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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
GASSED
IN BLAZING SHIP
Benzol Explosion on British Transport
Scorches Workers and In
lures Firemen.

NEW YORK, Aug 7-The big British
government freight transport Huttonwood
rode like a giant torch in the upper bay.
off Thirty-first street, Brooklyn, last night,
her hold alire from series of explosions
that ignited the contents of 2,000 fifty
pound drums of chloride Of benzol, which
the Huttonwood was making ready to car
ry to the allies overseas.
One man was killed, twelve badly
burned, five firemen were carried off to
hospitals and dozen other firemen were
overcome by the fumes Of the burning
benzoI before fleet of putting freboats
succeeded in dragging the big ship out
from her pier to the freer waters Of the
bay.
There the flames leaped high through
the open second hatehway on the Hut
tonwood's main deck, providing spectac-
ular display for thousands of persons clus-
tered along the Brooklyn, Staten Island,
New Jersey, and lower Manhattan water.
fronts
About 100 Italian laborers were at
work aboard the IIuttonwood at half past
1 O'Clock in the afternoon, when the ropes
attached to a drum of benzol slipped.
The drum fell into the hold and exploded
with a roar that shook the ship and
rolled her half over on her side, 50 that
she crashed against the pier.
Instantly the henzol caught fire, the
liquid flowing in stream of flame about
the feet Of the, twelve laborcrs who stood
in the hold at the foot Cf the hatch.
Before they were able to move, the cloth
ing of the twelve men was aire. and the
blazing liquid oozed past them ara set
OF other drums of benzol slowed in the
hold
All Of the laborers except those at
work in the hold beneath No hatch
were on deck, and the swift explosions
and the rocking Of the ship so fright
ened them that they either jumped OF
ran panic stricken to the pier Quickly
fire alarm was turned in, but for the
time being apparently the twelve labor
ers in the hold were forgotten. They
were still down there calling family for
help through the fumes that beloved
upward through the open hatch when
the men of Engine 22S and Truck llG
clambored aboard
Battalion Chief John ] Cav and act
ing Battalion Chief Patrick Forman called
for volunteers to 90 down to the rescut
and the entire quota Of firemen stepped
forward
4 rigging of rope was obtained anC
one by one the firemen were lowered
down through the flame filed hatchway
Their rubber boots and coats for tim,
proved a barrier to the liquid fire into
which they dropped. and quickly they
gathered the unconscious bodies of the
lahorers and sent them up by ropes K
the deck Then one by one the firemcr
were hauled up through the flames, al
more or less overcome by the gas fumc,
and all severely burned about the fac,
and hands.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
GERMANS MORE ANXIOUS.
Many Factors Contribute, Russian
Question Greatest, is Report.

AMSTERDAM, Aug There is in
ereasing anxiety in Germany over the
situation as it has developed in re-
cent months, according to a Berlin des-
patch to the Handelsblad The de
spatch reads:
"The number of those in Germany
who, like DIR. Richard Won Kuehlmann,
former Foreign Secretary arc convinced
that force of arms will not put Ger
many on her feet again, and that after
four years, the war should now come
to an end, is steadily growing.
''There is of course sufficient iustif-
cation for less comfortable feeling
now than a few months ago, not only
as a result of the retreat from the
Marine and the American danger, but
also ON account of the precarious pofi-
tical and economic situation in Austria.
The Russian question, however, is
the one which causes the greatest anx-
lety tlao'l etaoinhrdetaoshdly
iety to all.''
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
F0CH ELEVATED TO
RANK OF MARSHAL
Promoted Because Of Victory over the
German Army-Captured $4,000
Prisoners.

