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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-10
Terrific Explosion Occurs in Plant
of Eddystone Ammunitions Cor.
poration, Near Philadelphia !;
200 May be Injured.
CHARRED BODIES BEING
DRAGGED FROM RUINS
The Two Main Hospitals of the
City Are Soon Filled; Armory
and Tabernacle Pressed Into
Service; Cause Unknown.

~ Associated Press
D chester. Pa. April l0--At least .
. one hundred persons mostly girls .
y vcra Killed, and two hundred or =
. NOR. injured by an explosion to- =
y day iu the great munitions plant =
y at EddyHone, PA. near here, Z
. owned by the Russian govern =
. ment There ~ O. suspicion that =
. the blast WAS not due To accident =
. Basil Grccnko. Russian in =
y .n"rtpr iu The billet department Z
y who was injured slid there wa 4
. uu poWd ir the loading room Z
. ard no fire % was standing I
y near one Of the tables when Z
. from under the door of tho load Z
. ing room there came bright
. glare Thon Instantly another Z
. bright light ard everybody lcll o. Z
. the floor Their" was nothing nut 4
. eases o' empty shells in the load.
. Ung room There was heavy
y iron door between the loading
y room and the billet room aud 4
. with the first glar, the door wa
o blown uff and then came tho
. second burst Of light jus, as ]
. turned 90 see what caused ~ n
. was awful Men aud women were 4
. falling 1'l around me. ! tried in
. hcln bot was too badly hurt
. There Is an unconfirm"d rumor 4
= Of two arrests
q Officials snId the damage to
. the plant was not serious ana
. that work would boz resumed TO-
y morrow IN most departments
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-10
ONE DEAD, ONE PROBABLY
FATALLY INJURED IN AN
IOWA DUST EXPLOSION

" TTfNV-
Dubuque, la. April IA dust eN-
nlosion a. the Farley and Loetschor
Sash ana Door factory early today
caused the death Of James Reed. an
cmrloyc, aud probably fatally injured
Maurice Hoyne, a lahorcr. Tn" OK
plosion occurred when Reed entered
the shavings room with a lantern. The
loss is estimated at $4,000
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-10
BR NZUINN GOVERNMENT HAS
DECIDED 10 BREAK. RIpOi,T

Elouu- Aires. Argentina. April TO-
4 IJ-p1t.h from lIu Junriro received
Hy new paper h,r. today says that
mo Brazilian government has decided
To- break relations with GcrmanE
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-10
PROGRESS II REPORTED BN
BRITISH NORTH OI BNt'DAi'

London. April lo, g 10 %. m.-Th'
British have made further advance
north ot BaRdad th" war offi'" am
uuuuccs They have captured ~"
Ballad station ON the Ragdad- -Sawarah
railway and the town Of Herhc
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-10
Operations of Gen Haig Between
Lens and ST. Quentin Result
More Favorable Than Earlier
Reports Indicated.
1000 GERMANS, 40 MACHINE
GUNS REPORTED CAPTURED
TeutOns Destroy Great Quantities
of Supplies at Last Minute to
Prevent Capture; Weather Con:
tinues Bitterly Cold.

BY Associated Press.
London. April 10. 10 u, m.--'7hc
British offensive between Lens and
- Quentin with which tho spring
operations have been opened and
which stu is iu progress. has proved
even more successful thuu the earlier
accounts Indicated
General Sir Duurlus Hulg today re-
ports that Yesterday captures exceed
cd 5000 mon while more than forty
guns fcu into the hands OF his troops.
The Canadians. who had one of tho
hardest bits uf fb, front tn content
with. 3r, nov jn complete occupation
Of 'hr famous Nimy ridge. even its
eastern slope having been cleared OF
Germans Th, Canadians also have
rcpulscd German counter attacks.
important Position.
These reactions hy the Germans IN
dicl'r OBJ, importance they at:1eh to
thf. position whence IN, .onQuerois
luuk down over the plain of boua1t
WITH VIM JidE, gone, the whole Ger
man ru, covering the French towns
and industrial districts 20 tho north
h,.umo~ wnEcriug on" and any
lcisuroy retreat the German. ma,
har, planned is made uncertain and
prr.Jrfuus
with the capture Of th, famous
ridge the British made q considerable
stride ylouC the road to pouaL while
tho capture oi the high ground north
west Of 81 Quentin uphtcna IN" chain
which the Anglo French forces ara
drawing around thar town.
\ German diversion southeast 'i
I Ypr,-. according tu General Half
lr,puri met with uo success.
4 Correspondents 40 the front report
+ the fighting eoutiuuing k"'nlH
/ Ithroughout last night with the British
offensive gradually extending north
ward. thctr d, us urhtug this morn
lin . -hu direction %. Ia Blss'".
O,:.,,T-, Among Prisoners.
Somr llo orlr,rs are among th'
prisou pIr,ld, fIkcu. thDs" iurlud
4 ur five battalion commanders Al
though forty guns captured is th" "''
/ nunl cuuu, thus far the number ''
expected tu rvt.u tnro" figures. whiI'
qnutitio- of 'reurh murturs. h"mi
I thruV,rs uachu, guns aud ammni
/ Itiuu ALSO H.r, Ucru captured.
m. Germans destroyed great guar
Iuue. of uppiD~ 80 the last minute g.
prevent their capture.
TN, weather continues bitterly cold
with euow nurucA hut tho Briusl
force. 1rr ,l1J iu shc"uskluH aud are
ilrpt well fed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-10
Trained starr Transferred.

