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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
DRUGGISTS LAX ON SUGAR
Tardiness in Reporting Stock May
Result in Cutting Of Supply

Many Philadelphia druggists are GO
ing to find themselves unable to fill
prescriptions If they don't hasten their
reports to the sugar headquarters 3S
South Fifteenth street.
"DruggstS have been particularly
slow in making their reports" declared
]. +. Bacon. head of the sugar head
quarters today. 1T is probably due to
misunderstanding. Because their
sugar supply has not been leSsened by
the Government, some of them may think
that that let's them out of making a re.
port, but it doesn't.
Every druggist is required to give us
an exact statement Of the amount or
sugar he has used in the last year and
in the last few months, as well as his
supply on hand He will still be allowed
his normal amount, but any excess on
hand above 80 per cent is liable to
seizure by the food administration. Any
druggist failing to turn in his report by
July Is probably will not be allowed to
fill prescriptions after that time"
At noon today $4,000 reports had been
received at the sugar headquarters since
Monday morning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
MINISTER EXPLAINS
HIS GLOOMY ADDRESS
The Rev. Z. J. Humeston Saws
differences Drawn From
War Talk Unwarranted

The Rev. E. j. Humeston. pastor of
voiced rather pessimistic thoughts at
the Fourth of July exercises at the Ell
wood schoolhousc
The minister recently returned from
Camp Dodge, Iowa. where he served
three months as a chaplain.
1t was inferred from what Mr.. Hume
ston said that the newspapers We're not
telling the whole truth about the war.
arc that ten years might pass before
peace should be re-established years OF
severe hardship for the country.
In explanation of his address, Mr..
Humeston said some of the differences
drawn were unwarranted.
Il am sorry my words created an i'm
preston of gloom" he said. Il am afraid
did not sufficiently consider the fact
that my recent stay in an army camp
might give the semblance of official in
formation to what ! had TO say.
AS far as my reference to the dura-
ton of the war is concerned, l merely
said that the soldiers would not be sur
prised if the war would last ten more
years and if 100000 men would by
and by be sent TO France.
In what l said about the newspapers
thefe was no lntenllOn 10 ll1ef tildt tney
are unreliable. l tried to explain that
the soldiers, as rule, do not read the
newspapers, as their experience has
taught them to discount much of their
contents. A newspaper. you see. is like
a weather Vane. If the spirit of the peo-
pie goes up, up go the newspapers. If
II goes down. down also goes the spirit
of the daily press. The papers are too
much of a reflection of constantly chang
ing public opinion for the soldiers. They
get their information from their superior
officers and in discussions around the
cantonments. And they are told many
things which the newspapers are not
even allowed to print
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
CONTENTIOUS TRAINING
CAMPS TO BE OPENED
Civilians and Enlisted Men
May Try for Army
Commissions
By the United Press

Washington, July 5.
Civilians and enlisted men will be
trained at five central officers training
camps for commissions in the officers
reserve corps, the War Department an
nounced today. The camps for infantry
training will be located at Camp Lee,
Petersburg. Va. Camp Gordon Atlanta,
Ga, and Camp Pike, Little Rock. Ark
a camp for field artillery will be at
Camp Taylor. Louisville. Ky, and ma :
chine gun training will be given at
Camp Hancock. Augusta, Ga.
These training schools will be run
continuously. new class being ad-
mitted monthly. The course of training
will be four months at the infantry and
machine gun schools and about three
months at the field artillery school.
Civilians or enlisted men to be eligi-
bic for admission must be between the
ages of twenty years and eight months
and forty years. They must all have
the equivalent of a high school educa-
ton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
II PRIESTS ASSIGNED:
13 FOR WAR SERVICE
Bishop McCort Announces Ap.
pointments and Transfers
Among Diocesan Clergy

