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Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
MANY KILLED IN EXPLOSION.
Over 100 Believed Dead Or Injured At
TINT Plant Near Syracuse.

Syracuse. N. MANY persons were
killed or injured in two terrible explo-
sions at the huge plant of the Semet-
Solway Company. located at Split
Rock, a suburb.
The force of the explosion rocked
this city. Plate-glass windows in the
business section We're broken and res.
licences swayed perceptibly, causing
their occupants to rush into the
streets.
The police believe the Est OF dead
and injured will amount above 800
when final details are available IN
complete returns showed Is persons
had been killed.
UneQuipped with fire apparatus. vol
unteer firemen were unable to make
Roadway against the spreading flames.
Columns o. flames shot 800 feet in
height. The heat was so intense that
it cracked glass hundreds OF yards
away and a thick noxious smoke CON-
b;ned to hanai. ~ the 1ire-Igh.ers and
reScueS.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.
War Board Willing To Relieve The
Industry.

Wasnington.-ln statement re-
i,erating its disapproval Of new build
ing construction, not contributing di-
rcctly or indirectly toward the prose
cudon of the war, the War Industries
Board expressed Willingness to relieve
the building industry under the al:
verse condition of the war as far az
possible and to consider the merit o;
individual projects.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
Killed In Auto Accident.

T.n;l"-:ck.-rrank A. Alder. Bruins
ic:;. received q telegram stating that
:4;:; #oa. - Garland Alder, had been
....i,is.! in an automobile accident in
France. lie VIZ. the fourth Frederick
.5,.n;: boy killed during the war. He
va; Il ci:, engineer and after grad
"a in" rrorl Washington and Lee Uni
|e.sit, in 1903 became associated with
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
Ten New Middies.

Annapolis.-Ten additional members
of the new fourth class at the Naval
Academy, two of them named by Secre-
tary Of the Navy from the enlisted
personnel of the Navy, were sworn In
by Rear Admiral Eberle. They are:
Beverly f. Carter and Milton E. Miles,
of the Navy; Thomas r. Malloy, Ari-
IONA; Marion J. F. Weller, Jr., Ken
lucky: Arthur D. Bates, Massachr-
sets; Arthur A. Schmidt, Indiana,
Harry A. Winkelman, Michigan; Mar
tin NJ. Marston. Mississippi; Henry L.
Holcomb. Delaware, and Albert van P.
Rudd, Kentucky.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
County To Borrow $4,000.

Notwithstanding the county IS In
need of $15C,OOO to meet immediate
obligations. particularly THROUGH the
redemption of outstanding certificates,
the Anne Arundel Commissioners
adopted an order giving President
James A. Walton authority to borrow
that sum at the most satisfactory rate
of interest that could be secured.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
John schIey Wins Commission.

Frederick.-Mrs. Steiner Schley has
received notice from the Secretary of
War that her son, John Reading
Schley, this city, has been commits
stoned first lieutenant, aviation Sec
ton, Signal Reserve Corps. He is rel
alive of the Late Admiral Winfield
Scott Schley and has been in France
since November.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
Decorated BY France.

Hagerstown. - Harry X. HetzeI.
chief commissary steward, United
States Navy, son of George F. Hetze1.
Williamspoit. returned home on a fur
Tough, wearing a decoration conferred
upon him by France for bravery. He
is the first Washington county man
in any branch of the national service
to come back with such an honor. He
risked his own life to save the life Of
a French officer, Captain Decourcy,
at sea.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
10 "cut" For Not WORKING.

Federalsburg.-Oiie Henry was a.:
rested here by Constable Noble under
the Compulsory Work Law as q slack.
err. He was arraigned before Mag
istrate Thomas F. Cox, who com.
mitted him to the House of Correc-
ton for six months. BY the young
mans own confession he had worked
only three weeks in as many months.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
Child Killed BY Auto.

Observation-Disclosures, year old son
of Albert +. Shober, wholesale meat
dealer, was killed when struck by the
automobile of William e. Marquis,
treasurer of the Gillespie Manufacture
ing Company, of Pittsburgh. The child
ran across the street opposite its home
and stepped out of the way of a car
ahead and into the path of the one
following. The child's neck was broken.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
FIREWORKS KILL TWO.
Two Others Also Believed Dead In
Warehouse Blast.