Washington. April lo Tine highly
trained start OF 'hc public health
,,r,I., was today transferred into the
muuH establishment Approximately
iga men will bee affected
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-10
Diplomatic Relations
Between Brazil and
Germany Broken OFF

London Apru 90. I.l3 q. m.-- piplo-
matte relations between Brazil ami
Germany have been broken OFF ace
curdmg to IN, Evening News
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-10
FIRST AVIATOR TO BAG
ZEPPELIN IN ENGLAND
is REPORTED MISSING

London. April 10 Oi:i2 a. m)--
The Evening News says Lieutenant
william Lee Robinson. the first avla-
tor to- bring down a Zeppelin in Eng
land. is reported missing.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-04-10

&. q. a Z. 60. Iacicase< wagcs.
Denver, April io.--The Colorado
Fuel q Iron company today announced
an Increase OF 10 per cent In the wages
OF lis steel mill employees.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
CARRANZA MAY RE
 OUSTED BY MEyIC.iSS
Germans do not want President Who
 Will Remain Neutral at Present

FL PASO, Tex. May 3.---A reliable American who has arrived at the bor- der from Mexico City by way of Sat- illo and TorTeon, said he had heard unverifed rumors there of a plan for a garrison uprising on or before the first week of May. when General Car ranza is to be inaugurated President of Mexico.
 a part of a general movement to have Oregon seize the government and was receiving German financial and moral backing, he added. He said a prominent Mexican had made pre- diction to him in Mexico City that Carranza never would be president nor would the new constitution be put into effect.
 He said the concentration of large bodies of de facto troops in the north in command of generals loyal to Obre- gon rather than Carranza was caus- ing much worry in Mexico City, and it was said there that these troops were sent north to prevent Carranza from receiving arms from the United States should the embargo be lifted.
 The reports and rumors were de- nied categorically late yesterday by Carranza Consul Bravo. who said ail of the rumors regarding break be- tween Obregon and Carranza had or iginated with .Palavachini. the Mex ican editor who was arrested recently for his newspaper attacks upon Ob- regon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
THE SClLLY ISLANDS.
Washed by a Glutton Sea Goreed With
 Human Victims.

No more sinister locality could be found for the sinking of vessel in submarine crusade than the ne.@ hbor- hood of the Scilly islands, where number have net their fate. It has been said that a large bagful of pieces uf granite 0: different sizes thrown in discriminatory into a small shallow pool of water will give tolcrably cor rect model of the islands of Scilly. They are seventeen in number. varying in extent from ten to 1.GiO acres. be sides ,enty-two smaller islctS and nn- mcrous naked rocks. They are located III latitude 5G. longitude :. about twcn- ty-five mics west by south from Land 's End, Cornwall England. Those who recall the scenic effects in '"The Pirates of PenZance' retain some idea of the nature of the Scillonian panorama-- wild and picturesque. sheer cliffs and yawning caverns hollowed out by the ceaseless action of the ocean waves. d perilous approach ill stormy weather.
 Tn earlier days the islands were in. Tested with pirates and snuGSlcrs. while many Of the inhabitants picked up a living as wreckers. It was oil Gilston rock that Sir Cloudcsiey shovel perisbed with S0O men in 1IOI. and in the graveyard of St. Mary's repose the bodies of 31l victims of the wreck of the schiller in lSIJ. So treachcrous is the sea in these parts that there is all old prOverb that for every man wh" dies a natural death the sea takes nine As for the strategic importance of Scilly. Borlase wrote over century and half ago: "ln time of war it is o! the utmost importance to England to nave Scilly in its possession. r. it were in an enemy's hands the channel trade from Ireland. Liverpool and Bristol to London and the south of England could not subsist. for Scilly. lying at the point of England. commands both chan- nels. .'-Buletin of the National Geo , graphic Society.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
Street Gar Men to Strike.

