davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-22
ADVOCATES EXCLUSIVE CANAL
Lewis Nixon Thinks Other Nations
Should Not Share Use EQUALLY.

Chicago. May 2l.-Lewis Nixon. OF Ne"
York. member of the United States Com
mission TO the fourth panAmerican con
ference at Buenos Ayres, does not believe
the United States should share the equal
use of the Panama Canal with the other
nations of the earth.
The Panama Canal has cost the United
States sjoeOo00J0' said Mr.. Nixon, in a
speech at a dinner here last night. The
ONLY equality that should mark its use Is
eol-alitv among American ships. And II
this country has entered into any treaties
or conventions that would seem TO give 10
az her nations the right 20 use the canal on
an equality with this country. we should
Jose no time in abrog6ting such agree
ms rits'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-22
BAN ON SALE OF FIREWORKS.

According 10 an order issued yesterday by
Fire Commissioner Waldo no permits Will
he issued for the sale this year OF fire
works in any building which is in dwell
ing or tenement house. or in any store or
building which is not equipped with an APP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-22

Up TO the present time no permits have
been issued and the Commissioner believes
that under the restrictions devised by the
Municipal Explosives Commission none Will
be given
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-22

proved system OF automatic sprinklers.
IL is understood that this step is 10 fore
stnll any action on the part OF retail deal
ers In fireworks, whom II practically pre-
vents from selling any fireworks at all.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

The sounding balloon which was
sent up from Huron August llth, to
test the atmosphere. has been found
by a farmer living near Doone. Iowa,
lbs miles distant from Huron. Sc
veral other balloons were sent up
but they have not been heard from
yet. The Instruments in them are
to be returned to the weather bur
eau at Huron.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

The residents of the Lennon land
district have been assured by the
department of the Interior that the
recent order withdrawing most of
the land in that territory from the
public domain will not bar out the
homesteaders, as the surface of the
land Is still open for settlement. but
the government still reserves the
right to prospect for coal there.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

With the arrival of the harvest
season, this section is over-run with
the ANIMAL crop of itinerant crlpples
and beggars. There is scarcely a
day goes by without the visit of
from me to a half a dozen of these
creatures, the fotsam and ietsam of
society, begging for nickels and
dimes Their visit is an annual oc-
%currence, as the4 seek tho .- pakotas
during the harvest season, under the
supposition that money is more
plentiful at that time than at any
other. The fact that so MANY of
these beggafs not only make their
if~fns~Sat become wealthy in this
way is positive proof that otter all
the milk of human kindness is a
dominant factor in the ordinary
man. although it would seem that
tbisLntended observation-disclosures
placed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Chas. Corcoran and family and
Miss Alice COrcoran left Friday for
Bookings and FIandreau t, visit
with lelatives. They drove overland
in their car.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Don't fail to see Madame White
in her handsome costume at the
Scenic, August Is, 10, 20. Admis-
sion 10 and 20 cents.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Miss Pauline DeLange went to
Watertown last week to join her
sister and spend Sunday at Lake
Kampeska.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Miss Lena Jackson arrived from
Aberdeen Saturday for a two weeks
visit with relatives. Miss Jackson
Is now a stenographer at Aberdeen.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Miss Pearl Heltibridle left Monday
for Decatur, Nebr., to spend couple
of weeks with her brother, Ralph
and wife.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

George Richardson and family re-
turned Friday from their vacation
trip, which included a visit with re-
latives in the East.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Weidenborner 4 Co. will give
special premiums of SIS in trade for
the best display Of grain exhibited
at the county fair. $l5 for the first
prize, and $40 for the second.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

$50 reward is offered for evidence
leading to the arrest and conviction
of any one violating the Game laws.
&. M. Dryer, Game Warden.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Mr. and Mrs Will Schroeder re-
turned the first Of the week from a
two weeks visit at jamestown N.
ID
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Mr. and Mrs Sam Mack are pack
ing their goods preparatory to leav-
ing for Tracy, Mimi, the first of the
week. They expect to locate in
Tracy
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

1t is always unlawful under pen
atty to hunt at any time without a
license. All former licences expired
June Both, 1910.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

0. H. Collins and wife are enjoy
ing a visit with relatives in Iowa
while their racing horses are in that
state.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18
Car of Potatoes