San Francisco.-Twob boys were kill
I'd instantly, two more are believed to
have met similar fate and one was
injured, probably fatally, when they
accidentally exploded some fireworks in
q warehouse while attempting to steal
flre-crackers. According to the police,
the injured boy admitted he had drop
ped lighted match near the explos-
ives.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13

. HagerstOwn.-Mrs. Catherine Wor
den. wife OF Grant Worden, received
a telegram from the War Department
stating that her son, Frank ]. Long, OF
the Medical Corps, had been seriously
wounded in France June z. He Is 30
years old and unmarried. Prior to his
enlistment he was member of Com
pany B. First Maryland Regiment. for
three years, receiving an honorable dis
charge
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
Frederick Has $5C6, 290.

Frederick.-An audit of the war saw
ings stamp campaign showed $685.
29O.69 in cash and pledges. Tho
county's quota is $1,O77,420, leaving
balance of $571,230 worth of stamps
to be sold. The sale in the city IS
s177,321.75. the city quota being $277,-
$40. The total county sale is $685.
O6O.9i.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
Soidie. Falls From Train; Killed.

Elktca.-Aifred Johnson. private in
Ambulance Company. No. 81. Sixth
Sanitary Train. Sixth Division. acct
ientally fen from a train on the Penn
sylvaaia Railroad at Iron Hall, three
miles ncrth Of Elkton, and was killed.
The soldiers were being transferred
from Camp Wadesworth, S. c.. to
Camp Mills. Long Island. Johnson's
home is at Gregory. S. D.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13

In a recent experiment cress seed
lings showed distinct curvature
after an exposure Of only two seconds
to a light of 200 candlepower. The
feebier the light the longer is the time
required to produce a reaction, but in
an hour the Seeding will curve toward
the feeblest glimmer of light.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
Ends Life With Poison.

Annapolis.-Conrad Schwartzhaupt.
30 years old, taller, committed sui
eide by drinking combination of
poison fluids while at work in his shop
here. DR.. Williams WEIGH, acting cor
oner, viewed the body and, after ex-
amining the fluid. said it was strongly
charged with cyanide of soda.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
THE WORLD WAR.

The British took 1900 prisoners in
their attack on Hamel.
Mohammed ". Sultan Of Turkey,
died in Constantinople.
British troops delivered an attack in
the region Of Amiens. capturing the
village of Hamel. northeast Of Viliers-
Bretonneux. and advancing their line
IN this region to depth Of more than
mile.
Australian troops attacked the Ger
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
Government Metal Stolen.

nnapolis.-Charged with the lar
ceny of copper and other metals from
the United States Government, Chris
Scherger, a fireman, employed at tho
Naval Academy, was arrested here by
Deputy United States Marshal A. ].
StinchcOmb
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
Death From A SparkIer.

Federalsburg.-Hazel Warren, II
years old, daughter of William ]. War.
rem. died in Cambridge Hospital from
burns. The little girl was playing
with sparkler fire cracker when 71er
dress became ignited from the flying
sparks and before the flames could
be extinguished she was horribly
burned. Mrs. John A. Aul, who ran
TO the chi!d's assistance, was also baG.
~ burned.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
PRAv AS WE GO.
Move To Pause For Suppiication
Blocked In Senate.

Neutrality-suspicious. of a
resolution by Senator Myers, of Mon
tana, requesting the President to call
upon the nation 10 pause one minute
each day to pray ssr success of the
war was blocked in the Senate by
Senator Thomas. of Colorado. Let
us pray as we work and work whether
we pray or not" said the Colorado
Senator in refusing unanimous con-
sent to take up the resolution.
Senator McCumber. of North Da-
kota, joined in the opposition with
the suggestion, II think we ought to
get along a little more rapidly in our
war work and pray as we CO."
Senator Myers. of Montana. author
of the resolution, and Senator
Phelan. of California. spoke briefly
in its favor.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
AMERICANS REACH ITALY.
First Contingent Has Established It.
self In Camp.

Rome-The first contingent of Amer.
lean troops to arrive in Italy has within
forty-eight hours established itself in
camp. The men are sleeping under
their own tents and feeding from their
own kitchen, which was provided by
the American Red Cross before the
rcen started.
The rapidity Of the mobilization 20
their new quarters has created a most
favorable impression. The Americas
are in fine spirits and excellent health,
but the Red Cross will within a week
establish a complete hospital near the
camp.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13

The custom of wearing orange bios
SONS at weddings is Of comparatiyel,
recent date. 1t came to us, like mos.
other fashions in dress, from the
French, who in their turn derived i,
from Spain. In the latter COUNT, i,
had long prevailed and is said II
have been originally of Moorish c.jsin
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
Scholarships Awarded.