LINCOLN, Neb.. May 3.-Street car men will strike at midnight unless the Lincoln Traction Company agrees to recognize the union. This action was decided at the meeting of the newly organized union last night. About unions demands also call for an in crease in wages and an agreement to arbitrate disputes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
Forest Destruction.

Fires and insects are the chief causes of forest destruction. and the United States bureau of entomology finds these harmful agencies curiOusly interrelat- ed Insect-killel sections of forests are the infiammahle starting spots of fires. While on the other hand. fire wounds on trees give ready opening for boring insects. More timber of mer- chantable size is lost directly through insects than through fires.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
CHICAGO BAKERS HAVE
 CALLED STRIKE OFF
Compromise Between Bakeries and
 Men Affected and Famine Averted.

CHICAGO. May 3.---The strike Of the ourneymen bakers in this city which went into effect Monday has been called off and the men returned !o work today. A compromise was reached between the bakeries and the men. through the efforts of the city officials and the federal board of me diation, and the threatened bread famine has been averted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

A private letter received on the last boat from S. A. Temple, states that he and Mrs. Temple will sail for Seat tie about May 18th for Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
City May Buy Machine.

WACO, Tex, May 3.-Purchase of a machine gun to be stationed at the city hall and high powered rifles for members of the city police force. with further injunction to Waco citizens to arm their homes and purchase am- intuition to be in readiness for any eventuality urged in a statement last night by Mayor Dollins.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
RALEOUR WILL ADDRESS
 JOINT SESSION CONGRESS
First Time in History a BritiSher Has
 Been Granted This Honor.

WASHINGTON. D. C., May B. British Secretary of Foreign Affairs Balfour, one of the British Commis- sioners, will address both Houses of Congress on Saturday on the subject of the war. This is the first time in history a Britisher has been honored with permission to address the Amer ican houses of Congress.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

in the government de- partment-all Filipinos, have pledged their loyalty and their support of the government during the war.
 Governor General Harrison has giv- en ruling on contracts between Ger mans and Americans, holding them valid with the exception of those af fecting the war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

Fat" Hewitt of Seward was through passenger for home on the Farragut after spending the winter in the South Sea islands.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
Road WarninoS,


 Half This Road Is Yours. the Other Half Mine."
 This big sign greets the eye of the motorist on the splendid ten mile stretch of asphalt road be tween Asteville and Weaverville. which is link of the southern na' tional highway from Washington to San Diego. Cal.
 The sign is located at the city limits and is powerful reminder that others have rights on the road.
 X half mile beyond at a sharp curve around the rocky bluff big sign on which is painted skull enshrouded in black. with Just Around the Curve underneath. inv0Iuntarily brings the driver to slow speed.-Asheville (N. e. Board of Trade Bulletin.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
POLITENESS IN PORTUGAL.
Ceremony With Which . Visitor ls
 Greeted and Dismissed.

That Portuguese politene>s is most ceremonial and may proceed to an OK traordinary extent is indicated in the case. say. of a visit to high dignitary.
 The caller ascends magnificent staircase, passes through long suit of rooms to the apartment in which the tli.nitary is seated. He is received with many bows and smiles.
 When the visit is concluded tue caller bows and prepares to depart. When he reaches the door he must. accordin. to the invariable custom of the coun' try. make another salutation. He then discovers that his host iS following him and that the inclination is re turned by one equally profound. When the caller arrives at the door of the Sccuud apartment the dignitary i> standing on the threshold Of the first and the same ceremony is again passed hctween them. When the third apart uIrnt is gained the caller observes tlai his host is occupying the place tue caller has just left in the second. The same civilitieS are then renewed. and these polite reciprocatiOns are contin- upd until the caller has traverScd the whole suit of apartments.
 At the balustrade the caller makes Il low and as he Supposes a final saluta tion. But no: when he has reached the first landing place the host is at the ton of the stairs; when the caller stands on the second landing place lis host has descended to the first. and upon each of these occasions their heads wag with increasing humility. Finally the journey to the foot of the stairs is accOmplished.-I-Os Angeles Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

