. mun-slit has.)
truism-suite. ' heukottbe
Chet seduce om we feel, are
we“ , ’ ‘
Phil! use ell min: Arnhoy sa-
loons arc clue! at the towns vir-
tual! see under solitary c0ntrol.
Stare m W States Coast
fluids ed n lottery Manolo artillery
fire W see-I least
i Delusional shall explains” _
this furenoon two miles way from the
Gillespie plant. The people 0! Perth
Anthonmorusntanly ., '_;ur-
iher explosions from T. . . mil
lines, were leaving that city by the
thousands. South Amboy is devastat-
ed and deserted.
The magazines which are baled in
the creek contain a seven-day supply;
of T. N. T. t
' Explosions, followed by are, which.
last; night, destroyed s number oi, the‘
buildings or the crest
silent or 'i'. A Gillespie It Compound.
Morgan, near here. with the pmbnhle
ions of many lives or workmen, con-’
pinned at intervals during the early,
morning hours, culminatinx'at 4 a. m.,l
print a te’rriiic blast. which blew one»,
hit the few remaining vimuse not»,
zines to dust. urge a title! oti
trinitrotoluoi—T. N. T.—one of the'
most powerful explosives known, had;
been stored in this magazine. The»
laws oi the explosion rocked ‘ilse uni
rounding country like on “Wm:
wrecked light buildings. shattered.
thousands of window pages and tattoo
ed a panic among residents in a score,
of towns. 1
South Amhoy, five miles away, (sit.
the greatest force of‘the explosion, and
the military guard there orderodl
everyone to leave the town as a pre-4
caution. The residents, most or “‘E'
had been in terror ~throughout th ;
might ,did not need formal urging, and:
the roads to Perth Amboy and other.
towns were packed with people. all?
hurrying to escape the danger mum
Earlier in the evening, powerful shells}
-of various». calibres, destined for use'
for the Allied armiu. had been hurtling l
through the town. Various units oi‘
the New Jersey Stole Guard were callq
ed upon to protect the homes of peo‘
ple who had fled. ‘
Until down today, firemen, guards-Ii
men and rescue parties were unable;
to approach the ruins of the plant and_
search for bodies of the victim. on 30-,
count of the ever-present danger of:
(‘Alrlod'lng shells and ammunition. i
It. was said that more than 2,000 men,
composed the night shift; Estimates
of the loss or life ranged=ironi twenty.
fire to one hundred and upwards. Nina
bodies were recovered and sent toihe
morgue at South Anlboy Ofllclals de-,
claret] it might be several days betcro‘
the death toll would be known delin-
ftely.
The cause of the disaster is not,
known. Rumors were circulated thatl
spies or alien enemies were responsi-
ble. but these were promptly discounm
ed by oillcials; 1
The extent of the property loss has
not yet becn estimated by the com-
pany oiliccrs. The plant, is said to
have bccn valued ill $18,000,000. At 9 ,
'a. “1., the dead and inissinz were esti-
mated at between cighty and 11-3 per-
sons.
Buildings are being blasted to stop
ilu- tprcnd oi" ilumcs, which were said
do be raging in some of the buildings
,,, into a. m. At that hour only 101
Am House l:
a gag Cellar t3
How would
you like to have
every room in
y o u’ r h o u s e
warmr—rcal 4 .
warm? \Vouldn’t you on-
joy seeing the children ,
. playing on the floor with-
out dangcr of-taking-cold ?
An
inreannriqmt.
Onepipe Heater
can bring you this pleasure at
surprisingly low cost. l t has only
one pipe and one register.
A .
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Then there's only our fire to tend
once or twice a tidy“ de‘
the fuss or danger of several
stoves in do. house.
do hrs-um noopipo
"rum is sold on 0. Mord
Guaranteed tor 5 yesnkis Ira
M .i him ‘
fine one have ad pt .0 h
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Broadcloth,
tone
Tslored' Suits
Fine qualities in
Silver-
and Velour
”our.“
[ant/1M0! 1557
Small Hats
Very simple and
conservative styles in
good quality velvet or
The Clearance of
Bedroom Sets
hosted. in quality or
which cannot be dup-
style this year. Orig-
closes this week
hatter’s plush.