Annapolis. -Scholarships in institu-
Il. IS Of the State, open to Anne Arun-
ji"i COUNTY for the coming year, were
.~..;.e:. by the County Board Of Edu-
t-aiioa al its monthly meeting as fol-
l,vE: ncAcrt Mess. son OF William H.
i =. .nt! Joseph {. Moves. Davidson
/. III, Washington College: Charles
:':s,.u,. s. NJ: garct's. Maryland State
i'c,,'.-4. ard Miss Julia j. Thomas,
i,:cc..-.lEn. Maryland Institute.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
New Hotel Opened.

Hagerstown.-The new 100000 Ave
story brick Colonial Hotel OF this city
owned by Frank l.. Hamilton and son,
John r. Hamilton. was opened Thurs
day. The Colonial Apartment House
was purchased Is months ago from
Joseph c. Roulette e. Sons and re-
modelled into a hotel. Mr.. Hamilton
and son now conduct the Jefferson and
Palm Hotels at Charles Town, W. Va.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
Killed BY Train.

Belair.-While walking on trestle
near Sharon Station, on the MARYLAND
and Pennsylvania Railroad. Mrs. Su-
sauna Russell, 66 years old. was struck
by a northbound passenger train, sus
tanning injuries from which she died
shortly afterward.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
GETS CUP FOR BEATING u.eoAr.

Permission Given Lieutenant 1oesch
To Accept Gift From Azores.
Washington.-Oficial permission has
been given Lieut-Com. J. H. Bosch,
until recently in charge of the naval
collier Orion, to accept the loving cup
presented to him by the citizens OF
Ponta Delgada. Azores, in recognition
Of his attacking and driving off the
German submarine which was bonn.
harding that city some months ago.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13

Many new varieties of pistachio nuts
from Central and Western Asia are
being tested by the Federal Govern
ment through wide distribution In vari
GUS parts Of this country.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
ASKS ABOUT COASTAL CANAL

Senate Seeks Data On Connecting
Chesapeake With Buzzard's Bay.
Washinston.-The Senate adopted
resolution by Senator Salisbury. of
Delaware. directing the Secretary of
Commerce 10 furnish the Senate with
Information regarding the advisable
ity CT, connecting Chesapeake Bay.
Delaware River, New York Bay and
Massachusetts and Buzzard's Bays by
series of canals
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
GAS OFFENSIVE PLANS.
The Chemical Warfare Service Now
Has Charge.

Washington.-All phases of gas Of
eensive preparations are placed under
the new chemical warfare service of
The Army, commanded by Major Gen
eral Sibert. by an order announced at
the War Department. This includes
Experimental work heretofore carried
On by the Medical and Ordnance De.
partments of the Army and the Bill
-aau Of Mines.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
MISS RANKIN SEEKS TOGA.
conqresswoman Aspires To Senate
From Montana.

Wu:hington-Miss jeanette Rankin.
Representative from Montana. al
ncunced that she will be candidate
for the Republican nomination to the
Senate to succeed Senator Walsh. vino
will offer for reelection in November
The nominating primaries Will be held
August :! ana .Iiss Rankin said that
at present there Is no other Republican
candidate.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
Dr.. John L. Lewis Dead.

Rockville.-Dr. ]. L. Lewis, a lead.
ing musician of this county, died sud.
denly at his home at Bethesda. aged So
years. Overwork is said to have been
the cause of death.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
CAN'T TRUST THE HUNS.

Plan To Send U. S. Hospital Ship
Without Convoy Held Up.
Neutrality-suspicious. for the sailing
of the American hospital ship COM
fort, which it was proposed to send
through the submarine zone without
convoy, have been delayed by the
ruthless destruction OF the Canadian
hospital ship Llandovecy Castle 1t
is not yet decided whether the orig.
inal plans will be changad
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13

Senate Finance Committee Approves
Bill Passed BY House.
Washington.-The new bond bill,
which just passed the House. provid-
ing $4,000, 100000 for domestic pur-
poses and $1,5OO,00O for loans to the
Allies, was approved by the Senate
amendment ordered reported favor.
ably.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13

There are now 5.O63 prisoners Of
war in England working in agricul-
ture and 1,4O0 more are to be EN-.
ployed.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13

A dictaphone small enough to BE-
carried in ones pocket has been In
vented and patented by a man IN
Washington.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
Shoots HE srothsr-In:Law.

