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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-28
EIGHT KILLED
IN EXPLOSION
Seven Injured and Ten More
Missing at Newport,
r. |.
TORPEDO BASE
SCENE OF ACCIDENT
Three Bombproofs Are De-
stroyed by illuminate
of Mercury

Newport, II. l., Jan. OBSERVATIONS
rumors of spies quickly spread here Sat.
urday afternoon, following an explosion
at the torpedo station, in which eight
were killed and 40 or more injured
The explosion took place four minutes
after 3, when the entire force was at
the station. Ii is said to have been in
one of the auxiliary magazines, in which
! II men We're at work.
There was tremendous report, which
shook buildings in Newport, and a col
umn of fire and smoke rose high in the
/ air. The fire alarm at the station imme.
diately sounded, but there was no fire.
Although each man assigned to emer
gency duty acted with great precision,
there was much CONSERVATION, especially
in the primer factory, 100 feet away,
where 200 girls are employed. Here 70
girls tainted.
Four ambulances were quickly rushed
to the scene, but were delayed because
of ice interfering with the ferry. The
Red Cross sent two dozen mattresses and
other supplies, nurses We're rushed from
the naval hospital, and several city ply
icians volunteered their services.
Pandemonium broke loose in Newport,
where hundreds OF families having rela
tives working at the station rushed to
the government landing. when they found
they could get no information ON the tel.
ephone.
Among the dead are William Caswell
who died after being removed from the
ruins. and John Francis Murphy.
Others have not been identified.
Among the injured are: j. A. Mercy
and Frank Vitrie, seriously; Orange r.
Buchanan Joseph Sullivan, James Ma
honey and Joseph Walsh. Frederick Mills |
of Washington, marine guard, was
slightly hurt.
The explosion was in No. bombproof |
and was due to the accidental setting of |
of quantity of illuminate of mercury, |
according to formal statement issued /
night Two other bombproofs,
Nos. ! and 3, were destroyed
Most of the injured and dead are me
chanies, so far as can be ascertained.
The cause of the explosion will be the
subject of IA court of inquiry, a report
Of which will be forwarded to the navy
department.
For the past two weeks the island has
been closely guarded and not one EN-
Dloye, no matter how well known, could
ross the ferry without producing his per
nit with his photograph attached.
Joseph Sullivan, now lying in the hos
1ital in serious condition, may know
low the explosion occurred. The doctors
ire making tremendous efforts to revive
Tim, as it is supposed that he was at
he exact spot of the explosion
There are thought to be several bodies
n the ruins, and perhaps one man in the
uins is yet alive.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-28
Hibernation.

In the state known as Information"
respiration practically ceases. Diges-
ton seems to follow respiration. and
the waste Of tissue is reduced 10 the
smallest possible limit. the circulation
In the meantime being only just sufii-
cient 10 sustain life IL has been as
ceftaincd that animals can endure the
loss Of tissue until it amounts TO 40per
cent Of their normal weight. should
the weight be reduced beyond that lin
II the result is death. II is the stored
W fat within the body OF the hibernat-
ing creatures that sustains them dur
ing the many months Of cold weather.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-28
BIG NEED OF HOUSES
To Accommodate Men Who Are Working
in Shipyards.

Washington, d. c., Jan. 26-Former
Rear Admiral Bowles and other officers
of the shipping boards emergency fleet
corporation, testifying yesterday before
the House investigating committee. urged
passage by the House of bills recently
enacted by the Senate, authorizing the
expenditure of S50,0OO,000 for housing
facilities for shipyard workmen and to
create military zones around yards build
ing government ships
Mr.. Bowles said both government and
private yards are working less than 80
per cent capacity, with about 10000
men employed and that the present
housing facilities at Sparrows Point, Hog
Island and Newport News are inadequate
He said shipyard workmen have in
creased 20 per cent since October and
that all the yards are ready to employ
hut that within few months there will
be a decided increase in the demand for
men,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-28