PARIS, Aug. THE council Of minis
ters has elevated General Ferdinand Foch,
commander-in-chief Of the allied forces,
on the western front, to a marshal Of
France
The ministers also have conferred the
military medal on General Petain. com
mander.in-chici of the French armies on
the western front. President Poincare
presided at the meeting of the council.
In presenting the name Of General Foch,
Premier Clemcnccau said:
at the hour when the enemy, by a
formidable offensive on a front of 100
kilometcrs. counted on snatching the de-
cision and imposing a German peace up
on ms. General Foch and his admirable
troops vanquished him.
Paris is not in danger; scissors and
Chateau Thierry have been reconquered
and more than 900 villages have been
delivered, 5000 prisoners. and 7O0 cannon
have been captured, and the enemy's high
hopes before the attack have been crushed
The glorious allied armies have thrown
him from the banks Of the Marine TO the
Aisne Such are the results OF the high
commands strategy supcrhly executed
by incompatible commanders The con.
idencc placed by the republic and by all
the allies in the conqucrer Of St. Gond
the User aud the Somme has been fully
justified"
The awarding Of the "mcdaille militaire'
20 General Pctan is a distinction rarely
given 70 officers. the decoration general
n being reserved for enlisted men Mar
shal .Ioifre is one Of the few officers whD
has received this honor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
SLACKEN|Nr IN
FIGHTING PACE
French Continue to RepuIse
Attacks Between Braisne
and Scissors
BRITISH TROOPS
REGAIN GROUND

Their Line Astride the Clarence River
on the Flanders Front Has Been Ad-
vanced short Prisoners
Taken.
The furious fighting along the Aisne-
Marne front, in which the American
army suffered its first heavy casualties
of the war, has slackened, it is evident
from the news dispatches today Names
of over 2,5oo Americans killed, wounded
or missing have already been received in
Washington, and as the period covered
in these lists is about two weeks ago it
is safe to predict that the total figures
OF our losses will be largely increased in
the reports that come in the next few
days
II is evident that all of the allied
troops are in fighting trim, as they con-
tinue to repulse attacks made by the
enemy at various points.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
WAR CORRESPONDENT
GUEST DAY SPEAKER
Edward Vanzile of French Front, Just
Returned from Speaking Tour in
West, win Give Address Aug. IL.

Edward NanZie, war correspondent at
the French frent, will be the speaker for
Guest day. His subject viii be What the
French Front Has Meant to Me. The sec
retary Of the Speakers Bureau Of the Ma
tlonal Security league says he is one of
their greatest speakers.
MIR. VanIile belongs to one of the best
American families and is author Of about
half dozen books and war poems and is
a member of the Players club. The see
retary also says I think you are in luck
to secure his service as he has Just re-
turned from a speaking tour throughout
the west. He never fails to interest his
audience"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
GERMANY YIELDS TO HOLLAND.
Offers to Give Safe Conduct to Ship
ping to Scandinavia.

AMSTERDAM, Aug. THE conclu-
sion Of an agreement relative to the
granting of safe conduct by Germany
for Dutch shipping to Scandinavian
countries is now assured, according to
the Handelsblad. Germany viii recog-
nize the Netherlands Overseas trust as
eonsignee, and the trust will recognize
the German as well as the British,
blacklist
The Dutch government has given per-
mission for the departure of 40 yes
sells now lying at Rotterdam loaded
with cargoes for Scandinavian ports,
according TO the TELEGRAPH.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
TODAY HOTTEST OF
YEAR THUS FAR
T. r. Vaughan's Thermometer Record.
ed 90 at 1.30 This Afternoon-Rec-
ord of 81 on July 27.

Ninety-eight and still going up was the
record on Ferris r. Vaughan's thermome-
ter today at l.3o This is the hottest
day of the year SO far. The high mark
yesterday was %. or Is degrees warmer
than on Sunday. when the highest mark
recorded was II degrees, with low tenn
peratre of A. The hottest day previous
to today was July 27, when the mercury
touched the 81 mark.
In Washington and Baltimore yester-
day the temperature reached LOG. point
not approached before since 1881. and
some of the employees at the Hog Island
shipyards were prostrated
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07

PARIS, August Along the Vesle
the French continue to repulse German
attacks, especially between Braisne and
Soi-suns. The war office announces that
100 prisoners have been captured east of
Braisne. The Germans today made local
attacks against the French positions
south Of Auberive, in Champagne They
were rcpulsed French troops last night
made further gains in the Montdidier re-
giou. IN the course Of the fighting on the
Nesle the French occupied the station Of
CRY .Salsogne.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
BRITISH MAKE U. S. UNIFORMS.
Contract Let for Clothing to Reft
100000 Soldiers,

LONDON, Aug THE British gov
erment has let contracts to British
manufacturers for military clothing to
reft 100000 American soldiers, ac-
cording to a despatch from Glasgow
to the Central News
This order, which breaks all records,
is in addition to contracts under ex-
ccution for the French and British ar
mics No clothing is to be made hence
forth for civilian use except under per-
nit.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
ONLY A POUND OF CANDY.
New York Dealers Asked to Limit Sales
to Individual Customers.