Wont last long at this price, $1.20
bushel, sack lots per bushel $l.15.
BohnIng Bros.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

j. A. MCGEE, of Charlton. Iowa,
is in Miller visiting friends and
looking after his land here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

VIII Johnson drove mis-, auto to
Harold and Pierre for an over Sun
day visit with friends this week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Mr. and Mrs G.. C. Briggs went to
Faulkton Wednesday to attend the
wedding of Miss lola Jones.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Louie Myers returned home this
week from Des Moines. where he
has been for several months.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Nice farm of nine acres in Coquil-
lette's addition. Running water and
price right.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

LOST-A gold Masonic watch
charm. Finder please leave at this
office.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Very choice lots in Coouillette's
addition. Better buy YOURS now.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Don't fail to see the Whites Show
Co. at the Scenic, August Is, 10, 20.
Admission 10 and 20 cents.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Buy house lots in Coquillette's
addition. Best location in Miller.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

Attorneys John Pusev and II. J.
Bushfield transacted legal business
in Pierre Monday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18
Car of Potatoes

Per Bushel $1.2O, sack lots per
bushel $l.l5 Bohning Bros.
Miller S. ID.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

We make buttons send in cloth
stating size wanted.
A. II. Churchill.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18
Buy an Emerson Standard mower

of Ross q Foley is the. hest O a
-=-r.s~sen =. 20 s~Ss' ~. .-~~s-~~sr ~~s-~~~sssss
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

NJ. A. Campbell. of Ames, was
t~ransactlng business at the county
capital Tuesday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-08-18

DAM Hudler went to Huron to
spend Sunday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15
PREFERRED STATE OF NUDITY
Remark Of Dusky Lady Proves Moral
ity to ~ Largely Matter Of
Environment.

The late Justice Brewer was noted
for his tolerant and broad-minded
views. A Washington diplomat re
called the other day a story told by
Justice Brewer in illustration OF the
need for tolerance.
I'VE should respect the views OF
others"--so the story ran FOR moral
ity itself is but a matter of environ
ment.
"A missionary in the South seas was
distressed because his dusky parish
toner's were nude. He decided to try
delicately to get them to wear at least
a little clothing. and to this end he
left great many pieces of scarlet and
green yellow calico lying about HE
hut,
An elderly dame called one after
noon for spiritual advice. The mis-
sionary noted how enviously her eyes
rested on the calico, and he took UP a
two.yard piece OF the yellow, saying
A1iI give you this II you'll wear IL
aThe female draped the calico about
her like skirt and departed In great
glee.
sBut the next day. nude as before.
she returned with the fabric under
her arm. Handing 1t sadly to the mis-
slonary. she said
Me no can wear It. Me too shy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15
(First published Sept. 8. 1900
sHERlFF,s SALE.


State Of Oklahoma, Grady county, IS:
Smith and Penny, PLANTING, VS.. J. N.
Bond, defendant, No. 26Os.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
Of an execution to me directed and de-
livered, ana now in my hands, issued
out Of the clerks office OF district
court. Of Grady county, state Of Oklaho-
ma, upon Judgment rendered in said
court in favor Of Smith and Penny and
against J. NJ. Bond, have levied upon
the following described real estate Of
said defendant, to-wit: Lot number
seven (7) in block number two 90 in
the Rock Island addition to the city Of
Chickasha, Grady county, Oklahoma,
and that / shall, on Saturday, the 18th
day Of October A. d.. 1910, at the hour
os 2 o'clock D. m. OF said day at the
front door of the court house in said
county and state, proceed 70 sell the
right, title and interest Of the above
named defendant, ]. M Bond, in and 70
the above described property to satisfy
said Judgment and costs, amounting 70
one hundred and eleven dollars and
sixty-one cents and costs, amounting
to $l2.59 together With all accruing
costs Of sale, and interest on Ii esame
from the 9Th day Of February, 1908, al
the rate OF per cent per annum at
public auction to the highest bidder foI
cash. NJ. B. LOUTHAN,
Sheriff Of Grady County
BY G. w. YEARTA, Under Sheriff
Thomas j. O'Neil, Plaintiffs Attorney
Dated at Chickasha, Okla, this Stf
day OF September, 1910. 9-S-SOt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15
(FIrst published Sept. 3, 1900
ORDINANCE NO. 442.