WASHINGTON. D. C.. May B. The War Deficiency bill passed the House this morning with only one dissenting vote. Representative Lon don, Socialist member, voted against the measure.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
New Records

Two hundred Columbia PhOpo- graph Records of the latest music received on the last hoat at the Owl. Good dance records If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
Moose Dance

The Moose will give one of their enjoyable dances Saturday night. Fine music will be provided and re- treatments will be served. 2t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
hats mixed about it?"
He's Still Doino,

What does your father do for a liv- ing, my son?" asked the kind old lady.
 "Time just now," replied the young ster, but he used to do everybody. - New York Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
Baseball.

II don't understand baseball,' cOni- plained Mrs. Flubdub. Its mixed game"
 Whats mixed about it?"
 "'They appear to think just as much of the man who steals base as the man who earns a run"-Kansas City Journal
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

A new assortment of Sailor and Sport Hats just received on todays boat at Mrs Winters. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
Natural Recreation.

The lightning plays. the wind whis' ties. the thunder rolls. the SHOW flies, the waves leap, the field smiles. the bad shoots and the river runs
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

George A. Vinger, the popular trav- cling man, was an arrival from the south last night on the Admiral Far ragut.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
PasteuriZei Products.

Pasteurizer Whipping Cream, Pas Buttermilk at Love-Whitley Co.'S. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

Just received, new line or Toilet Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

Webster's New International Die tionary, strictly up to date; come in and look it over. Valdez Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

Jack Bhnn, the well known Kodiak merchant and cannery man was thru passenger for that place on the Far ragut.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

H. E. Ellis is busily engaged in clearing up the debris on his lot on Mckinley street, occasioned ny the Eig fire.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

F'iIipinos Pledge Loyalty. taries of the municipal board and the
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

Genuine Sweet Apple Cider at
 Hunts Candy Kitchen. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

MT. and Mrs. Harry Allen are wis itors in town from Shoup Bay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

\ fresh lot of Haas Candies receiv- ed on last boat. from 50 cents to S2 I box. Valdez Drug Go. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

Location notices. hnth quartz and pla cer, for sale at the Prospector of flee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

J. l.. Steele left this morning for Landlock Bay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

Complete line of Bulk Chocolates. Candy Kitchen. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

M. F. Hendrickson returned last evening from trip to the Cube mine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
For Sale.

Two-room house on City Dock, fur nished. Built last fall. Cash S30C Must be taken immediately.
 ALASKA INVESTMENT co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

Switches. transformations, James, .Chignons, Dolly Warden Curls, and Cluster "urls made up from your own
 combings at the Vanitie Shop. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03
HOUSE PASSES WAR
 DEFICIENCY MEASURE

Bill goes Thru with One Dissenting
 Vote by Representative London
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

Home is the grandest of all institu innS.-Spur"eon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

Anything m nugget and ivory jew elry at Valdez Drug Go.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-03

Fresh candy at the Emporium.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05
EPISCOPAL WOMEN
MEET ON TUESDAY
Miss Julia Emery General Sec
retary of Woman's Auxiliary
Will Speak

The regular monthly center meet
ing of the women OF the Episcopal
churches in this city and suburban
towns will be held tomorrow after
noon at 3 o'clock at the residence of
Mrs. James ii. Darlington, 321 North
Front street.
This will be q meeting of unusual
merit, due to the fact that Miss Julia
Emery will be the speaker. Miss
Emery has been general secretary of
the Woman's Auxiliary to the Board
of Missions of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church for forty years. She is
now retired, and upon her resignation
Miss Grace Lindley, of New York
City, was appointed in the vacancy.
Mrs. James Fry Bullitt, president of
the local organization, will preside at
to-morrow'S assembly.
The subject of this meeting is the
Pflgrimage of Prayer" u movement
of this particular society started in
Maine the first week in December
This special work will be celebrated
IN the Harrisburg and other parts of
the central diocese, the week begin
ming Sunday, February IL, at which
time special prayer services viii be
held.
The meeting tomorrow afternoon,
which affords such singular oppor-
tunity to the women of the local
auxiliary is open for any women in
terested in missions.
Miss Emery, the speaker and an
ardent worker along the line of mis-
sions, will be the guest of Mrs. James
Fry Bullitt at her Bellevue home dur
ing her visit here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05
PERSONAL SOCIAL
BENEFIT CONCERT
FOR POLYCLINIC
Conservatory of Music Ar
ranges Program For Tuesday
Evening, February 20

