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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

me Westbrook High schoo, n,,n;,s
.,au IRE drill few mornings ano
turing wnfch the alarm wis 49,.
ah' .he building emptied. Tho n,,n;1s.
VI the lower floor went ont IN .ha
VEST SIDE of the building and Moe ne
.ne upper floor went out at H. ~.
n ,u the 1870 pupils~1eavinc the hri,a
IN" in the record. Tine - .ne nuiid-
and 30 seconds. one minute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

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No meeting of. the District Nurs|
Association was held Saturday after.
noon, the shower preventing guorum|
of members attending. A meeting, will
be called in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

| sunday was observed as Rally day al
'ne bethany Baptist church Special ser
! Nr'eS had been arranged with that end in
| NiV"' iheSe services We're to mark the
| oesihhillS OF strenuous winters Worl,
| III the church and Sunday school For
TIE morning service the pastor Rev
george Merriam, had prepared a special
rally sermon. using the life of Nehemiah
cup bearer to ArtaxerxeS, as an examine
the Watchword of his sermon was .J a.
Us RlSe Up and Build" Special exercis ,s
We're also prepared for the session of tbe
sunday school. But the chief interest of
the day centered in the part taken bv the
children at the O'Clock service in fine
evening. Mrs Ella Mitchell and Mr.,
Arazlna Miller had charge of the program
which was as follows:
organ prelude: Invocation: address of
welcome. Annie Caswen and Wallace
oayward; Marching to Victory" song bv
schooir responsive Scripture reading
prayer; song. Lord of Heaven" recita-
ton, "Our Father in Heaven" nv Marian
thompson. Doris Rogers. Marian Mer-
ram; recitation. Counting the Stars"
by George Halves: song, I've VIII All Do
Our Best" by Primary department: "O,lr
missionary Gifts by six young ladies':
our Gifts" by Letha Savage recitation.
"A Refuge in Distress" hy Gerald HoI-
den; singing, Meath the Banner of the
King" by school, report OF attendance
and offering by the secretary: recitation.
The Acorn Ruth HOMESTEAD; Gods
Protecting care" exercise by seven bows
singing. Soldiers True" address by pas
tor. Rev. George MArriam:. singing. "The
Prooklet's Lullaby exercise. Little
Workers" by Miss Ross class: recitation
Just Don't You Care" by Jessie Nc
Gregor. Ruth Nelson. Velma Fogg; exer-
else. THE Standard Bearers" by six
girls: song. Now the Day Is Fading by
Felen Merriam and Nira Lawton: offer
ing: singing: henediction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

Frederick Danforth went to Squire
Island Saturday TO remain over, Sunday
with Mrs. Danforth' and Miss, EleanOr
VINO arc at the cottage for the cosin,
of the season. ...,,. 70. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

Tax Collector Fl. D. Wells left SIN,
day for Brockton to visit his daugb.
ter and also take in the Brockton fa,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

| The funeral of the late George Lii.
ley. who was killed Friday in Sout
Gardiner, will be held at O'Clock III,
| afternoon from his late residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

Mrs. c. F. ,Koliinss ands Mrs. Mari.
Austin Of Lewiston visited relatives N
Farmingdale Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

. Mrs. Edwin Churchill returned b
Lawrence, Mass. Saturday, after pass
ing the summer at her former home q
Highland avenue. t-...H ,e.. -.a +.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

Miss Annie Blanchard has returnss|
to Gardiner from a vacation passed NJ
the mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

Willis s. Goodwin returned to Spen
Ger, Mass, Sunday, after a short vist
i'm this city with his family. h.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

The draw of the Gardiner and RAN
dolph bridge was opened 124, times, dur,
ing the month of September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

The Mothers Club will meet this al.
ternoon with Mrs. George w. Heselton
Brunswick avenue .velr ess. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

Mrs. Phoebe Jack Saturday went n
Chestnut Hill, called by the Illness N
her son, DR.. Phillip Jack. sA.i1p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03
r4t F.s
SOUTH GARDINER.