Small and close fit-
mu-iasaiui '
inally 066.“)
At $50.00
Very
collars, cufls
sometimes pockets of
fur.
$67.50
Cheviot Stilts
A limited number
of (.‘hcviots
few in Poplin.
wool coats lined with .
pcau dc cygne.
. $25.00
Petticoats "
All Silk Jerseys
with flounccs of con-
trasting colors. Reg-
ular price $7.50
. $5.95 ‘
Tafletae, u ll ‘uvy
quality. varied
sortmcnt of colors in-
Forfltrimmed Suits .
handsome
styles for winter with
with a
and
The largest and
All
very cficctive.
Junior Section
as-
pockcts and buttons.
cludiug black. Rogu-
lur $4.95
$3.95
coats last.
Thackeray,
Wilkie Collins,
Jane Austin,
Thoreau,
Dickens.
Scott,
C(mpcr,
George Elliot,
Kipling. I
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of the economy's 2.000 night shift cm-
ployes had been accounted for. Scores
of injured have been sent to hospitals
at Elizabeth and itnhwuy.
NEW YORK. Oct 5-The series 0!
terrific explosions at the shell-loading
plant at 'l'. A. Gillespie & Company.
at Morgan, .'. J.. last night and early
today. were plainly felt in New York
city, Lona island and points stop; the
flew Jersey court. twenty miles sway.
Flashes of light could be site! may
bitten sway. lsny peter-n him
an enemy ital in MRI!!! in.
‘ east and mm [Mice out” and
keeps." cum with KW“.
At. ll detest index loans and
imm "on tho (NW em one
“mile ten other his was:
more shoes so the We .0 (Hi
sortie min W at We.
“the. trim” W all m
ta. Noam m «mm to
M n m ssh-v m.
M s Win or mm. the“
W M in «mm 1 fl
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Thcsc special prices
hold good while petti-
Second floor.
A New Library
Popular Works of
Washington Irving,
Alexander Dumas,
Charles Kin gsley,
$12.60 to $35.00
at $4.95
"' Evening Slippers five, hcavy cotton
\ 8°th Drum” 0f Gingham, dark Dlaidsi ‘0' Most attractive are the new models now on 22‘! warm. chular
iractivcly made with plaitcd skirts and wide (lisplav. ""00
. . . , , - ' At $5.00
be“ “3“ 8 t“ 16 WIS- R°g"‘"”-‘ WW“ Bronze, dull kid, black satin and white calf, in
, 95 bcadcd cfl'ccts, $5.50 to $7.00 Blanket B a t ll
$295 311d $3 HUM“! floor. SllYi‘l‘ 01' giild C(llUl‘S, $7.00 Robes, \'(1]-.\' heavy,
Satin, black or whitc, $5.00 14 to 18 3'00"?“-
Colors that rcmi
night of October
get Ilullowc’cu.
There are ‘fancy Hats and Favors, all of
gully colorcd crepe p
that wonderful cvcnin g. .
Trumpets and Whistles, Cups for ices and
sweetmcuts, with other things that make up a
pretty coy supprr iablc.
Hats for Children
reu’s Hats ever gathered. at Reed’s.
Velvets, Velourl, Felts, wide or narrow
brims, mushroom shapcls, some with ribbon
streamers. Army- or navy blue, Russian green,
rose, red, brown, sand and, yes, black. '
Dress hats, simply tl‘immcd, an ostrich tip
with ribbon band, a small cluster of tiny flowers,
Children's Coats in Broadcloth and (‘ordu- $5.00 to $8.00 $2.00
. rev )lain or dress 7 mo cls, comc fur trimmed Pam" COI" “‘m 50'93‘1'0‘05" "cc"
" I 3 d S ’ soon to 37.00
Black and Yellow, and "
Brown and Green
mite youngsters will not for-
ting, or with medium
wide brims.
05.00 and 0550
Second floor.
Velour Coats
A limited number
in All Wool Velour,
brown and green,
lined to the waist,
with or without fur
collars. ~
$25.00 and $28.50
Second floor.
Robes and
Kimonos
Kimonos, h c a v y
The Coral Dress
for girls and petite women
This popular and practical style is made up
in serge and combinations of serge and satin.
