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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
MAY HAVE TRIED
TO BLOW BRIDGE
Boston & Maine Rmploye in Bellows
Falls Claims to Have Seen Man
Digging Under Railroad Tie.

BELLOWS FALLS. April

bElLCN = FAILS, April To-
An apparent attempt to blow up the
stone arch bridge of the Boston & Maine
railroad over the Connecticut river was
frustrated lase night by a Boston &
Maine brakeman, Lawrence Clatlin. who
made an unsuccessful attempt to cap
ture man whom he said was irving TO
dig hole under 4 tie near the west end
of the bridge. about 200 yard, east OF
the station.
The statement OF Yard Master Fran
els Booker this morning that the hole
was made by escaping steam from "A 10
comotlve injector ae the locomotive was
standing on the track has raised a doubt
on the part OF some a. to whether any
attempt to blow up the bridge was
made. but Claiiin insists that he saw a
man digging there and others who saw
the hole last night agree that it wa,
not made by steam Mr. Booker say>
there are numerous holes in the roadbet
made by steam from inicctors.
tlatim says he discovered the man al
work about 1890 o'clock an hour be
fore fast Boston x Maine train wa,
due TO arrive from Boston lie ran TO
wards the man, but the latter escape,
in the darkness.
| Nard Master Henry Bliss OF the Nortl
| Aalpole yard was notified and a II,
came toward this village he saw ;
stranger in the yard and attempted /,
capture him, but without success.
Investigation disclosed hole abou
five inche, in depth under ono OF the tie
and il is thought the man intended T.
put a charge OF explosive under the ii,
Guards are stationed at bo,h end. of tn
bridge. but the stranger was proceedin
with his work unmolcstcd until Tn
arrival of the railroad employee If
train was derailed al this point it woul
drop loo feet
Numerous tramps have been seen j
this locality Of late, and as usual the
have frequentcd the railroad yards.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
kEENE STUDENTS
IN MOSQUITO FLEET
Two Units of Eight Each Leave for
Portsmouth Enlistment Will
Affect School Athletics
Especial to The Reformer.)

kEENE, \. H., April 10.
Through the efforts Of Philip w Con
rad, son Of Rev. William 0. Conrad Of
this city, two units of eight men each
left Keene this morning for Portsmouth,
where they are to train with the Mos
quito fleet for patrol duty. Ten Of the
men are high school seniors and two
Of the others are from the lower classes.
Nicholas castillo, who assisted Mr.. Con-
rad in forming the groups, found that
lie could not enter, as his father had
not obtained final naturalization pa
pcrs.
The young men in the first unit are
Philip Conrad, Roger Hayward, vii
liam Mason, Otto HclT, Edwin Jones,
Robert Greene, all seniors, Howard
Sherman. a Junior, and Raymond Stone,
a recent school graduate In the see
ond unit will be Francis Haslam
Dwight Holton, Russell Ward, Roy Bos-
worth, all school seniors, Evcrton Cut
Ter. a junior, George Kendall Dart
mouth 20, Sherman Reed and Napoleon
Castaw
Thus far the local high school has
furnished more men than any other
school in the state. 1t is not known
how the enlistment of the seniors will
affect their graduation. but it is thought
that diplomas will be granted the sen
iors All of the young men enlisted
are still IN their teens and full of pa
tliotism and ready to serve their coun
try. They enlisted for term of foul
years, but have privilege of resignine
ut the close OF the war il they desire
The enlistment Of these men will great
n effect the high school BASEBALL ant
eracl, teams this spring
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
A Personal Statement.

Editor Of the Reformcr:-
| wish to correct a statement being
circulated about town to the effect
that | refused to play with the band
when they marched with Company
to the station last Friday 1t is alb.
solutely groundless l am for the
United States, body and soul, now
and forever, and would have been
proud to have done my part had
not misunderstood the time the band
was to escort the company to the sta
tion.
HAL L. MARCH.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
Terrible Disaster in Plant of
Ammunition Corporation
at EddystOne
FIRE CONFINED TO
SHRAPNEL BUILDING
About 200 Were Injured Det
onations Took Place III the Struc-
ture in Which 800 Men, Women, Boys
and Girls Were Employed.