NEW YORK, August 7.-Dealcrs in
candy were asked at New York yes
terday by the federal food board not to
sell more than pound to customer
at one time in order to save sugar. At
the same time, the public was asked 'to
reduce considerable the consumption of
all sweetened luxuries.
Dealers were asked 'to take the
lead" and to place in their windows
signs worded after the following mod
ell:
''We must all join in the request of
the United States food administration
to save sugar Please do not ask for
more than one pound of candy con-
tanning sugar at time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
Diamond Shoals Station, Off
Cape Hatteras, Was the
Worlds Famous Guide
U-BOAT ON SURFACE
CLOSE TO THE SHORE
Attacking Craft Was Probably the One
That Sent the Tank Steamer o. B.
Jennings to the Bottom Several
Days Ago.
Days Ago.

WASHINGTON, Aug. THE Dia-
mond Shoals lightship, off Cape Hatteras,
was shelled and sunk by an enemy sub
marine late yesterday, the navy depart
ment was today informed. The crew
who took to their boats, have reached
shore safely. The submarine came with
in a half mile Of shore. according to the
brief reports which reached the navy
department
The Diamond Shoals light station is
one Of the most famous guides to naviga-
tion in the world. Such vessels are
usually manned by graybeards and are
OF such type as to be utterly helpless
IN the face of an enemy attack
The attacking submarine probably was
the one that sank the American tank
steamer Q. B. Jennings several DAYS ago.
Her exploits in showing herself above
water within half a mile of the Carolina
coast, where innumerable patrol boats
are supposed to be plying. IS one of the
most daring recorded since the German
raiders first made their appearance on
this side of the Atlantic.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
Conference Between Vari-
Gus Parties Since
Early Today
DUMMERSTON FARM
BONE OF CONTENTION
Chancellor Fish and Court Reporter
Here to Hear Accounting Case, but
at 8 O'Clock Agreement Was Ex-
pected-story of Case.

pected-story of Case.
Litigants in the so-caIled Knapp
case, Dummerston case involving the
William Knapp farm, are likely to
agree on terms of settlement, It was
stated by attorneys in the case at 3
o clock this afternoon. This is case
in which certain heirs of the late viii
liam and Levinna Knapp brought the
petition in ehancery to have certain
other heirs render an accounting and
IN which it was asked that a receiver
be appointed and the property ordered
turned over to him. Chancellor Frank
l. Fish of Vergennes came here to
hear the case today, accompanied by
Miss G. Sadie Smith of Rutland. court
stenographer, but the hearing was not
begun this morning as there was a pos
sibility of settlement, and the parties
and attorneys have been in conference
to that end ever since.
The orators in this ease are the es-
tate of William NJ. Knapp of Dummer-
ston, the estate of Levinna M. Knapp
of Dummerston, Ambrose Knapp of
Brattleboro, administrator of both es-
tates, Ambrose Knapp individually,
Chauncev ]. Knapp of Brattleboro, Mar
tha z. Hanock of Springfield, Mass,
and Ida c. Knapp of Northampton,
Mass, and the defendants are Ho-
ratio Knapp of Dummerston and Ora
Knapp OF Dummerston. William NJ.
and Levinna NJ. Knapp, deceased, were
the father and mother of all the other
parties to the action
Counsel for the orators are III. G. &
F. e. Barber. Attorneys Chase & Chase
represent the defendant Horatio Knapp
and Attorney John f. Gale of Guilford
represents the defendant of Ora Knapp.
In the orators bill of complaint it
is set up that William NJ Knapp died
intestate March 20, 1884. He owned
farm and personal property in Dunn
merston, the value of which is placed
1 ~ tAAS NoSuhASAO uA Tb.JbU. LGNliIld
Knapp, his wife, died in December.
1906. It is claimed in the bill that
from the time of Mr. Knapp's death
until that of his wife the latter and
the defendants received all the profits
of the place and that the defendants
have received them since, also that de-
PENDANTS have converted large quantity of
wood and timber TO their own use and
have had the whole income, use and
benefit of the premises, and that they
refuse to account to the orators.
The complainants charge that they
visited the premises and were driven off
with threats of force and violence, there
by making it impossible for them to go
on the premises and avail themselves of
their rights to the use and enjoyment of
the property.
One of the defendants. Horatio Knapp,
in his answer states that at the request
of his mother and by consent of the other
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
BELGTUM'S TOLL ENORMOUS.
German Exactions 1882, 100000 Says
Lord Robert Cecil.