Twelve priests who were ordained
after completing their training at st.
Charles's Seminary. Overlook, on June
20, have been given assignments by
Bishop McCort, administrator of the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The as
signments were as follows:
The Rev. William ]. Fogarty. to St.
Patrick's, Pottsville the Rev Daniel A.
Kennedy, to st. Joscrh's. Ashland the
Rev. John F. McElvenny. to St VIM
cent de Paul's Minersville: the Rev. Ed
ward T. York. to IS. Simon and Jude.
Bethlehem the Rcv. Joseph NJ. Smith
70 st Thomas the Apostles. Chester
Heifhts; the Rev. Francis McKernan,
to st. Francis de Sales, Lenni the Rev
John j. Toner, to St Rose of I.ina's
Eddystone: the Rev. Vincent c. Moran,
to st. Cecilia's, Coatesville; the Rev
James q. Patterson. to St. Lulie's.
Glenside: the Rev. Vincent Hillanbrand
so st. Josephs. Easton; the Rev. John
l.. lorke. to SIS. Cyril and Methodius',
South Bethlehem: the Rev Nicholas
Terna. to St Mchaels, Lansford.
The following transfers were an
nounced
Of the Holy FamilH, Mansyunk. nay" %e to 9uFSn ST.
kin Of the church Of i Our faGSro Lazy Of Mount
Carmel, to the church Of the Nativity b. V.
lima Eddyston", to to our oS'IM Mady " Of NGi Mount nt
Carmel; the Rev D. F. Toner, St, joscph,s.
Manayunk: the Rev Thomas 4. McNaIiy. Of
St: Patricks. Pot,;vilIe. TO thc Church OF
f. M1rphy % 81 Fatrcs ss STOW 'oRn n
the Church Of C9rpSs Christi; the RSCy, John
G EG%s %ihrjIsSi: ,thc Re- NI%ho!ss Trsyo: d q
{hs EyanssIistT ); Gie2s!dc:o to our Iady Of Of
The Holy Ansrls'. Oak Lane, to the Church
Of the ImmacuIate Conceptions The RG2v. n.
{; the Holy Angels: ok Lane, the Ti. XIV.
p Dunn q ST TTGGnt dc P9%s
the Rcy RichSrd " M9rsn Of St. FrsHcs
Of ,Ss Rev Shaqa EamoHd %f T MFY Of 4oSP bc
Church of Corpus Christi, to the Church OF
II tie s. II: RSy GnaS s hHn
and tn .eRev; G. Fink, of St. Alphonsus,
Thirteen more priests of the Arch
diocese of Philadelphia have volunteered
their services as chaplains for the army
or navy.
Bishop McCort, in making this an
nouncement, said this addition makes
the number of priests of the Philadelphia
in the service twenty-cight. The thir-
teen latest volunteers are:
Tha Rev. Francis J. Ross, of the Church
Of the Epiphany: the Rev John y. McShea.
Of tn" Church Of Our Mother of Sorrows:
the Rev. Hugh ]. Dale. of tho Church OF
the Ascension of Our Lord: tho Rev John
W. Munday. Of st, Paul's; the Rev John
4 FnR Of q s. st RTases the eS RSv R John L?
Campbell, of the Church of Corpus Christi,
the Rev. Thomas Mckay, of St Malachy' $;
the Rev. john G. Fitzgerald. Of st. Francis
Xavier $: the Rev. John J. Fsaiey. of the
Church Of the Holy Infancy, South Bethle-
hem: the Rev. Hugh l.. Lamb Church of
the Holy Child. Logan: the Rev Thomas J.
Harron, of the Church OF the Ascension of
Our Lord, and the Rev. Edward ]. Lying,
Of the Church Of the Annmnciat ton. e Y. NJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
Currdnsa Sends Greetings
to U. S. on Fourth of July
Mexico City. July {