Fort hoDlnson, July Sth, 1910.
"We have used "Fruit-a-tives" in
our house forever three years and have
always found them a good medicine.
OR httAe girl, Hattie, soQs hoa5led witE
Kidney Disease. The Doctor said she
was threatened with Dropsy. Herlimbs
and body were all swollen and we began
to think she could not live. Finally, we
decided to try "Fruit-a-tives". She
began TO sho,v enforcement after ue lad
gisen her a fer tablets. In short time,
the swelling had all gone down and her
flesh began to look more natural. Now
she Is the healthiest one in tie family
and has no signs of the old ailment.
We can not say too much for "Fruit-a-
tives" and would never be without
them.
WILLIAM WARREN.
Zoe. a box, 6 for $3.50, trial size, 25c.
At all dealers or sent postpaid on
receiptofprice by Fruit-a-t iyes Limited,
New York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-28

mans ailments. Mrs. L. ZIMMERMAN,
3Gl1 N. Hutchings St, Kansas City,
Kansas.
Women who suffer from headaches.
nervousness. backachc, the blues ard
other symptons Of functional derange-
ment should give this famous root and
herb remedy trial.
For forty years it has been overcom-
ing such ailments of women after ether
medicines have failed.
II you want special suggestions il
regard 20 your condition. write lydia Z
Pinkhnrn Medicine Co. Lynn. Mass.
The result Of long experience IL az yoUr
service. and your letter viii be he'd il
strict coafi3e1ce.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-28
MANN GORKY IS
FOUNDED BY SHOT
Author and Editor Struck in the Neck
While Driving in Cab in
Petrograd.

Petrograd, Jan. 2sMaxim Gorky, the
Russian author, and editor of the Syovo-
OMAHA Shin, was struck in the neck and
slightly wounded by a stray shot while
driving in cab Saturday, according to
newspaper report published here The
shot was fired from an unknown source.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-28
Price Ups and Downs.

She went to buy a can of beans
Down at the grocer's shop.
Because she'd heard the price of beans
Had that day had drop.
The price the grocer asked was high;
The woman gave a frown.
Look herei" she said. Il heard to-day
That beans had gone way downl'
Beans now are cheap" the man replied
But this you'll think sin,
Although the price of beans is down
They've raised the price of tin. Irish
World.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-28
E.fST MONTPELIER
Auditors, Meeting.

The auditors Of the town Of Esst
Montpelier viii meet AZ the town clerks
office Tuesday. Jan. -. az . O'Clock a. m.
to settle the accounts of the town ofii-
ser. Also ct the same time and place
here will he a meeting 81 the board a.
-ivil authority for the abatement of
.aHez
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-28
MUCH COLDER WEATHER.
Rising Temperature and Unsettled
Weather Toward End of Week.

Washington, Jan. 2s.--Weather predic-
tions for the week beginning Sunday, is
sued by the weather bureau. are:
Much colder Monday. Fair and cold
until after middle of the week, followed
by rising temperature and unsettled
weather toward the end of the week
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-28

| " q AIAlNAtOiiai &c
rangement. | was
nervous and h a.
headaches most of
the time. So many
p eople re co m
mended Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound TO
me, / tried it and
after taking six bot
ties | am well. | DO
not think the Nege-
table Compound can
be beaten for wo-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-28

To clean the inside u a water bottle
or any glass that Is too small 10 insert
the hand into put into the bottle q small
quantity Of tea leaves. pour in about
one-third u a teacunfui Of vinegar,
shake well. empty and rinse with cold
water. A perfectly clear glass viii re-
suit
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-01-28
PAINS IN BACK
AND SIDE
Yield to Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Kansas City, Kansas. suffered
from pains in my back and side caused
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-06