LONDON, Aug 7-speaking in the
house of commons Lord Robert. Cecil,
assistant secretary of state for foreign
affairs, stated that the Germans mad
levied war contributions to a total of
1892 100000 upon Belgium, besides enor-
NOUS fines upon localities, firms and
individuals
'"These monstrous exactions,' - he said
must certainly be taken into account
when peace terms were being arranged. .
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07

LONDON, August Tn an attack
carried ont this morning southeast of
Morlancourt the British regained ground
taken from them by the Germans yester
day along the Bray Cordic road north Of
the Somme. The British line astride
the Clarence river on the Flanders front
has been advanced short distance. 4
few prisoners we're taken.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
GET JAPANESE SHIP.
Freighter Sunk by Sub 200 Miles Off
Coast Crew i'll Port.

CANADIAN ATLANTIC PORT.
August An American schooner
arrived here today with So members
of the japanese freight steamship
which had been torpedoed off the
Nova Scotia coast.
The vessel was the Tokuyana
Maru of 1929 tons. She was sunk
without warning about 200 miles off
shore on August l, according to the
crew.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
CHAPEL FORMERLY
EMPLOYED HERE
Richford Soldier Killed in Action in
France Herdsman at Rice Farm
During Winter of 1914.

Private Royden L. Chapel Of Richford.
whose name was among the Vermonters
killed in action as contained in the cas-
ualty list yesterday, formerly lived in Brat
tleboro, being employed as herdsman at
the Rice farm during the winter of 1914
Mr.. Chapel came here from Richford,
where he was COW tester for Franklin
county, and after finishing work at the
Rice farm returned to his home in Rich
ford
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
WILLARD WILL BOX.
Champion Coming Into Ring to Help
the Salvation Army.

CHICAGO, August Jess Willard
will box here Saturday for the benefit
of the overseas war fund of the Saliva
tion Army The man to be pitted
against the champion has not been Sc
lected.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
TRAIN STRUCK AUTO.
Two Killed in Grade Crossing Accident
in Taunton. Mass.

TAUNTON, Mass, August 6.-An au-
tomobilc containing five persons, bound
from this city for their homes in Bos-
ton, ran into freight train at the
Whitman street grade crossing TODAY.
Yenacax g. Miniolga and Mrs. Tony
Wymazich of Boston were killed. A
child of four years escaped harm.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
DEAD GERMAN SAILORS SEEN.
Large Number With Lifebelts on Along
Danish Coast.

LONDON, Aug 7.-Fishfmen arriv-
ing at harbors on the west coast of
Denmark report having seen large
number of dead bodies of German sea
men along this coast, says an Exchange
Telegraph despatch from Copenhagen
yesterday. All the bodies had lifebelts
on.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
ASSASSINATED.
Minister of Foreign Affairs in Keren-
sky's Cabinet Is Killed.

PARIS, August MI Terestchen-
kos, minister for foreign affairs in the
cabinet of Premier Kcrensy, has been
assassinated at Poltava, according to
an announcement made by the Ham
burg Frempenblatt and repeated by
Paris newspapers. The identity of his
assassin is not known
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
Odd Fellows Temple

Thursday, Aug. s, p. Regular
meeting of Canton Palestine, No 3.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
Masonic Temple

Thursday, August s, at 7.30 p. M
Regular communication of Fort Dunn
mer chapter, r. A. NJ.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
Red Men S Hall

Thursday, August s, s p. m.-Regular
meeting of Pocahontas council, No. A.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-07
THE WEATHER.
Probably Thunder Showers This After
noon and Tonight.