Mexico City. July 5.
President Carranza has sent this
message to President Wilson
ut is very gratifying to me to
send your Excellency and the
American people, on this glorious
anniversary that you are today
celebrating. the most cordial con-
gratulations from the Mexican Gov.
ernment and people. At the same
time, I am pleased to express to
your Excellency my most sincere.
strong wishes. for the prosperity of
the United States, wishing that
peace and Justice will reign soon
forever in both continents"
Secretary Guillar attended the
celebration here as the representa-.
tive of President Carranza. Many
Of the Government officials were
present, as we'll as a large number
of Mexican army officers in full
uniform.
The American celebration was
turned into an Allied affair. All
stores Of the Allied people we're
closed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
TODAY'S MARRIAGE LICENSES

William Bum. 1895 Chadwick ST.. and Sarah
Harrington, 2sD7 Alter st.
Arthur Rathofsky Bradford, Pa. and Anna
Allen, Darby, Pa
Waldeman Swanson. 2O26 Arch ST., and
Elizabeth Barnes. 2638 n 9th -. "''
Linwood H.. Nelson. 1884 Seybef- St, and
Edna l.. Smith. Montclair, n, J.
Alfred Heimack, 1850 f. Ontario st and
Mary Graeves 295O FTankford ave
Carlos Mestres. 3307 Powelton ave. and
Alice y. Henry. Pottstown. Pa.
Martin Hailbach. 257s e. Auburn st., and
Anna Nlklasz 2926 w Ontario St
Fred u Benz Nswport + l.. aud Bertha
Min nj 95d1i5 R1Gba g Camde9' iao7 ,TdiJJ. n j.
James a. Morris. . Richmond st and
Christine NJ. Phillips. $40 ". Tiog1 :, ana
James r Adams, h40S Chester ave and
Elsie y. Smith. 472s Griscom ST, anu
Elmer Shaw, 2ins DE LanCey Il and Sarah
+. WIisht, 1907 Rodman at
Harry w. Andrews. 1854 We.kel ST and
Mary Caleb, 30si Weikel St ' ""'
Josef Sempkowski. 1917 Worth St and
Eva Cyrankowski BORE EdFemont st ""N
Mario De Bits, 924 $. sth St, and Matilda
Ananiah Job. 90 W, Washington lane and
Mary j. Kaufiin. 6s02 Lincoln Drive.
Francis NJ. Smith. Camp Meade, and Mary
l. Ryden. l7ia 5. 18th st. ''"''
Charles Smith. Z, S. ~ q. FhiIadelphIa
Louis Katzendoble. 23s5 S. 7th St ana
Mary Cavanaugh. 23sh $, 7th ST
Helen D. Hopkins. 62+ Spruce 81
Jcseph Dvorin, a0s Snyder ave, and Annie
cowf. 1909 5. Lawrence st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
AUSTRIAN ATROCITE
TERRORIZE TRENTVO
Horror Tales of "Straig"
Italians Rival Barbaris
of Germans in Belgiur
BY the United Press


Rome, JuB.
Horror tales that rival those ich
come from Belgium are drifting of
the, district where Austrians haveeen
fighting. An Italian soldier todare-
lated some of the terrible spectac of
his experience after he had serv in
the Austrian army and later been Ken
prisoner by the Russians He is
member of the Italian army, whe his
sympathies always have been.
Il was forced to take the oa Of
loyalty to Austria, he said, describihis
induction into the Austrian army .hep
/ took medical cXsminatio the ,tor
said: 'Ah, Italian, and sick are "
know the cure, the one cure for ayou
traitors-little lead pills Admired
through the back, you Italian dogs
Large numbers were condemnefor
political reasons. They were Sc in
groups into Galicia, and throuehoube
journey were subjected to insult,nd
constant brutalities. Sometimes new
were shut in cattle trucks guard,by
soldiers with fixed bayonets. Irhis
manner they journeyed for weekSer
the Hungarian plains, over the ar
pathians and the lowlands beyond ,ith,
nothing to eat except half a 10 Of
bread and nothing 10 drink exc a
mess tin of dirty soup into whicthe
guards spat for amusement. Attaed
to Hungarian and German compan In
the ratio of one man for eachla
toon they lived hideously in the ont
lire trenches, treated as traitorsin-
suited and maltreated by their Gean
and Hungarian comrades
"At Trent, the famous martyr at
tisti was tied to a cart and drxed
through the city. Officers spat orim
and their wives jabbed him withat-
pins and umbrellas. A Czech seer.
moved by the sight. shouted. I,ondve
Battisti. long live liberty" He W at
once arrested and shot. Battisttas
hanged III
To-day the manhood of the Treno
Is destroyed In defiance of thew.
classes which could not be calle nm
IN other sections of Austria were ded
in this district. Even the women ere
mobilized and sent to work inhe
trenches. where many of them IRE
Killed. More than 100000 Of our p,le
a third of the population, have EN-
interned.
Wounded and discharged soldienra
interned and the separation allowces
are not paid their families.
1t Is our conviction that unIesye
smash Austria the strongest claim a
dominant race to the right of tyriz-
ing over the world will be made gi',
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
COLONEL BOILING HONORED
New Aviation Field Named for
Officer Killed in France