A grand concert will be given by the
Harrisburg Conservatory of Music, for
the benefit of the Polytechnic Hospital
on Tuesday evening, February 20, in
the Public Library hall, Front and
Walnut streets.
The numbers on the program ar
ranged by Professor L. j. Decevee
will consist of violin, vocal and piano
solos, given by some of the best tall
ent in Harrisburg.
Herbert Springer will be one of the
number to participate in the program
together with chorus of about twenty
voices under the direction of Mrs. Z.
J. Decevee.
The concert is given under the au-
spices of the Ladies Auxiliary of the
Polytechnic Hospital, and the commit
tee in charge is: Chairman, Mrs.
Edward Kirby Lawson, assisted by
Mrs. Robert Z. Holmes, Mrs. William
r. Houser. Mrs. Charles w. Emgick,
Mrs. Samuel u. Shope. Mrs. Albert
Warner, Mrs. c. l.. Scott and Mrs.
Harry c. Rineard.
The tickets can be obtained from
any member of the above committee
or at the music stores.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05
Original of Heroine
Sees Herself in PIav

One of the most interested specta-
tors of 'Erstwhile Susan" Saturday
afternoon at the Orpheum was Mrs.
Clara Hall Kuhn of Cashtown, Adams
county, the original of Mrs. Dreary.
Mrs. Kuhn pronounces the play very
elevating," and was proud to see her.
self as Mrs. Ffske showed her. Every
time the great actress nonchalantly
gave one of her own favorite quota
tlons, Mrs. Kuhn would nod and smile
as II to say, very true, indeed"
Mrs. Kuhn who is spending several
days among old friends in town came
into the Telegraph this morning and
had the pleasure of being taken over
the plant and seeing just how news
paper is made. Everyone was glad to
greet such a distinguished visitor and
as she left, in Ler own pleasant way,
Just as one might see Mrs. ICiske do
1t in the play, she said farewell:
Happy have we met, happy have we
been, happy may we part and happy
meet again.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05
The Prince-Freedman
Bethrothal Is Announced

Miss Tillie Freedman, the attractive
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wolfe
Freedman of 1899 North Second street
and Joseph Leonard Prince of Potts
town, were formally betrothed last
evening and received the congratula-
tons and good wishes OF a host of
friends gathered at the Freedman
home for the occasion.
Fhe decorations were in Japanese
effects with yellow roses. shaded
candelabra and baskets of flowers
Supper was served to Mr.. and Mrs
Adolph Prince, and Miss Agnes Prince,
of Pottstown: Mr.. and Mrs. r. Mar
der. of Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs
j. Rubin, of Norristown; Mr.. and Mrs.
G. IL. Caplan, MIR. and Mrs. B. Cooper,
Mr. and Mrs. J.. Kohn, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Kerson, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Freed
man, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Gerber. Mr..
and Mrs. J.. Buch, Mr.. and Mrs A.
Michlovitz, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. Freedman, Rabbi and
Mrs. Silver, Mrs. ID. Kohn, Miss Edith
Reamer, of Whiteford, Md; Miss
Frances Freedman, Miss Reba, Levin
son, of Lancaster; Miss Bessie Ker-
son, Miss Gertrude Kerson, Miss Mary
Smith. of Norristown, Miss Mollie
Freedman, Miss Frances Freedman, J..
X. Williams of York; Sol. Gorson and
Cy Gorson, of Philadelphia; p. Levin
son, ofNLancaster: Maurice Caplan, II.
Freedman, j. Kohn, Robert Kohn,
Norris Smith, Edward Smith, Samuel
Williams, Moe Williams. Philip Will
liams, a. Kerson, Joseph Freedman,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Freedman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05

spent the week -end at their homes
here.
George Shillinger and Russell Lind
sey, students at Gettysburg College,
also spent the Weekend here
Nathan Stroup. a student at Frank
lin and Marshall College, Lancaster,
spent the weekend with his parents,
District Attorney and Mrs. Michael
E. Stroup, of 1909 North Second
street.
Miss Isabel Kelly, of West Virginia,
is the guest of Miss Caroline T..
keefer, of Front and Hamilton streets.
Miss Audrey Hefflefinger, of 416
South Thirteenth street, has returned
home after spending several months
in Orlando, Florida.
Miss Mildred Schradley, of High
spire, spent the weekend at her
home, +7 South Nineteenth street.