WASHINGTON. Aug. THE weather
forecast: Probably thunder showers this
afternoon and tonight Thursday fair
Not much change in temperature. Mod
crate south winds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-12
JIMMY MARINE WILL
HAVE ANT4-IIUN MASH

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
At THE MARINE, July 12-Jimmy
the 4. s Marines Mexican Gnt-eater
mascot. has been through the recent
Marine drive on the SIarne and is
back in tho Marine billet, unscatched
When the Devil Dogs began the
march toward the German lines. Jim
my fell right In line. All the coaxlng.
threatening and peading that the pick
OF the regiment could do was OF no
avail. Jimmy's comrades were GO
ing into trouble-well, then, so was
Jimmy.
While the hand-ta- hand conflict
ragged between the Marines and the
Huns, Jimmy was here, there, every
where. scurrying back and forth. his
eyes pleading to be allowed to aid.
After the battlc the Marines, real
izing they would never be able to
keep Jimmy out of any more engage
ments. Immediately fashioned a min
iature gas mask and shrapnel helmet
with which the mascot win be armed
the next time he goes forth into the
fray.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-12

more enthusiastic over the future Of
concrete ships" said H. J, wig. chief
Of the concrete shin division, From
cur comprehensive tests at sea water
we are assured that such vessels SIN
last minimum Of several years with
out any protection. Application OF
well known protective coatings makes
certain an extension OF several years
additional wear with the further de-
velopment Of protective means which
we have discovered / believe the CON
crete shin can be made as permanent
as steel IL not more So"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-12
No. ST : Women's Patent

No. SIT = WOmen's Patent
Kid Pumps with white trim
ming, Louie Cuban heel.
No. 5S1 - Women'S Patent
Kid Pumps with open work
tongue, a very popular pump,
dressy and good, S4.00r Value,
July Clearance Sale Pr. S2.95
No. $50 - WOmen's Patent
Kid, One-Strap Pumps with
celluloid French heel, I'D to the
minute in style and of super
quality; S4.00 Value, July
Clearance Sale Price. -. S2.95
No. $50 = W0men's Patent
Kid Pumps with duh kid quar-
tered Cuban heel. This pump
was a remarkable value at the
regular price. It's a rare bar
gain now. $3.50 Value, July
Clearance Sale Price. S2.65
No. 5SS - WOmen's One
Strap Patent Kid Pump with
Louie Cuban heel, one of the
best pumps for the price in our
entire stock. $3.50 Value, July
Clearance Sale Price. -. $2.65
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-12
Do Not Neglect II.

When you use medicated sprays,
atomizers and douches for your Ca
tarrh, you may succeed in unstoPping
the ehoked-up air passages for the
time being, but this annoying condi-
ton returns, and you have 70 do the
same thing over and over again.
Catarrh has never yet been cured
10y these local applications. Have
you ever experienced any real benefit
from such treatment
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-12

weeks or more training ITO pe aboI-
dshed now chat a fighting fgrce oi
considerable strength has been placed
on the allied lines
With over one million Ihen in
France, facilities there are becoming
more burdened and there is little room
for unframed troops Under the new
policy draftees Will be put through
an extensive six months training
course. the unfit weedeI out the re-
naming fighting men Sent across for
a short finishing off behind the lines.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-12

medicine for woman's ailments / ever
saw. Mrs. SARA SHAW, 2. No. /,
Portsmouth, Chic.
Mrs. Shaw proved the merit of this
medicine and wrote this letter in order
that other suffering women may find
relief as she did.
Women who are suffering as she was
should not drag along from day 70 day
without giving this famous root and
herb remedy, Lydia e. Pinkham' 5 Vege-
table Compound, a trial. For special
advice in regard TO such ailments write
TO Lydia F. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass. The result of its forty years
experience is at your service, :
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-12

No. 573 WOmen's White
Kid Pumps with black patent
leather trimming; a very
smart pump; a little different;
good quality and perfect fit
ting; $500 value Clearance
Sale Price ............. 1896
No. 574-WOmen's Patent
Kid Pump with white kid trim
ming, French heels, lots of
style. $500 Value, Clearance
Sale Price ............. 1896
No. 550-WOmen's Patent
Kid Pumps with French leath-
er heels, a pump that viii give
you a lot of real wear; S4.O0
Value, Clearance Sale Pr. S2.95
No. 5s5 Women's Patent Kid
Pumps with leather French
heels, hand turned sole; a real
bargain; S4.00 Value, July
Clearance Sale Price. -. S2.95
No. 576-WOmen's Patent
Kid Pumps with beaded front,
Louie Cuban heel, lots of style
and service too. S4.0O Value.
July Clearance Sale Pr. S2.95