The funeral of George Lilly, who was
killed Friday in the saw MILL will be hell
at p. NJ. today from the Congregations
church. mn
- - -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter Robinson ~
turned Saturday from two-weeks hi,
through the White Mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03
GARDINER

Regular meeting Of Kenpebec. Lode.
d. Of H., this evening in A.O.s6 W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-03

Henry Uerrinue2 Of Porto Rico hae
come to Skowhegan to become student
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23
Baptist Church Notes

At the Baptist church Christmas
morning the following will he the or
der OF exercises:
Organ Prelade, Pastorale Ashford
Doxology.
Invocation.
Anthem, ..Joy TO the World" Feafis
responsive Scripture reading.
Hymn.
Prayer.
Anthem. "Echoes Of Palestine" Davis
Offertofy, selected
Ofiertofy Prayer.
Scripture Lesson.
Hymn.
Hymn.
sermon.
Anthem, 'The Herald Angels, gI.ornz
Beuediction.
Posiiude. .sMsrch f.egere," Kern
In the evening the Sunday school
will give Christmas concert 81 .
O'Clock.
PROGRAM.
Hymn No 3g
Prayer Rev, h. r. benott
Anthem, Joy 10 the World, Choir
scripture reading G. r. Richardson
LYNN No. Al
| Welcome Iyagene Fuller
song, Merry Christmas, Mrs. Con-
verses class
| Exercise, What the Christmas Angels
said, Primary department
Hymn No. ~
Recitation, DO They Hang Them ups
Esther Rouse
Reeitation. Thstss Just Ne, Stanton
4 ballard
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23
81. Philips Church

During the Christmas season the ses-s
Vices will be as fellows:
bee. Is. sunday. Christmas pws.
sa. m. Holy Communion.
1880. Holy Communion and wr~
mon.
7p. m. ehildvn's service and nj
dress.
bee. NJ, Monday, 81 stephen, :.
m. Holy Communion.
Dec. ~, Tuesday st. John tho Eean-
gclisi, o a. m, Holy Communion.
Dec. =. Wednesday, The Holy In-
noecnts, y a. m, Holy Communion.
p. IN. Christmas Festival and Tres.
The special offering at Christmas
Will be FOR diocesan purposes, for which
we need about $40.
The ehildren's Advent mite bexes
are 10 be brought In on ChtistA,aH
evening. sunday, Dec. Is. This otier<
ing will go toward the erection IT :
chapel Al Tesryyille.
Gold pins for regular attendanos In
the Church school arr to b. swarsied
10 George secley. Arthur Andrews,
Mark klebart, Harold s>eeisy, Robert
nlnekmar, aud Vivian Whlttsmose-
Bronxe medals for good stamp albums
10 Mark kiebart, Robert Hlackmas,
and Vivian Whittemorc.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23
81. Mays (shurcA.

On Christmas morning high masass
will b. held u ., Ella end 1914, with =
chIldscns aaa~s a Z o'elock. A. The
AIS service the choir viii sing the mass
by iosch. vs~pem Will he sung q =
O'Clock.
A. lola the 0rceorian mas Of ~
Angels Will hs sung and the Ghtlss-
mss hymn. Adestes fislsliss Will -
the otIertory.
4 number Of chiidsen ere to recoive
their Arns communion q ~ chlldten's
mass ~ which tho munie viii ~
adapted 10 the occanlcu. hsvesal
chsissmaa hymns viii b. sung BY ~
children among which are, | Am mce
Worthy and Ads~tss Ftdsila, and >
communion hymn sung Ia Fsunchr
The oiicrtory will he venits Adoss~
tuAs
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23
I(ii|aE!tE6lkt.ksa,l k|l!|!lalk SIS