ture IN WHICH 3oo Meh' "oIhSh' boyS
and Girls Were Employed.
,,r,-e,or,,n
I'll 70 En- u Apfil lo'--An eA-
rlosion IN the plant OF the kddystone
Ammunition corporation 1T Eddystouc,
Penn. near here is reported to have
,.il1oa fra,, -n - 1-o 1.r.an ,ba,,+
49,
W WIZ i"Ju'SV'
The fre, which was confined to ING
shrapncl loading building in whiel i
oripinated has been suhdurd. In fL;s
t.,,l5;,,o oh,,,, taa ,,,,n ,..,,,,,, l,,.,..
an" glI'S were enlP'oFed ds loaaefs.
There we've two explosions shortly aft
cr l0 clock and in about 70 minutes
y third cxplosion occurred One h,iIJ-
;na ,a,. - n.1a-,-ou.. ,;,.,. t-,t :
. -. - ~ = " = ~
'De li'''' 'e"-''' Hi'' : po''ioii u 'lc
plant IS burning and fire companies
went to the scene from Philadelphia,
Chester 3.a other ci;ia.
~.
i,''' ','.s' ii,' 1'i,'i'''s Ecu
= ioi'' 'ii'@o' pm" ana ponce were alSo
- Up S,'ai'l ~, .ng fiH,'t'
y "9S 's l'll"l ,3-' '' niue lafh. 4 town
M - 80 1: s''''''' I1lotlS that Tour
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
SEWING MEETINGS
IN FESTIVAL HALL
Twin State Co. to Install Electric Mo
tors for Red Gross Branch-Over-
all Co. to Cut Material

Owing to the possibility of the Ar
mory being needed Tor drilling, the Red
Cross sewing meetings viii be held in
Festival hall, which has been offered by
the selectmen for that purpose.
The Twin State Gas & Electric com
pany offers to install electric motors to
run the machines.
The Hooker, Corser 6 Mitchell Co,
volunteers to cut all the material.
It is expected that the sewing meet
ings will be held several days in the
week to accommodate all women A
meeting will be called as soon as mate
rial can be procured.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
ELEVATORS BURNED
IN MINNEAPOLIS
Fire Supposed to Be OF Incendiary ORR
gin Causes a Total Loss of
Nearly S5OO,O0O.

MINNEApOlIS, Mimi. April TO-
Two grain elevators were destroyed
by fires, believed TO have been of IN
cendiary origin, early today. The to-
tai loss viii be nearly %500,0M, it
was estimated
National euardsmen patrolling the
district reported that in both IN.
stances several explosions were heard
in the structures before the flames
were discovered. Moro than 100, ,00u
bushels Of wheat and 10000 bushels
of corn were burned More than 80
o00 bushels OF grain in box cars on
side tracks near The elevators were
damaged by Grc and water.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
CORPORATIONS LOSE CHARTERS
Vermont Last Block Co and Other
Windham County Concerns.

The following Windham county cor
porations have forfeited their charters
for non-paymcnt Of the annual license
tax or failure to file returns before
April |: Bellows Falls Gas Co.. Brat
tleboro and Vernon Railroad Co..
Green Mountain Lime Co., Londouder-
ry Trading Co., Newfana Hotel Co.,
Vermont Last Block co.
A combination of steel bands a,.d a
hard rubber tread TO surround an in
ner tube features new automobile
tire that is claimed to be punctu:c-
proof.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
CHILDREN RESUME
PAPER COLLECTION
Campaign to Be Continued for Benefit
of Playground Fund and to Re-
lieve News Print Shortage.

With the beginning Of the spring
term the school children Of the incor-
poratcd district are resuming the col
lection Of old papers and magazines
with a view to increasing the play
ground fund and at the same time do
ing their bit toward relieving the
shortage of news print paper through
out the country. Is heretofore the
campaign will be col,iucted under the
supervision Of The Reformer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
TO PILOT WAR PROGRAM.
Kitchin, Who Voted Against Resolution
Ready for His Work

WASHINGTON, April 10. Demo
cratic Leader Kitehin today announced
his readiness to pilot the administration
war program through the house. He
voted against the war resolution and
there was some doubt of his position
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
In Odd Fellows Temple

Tuesday, April lo, 80 p. NJ Reg
ulHr meeting Of Dennis Rebckah lodge
There will be initiation and refresh
mcntS.
Friday, April a. Social aad dance
for odd Fellows, Rshekah-. and their
families
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
UNDER MARTIAL LAW.
Disturbance in Guatemala Created
with German Assistance.