Washington. July 5.-The new flying
field at AnaCostia, n suburb of WASH
ington. is to be known as Boiling Field.
In memory of Colonel Raynal c. Boiling.
who was killed about March 20 in
France. on the road between Estrees and
Fouken. during the German offensive
according to announcement by Ma jor
General William l.. kenly. director of
military aerOnautiCS.
The new field, which is now practi-
cally completed. will be a single squad
ron field, with capacity for eighteen
planes. 1t will serve three purposes:
First as a field for experiments, which
1t is desired to make near Washington ;
second, as the terminal of the New York
Philadelphia Washington aerial mail
service, and, third. as training field
where administrative officers In WASH
irgton may learn to fly without inter-
ference with their other duties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
GO TO SEASHORE IN TRUCKS
Parties to Atlantic City Rebel al
High Railroad Fare

Motortruck journeys TO Atlantic City
took the place yesterday Of the dollar
excursions. which were eliminated by
the railroads.
Rather than pay the fiat three cents a
mile fare charged by the railroads, sew
eral hundred Philadelphians formed little
stock companies for the day aud hired
sOnahIe when party of twenty or thirty
shared the expense.
All Of the pilgrims who took this gas
oline route 10 the shore said they met
with no mishaps en- route and enjoyed
eXClusiveness They declared the new
system had merit for the reason that il
took them direct from home without
any changes.
The trucks were parked for the day
at the circus grounds at the Inlet. In
most cases the run to the shore was
made in little more than two hours
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
TWO CHILDREN SAVED AT FIRE
Carried oStreet by Neighbors
When Fireworks Start Blaze

Through the quick action of neigh
bors, two children of Julius Cohen, 2640
South American street, were saved at
a fire at their home today,
Max Glass, 2634 South American
street, saw smoke pouring from the
windows of the Cohen home He told
a patrolman. and. with the aid of neibh-
bo"r carried Morris Cohen, eleven years
old, and Rosie, eight years old, to the
street.
The fire, which caused $1,000 damage,
is believed to have been due to sparks
from fireworks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
Fourth of July Gifts
to American Nation

The greatest Fourth of July since
17T6 was featured by these momen-
tous happenings
Launching of at least ninety.five
ships, with tonnage greater than
475,OOO.
Sinking of five German U.Boats
by British transports and British
and American destroyers.
Capture by American soldiers, to.
gether with French and Austria
lians, Of Hamel village and Vaire
wood. and taking of about 1900
prisoners.
Declaration by President Wilson
that the United States will not
stand for any halfway peace" .
Parade of 10000 aliens in Phila.
delptia, and renewal Of their fealty
to the country, in one of the most
rpectacular demonstrations ever
he'd here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
WILSON SIGNS APPROPRIATIONS
President Approves Sundry Civil
and Naval Bills
By the dSsociated Press