Observation-Disclosures Shipley was
shot by his brOther.in-law, Isaac Hull.
The bullet entered his right leg near
the hip. He was taken to Washing
ton County Hospital.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13
SOUNDS hNEWTHE-
DOOM Of TYRANNY
President Proclaims q Reign ot
Law as Object in World War
DEFENDS HELPLESS RUSSIA

New And Unqualified Conservation OF
America To Struggle For Clearing
Military Autocracy From The
Earth is Independence Day Answer
70 Huns-A Notable independence
Day Assemblage OF Officials And
-Foreiqn-born Loyal Citizens At The
Tomb Of Washington-A eeI0ian's
Speech.
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13

Glassmak1ng is an old-estah,is,ec
industry in the Birmingham (cng
land) district
Middletown transcript., 1918-07-13

The custom Of handshaking date.
back to the time Of Henry IL.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
PAINLESS METHODS

We have brought our system of
painless dentistry to such point of
perfection that we are now able TO
guarantee TO perform practically any
and all kinds of dental work without
hurting the patient Bit.
This is a matter of great importance
to you. Many people have put off
having necessary dental work done on
account of being afraid that it would
be very painful to have the work done.
II you are among this number we tell
you now that you need delay on this
account no longer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
Help TO Save
Nations Food Supply

In this time Of high cost OF living
everybody should use all possible
means to prevent waste and 10 help
save food. No one means can be more
effective than vigorous campaign
10 cxterminate rats. which destroy
over two hundred million dollars
worth OF foodstuffs annually Keep
garbage In rat-proof cans. stop up
their holes. and above all. eNter-
inmate them with Stearns Paste.
which can be bought at any store.
Probably there iA no easier nor
more effective method Of extermtn-
atlnE rats that with this scientific
product. which has been used sue
ceesfuliy by tho L. = government in
its different campaigns against tho
rat. a small box. costing only n
few cents will usually completely
free the house from rats and mice. II
will also offcctually destroy cock
reaches and waterbugs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
FREE EXAMINATION

We invite you to call at our office
and let one of our experts give your
teeth a thorough examination. He will
tell you right away just what is needed
TO be done and just what the cost will
be to put your teeth into perfect con-
dition. This examination and estimate
won't cost you a cent, neither will it
put you under any obligation TO have
work done unless you want it.
Don't you think it is about time that
you gave yourself the advantages of
a perfect set of teeth?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19

They aren't entering the Seattle
Girls Victory carnival as rapidly an
the brunets.
There are about two hruncu TO ev.
cry blonde and every rcd head so far.
The Victory carnival VIII be "A
great outdoor affair. repiete with
paxcantry. athstien and special pro
grams. out on tho shore. OF Lakes
Union and Washington. and the ma.
val training camp.
Many OF tho girls. and Frank Wa.
tcrhouse. who put over the hig girls
Red Cross bazaar. ar. hack OF the
Victory carnival.
The beauty contestants will take
part In a great pa9rant. The Road
20 Victory" The most beautiful
blonde viii represent Peace. the
brunei. Cleopatra. and the rcd
head. Venus"
Winners will 10 picked from pho
tographs. which can be- submitted TO
Tho Star or carnival headquarters.
1905 Fourth ave. Height. address.
and phone number must b~ written
on the back OF each photo.
Proceeds from the carnival win go
toward providing a great war indus
tries emergency hospital. and to help
the Naval Relief society.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
HEALS
WORST ITCHING
Skin HUM0RS

what is u worth 60 you 20 n. en-
,ir.iy I'D Of that distressing skin
trouhlef To drtv. away those pim-
plcHg To have fair clear Hkin
again To secure permanent relief
from that agKravatinK. itching &C.
xrrna,
II should be worth the very little
trouble merely 20 obtain and try
Poalan. That u your safe remedy
because Il carries a healing power
intense. active. quick to assert its
control over disordsred skin.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories
3ts ". am At. New York CITY.
Urge your skin 70 become clearer.
brighter. better hy tho daily use OF
PoslAm soap. medicat~d with Posiam.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
Now, RIGHT NOW,
Is the Time to Have
Your Teeth Fixed Up

Don't put it off another day. While
you are reading this announcement is
the time for you to make up your mind
that from this time on you ,OiU free
yourself from, the handicap of bad teeth,
that you WiH giUe yourself the full bene-
fits of whatever talents With which
nature may haUe endoUed you.
And don't think for a minute that
decoyed teeth are not serious matter.
They certainly are. If you Ualue your
health If you like to be as near as pos
sible to 100 per cent efficiency - then
you .uiU not and must not neglect de-
cayed teeth.
They cause disease. There is no lon
ger any room for argument on this
point. No weN informed person Dould
think of euen arguing about it. We are
backed by the best medical and dental
authorities in our statements about this
point.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
MAYOR CARRIES
SKAC|T CLAIMS
TO WASHINGTON