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala
April l0.-Martial law has been de
clared in Guatemala as a result of in
formation of disturbances along the
Mexican and Salvadorian frontiers
supposed to have been created with
German assistance.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
Centre Congregational Church

Thursday, April y, $50 p. m The
women OF the parish are invited TO Il
jubilee tea in the chapel. Some sewing
Is planned on behalf of Rev. aud Mrs W.
G. Curtis OF Westminster West Gifts
of money for the purchase Of material
arc solicited and may be given to Mrs.
Il G. AycrilI
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
Red Mems Hall

\ regular meeting of -. Michscl 5
court, no. 81, G. 0. T., will be held
tonight at ; clock All members are
requested to be present, as large
class of candidates will be initiated.
Refreshments will be saivcd after th2
meeting. T. \. Austin. r. s.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
First Baptist Church

The regular meeting Of the Christian
EndcaNor society will be held this eve
ming IN the chapel at 80 o'clock. Topic;
I hma. Leader, the members of the mis-
-ionarv class.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
WAR AGAINST AUSTR|A-HUNGARY
SEEMED PRACTICALLY CERTAIN TODAY
The Selling of Austrian Ships in American Ports May Be
Interpreted Act of War-IntentiOns of Bulgaria
and Turkey Not Known, But 1t Is Believed That They
Will Break Relations Eventually.

WASHINGTON, April 10. - Efforts to break down
opposition to the draft feature of the proposed army bill
we're continued today by President Wilson He arranged
Representative Anthony of Kansas, Republican
member of the house military connee and opponent
Of conscrpon and to explain how strongly he believed
the United States should not apply the volunteer system
in raising a big army for use against Germany.
There was considerable talk today of a compromise
to be presented by opponents of compulsory service and
although the administration recognized this possibility
hint was given that it will recede from its insstence
eonscripton
In the senate an amendment to the army appropria-
ton bill not passed at the last session, authorizing the
President call volunteers in lots of 100000 each is pend
mg but probably will be disposed of point of order
1t offered by Senator Kirby Of Arkansas yester-
day. when debate the draft plan was injected into
the discussion of the army appropriation bill
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
THE WEATHER.

Fair Tonight and Wednesday. Warmer
Wednesday. Northwest Gales.
WASHINGTON, April 10.-The wealth
er forecast: Fair tonight and
Wednesday. Warmer Wednesday
Fresh northwest gales, diminishing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10

Conscience tells a man when he is
doing wrong. but it is too consideratc
80 inform the ucighbors.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
LINER NEW YORK
STRUCK A NINE
No Casualties Reported and Vessel Was
Able to Proceed Under It's
Own Steam.

WASHINGTON, April 10. The
American liner New York struck a
mine at 40 Z. m. last night. five
miles off Liverpool bar. No casual
ties were reported. The vessel later
proceeded under her own steam to
Liverpool. Consul Washington report
cd the incident to tha state depart
mcnt today.
NEW YORK, April 10.-Thc Ameri.
can line steamship New York. armed.
left this port ON March % with 5s
passengers, cargo and mail. The
passengers included seven American
citiznes. \ eablearam to the Amcri
can line said the damage to the New
York was small and all passengers
were safe.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10

Love is likely to make a fool of u
man, but most men are willing to take
chances.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10

To each one the world i, but a mir.
ror pf himself.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10
PRESIDENT INSISTS ON
KEEPING DRAFT FEATURE

Sees Republican Member of Military Affairs Committee to
Explain How Strongly He Believes United States
Should Not Apply the Volunteer System in Raising
Big Army for Use Against Germany.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10

Truth lies at the bottom of a well,
which may be why the lawyer pumps
the witness.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-10

Continued on Page A.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
O'Neil Boys Given
 Reception By Friends

The O'Neill boys, Jack, Joe and Fred, were welcomed back to Bridge port last night after many months Ion the road" They are playing at Polls theatre, having come here after a trip that covered a large part of the country.
 Friends and. relatives gathered at the new home of MT. and Mrs. John J. O'Neill, their parents, and greeted the boys. There, singing, refresh ments and general good time was the program. The popular young men were presented each with a sil- yer headed cane.y John Mclaughlin of the advertising department, State Federation of Labor, in a neat and pleasant manner. made the speech and told the recipients how much their Bridgeport friends think of them. Previous to the house-warming the popular boys received a large floral horseshoe and a basket of flowers at Poli's theatre
 Their reception last night was also a housewarming, for their father. who is we'll known as labor leader and printer, has just completed new home in Terry place. North Main street.
 The boys will fill a fe- more en- gagements, ending at Baltimore, Md, for their summer vacation. In Sep tenber they will begin a tour of the west.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22