Washington. July 5.-President Viii
son has signed the So, 900 900, 900 sundry
civil appropriation bill, providing for
Government expenses, including the
shipbuilding program during the coming
year.
He also signed the naval appropriation
bill, carrying S1,609.323, 900 and au-
thorizing a permanent increase Of the
navy's enlisted personnel to 1871, 900 men,
with $4,000 additional for the war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
WANTS PAY FOR WAR GARDEN
Gloucester Man Seeks Compensa-
ton When Ordered to Nacate

The question who is to pay for war
garden, valued at $500, has been raised
by Hosea Miller, of Gloucester, y. J. He
has been ordered to vacate his property
that it may be raised to make room
for an addition to the New York Ship
building plant.
Four other persons who live on prop
erty adjacent to the ship plan, east of
Broadway, Gloucester, have also been
Eotified to vacate.
Miller will confer with Gloucester
officials to learn if he can be compen-
sated
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
CAN'T WE'D STEPMOTHER
Oddly Matched Pair Unble to Fine
, Minister Willing

Wanted-Some person who will marry
Houston Richards, nineteen years old,
1908 North Sartain street, Philadelphia,
TO his twenty-two-year-old stepmother,
Mrs. Catharine Richards.
The marital intentions of this couple
have been baked by two New Jersey
ministers, who say they cannot con-
scientiously wed the couple. Tying the
knot would make Richards the step
father of his brothers and sisters, of
whom there are five.
The couple may have to go to Hkton
n marry
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
FIRST FOURTH" AT HOME
City Firemen, Under Two Platoon
system, Enjoy Holiday

Inquiry made today at fire stations
throughout the city showed that en-
forcement of the two-platoon system on
Fourth of July was successful
Yesterday was the first system on
July the city tiremen We're not on duty
the full twenty-four hours They work
ed in their regular shifts, s to 6 o'clock
on the day detail and to s o'clock on
the night trick"
This gave the night force opportunity
to enjoy the day at home with their
families, while the men on duty during
the day were enabled to have a good
time at home last night.
1T was just like real living" said one
of the fire laddes, AS the EVENING PUB
Lie LEDGER started the campaign for
the two-platcon system. be called up to
tell what his first Fourth at home felt
like
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
Mccormack ErrS: Nearly
Sang "Cod Sdre Hcland'

Washington, July 5.-~John Nc
CormaCk nearly sang God Save
1reland,' instead of the Battle
Hymn of the Republic" at the
start of the Mount Vernon Cere.
monies yesterday. The two pieces
open in much the same strain, and
the pianist started off on the wrong
one. There was a stir for a mo-
ment. but Mccormack caught it and
started over again.
Later, Mccormack linked arms
with Ambassador Reading. on the
Mayfower. and they went into Sc
clusion for one hour, after which
both came out smiling, and it was
rumored the Irish problem had
been satisfactorily settled
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
FOUR SEEK NOMINATION
Simpson Petitions in Michigan Repub
lican Senatorial Race Filed
By the Associated Press

Lansing. Mich, July 5.-William Ger
aid Simpson, of Detroit. filed petitions
containing approximately 1000 names
with the Secretary of State today 10
have his name placed on the Republican
ballot in the August primaries as can
didate for United States Senator.
Petitions already have been filed for
former Governor Charles S. Osborn
Commander Truman T. Newbery, Secre-
tary of the Navy in the Roosevelt cab
inet, and Henry Ford. Democratic pc.
titions have also been filed for Ford.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
SENTENCE FOUR FOR FRAUD
Three Get Penitentiary Terms; One
Heavily Fined
Ry the 4Ssoci1ted prexS

New York. July -Four men con-
victed of conspiracy to defraud investors
in the stock for the Emerson Motors
Company, Inc, received sentences today.
Nicholas Field Wilson was sentenced
to serve a term of seven years in the
Atlanta penitentiary, Robert +. T.
Matches to three years and William
Loomis to a year and a day.
Osborne +. CLANCY was sentenced TO
one days detention in the custody OF
the United States Marshal and to pay
a fine of $4,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
JOIN NURSES CLASS
Nine Emergency Aid Members Training
at Episcopal Hospital