As may be seen by the illustrations it is graceful
and most desirable for school or business wear.
Agcs 13 to 17 ycars.
$25.00 to $45.00
Junior Shop, Second floor.
Oxfords and Pumps
Walking and Dress styles
Many women, by wearing spots, will pre‘
lcr .oxfords and pumps through the autumn and
well into winter. “Liberty Brown” a new color
is shown in a new oxford model.
Oxfords. blankct styles, a va-
l.ibcrty Brown, perforated tip, l'lClV of coin”. ‘
military heel, 00.00 ' i
finest assortment of Child-
Tan, wing tip, “Louis” heel, $8.00 . $750
Patent, wing tip, “ .ouis" hccl, $7.00 ' ,
mum”. 9mm. Second floor. Dull Calf, straight tip, military hecl, $7.00 Planuelette Kimo-
Kid, straight tip, military heel, $6.00 nos, eltllci‘ high
shirrcd waists or fin-
‘(um a.
P ished with girdlcs.
Dull Cull, drcss or walking models,
‘ Ages 610 14 years. Terry Bath Robes,
$8.00
a group of twenty-
Tnu Russia, lcaihcr “Louis" hccl,
Spccially priccd til.
$3.50 and $3.75
Second floor.
Party or Dancing Slippers for big girls,
black or white satin and patent lcatlicr.
Moccasins .
No more comfortable footwear for the bed-
room than a moccasin. The Indians knew how to
design t'hcm. These are of softest lcathcr at—
tractivcly bcadcd.‘
For Womcu $2.00 For Misses $1.50
' 'For Childrcn $1.25
Rubbers and Arctics
Buy early as more is every indication of
a shoring-c later in the season.
- — Main-door.
M a. r a. b 0 at ‘ in
Scarves and Collars is
just right for this
weather,
$4.95 and up
nd one fru'cibly of the last
upcr in the witch colors, for
Violet. Bath Salts
make a fragrant and
refreshing bath. Two.
sized bottles,
, 75 cts and $1.50
Main lloor, {rent entrance.
er. A trulnlond oi exptostves lay on
a siding near the Gillesple plant. A
railroad fireman. his identity not yet
known, jumped to the engineer's post
on a locomotive. backed the engine
and coupled it to the train, and took
the curs out of the-danger lonc. As
his task was completed. a shell struck
‘him and he was killed.
in contrast with the thousands of
townspeople who Iled. the wives and
others. relatives of employee. hurried
into the vicinity oi the mum plant:
and bot-em nestle upon leer-ins Iii-ii
, them these pone-Ii
refined to myrrh-district; Mm’
any ire- m meson»;
Mindanao-slimmin-
fiem Writ;
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Another semiomclai estimate plaC» theirs. ' 'are being sentio the factories to give' etage theatre, providing close at!
ed the death list at ten, with a dcclar-, The program which Northwestern, onetminute talks on influenza prcrcn-l tion is paid by the ventilation of
atiou that virtually the entire working members have been working out pro- tion to the employees. l house and providing our rules are
force, except a few in the building rides for the volunteering of prisdnors. The instructions 01 the state demmg served, the danger to pepple collect
where the explosion occurred. tied for farm labor. but this provision is ‘ ment of health to the “1mm ““11",, i. l for entertainment Is for less tr ..
ahead or the succeeding blasts. , tentative, and it the general idea is. ”as direct the latter ,0 ask teachers to 2 the case of those who crowd mo, .t
The American Red Cross has begun adopted will probably involve compul- send home any child exhibiting any? 1y vcntilatod cam, Dr. lilacit s".
relief “'0'“ among refugees and ”3"", 30"” labor on ““7 3"" 0f the prison-i symptoms of a cold. and to send the The local health departmen' :-
90- sum ,"3- ~ a i child’s homo and addres to either this; scntutlvcs in» their talks to form .\'
”"“""“' . A program in detail "‘5 been “b'i school inspector or the health oiliccru pioyecs. will point out that 1- ~
HUN PRISONERS 19m“ to 3"" "WV" by W" M The brothers and sisters oi such a itself is not a dangerous din.”
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