Sf 50 Untrimmed Hats :. :. 2oc S2O0 s2.5 and, s3 Untrimmed Straw Hats. $1 90 $2. 50 Natural Leghorn Hats .SlZo $1.5O Panama Hats ."cc $2.5 Panama Hats i.4o All Our Untrimmed Hats priced from $500 to 5000,
 half these prices.
 85c White Felt Crush Hats .. 69c $1 50 Children's Trimmed Hats 75c and Childrens Trimmed Hats. 9So :, Ss. % and s35O ChiIdren's Trimmed Hats. $1.4S $500 Chfldren's Trimmed Hats SEAS S7 100 Children's Trimmed Dress Hats $3.48 $2.50 Ladies' Trimmed Dress Hats. soc $500 Ladies Trimmed Dress Hats $1. .O0 0 $4.OO 4.5O Ladies' Trimmed Dress Hats. S19S eS5.OO Ladies' Trimmed Dress Hats S24S < $500 Ladies' Trimmed Dress Hats, Ss9S All grade of Trimmed Hats formerly priced
 $1O $S5, about half.
 $2.O0 Banded Straw Saior5. !. $1-4S $2.50 Banded Straw Sailors. .,'...i $1.9s $S.E0 Banded Straw Sailors. ;. $24S $3.00 White Feather TurbanS. $10S $4-00 White Feather Turbans. ...- .$29S $500 White Feather Turbans. $4.4S S10oO White Feather Turbans S7.46 36c Wide All silk Ribbons .15c yd. S0c Wide All SILK Ribbons -loc yo- 75c and $1.OO Wide All Sik Ribbons. 45c yd. TUG White and Colored Lingerie Shirt Waists .. BOG $1 .25 White and COlored Lingerie Shirt Waists 75c S1 50 White and Coiored Lingerie Shirt Waists $10O $2.2S White Lingerie Shirt Waists $1 AS S225 and s25o Lingerie and Colored Silk Waists $14 S45O eseorgette Houses. $x.9o Black Pettcoats .75c $1.5O Black Sateen Petticoats 96c $1OO HeatherbIoom Petticoats $1 .25 < $2.60 Silk Petticoats. AS $3.5O Silk Petticoats. g.. .48g $4.50 Taffeta Silk Petticoats. .$S .25 $450 Marabout Feather CapeS- $29S $5-5O Marabout Feather Capes. .$3.9S
 SUMMER FURS
 $4.50 White Iceland Fox Fur Scarfs. $2 .9S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
SEASIDE COUNCIL MEMBERS RIDE TO
 STAMFORD MEETING

me. boosters of Seaside council ral- lied at Stamford Tuesday evening, June 1s. with other councils in Fair field county in a union meeting. After the business of the home council was finished, Orator Davenport resigned his station to Supreme Rep. J. Fisher to act as master of ceremony. Rep. Fisher gave short talk on his visit to Boston while attending the session of the supreme council.
 Grand Regent Dr. Parker of Green witch next spoke briefly of the history of the present war in Europe. Grand Deputy F. D, Wortman saHd that the meeting was a gathering of friends to celebrate the s1st gdrthday of Brother Davenport, who is the oldest living past grand regent of this state
 The regents and representative of the councils were heard from together with a few of the grand officers of Gonnecticut Bro. Davenport closed the meeting with a few remarks which showed he was stilltan active of staah- ford council 1 l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
ASK RED CROSS
 TO AID STARVING RUSS PRISONERS
Over 100000 In Germany NoW-Thousands Al
 ready Dead

Washington, June 22-Aany hundred thousands of Russian prisoners in Ger many have already died and more are diving from famine and tuberculosis, according to a letter sent today by Messrs. Berodine and Sakhnovsky of the Russian mission to the Red Cross war council. The prisoners receive Tess than half a pound of bread a day, and besides this a very small quantity of unwholesome potatoes and the worst kind of coffee,'' the letter said.
 The Red Cross is asked by the con- mission to "do everything possible to send to Copenhagen at the present time quantity of breald sufficient at least for the first month while Rus sian organizations are preparing to meet the difficulty. For the 2,OO0, GOO Russians in Germany the need is es- ttmated to be 30,OOO,0OO pounds, costing about $2, 400.0 GOO. About $40,000 previous ly raised in this country has now all been expended, the letter says.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
Lived As Man and
 Wife Six Months
 Now Are Married

,. EL.sE- - fs 4
 Nicolo D'Addario and Lisa. Moscone, who have been living for some time at 515 Housatonic avenue as MT. and Mrs. DAddario, were really such yes terday. Their actions of the past six months are justified, however, by their beliefs, for last January they went to a registrars office in Boston and expressed their Gesire to get mar ried. The registrar presented them with a license and they thought the job was done. It was only yesterday afternoon that D'Addario discussing wedding forma1ities with friends, dis covered that he had only gone half way to take until himself a wife. He appealed to Assistant Town Clerk Win- ton today for aid, producing the Bos- ton license of last January. A new license was issued and the couple was married at the city hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
Fine Values for Men
It is by bringing out remarkable values like these tn booming this popular Mems Furnishing department.