Rainbow club will meet Thursday
afternoon at the r. ". e.. a.
Miss Leila Ogle city home demon
strator will meet the River Park
ladies at the school Friday after
noon at 2:3O o'clock Practical dem
onstrations on cold pack canning
sailing and brining will be given by
Miss Ogle- All ladies are urged TO
be present
The mem bers of the Ladies Aid
society OF the Methodist Episcopal
church will meet at Red Cross head
quarters Wednesday TO sew.
A party consisting of II couples
enjoyed "A picnic at Hudson lake
Monday evening. A basket luncheon
was served at o'clock. Boa ting
and bathing were the main features
of the evening. The affair was given
ia honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ID.
Arnold of Fort Wayne. Ind.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank +. Wolfe and
two sons. Robert and Lawrence,
have returned from Plymouth. IND.
where they went 10 see Mr. Wolfe's
brother Howard Wolfe, who Will
leave this week 10 enter the United
States army service
Clifton Wright has returnd from
White Pigeon Mich.
John Nanderbosch, who is taking
the motor mechanics course at the
vocational school az indianapolis.
has returned after a few days visit
with mis- parents. Mr.. and Mrs II.
NanderboSch :. Fourteenth ST
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Fuller have re-
turned from motor trip 10 Indian
apolis
Mr. and Mrs. A. X. Sackman and
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Sackman and
children have returned from Niles.
where they attended a gathering
held Sunday at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Linsenmyer. north OF
Niles Dinner was served at noon.
The guests numbering 25 were from
South Bend River Park and Mishs-
Waka
MIR. and Mrs. c. Miller have re-
turned from a weeks outing at
Eagle lake. Edwardsburg Mich.
Miss Ruth Rogers, Smith ST.. sub
mitted TO an operation Al Epworth
hospital Tuesday morning
Mr.. and Mrs A. J. Piper Otis st.
left Saturday for Flint. Mich. where
they will locate Mr. and Mrs. Ira
Cordier are moving 10 the Piper
residence
Rev. 3 r. Hitchcock. ]. johnson,
Mrs. l. r. Wolf and Mrs oliver
Gates have returned from Columbia
City where they attended the an
nual conference Of the Free Metho-
dist church.
Mr. and Mrs Walter White. who
have been visiting friends here the
past week. returned 20 Chicago to-
DAY
Mr and Mrs GUY Nave. Misha-
waka az. have returned from a two
weeks outing az Bass lake. Mich.
Mrs A Fosanders or Chicago Is
r guest OF AIRS c. Lang. y. Eleventh
81
! o. T. Rogers. Smith 81. has re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-06
REVELATIONS OF 4 WIFE
BY Adele Garrison

anything. so 1 braced myself 10 &C
quiesce cheerfufy In his decision.
Mr. Brennan's answer. howete
upset all ms good resolutions
WHY they all rave over these
trees he said. hsif-contemptuously.
Girl from Marvin up here about
two weeks ago. hunting a place for
an artist friend Of hers Would
have taken this. only she round one
nearer her own home But she
mushed over these trees a lot. Peach
of a locker she was. too Draper
her name was, Grace Draper. Do
YOU know her.
So / was 20 live in a house Of
Grace Diapers CHOOSING after all.
This was the thought that came
most forcibly 10 me when Mir. Bren-
nan. the owner OF the house Dicky
had impetuOusly decided 10 rent.
told us that Miss Draper had looked
over the place for an artist friend
and that she would have taken II
only for finding another house near
er her own home.
was so absorbed in my own
thoughts that did not at first no
tice Dicky's embarrassment when
Mr.. Brennan asked him IL ne knew
Grace Draper. II was onG when
the man who had all the earmarks
of a gossiping countryman, repeat
ed the question, that realized
Dicky's confusion.
Did YOU say YOU knew her."
Yes 7 know her. she works in
my studio remarked Dicky
shortly
on" The exclamation had the
effect OF long-drawn whistle.
Then YOU probably were the artist
friend she spoke OF.
u probably was" Dicky's tone
was grim. [ knew how near his
temper was 10 exploding. and the
look which / surprised on the face
of Mr. Birdsall. the little real es-
tate agent, galvanized me into &C
ton.
Ii was the same look Of compre-
hension that l had seen on his face
when in mis- Office he had started 70
say he didn't know Dicky was mar
ried and then checked himself. /
had seen the same look fash into
Mrs. Durkee's face when Dicky had
spoken of being so busy in his stu
do. saw il all in an instant.
Dicky had been 10 Marvin since the
trip he took with me Whether II
was once. or more than once. his
visit TO his beautiful models home
had been noticed and commented
on felt that | could hear the
homely comments on Grace Ora
per's swell city beau" The discov-
cry that Dicky was married would
be apt 20 start unpleasant comment.
must do something at once 10 still
II.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-06
NEWS OF INTEREST TO
POLISH CITIZENS
SOCIAL EXENTS.

SOCIAL EVENTS.
Members of the St John Csntius
Literary society of ST Hedwige's
parish held their annual meeting
Monday evening al the 81. John
Cantius library pariors and elect
cd the following oncers. Rev. An
thony Zubouricz. G. : c.. censor;
John Beczkiewicz. president. Leon
Kitkowski, vice president. Miss
Katherine Paczesna. recording sec
retarv. Miss CIemenune Dominska.
financial secretary. Frank Brylew-
ski treasurer. Rev. Stanislaus
Gruza. e. : c.. director of enter
tainments. Miss Clara Haun, liz
brarian: Misses Victoria Strauss.
Veronica Budnik. Joseph Brzezin-
ska. A. Borkowski and W. Grezes-
lliewicz. entertainment committee.
During the business session a
committee was appointed 10 make
arrangements for an outing 10 be
held Sunday Aug is at Chaplin
lake Leon Kitkovski presided at
the meeting and Miss Katherine
PaCzesna acted as secretary.
Mrs. Florence Sieraczynska sol
Garst ST. pleasantly entertained
Monday afternoon with birthday
party for her daughter Alice. who
was I'VE wears old. \ color note Of
pink and white was suggested in the
decorations Games and music
were the features OF the afternoon
Refreshments Were. served from a
tabIe centered with the large birth
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-06