Linen and silver, Mrs. A. ". Row.
en-.
Membership, Mrs. J. L. CARPENTER.
Relfe.hmsnt. of IN, .h,eala,e. wa.
(. r. and home n,a,,, can.tx. were served
by Mrs. bartlett. Mrs. j. h. tarpen,et.
Miss Mary Whaatnn Nt.s Harriet IA
brown. and Miss 1eftrusie Jones.
The following Is the list " Objects OF
the Court OF The Queens Of Asilious
Queen Resnant. Gertrude Perry.
Maids Of Honor. Marjorie Kaker.
Ethel ninswau
Roval r,erlbe. Marjorie Mann.
keeper Of The ROYAL purse. Marian
MAYNARD
t'ourI Marshal Elizabeth RuxSell.
tourt Herald. t;rnce Page.
t,ourt Sentinel. Minnie IIeller.
t,o,,rt tshanrellors Edith ntnswnll
GLADYS Field.
Lady Of The Lake. Miss Ruth Nut.
few.
ladies' In Mailing. Mrs. q. Il. Pratt.
Miss sargent.
Tue society committee are afrsng-
ing for trial of vacuum cleaners for
use IN the church.
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M" '' !, - o's a,ss y.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23

To the Publics
With Xmas only = few days -
names of worthy poor arr bson9
bsoaeht In daily and We feel that ~
matter should IL presented 70 the peo-
pie. We are planning 20 pteoe -
dinners on that day u thcsa who
would not have one unless gtvsn ~
the Army.
sesns have generously respoadsd -
the call, but collections Tor the e0pst
- far have bsen small compan1 -
what We actually nssd. We an -
tlaient that In placing this RnAoeor
plainly before you, that you Viii -
spond ~ generously - pannlhlo -
make this success.
Matt. ~, ~: "venly say unto 20.
inssmueh - " have dons u unto 60
u the least Of these my bssthfsn. ~
have done II unto Me-
Faithfully yours,
Captain and Mrs. BaglIn.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23

Christmas will he observed 1t the
church this year N follows: Saturday
evening al 7.30 Christmas tree, with
brief program proceeding, for the mem.
beers and friends OF the sunday schoo4: .
Sunday morning at 1910 Christmas
service with sermon; la the evening Al
o'clock the following concert program
will be given by the sunday school;
Voluntary Miss Chase
Hymn Congregation
Scripture reading Mr.. Gilbert
Prayer Rev. II. w. belates
Christmas Greeting Evelyn Shaw
Christmas Joy Waiter Harness
Duet, Blesscd Light, Ethel Brown
and Merwin Cutler
! Like 10 5ce Chfistmns Ethel Hughes
speed On Mildred Rosdnn
Solo, Joyous Song, l.ixzie BAsnes
When Christmas Comes Wesley
Belcher
Chorus, Christmas BELLS
Lambs Of Jesus Mildred Rlce
Cornet solo, The Holy CITY, Irving
The Baby.s World Esther Franklin
Chorus and exercise, Florence Darling,
Florence Gilbert, Ruth fselehsr
Christmas Carol Francis Richardson
The Christmas Tree sunday Schooi
Boy Elmer franklin. Stanley
Solo, Jolly Good Times for All, Sam
my Walsh
A Child's Reasoning lAnnette Gilbert
Remarks Pastor
Collection
Exercise, wi.emen and Shepherds
Hymn, Joy 10 The World
Benedtctipn
The Epwortb League Christmas sale
and supper was held last Friday even
| Ing and was successful, considering
the extremely cold weaiher which
caused q snaIier sttendanee than
/ usual.
| The social and Literary department
OF the Epwonh League, under the
chairmanship Of Miss Eta Whiting,
are planning another entertainment "a
be given Wednesday eyeAlng, Dec. ~
The services OF Miss Mssioa Fisher ot
| the Worcester School 81 k1ocation have
been secured for that evening In add
| lion 70 other local talent. Mis- FisheI
comes we'll recommended o. reader
singer and player. and has given en-.
tertalnments in the dlflerent churches
and societies In wosc<ster ~ well y
in many Of the nEixhbosing places
The program follows.
Fra Disyoio by sidney smith Mis-
~ uxfns Efxh4f
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23