An ordinance authorizing the city Of
Chickaaha, Oklahoma, 10 invest por-
tion Of its sinking fund in city war
rants.
Be IS ordain 4 by the mayor and coun-
ciImen OF the city Of Chickasha, Ok
Iahoma.
Section 1. That the city Of Chicka-
sha, Okla, be ana is hereby authorized
to invest four thousand dollars Of its
sinking fund in purchasing city war
rants in street and bridge fund $5OOOO
denomination.
Sec. 2. That it is necessary for the
peace and safety Of said city that this
ordinance become operative immedi-
ately upon its passage, approval and
publication in that itS failure SO to do
would cause great Inconvenience to
said city, accordingly an emergency
is hereby declared ~ reason whereof
this ordinance shall become effective
Immediately upon its passage, approval
and publication.
Passed and approved with section 2
included this 1st day Of September
1910.
J. A. TEMPLE, Acting Mayor.
Attest; JOE DEWs, city Clerk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15

80 acres creek bottom land, 75|
acres in cultivation. 80 acres al
ealfa, fenced hog tight, a acres
native grass. one acre orchard,
running water across one conner,
good soil level land, house 18x2O
feet, with an addition Of 12x20
feet, plastered, good small barn,
hay loft, shed addition for 8 hor-
ses, granery, crib for 500 bushels
corn, good cave, well, cistern. on
railroad, seven miles from town.
Price $5, 900.
102 acres, all bottom, A l-2
miles from town, three room
house, good bearing orchard,
watered by we'll and river, five
acres shade timber on river for
hog pasture, is acres alfalfa, 40
acres fenced with hog wire, loan
Of So, 1000, $1,000 of this can run
four years, balance cash. Price
s5, 900.
86 acres, all bottom land, four
miles from town, Broom house,
fenced, good bearing orchard.
well, cistern, barn, barn holds
six horses, orchard Of two acres,
hog lot, 8 or 10 acres pasture.
balance in cultivation, $4,000
| loan at 6 per cent. Must be sold
at once or not at all. Price $4, 900.
| 1870 acres river bottom land,
85 acres in cultivation, s acres
in alfalfa, 10 acres bearing or
| .hard, well, cistern, living water,
house 14x28 with addition 14x26
feet, 7-rooms; barn 24x43 feet,
small granary, shed for cattle
l0x50 feet, meat house, chicken
house an ideal hog farm. Price
$4,000.
100 acres level land, black
river bottom soil, six miles from
town 1-room house, 24x28 feet
harm 24x30, good granary, corn
| crib, farm brought in wheat S2C
! per acre this year for the 12C
acres in cultivation, good land
| farm for alfalfa. Price $4,000
| 16O acres, 100 acres in cultiva
ton, six room house basement
shed, barn, crib, hog shed, or
chard, all fenced and cross fenc
| ed, five or six acres hog fenced
good cistern, well, living springs
| half of the tract will grow bes'
| alfalfa, 10 acres in alfalfa al
present; loan of $1,000, can gel
much larger loan il desired
Price $500.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15

Would have been about as welcome 70
A. Cooper Of Oswego, N. H. as a mer-
clIess lungracking cough that defied
alI'remedIes for years. 1T was most
troublesome at night" he writes,
nothing helped me TIL used Dr.
Kings New Discovery which cured me
completely. never cough at night
now" Millions know its matchless
merit for stubborn colds. obstinate
coughs, sore lungs, Ia grippe, asthma
hemorrhage. Group, whooplng cough or
hayfeyer. II reileves qulchiy anu iivF'
er fails to satisfy. A trial convinceo.
soc. $780, Trial bottle free. It's posi-
lively guaranteed by Brown g. co.
IL. -. 49,. :. 4L--l.. "~ "
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15
NoTIcE To coNTRAcToRs.

Sealed bids win be received until
~ o'clock noon on Friday, the 18th day
September, 1910, for the erection and
completion Of a four-room brick school
building at Middleburg. Okla.
Plans and specifications may be OBJ
tanned from the architects offices or
the school board at Middleburg upon
deposit OF $1,000.
Usual right reserved-Macklin &
WariieId, Architects, 1924 Oklahoma
State Bank building. Chiekasha, Okla.
s-6-10t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15
RECENT ADDITIONS TO
THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY.