The Emergency Aid has given nine
more of its members to the Episcopal
Hospital class now In training TO be-
come nurses aids. They will undergo a
months intensive training to qualify.
The members of the class are Miss
Edith Dawson, Miss Doris Garvin, Miss
May Porcher, Miss Dorothy Blair, Miss
Gladys Muller. Miss Virginia Maxwell
Miss Doris Dexter. Miss Natalie Davis
and Mrs. J. r. Haggerty. Mrs. Norman
Mcleod Is supervisor Of the course.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
BRIDGE CONTRACTS LET
Structures to Be Built on State High
ways in Three Counties

Harrisburg. July 5-(By I. N. So
Contracts for building bridges on the
State highway routes in Crawford North
cumberland and Sullivan Counties were
awarded today by State Highway Com
missioner J. Denny ONeil, who at the
same time rejected the bids which were
received June 27 for proposed bridge
construction in State routes in Column
bia and Fayette Counties and in Upper
Augusta township, Northumberland
county.
The awards were as follows:
Crawford County. Hayfield township.
State Highway Route No S5 ten-foot
span bridge, B. w. Blystone, Cambridge
Springs, $1590.96.
township, Route 240; ten-foot span
bridge, Walter a. Godcharles, Milton,
$liS0.40.
Sullivan County. Cherry township,
State Highway Route II; seventeen-foot
span bridge, Dushore Construction
Company, Dushore, s1006.53.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
Doughboy Gives U. S.
Pledge to Alsace
By the Associated Press

Paris. July 5.
A feature of the ceremony at the
Strassburg statue in honor OF AL
sace-Lorraine was the actio nof an
American private soldier who sud
denly left the ranks and as he
walked toward the statue shouted
in a ringing voice:
I'VE will fight until right has
been restored. Alsace-Lorraine
according to its desire, will become
French again"
A wreath of roses was placed
upon the tomb of Lafayette in the
Picpus cemetery by II. Cleveland
Coke, a delegate of the Sons of the
American Revolution, Empire State
Society.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
YOUNG PHILADELPHIAN SLAIN
Charles ]. Houston Killed in
France: II. a. Cosgrove Wounded

Two more Phladelphians are listed
in General Pershing's casualty list from
France, issued by the War Department
today. They were listed as follows:
Killed in Action
CHARLES J. HOUSTON. Norwood
avenue. near Chew street.
Severely Wounded in Action
H A. COSGRONE, 1717 Columbia
avenue.
Charles J. Houston was the son Of
James Houston He was twenty-seven
years old, a mining engineer. For the
last ten years he had been in California
He was called in the first draft and
went overseas last Thanksgiving Day
\ younger brother, Francis, is now
fighting with General Pershing's forces
in France. An older brother. Thomas
resides at ia East Chelten avenue.
CoSgrove is the son of Harry d. Co.'S
grove. He was formerly employed by
the Hartford Rubber Company and en-
listed last August l, going to France
soon afterward.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
CLEARS "NONPARTISANS"
No State Law Violated, Minnesota Su
preme Court Rules
By the Associated Press

st. Paul, Mimi, July 5.-The Mime
sofa Supreme Court held today that a.
C. Townley, president OF the Nonpartisan
ganizer, did not violate any State law
by circulating certain literature. which
referred to the war.
The men were indicted in Martin
County on the charge of attempting to
discourage enlistments.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
CHEMICALS BURN WORKMAN
Employe in Critical Condition a:
Result of Explosion

Morris Samlnn. 42S Mercy street. was
severely burned today when two barrels
of chemicals in the Mifflin Chemical
Works, Mffiin street wharf exploded.
Samlan, an employe of the chemical
company, was taken to Mt. Sinai Hos
pital. His condition is critical.
The room in which the explosion oc-
CURED was soon enveloped in flames
The fire was put out with slight loss.