Putnam post Office hours for IL
cember 18th aud 18th, i9ius-~the ofllas
VIII remain open sunday. Dec. 18th
until I2sa o. III. Both city and sufst
carrier. viii be on duty, and Will d.
liver mail 10 patrons who may call
The delivery Of registered mail will
also he made.
Hours for Monday, Dec. aph:--0flics
open from $50 q. ri. To- " D-, and 0ssV
10 p. ~. Money os.ies division will
liz closed.
City carriers Will mako : morning.
delivery and eolIectLnn. Rusal carttess
will make their trip - usual.
Frank q. Letters, Postmaster.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23

Adventist Church Notes.
Services at the Advent Christian
Church, on Chapel street, every sun.
day, as follows
Preaching at 1890 q. m.
SUNDAY School al l. o'clock.
.Song Service IT ! p m.
Preaching at IN p. m.
Order Of .Nerriee -
Organ prelude, invocation,
Psalm, Singing,
Scripture lesson, Prayer.
Singing, Offering,
Notices, sermon,
Benedietiou.
Subject next Sunday morning: The
Holy Child Jesus
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23
coasresa,.ossl Church Notes

The services next Sunday will be in
keeping with,Christmas. The pastor
will preach a Christmas sermon, and
the vested choir will sing the Chkist-
mas cantata, 1.-THE Prince Of i'eacs, y
by John =. Camp. The order Of ser.
vice will be ~ follows:
Observation-Disclosures, Awake
Call 70 Womhip poxology Invocation
cANTArA
l The Triumph Of Prophecy
Solo by Miss Murfey
Scripture Lesson 0tiertory
The Annuncintion
exsuu ~ NJ. Hf0rnc. nnd Miss Dautels
3 The Vision Of the shepherds
solo by Mr.. sharpe
Prayer
The Journey Of the Shepherds
solos, Mr.. Corbin and Miss Williams
8 The Quest Of the Magi
solos by Messrs. Corbin and MORSE
sermon by Rev. +. ID. Sargent
q Mays Siumber Song
Solo by Miss Williams
I The Flight into Egypt
Solos By Messss. Morse and sharpe
\ God Manifest
solo by Mr.. sharpe
At noon the members Of the bible
school will have their annual obsefv-
nnce Of the day, varying II somewhat
from the usual program OF such occA-
sions. Instead Of receiving gifts The
school will reverse the order and re-
member others, thus emphasizing the
Bible precept that II IL more blessed 70
give than TO receive. Every one Of the
congregation ID asked to attend the ex-
ercises at the noon hour and. share In
the Christmas JOY.
In the evening the choir will give .
Christmas recital Of ancient carols and
organ numbers, the selections being ~
follows.
Proccssional--Draw Nigh, lmmsnusl
Old French Melody 18th Century
Words fun Moxarahc 9fev.ary 18th Century
Carol--Bring Torch, Jeanette, lisa.
Old French Carol igth Century
Carol--Sleep, Little Dove,
Old Alsatisn tAroI
Carol-When nj Christmas Christ was
born
Old FFeneh tAfei iHts ttHfHfY
Anihen.-tsod from on High, Turner
Ofgan--M March Of the Magi, Dnhnis
soprano Solo-~O. Holy Night Adam
carol--6od rest you merry. gentlemen
Old Eagiish
carol-A Virgin unspotied
Traditioual Melody
carol-rhe First Noel
Gafol-W hat Child Is Thisg
soprano rsoio--Away In Manager,
Anderson
Words by Martin I.uthes for Ckssssmss Carol
Tor his esn shlidsen
Ofgan--A Fantasia on Did Christmas
Carols Faulkes
Carot-Sing JoyonsIy
Old frsaeh Christmas Song
Carol While shepherds Watched
Their Eiocks by Night
Caroi-From Highest Heaven 70 Earth
ca e;ssmss Melody ~ N.n.a Luther With
words ssiapted srsm tbs original
Casoi--Hark, what Music Fills the sky
Old Lst,s Melody ..sfegorssn
Organ Byssinge song, smith
fsd English Cradle song
Garol--O'er the Cradle Of King
INA Breton Meleds
casos-As with Gisdne.s Men Of Old
Old Germsa Melody
faeoessionsi--Eioiy Night,
The annual meeting Of the Ladies
Social Circle wss held on Wednesds,
afternoon Ut the home Of Mrs. W. J
Rsrtiett. The annual reports wesl
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23