Aldrich- Marjorie Daw.
Allen Flute and Violin.
Craddock-In the Tennessee Noun
taIns.
ChurchIll-A Modern Chronicle.
DeIand Old Chester Tales.
Eyers and Fullerton Touching Sec
ond.
Garland cavanaugh. Forest Ranger.
HeweIett--Little Novels Out Of
Italy.
James, Passionate Pilgrim.
Lamar-The Stolen Areoplane.
Montgomery--Anne OF Green Gables,
Anne OF Avonlea.
Palmer -Danhury Road, Aviator
Porter Freclles, The Girl OF the
LImberlost
Reed Letters OF a Musician
Stockton The Lady or the Tiger
and other stories
Van Dyke-The Blue Flower.
Won Sutlner-e Ground Arms.
Miscellaneous.
Adams Newer Ideals of Peace.
Champlin--Cyclopedia Of Sports and
Games.
KelIer-The World Live In.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15
III SAVED HIS LEG.

"All thought I'd lose my leg" writes
j. A. Swensen, OF Watertown, Wis.
.Ten years Of eczema, that As doctors
could not cure, had at last laid me up.
Then Bucldens Arnica Salve cured it
sound and we'll" InfallibIe for Skin
eruptons, eczema salt rheum, boils,
fever sores, burns, scalds, cuts and
piles. 25c at Brown & Co.'S.
d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15
Something New for Sale and Exchange

1G0 acres Of improved land, i20 acres
in cultivation, 80 acres in alfalfa, no
sand rents for $500 cash rent. owner
has good job in Chichasha and will
exchange for good 6 or 7-room house
Price $4,000; has loan Of $1,000 at G
per cent.
100 acres near Alex, 40 acres bot
tom. balance good upland. Prire s4,-
900; prefer close in property.
ITO acres Of choice alfalfa bottom,
none better in 0ltlahoma house, barn
ana other improvements; 3h miles Of
city. Price $4,000; viii take $4,000 in
chickasha property.
100 acres. IL miles from city 80
acres in cultivation. Price $4,000; has
loan of $500 at per cent. Will ex.
change for Chiokasha property
100 acres well improved 80 acres
bottom land, FIVE miles from Chicka
sha. Price sac per acre. VIII take
half in trade.
IS acres three miles south Of chicka
sha. an choice chocolate loan upland
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15
( First published Sept. 3, 1s1o.)
NOTICE TO SEWER coNTRAcToRs

Sealed bids will be received BY the
city clerk Of Chickasha, Oklahoma, un-
I'll o'clock b. m. Thursday, Septem-
ber 22. 1910, for furnishing materials,
tools and labor to construct sanitary
sewer mains and lateral sewers in dis
tricts No. 2s and "a in the city ct
Chickasha, okla, in accordance with
the plans and specifications on file at
the Office OF the city clerk and city
engineer. Approximate amount of
work TO be done consists Of constructs
ing complete
26,64O lineal feet Of 10-iuch V sewer
pipe,
$40 lIneaI feet of 1oinch spiral
riveted pipe.
IS manholes.
40 cubic yards concrete.
cubic yards rock.
21O cubic yards cmbanlment.
Payment for the above will be in
cash on monthly estimates.
Also lateral sewer district No. 20 and
lateral sewer district No. "a
Approximate amount Of work Is fol-
lows:
c.S45 IIneal feet Of S-inch Y sewer
pipe.
ls manaoIes.
finch tank
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15
LOSE ANp POUND.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids wanted on the construction Of
an l. D. o. T. hall 10 be erected At
Alex, Okla. Plans and specifications
can be seen st Bond Bros. store, Alex,
Okla. All bids must be in by October
/. 1910, and must be accompanied by a
certified chack Of 10 per cent OF the
amount OF bid.
The committee reserves the right TO
reject any or all bids.
D.. CARSON,
g-G-6t Chairman oI Committee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15