cor course Dickey said with
alacrity springing out III this place
has a fireplace. It's ours. Look.
Madge helping me out of the ma
chine right here at the left vel
have a tennis court. this stretch Of
lawn IS plenty big enough. over at
the right YOU can have all the flow
en- beds YOU want, and there ought
90 be a garden at the back. He
turned 10 MI Birdsall inquiringly
About half an acre. the little
agent replied Hello Peter
We turned al the note Of greet
inz 20 see a long. lanky person with
quid Of tobacco ir his mouth and
p broad smile on IL. which he was
trying 20 harmonic
Hello Birdsall. some more folks
en-" the man responded with a
thickness i'm his tones explained by
the top OF a flask which prortuded
from his pocket.
Mrs Graham. this is Mr.. Bren-
nan. the owner Of the property
Mr.. Birdsah ignored the pleasantly.
wi. u aAAIAAlr VI 1l tAANaAA-
Nh Brennan extended not over
clean hand and grasped mine cor
daily
come right on in" ne said
heartily.
In just a minute. Dicky re-
turned 'Joye. Madee. take a look
al those pines. They ought 10 add
a thousand dollars TO the value of
this place II they would only live.
But they won't last more than two
or three years more"
They were indeed beautiful. tow
erins so feet or more into the air.
overlapping all the other trees with
My heart sank at Dickey's deter
And the place was so full Of trees.
Dicky surely ought 10 be satisfied
But ] had a fear that so many trees
and shrubs and hedges would mean
dampness and mosquitoes later.
You're an artist. en-? hiccoughed
Mr.. Brennan. as we stepped inside
the house into a living room which
looked large enough 10 enclose the
"a hole Of our apartment in town.
From one end Of it yaWned the
black cavernous mouth OF fire
place.
Dicky spied IT, walked over and
examined IT,
This for me. ne said decidedly.
What are your terms >" then re-
mem bering the mans question.
Yes 1 am an artist. he said.
Why"
which the place was SURROUND ID.
minatiou TO take the house. tor it
looked inexpressibly dirty and bar
rem inside had never seen a
house with such a tenement-like
look. But ] knew Dicky's determi-
nation whenever ne set his mind on
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-06
FERTILIZER BUYERS
CAN SAVE CAR SPACE

Farmers orga nizations and fer
uHzer dealers are urged by the Uni
ted states department OF agriculture
10 com bine orders for fertilizers so
as 20 permit maximum car load
ing
The average carload Of fertilizers
in 1917 was 20 cons a car. IL is
estima ted that with the average in
crea sed 10 so tons a car the saving
will approximate 10000 freight
cars and 243S4.0OO car-miles.
Farmers cooperative buying asso-
Citations are urged TO com blne sufi-
cient orders 20 guarantee maximum
loads. and farmers buying individ-
uaIy can help by making their
needs known early in the season in
order that dealers NAV order in
maximum carload shipments
With the patriotic cooperation Of
the many interests and indfvidua is
affected saws William Wallace
N1ein. assistant 20 the secretary Of
agriculture in charge Of fertilizer
control "a great deal can he done
70 assure the country an adequate
suyc and eQuita pie distribution OF
fe. -dizer and fertilizer INGREDIENTS
and 10 facilitate their movements. a"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-06
SOCIETY HAPPENINGS