Exercise, GIFTS for the king, Miss
Robinson 5 class
Chorus Mems class
The Shepherds Story NESTS. Cutler,
Warren, Bowen
Reading, Selection from Zen Hur.
Mrs. II. W. Thompson
Solo Miss Louise Farley
Address Rev, J. u. Stuebert
Anthem, Ny Heart REFUGEES. Choir
Benediction
The Bible school entertainment will
be held Monday evening, Dec. 18th, AT
$50 p. m. A caatata, santa Claus and
Christmas Cheer, will be given, the or.
ehestra assisting. Characters.
beth Miss Marjorie Richardson
Susie Miss Elsie Rouse
Kate Miss Mildred Bard
Mr.. True William +. Warren
Mrs. True Miss Florence Stubhert
Bert Norman " arrcn
Christmas cheer Mrs. ". L. Warren
Christmas Joy Miss Vera Duly
Fairy Queen Miss Ethel Johnson
Grandma Miss Edith Bowen
Jennie Alice Ericsson
Jim Percy Richardson
Angels Miss Rowen's class
Fairies Miss Robinsen's class
santa Claus FIed pickwick
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-23

Nhturtn anu messengers
A Christmas tree. on which each
member of the school will be renem-
bered, will be another feature Of the
evening and much jollity and fun are
expected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-31
Initial Testimony of Defense
in Hermann Trial Regards
Integrit" Of Defendant,
GOVERNOR BENSON AND
OTHER NOTABLES on STAND
Bingcr Would Lay Foundation of De-
fcnsc on Well Established Reputa-
ton for Honesty and Integrity
Topples One of Prosecutions Argu-
mcnts by Introducing Contradict
ory Evidencc-IIolstrum Denies
Certain Sworn Statements.

Portland Jan. 31.-Binger Her.
mann established the fact that he
was known as man of good reputa
ton for honesty and integrity by the
testimony Of Governor Benson, Chief
Justice F. A. Moore, Attorney Gen
eral Crawford ana some six other we'll
known Oregon citizens in the Her
mann trial this morning. He then
proceeded to take a fall out of Henry
Meldrum's testimony given in behalf
of the government by putting Charles
Holstrum of Salem on the stand. who
testified he had paid three visits to
Meldrum and that at neither of these
had he seen either Mays. II Meldrum
in the office. This is on contradiction
to the testimony Of Meldrum. and H.
l.. Patterson. who both said that Mol
strom was one of the men in the Of
flee at the time Hermann was there
and had the talk with Mays about
the Blue mountain reserve.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-31
SEATTLE WOULD NOT ROB
SPOKANE OF APPLE SHOW

Seattle.-Seattle is not in any sense
rival of Spokane for the national
apple show. 1t is not seeking to have
the fruit exhibition removed from the
eastern Washington city. Considera-
BILE newspaper discussion. originating
with Spokane papers. on the advisa-
bility of a new location. preferab bly, an
eastern city, met with decided oppo-
sition in Seattle. where it is believed
that the greatest benefits of the ap-
pie show come from bringing EASTERN
ers to visit the orchards and lands
available for cultivation in the Pa
cific northwest The convention COM
mittee of the Seattle Chamber of
Commerce sent out a circular strong
ly urging this view and stating that,
il the show was to be removed from
Spokane for any reason, Seattle
would be glad to take care of it. An
expression of opinion of the COM
mercial organizations in the fruit
growing districts was solicited This
is the extent of the movement which
the Spokane Chamber of Commerce
has uniustly called an effort to rob"
that city of the apple show. Seattle's
whole interest in the matter is to
keep the show in the northwest,
where it will best serve the welfare of
all sections.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-31
MURDER IN SECOND
DEGREE IS VERDICT
JURY IN ARNOLD CASE
RETURNS ABOVE VERDICT
Prisoner VIII Be Sentenced Wednes-
day Morning at 9-Many Believe
First Degree Verdict Should Have
Been Returned.