Price $4,000.
40 acres smooth land, all IN cnlsiya-
tion, six miles from chickasha. Price
$40 per acre. win exchange for home
in Chickasha.
Two sections choice grazing land
within three miles Of railroad town in
Texas. Price So per acre. Will ex-
change for s or s-room house in Chick
asha.
CITY. PROPERTY.
New 5.room house wen located, on
Minnesota avenue, l5o It front. Price
about $1,000; 5000 down, balance 500
per month.
Modern S-room house, close in, on
iowa avenue. Exchange for land near
Chickasha. Price $4,000.
Modern 4-room house, east front,
close in, on Sixth street. Price $1,000.
This is $500 less than the property is
worth. Terms given.
we have some guaranteed mining
stock to exchange for 4 residence in
Nnichdandf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15

And the mayor and city clerk are
hereby directed 10 draw warrants on
said funds IN favor Of the persons to
whom said bills were allowed.
J. A. TEMPLE, Acting Mayor.
Attest: JOE DEWS, City Clerk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15
Phillips & Roche
Under Oklahoma State Bank.
Chickasha, Oklahoma.
Phone 1925.

FINE BUSINESS HOUSE TO RENT.
The corner store room In the new
brick building on the northeast corner
OF Fonrth and Kansas, now occupied by
r. T. Mosely & Co. A iine location
for bank, or any kind Of store. Ad-
dress r. G Spinning, care Armstrong
Spinning Lumber company. 7-11,dtf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15
. WHERE OPPORTUNITY ABIDES :
A4 - 4 "a = ~

We have orders from investors
for more farm loans than, We
can get. Can handle some city
loans on improved Chickasha
property but must be strictly
choice security for the amount
wanted. We have both private
money and loan company money
and can give prompt service in
closing where title in regular.
j. A. julien & Co.
Room /, Oklahoma State Bank Bldg
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15

We think the world Is growing bet
ter. There seems TO be an increasing
determination to make the other fel
low do what is right. Puck.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15

Pride IS as loud beggar as Want
and great deal more saucy.-Frank
lin.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15

'sWif some folks" said Uncle Eben,
optimism is de day befo' pay day,
an pessimism is de day after"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15
Real Estate


No. 2OO-Ioo it. corner lot, east
front, block OF car line. Terms;
5000.
No. 2O1-5Ox1e5 IT, new Broom
house, on monthly payments. close to
school, Terms.
No. 2O2-4-room house, new, stable,
lot 5Ox165. s1.O5o. Small payment
down, balance monthly payments.
No. -Washita valley land, one
mile Of Chickasha, $50, snap.
No. 204--4-rooIp house, new, 100x15o
IT. lot 500 down. balance SO pei
month. Price $1,000.
FOR TRADE.
20 acres of land ~ miles west Of
bank corner to trade for close in bust
ness or residence property.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15

D For garbage service, caIl Wal =
, ter Griffin, cIty scavsnyer, pnone .
, 7S2, or call at City HAL. Police =
|. Department s-2s-tf .
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15
: 4444s4**3*eees4a !
MONEY TO LOAN.
(First published Sept. 8. 1900
ORDINANCE NO. 441.

An ordinance appropriating certain
moneys to the payment Of certain
accounts and expense.
Be IT resolved by the mayor and city
councilmen Of the city of Chickasha,
Okla.
Section /. That the sum OF sl5,SO7.95
is hereby appropriated for the purpose
Of paying bills upon the following
funds which bills have been hereto
fore allowed by the city councilmen:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-09-15

. sNSeeoeeeNeNo~ee .
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29
.H.ROGERS co.

with subway passages allows the water
to first sep ID, and then when the press
ure becomes greater, to pour IN with a
great rush and I'm the tube, finally press
ing So powerfully on the sides Of the
tunnels as to cause them to break and
the street to sink Then, too, the Local
ton Of Paris on level ground hardly
higher than the river Seine itseli, and
with the river running through the heart
Of the city makes the danger very much
the greater, as the water, once over the
banks Of the river, finds its path practi.
cally clear to spread IN every direction.
Moreover, the great proportion Of Paris
treasures in art and historical buildings
line the banks Of the Seine. making
the mthe first 10 be attacked By the
raging floods. Paris, therefore, 8 Pc
culiarIy susceptible to the food danger
and the boring Of the ground for subway
pa sages has only heightened the danger.
London's position on bith sides Of The
Thames river Is very much ike that Of
Paris, although less open 70 The attack
Of the river because Of slightly raised
banks Of The river