission ary work in China. and Rev. R. c. Steinhoff of Bridgeport. The conven- ton will close tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
MONROE EXPECTED
 TO HEAD I. o. o. F.
Only One Contest, That For Warden, Anticipated At Grand Lodge
 Meeting Today.

New Haven May 15.-The grand lodge of Connecticut, Independent Or der of Odd Fellows, held it's annual session here today with delegates present from the 92 lodges in the state, representing a total member ship of more than 24,00O. Most of the morning session was given up to presentation of reports and commit tee work, election of officers coming in the afternoon.
 It was expected that F. Henry Mon- roe of New Haven would be chosen grand master in succession to Robert T. w. Adams of Naugatuck. George M Chapman of Waterbury, the grand warden, also will be promoted. A contest for grand warden was thought likely as several seek the honor of being grand master three years hence when the order will observe it's Tooth anniversary and an election as grand warden this session would mean, in all likelihood, that the recipient of the honor would attain the chief of- flee in that year. Reelection of Will liam S. Hutchinson as grand secretary and Sidney w. Challenger as grand treasurer were expected.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
CONSPIRATOR TAKEN
 IN TRIPLETT CASE
Alleged to Have Brought Woman to New Haven--TNWO Arrested
 For Perjury.
For Perjury.

New Haven, May 17.-A message received by the police today was to the effect that John L. Wilson, or Jack Wilson Shaw, whose name was mentioned in the Granville Hampton Triplett case recently tried here had been arrested at his home in the Bronx New York, charged with con- spiracy with Tripplctt in bringing Mrs. John Edwin Triplett Jr., to this city, and assaulting her.
 Triplett was found guilty of con- spiracy and arguments on his motion to have the verdict set aside are de- layed by reason of Judge Gager's ill., ness.
 There have been two arrests for perjury in the case, the accused being witnesses for the defense, James J. Campbell of New York and Daniel Donahue of Jersey City, N. J. The two were taken before the superior court today on bench warrants and held in $2,000 bonds each for further proceedings.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
EIGHT REPORTED MISSING FRI
 US. CRUISER AGROUND IN q
WANTS ANOTHER JUDGE
 10 HEAR CLARK FIGHT
Judge Gaffney Declines to Rule on Petition By
 Lawyer.

Following some verbal paTrYing the probate court this morning to have hearings on the preliminary and final accounts of the administra- tor of the estate of Patrick Mcclure go over to Monday May 29, at Il o'clock a. m. At that time Judge B. F. Gaffney will also decide on the petition of Attorney Timothy F. O'Connen of New Haven, represent ing Joseph H. Clark, former adminis- trator of the estate, to have another judge cited into the case.
 This question was immediately raised by Attorney O'Connell when the hearing on the preliminary ac- count was called at II o'clock this morning. Judge Gaffney declined to rule on the matter, saying he would decide this question at the final hearing, which was scheduled for rext Wednesday, May "A. Attorney O'Connell was rather insistent on his point, but Judge Gaffney remained firm and announced that the present hearing was called on the prelimi- nary account. He then announced that he would adjourn the hearing until May 24.
 Attorney O'Connell pleaded for copies of both accounts. Judge Klett, representing E. w. Schultz, admins trator, said three accounts had been prepared one for the judge, one for the administrator and one for the at torney for the estate. He agreed, however, to furnish copies to Attor- ney O'Connel1. Judge Gaffney asked the New Haven lawyer, in view ot the fact that the final account is I lengthy, to cite specific objections to items if there were any, in order to shorten the hearing as much as possible Attorney O'ConnelI agreed to this, but pleaded for time. He finally agreed to render his objections by Friday, May 26, when it was agreed that the hearing should go over to Monday, May 29.
 Judge Klett said the hearing would have to be held May 29 or go over two weeks as he is delegate to the republican national convention in Chicago and will be absent from the city during the first two weeks of June. The agreement to adjourn all hearings to May 29 was satisfactory to all concerned
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
Had German War Map.
Trying to Heal Wounds.

London, May 17, 12:3O D. h. While Premier Asquith remains in Ireland seeking a solution of the Irish problem, efforts are being made on this side of the Irish sea to bring to- gether Sir Edward Carson the Ulster leader and John Redmond, leader of the nationalists, in the hope that a reconciliation of the opposing factions might be effected.
 As far as can be learned there have been no negotiations yet, but it is considered a favorable sign that uniOn- istS and home rule supporters are working together and making sugges- tiOns for a compromise.
 The Manchester Guardian says Da- vid Lloyd George is about to take an active part in the effort for a settle ment. It is said he has already met Sir Edward Carson and Joseph DeVl1n, the Irish nationalist member for Bel fast and that he has an engagement to meet MT. Redmond. The uniOnlst press of London, with the exception or the Morning Post, which is strongly prO-Ulster, is urging a settlement.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
Ten Chinese Merchants Killed.

Columbus, N. M., May Histories of the murder of ten Chinese mer- chants at San Antonio, Mexico, by bandits believed to have been follow CTS of Villa, were brought to the bor- der today by returning truckmen According to the stories, the Chinese had been selling supplies to the Amer jeans and were killed immediately aft CT the withdrawal of the American troops. ~.-.ra#
 Mexicans in the district occupied by the Americans have been warned that they would be killed if they dealt with the Americans and it is believed here that the slaughter of Chinese was in tended as 8 warning to the native pop- ulation.
 Rumors that typhus had broken out among Mexicans at Casas Grandes were received at the base camp. It was said that several stores were closed but no cases among Americans were known.