Tho rity's committee working
for the granting by the capital
issuer COMMITTEES Of the hight II
Seattle Ia issne $500 90 la
bonds for the construction Of .
power plant on the SkAgit river.
wir-d "Wednesday for VI. j.
Shnughnessy. San Franchises
si5.OOo-a-yesr engineer la charge
Of that eity's big water and pow.
rr Developments projects. TO como
and make = Report ON the SksEtt
sit~ and kcAltlo powe~ situation.
The COMMITTEES In taking every pre-
caution TO get support for It's claims.
which win he taken by II direct IN
tho national capital innuea COMMITTEES
at Warrington. an was done with the
subcommittee on capital issues AT
aan Francisco. Tho capital issues
eommitts. has an engineer. r.. y.
Taylor. now IN Seattle conducting An
investigation.
Tn" visit Of the committee. com
posed Of Mayor Hanson. Corpora
ton Counsel Caldwell. and Council
men Fitzgerald and Thomson. IN To
he made an soon as Councilman
Thomson returns from California.
In the meantime. all data bearing
on the power situation In b~ing col
lected. IL II believed by the commit
t.em-n that the decision Of the San
Francisco committee will not be un.
favorable. but the final decision rests
In Washington.
We must fight To "a finish. raid
Mayor Hanson. Wednesday. No
stone must be left unturn~d. by
sophistry and indir.ction. our oppo'
nents are trying to becloud the Issue
A few men actuatcd by selfish inter
est and greed Of gold arr fighting
ua. The Aame intcr~stH are fighting
everywhere against public control Of
power.
II note with interest that the
Skagst Power company has decided
to the Western Washington Water
Power company Its properties and
water rights on tho skagit river for
t70s. ooc. and that the Western wash
lngton Water Power company then
transfers tn our own dear Puget
Sound Traction. Light A Power Com.
pany tn. same properties for ts7T.'
900 This In very nominal profit
The public service commission Anouh
fix a rate commemorate with the
Last consideration mentioned In the
deed. A To Ia. rights purportsd TO
he conveyed. We should worry.
In Los Angeles. the trust In de
fnandinR that tho city build a water
power plant. because ~ owns the dis
,r1butinw system and u would h- AT
the mercy OF the company.
Yesterday. in a visit to Cedar
Fails. sav the sub station complete
and the pole lin~ building TO furnish
10 one kliosatts OF power 90 tn. Mi
vaukee. which amount will soon be
deducted from the company's state
ment OF surplus power available. al
tho 4, claims u will no, furnish u
for some time. This power In going
TO be sold 10 the Milwaukee at 4
cent per kiiowAtt hour. aitho Presi-
dent Leonard sAys IL costs cent to
make electricity
The city council. In it, executive
session Monday. authorized tho com.
mitt~e TO continue Its efforts with
power 10 act" taken To include the
Washington trip.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
WE GUARANTEE ALL WORK

All work that leaves this office is
protected by our ironclad guarantee,
which is signed both by the operator
who does the work and also by l.. r.
Clark, d. d. S.. owner and manager
of this office, who is thoroughly re-
sponsible.
This guarantee says-and it means
just what il says-that if for any rea-
son your work does not give you
entire satisfaction, come back to us
and we will make il right.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19

Rheumatism, heart disease, stomach
trouble, disease Of the eye, ear, throat
and spine have been very definitely
traced to the poisons generated by de-
cayed teeth. II you have any troubles
that come from bad teeth the only way
you can possibly expect to get perrna-
nent relief is TO have the root OF the
trouble, the teeth themselves, fixed up.
We offer you at this office the serv-
ices of high grade graduate registered
dentists, men Of the highest standing
in the dental profession. Every oper-
ator on our staff is graduate regis
tered dentist who has graduated from
a first-class dental college and passed
the examination of the State Dental
Board. You will find that every oper-
ator in this office has his certificate
from the State Dental Board hanging
right on the wall in front Of his dental
chair, right in plain sight, where all can
See n
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-06-19
BALLARD WILL
CELEBRATE 4TH

Ballard will celebrate the Fourth
OF July with a threc-day carnival at
the plsyfieid on 18th ave. and West
sis- ST. beginning July and end.
ing July 8. Proceeds will so 10 the
Red Cross. The Naval Trimming Sta.
ton band will furnish music for
dancing from 8 to 6 In tho afternoon
and . to IL at night. Candidates for
carnival queen are now entering the
lists from all fraternai organizations.
Defeated candidates will attend the
queen. Rsbckah lodge has named
Miss Rachel Preston. and the Royal
Nclrhbors Miss Florence Lindor and
Miss Seva Saurs as candidates.