Guilty of murder in the second de-
gree"
This was the verdict brought in by
the jury in the Arnold murder trial
Saturday evening Less than five
hours deliberation was necessary to
arrive at a verdict
Wednesday morning at o'clock is
the time set by Judge Bean for pass
ing sentence and at that hour, the
convicted man Will be sentenced to
spend the remainder of his natural
life in the state penitentiary.
Though Arnold did not seem to
realize the seriousness of the crime
with which he was charged during the
progress of the trial, he now seems to
appreciate the fact that he is an exc
ceedingly lucky man and has express
ed such an opinion. In the opinion
of most Of those who have followed
the ,Ise Glossy I.un start to finish
the man should have been convicted
of first degree murder They say the
evidence introduced by both sides
would indicate that the murder was
the result of a premediated and care
fully worked out plan and that it was
committed in cold blood. They also
say that the evidence, while entirely
circumstantial, pointed Enthusiastically
to Arnold as the guilty man and they
fail to see how. il guilty at all, he was
not guilty OF a cold blooded murder.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-31
MINERS MAKE DEMAND.
Want Increase in Wages. Shorter Day
and Half Holiday on Saturdays.


and Half Holiday on Saturdays.
indianapolis. Jan 31.-A demand
for an increase OF 10 per cent per ton
handled was recommended today in
the report made by the scale commit
tee to the United Mine workers. The
present. rate IS ninety cents per ton.
Besides an increase Of ten cents per
ton, for pick mining, the committee
recommends a demand for an eight
hour day with definite provision for
half holiday every Saturday
The committee will not agree with
the proposal Of President Lewis that
no general strike be called in case the
negotiations are still pending when the
present contract expires. The report
recommends a joint conference to be
held between miners and mine own
ers for the purpose of reaching set
tlement regarding the demands. 1t
further proposes in case there is a
prospect of a general strike, that union
organizers be rushed to all non-union
districts for the purpose of complet-
ing preparations for such a contin-
gency. The convention Immediately
adopted that section of the report re-
garding a demand for an increase in
wages and an eight hour day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-31
though Waters are ReCeding
Situation Facing City is
Still Grave.
OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS
ALSO SUFFER GREATLY
Officials Issue Statement That Situ-
alton Is Well I'm Hand, But 1t Does
MT Signify Much-Seine Rccedcs
Half Inch an Hour-Elood Left
Many Destitute I'm Other Cities Be-
sides Paris--Familics Are Living in
Upper Stories-DisCuse Increases.

Paris, Jan. 21.-With two hundred
thousand people homeless in Paris
and suburbs. three hundred thousand
unemployed. hundreds still imperiled
by the floods and acute distress ever
at hand, the government announced
today that the Situation was well in
hand The statement simply means
the crisis from the flood itself is past
and if every thing goes well and none
of the threatened dangers material
ize, the city is in position to recover
from the terrible blow. The Seine is
recedng slowly, but only at the rate
OF half an inch an hour. At night the
stage Of the Pont D'Auserlitz was %
feet nine inches, While at it was
twenty-six feet Give inches.
The temperature at noon was thir-
ty-four degrees, the atmosphere mur
ky, but there were no clouds. threat
ening rain. Paris is beginning to
realize she didn't suffer alone. Bry
Sur Marne is reported to have two
thousand destitute. and suffering
Nearly every city and hamlet along
the rivers of eastern and southern
France are in the same condition.
Soldiers are guarding property, dis
tributing food ana using boats to res
cue families from the roads in sucn
suburbs as Alffortville and Gennevil-
liers. Many refugees have been with
out food for days and are sick and
delirious
Sidewalks of the Rue st. Lazur and
Gaumotin collapsed today showing
there is still much danger from cave
ms Streets are being reopened
slowly. and it will be several days be-
fore anything like normal conditions
are resumed and months before the
wrecked subways will be restored.
Many families are living in upper
stories, and the big stores are max
ing boat deliveries. The danger of
disease has increased in several parts
of the city today. The government
viii probably supervise disinfecting,
fearing that individuals will fail to at
tend to it properly and cause pestil-
ence.