], department.
 Mems Fine Cotton Hose, in black and tan, strong heel and toe, all sizes, pair
 121ac Mems Silk Hose, in all the wanted shades. also black and white, with good 1isle heel and toe, pair .39c Mems Pajamas, made of percale, in va riety of neat patterns. The coat is nicely trim- med with frogs. The pants are cut large and roo1ny, at .... LOO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
LONGEST
 DAY IN THE YEAR.

The longest day of the year, tac- cording to scientists, passed yesterday with undue fri1l and favor. and from now until December 20, the sun will drop lower in the heavens each day. The sun arose at g4:16 a. m., yes terday and set at 7:3o p. m. At 6 a. m the temperature was 62 degrees. and at 2:2o p. m. was S1 degrees almost twenty degrees higher.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22

We want YOU to make comparison between Sateld Homo
 and other development about Bridgeport This reflection competing developments making comparl After YOU Srated Home Lands satisfied tha YOU be the judge and jury
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
RESTRICTIONS RIGIDLY

re the three s that have made sra Home Lands sccesso srahe desirable of people that will make strat
 
  ome they
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
Nominate Six For
 Pharmacy Commissioner
fspecial to The Farmer. }

Hartford, June 2 22-The Connecticut Pharmaceutical association yesterday nominated six men from whom. Gov. Marcus H. Holcomb will select one as pharmacy commissioner at its meet ing held yesterday at Hotel Shore ham, Morris Cove, New Haven. The incumbent is John A. Leverty, of Bridgeport, whose term expired yes- terday.
 ' Carl s. Ramsay of New Britain was this afternoon elected president of the Connecticut Pharmaceutical as- sociation; Edwin F. Nolan of Torring- ton, was chosen first vice president; C.. T. Hull of New Haven, second vice president. and P. J. Garvin of Bethel. secretary and treasurer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
"A REAL INVESTMENT

Stratfed believe
 
  in heldH Lands $ -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22

Surgeon Braisted of the navy in making supplemental report On the conditions at the Great Lakes train- ing camp at Chicago, said there were only nine cases of serious illness among the 12,000 men quartefed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22

Mems Mesh Underwear, short sleeve shirts and ankle length drawers, an ideal sum- mer undergarment, each. 5Oc Mems Ide Collars, in fine variety of good styles at :. for 25c Mems NainsoOk Union Suits, sleeve less, knee length, ribbed belt, all sizes at. ....
 49c, 65c, 79ci Mems Soft Cuff Shirts, with neck band, in plain colors; these are nicely finished throughout and are exceptional values at
 2 for $1.00; each 59c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
ss', ss' 445s a ssss DILLONS 2s s45s z s.s: sS Hartford Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading Milliners.
TOMORROW, SATURDAY WILL BE CLEARANCE BARGAIN DAY


  
  exceptional barga
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22

American war prisoners in Ger many will be cared for as far as pos sible by the American Prisoners Gen. tra1 Committee established at Berne.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22

While putting out the Italian co1ors in honor of the Italian Missions visit to New York, Pierto Mango fell two floors from a window at 119 Mott street and broke several ribs.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-18
WILL GOVERN UKRAINES.
Cabinet to Head Five Russian Prov
 inccS.

Petrograd, Aug. 1S.-The provis- ional government has approved secre- tariate general for the Ukraines which until the constituent assembly decides the whole question of self government will be the organ of ad- ministration.
 Members of the secretariate will
 administer the provinces of Kiev, Vol
 hynia, Podolia, Poltava, Tchernigov and others if the Zemstov desire. It
 will be composed of secretaries gen. feral for finance, agricultural, public instruction, commerce and industry, home affairs, labor and national ques- tions. Bills for administration in these departments will be drafted and submitted for the governments ap-
 proval. The local authorities will ap- ply to the secretariate, which after informing the government, will trans
 init the latters order to district ex- ecutive bodies.