Mr and Mrs j. 70 McNutt Of
L..gonier. Ind have announced the
marriage OF their niece Miss Fay
frothers, 20 l. Clifford Augustine.
son OF Mr.. and Mrs Joseph A.
Augustine 1913 Lincoln way ".
Monday. Aug g. The quiet ceremony
took place In the parsonage OF the
United Brethren church OF Ligonier.
Rev. Oscar r. Wells officiating
Directly after the ceremony the
couple motOred 10 South Bend
where wedding supper was served
20 the imm Mediate relatives a. the
noms o. the grooms parents Mr.
and Mrs Augustine will leave on
motor trip 70 Chicago and Milwau-
kee. and other western points -
interest. After Sept T. the viii
make their home in South Bend.
where Mr.. Augustine is employed as
advertising man for the Information
al Harvester CO.
Miss Dorothy Hui. 1915 Van
Buren, 81. entertained six friends At
dinner Monday night IN honor Of
Miss Helen Mawson, who will leave
Saturday 20 accept a government po-
sition AT Washington d. c.
=
The Womsn's Civic lea que met
Monday afternoon at the Cham Der
OF Commerce. The reports OF the
committees were given 6y Miss
Carrie Myer, chairman OF the Amer
icanization com mittee The Red
Cross shop at Haley school Will be
opened every wednesday afternoon
Al . o'clock. The next meeting will
be held on Aug. % at the home Of
Mrs. George ". Phillips. 10 Column
oia 81. Mrs Fred Woodward will
give an address az that time, and
Mrs Gum will furnish the music.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-06
pERSONALC

Miss Letta Nichols is spending a
week al Diamond lake.
Leo I've 1907 California av.. has
gone 10 the Great Lakes naval train
ing station. where ne has enlisted in
the department OF naval aviation.
He was accompanied as far as Mich
gan City by his uncle. Gus Larson.
and family. MS mother. Mrs Lille
Hitter. and his cousin. Pearl Amick.
The party motored from here.
DIT. and Mrs. : y. Hager and
daughter Frances. g02 r Washing
ton av.. have gone 20 Chicago where
DIT Hager will attend the national
dental convention
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-06
PERSONALS.

Anthony Drajus left Monday af-
ternoou for his home in Chicago
following a short visit AT the home
of his aunt. Miss Katherine Neid-
balski 1101 W Thomas ST
Felix Antkowiak. son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Martin Antkowiak. 1914 olive
St. Will leave Tuesday afternoon for
Chesterton Ind. To spend a few
days with his relatives
Miss Martha Konieczna has re-
turned to Hammond Ind. after a
FEW DAYS visit here with relatives
and friends She was a guest Of
Miss Anna BartuicN : Main ST
Joseph Splawski. Linden av.. and
children. Roberta and Waiter left
Tuesday morning FOR Fort Wayne
Ind. 10 visit the formers mother
in-law. Mrs Rose Splawski.
Joseph Kruszpik. Julius Lisnecki.
Joseph Melner and Frank Kotas
have returned after spending a few
DAYS at Fish lake. Marcellus Mich
Mrs. Emilia SzymanskL zoos W.
Napier St has returned from Chi
cago following weeks visit with
friends and relatives
Miss Anna Sniadewska. Haley ST.
has returned from Evansville Ind.
She was called there on account
Of the serious illness OF her sister
Theodor Hodszar. 401 Cherry 81.
returned from Bav City Men
where ne has been attending the
wedding Of his brother. Alex Holds
Ear.
NIr and Mrs Bernard Gregorow-
lcz. q1- Meade ST. have received
word that their son. Louis. has ar
arrived safely over seas
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-06
stNk IANk STEAMER.

HALIFAX, y. :. Aug. 6.-The
standard oil companys tank steam
er Luz Blanca was tOrpedoed
and sunk 40 miles west or this port
Monday. after thrilling three
hours battle with a German sub
ma rine
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-06

turned from a motor trip TO Indian
apolis. Ind and Louisville, Ky.
Glen David. William Nelson and
Devere Witwer. who left SUNDAY FOR
Chicago 10 take the examination to
enter the Great Lawes naval train
ing station. returned Monday night.
The boys all passed the eNamina-
ton and expect TO be called in two
weeks
Miss Bessie Howorth returned to-
day from two weeks visit al Bay
City Mich
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-06
SFRGT. WALTER WEGEN h \
ARTILLERY INSTRUCTOR.

Mrs. Mary Wegenka. 1925 W. Ma
pier ST. is in receipt Of letter
from France from her son. Sergt.
Walter Wegenka. and a telegram
from c. :. Camp. Merritt, y. j..
that ne is being returned TO the
United states as artillery instructor.
Sergt Weeenka writes that al
though I'm active service at the
front with the heavy and light ar
tillery In several large battles he
never was wounded and enjoys per
feet health he is % years Of age
and has a younger brother in the
front lines in France.