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Evening star., 1912-01-09
JACK JOHNSON SAYS CORBETT
OFFERED HIM 100000 TO QUIT
Champion Fighter Claims He Was to Get
Fortune to Lay Down to
All. kaufman.

the present-day heavyweights; that he
was a man of doubtful courage. and that
he was hogging it by demanding $SO,OOO
for his end Of a purse for the world s
championship fight.
II have stood for many attacks on
my methods Of conducting my business"
said johnson. but why should Jim Cor
bett attack me as he has? Take look
at his record. He fought only two square
fights His contest with Charlie Mitch
ell was a raw fake. Mitchell laid down to
him. He lost his fight with Tom Sharkey
in New York on foul to keep from be-
ing beaten in a more decisive way. And
last. but not least, his fake contest with
Kid Mccoy put the boxing game out of
commission in New York for long
time"
Evening star., 1912-01-09
BERMUDA RESULTS"
May Be Seen in Papers if New r.
Track is Built. 81. -:

NEW YORK, January s.-"Bern0ea
Results" may be a sporting page head
line before many moons IL efforts rev
being made to establish a race tf'ar3S
on that island bear, fruit. and tffetp
is reason TO believe that the plan viii
not fall through. The hackers OF the
scheme believe this final effort ought
to be made to prevent the total disap-
pearance of real horse racing from
North America and vicinity, and de-
termned effort will be made to inter,
est the big racing interests Of the
country in the project.
Evening star., 1912-01-09

that Bob Hedges will keep Rhody Wal
lace In command Of the 81. Louis Browns
another season. All the scribes OF the
Mound city are strong for Rh0derick
now. though they Knocked him freely
enough all last summer. The fact that
the American League tailenders put II
all over the Cardinals In 4 p0stseason
series has the old town bowling for Wal
lace.
Evening star., 1912-01-09

Butte ball fans are trying to get the
veteran Charley Lane, who is prosper
Gus business man in the Montana city.
interested in the Union Association club
there to save the franchise. Since John
NJ. Ward has re-entered the game, his
old side partner Lane may listen to the
call also and help keep Butte on the
map.
Evening star., 1912-01-09

Totals. AIS 481 473 Totals. 528 534 500
Baum tied high individual set with 367.
Evening star., 1912-01-09

Totals sos 51s 4ss Totals. 44s 47s $40
Evening star., 1912-01-09

Heretofore the training trip of the Ma
tionals has been q source of heavy ex-
pense, but this spring 1T is not at All un :
likely that the club will have a balance
on the right side of the ledger Grihth
Evening star., 1912-01-09

Eddie Ainsmith is the first one of the
regulars to send in his signed contract.
The document reached Manager Griffith
yesterday evening, and was unaccom-
panied by any comment, which is
taken as an indication that Ainsmith
IS well satisfied with the terms offered.
Evening star., 1912-01-09

DUCKPIN LEAGUE.
Evening star., 1912-01-09

contract was not sent Jack Flynn. be-
cause when he and Grff had conference
In New York during the meeting in De-
cember Flynn stated that he expected to
be In Washington right after New Year
and Grin is holding his contract here for
him.
Evening star., 1912-01-09
BOWLING BATTLES.

DISTRICT DUCKPIN LEAGUE.
Evening star., 1912-01-09

things about his youngsters, but he is not
allowing these reports to prejudice him
and he proposes to have a look for him.
self and then size up his players.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
.BDREAs ON THE RAMPAGE.
Hiph Winds Last night--Trees Blown
Down in Different Sections OF
the City.

The rainy weather yesterday WAS
followed early last night by severai
copious showers, accompanied by some
thunder and lighting. The heavens
later became clear, but the wind con-
tinued to gather force and at an ear
" hour this morning showed no signs
of diminution.
While no serious damage resulted
to property, several large trees were
blown down in different sections OF the
CITY. Two were Frustrated on FAIRFAX
street, between Prince and Duke, and
another at the corner of Prince and
Henry streets.
A report gained circulation that the
tall smokestack at the southeast cor
ner of Wolf and Union streets, erect
several years ago by the Vulcanlzlns
Works had been blown down. This Is
errorenous, the stack having been TAX
en- down several days ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
MISS JoHNSTON'S LECTURE

At the meeting OF the Alexandra
Trades Council last night all arrange
ments were perfected for the public
meeting to be held at the Young Peo-
plc's Building on Friday night Of THIS
week. At this meeting Miss Mary
Johnston, the we'll Known writer and
the Hon. David J. Lewis, member OF
Congress from Maryland will be the
speakers. ,,,
Miss Johnston made very favor. bic
impression when she spoke 1T the Elk $
Auditorium some weeks ago and 1t Is
expected large crowd will turn out to
hear her on this OCCASION. MIR. LEWIS
who is serving his first term IN Con,
gress from Maryland has won a national
reputation by reason OF his advocacy
OF a government ptrccls post and has
been mentioned as the probable candI'
dates OF. the Democratic party fol VICE
President this year and it is understood
is a very interesting speake'.
Music will be furnished for The occa.
sion !;y the Alexandria Ideal Musical
Club.
All are cordially invited to he present
and those in charge anticipate large
attendance,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
QUORUM NOT PRESENT.
City Democratic Committee Fails to
Meet Last Night as
Arranged

Final preparations for the Demo-
cratic primary for the mayoralty and
the city council, to be held next Tues
day, were to have been made last
night at meeting Of the city Demo-
cratic committee, but Chairman Bend
helm, who had been called to Rich
mond on business, did not arrive until
half an hour after the hour set and a
quorum was not present at that time.
Chairman Bendheim said that practl-
cally everything necessary had been
done. and that all of the candidates
had complied with the requirements OF
the committee. The judges OF elect
ion in each of the voting preclnts Sc
lected by the committeeman from each
ward must meet with the approval
of the full committee, and Chairman
Bendheim announced that he would
call meeting for tomorrow night at
the Hotel Rammel:
At noon yesterday, the time set for
the candidates for mayoralty to file
notice with the committee, Council
man A. d. Brockett and Police Com
missioner Thamas A. Fisher, the lat
ter having entered the race since the
death of Hubert Snowden, had COM
nlied with all the requirements and
both of the aspirants are making an
active canvass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
A. B. C'S. VS. B. II, S.

The fast Business High School team
will play the Alexandria Baseball Club
at the park tomorrow afternoon at .
O'Clock. Manager Morgan OF the ste
nographers will send Derrick or Wood
to the mound, while Dom who has the
equation OF the best catcher in the
high school ranks to do the receiving.
Burgsndine will serve them over the
ca!s while Patterson will look alter
the hackstopping, Pete Lynch and
Astryks will probably be absent from
the line up, and Kempcr the last lllte
out fielder will take care OF the cenLer
gar len and Jack Risdnu will do the
duties around the initta corner. Snow
den, Scriveuer, Treuary and Miller,
will compose the rest OF the line up.
On Saturday the local bunch will
face the strong Braddock aggregation on
the Columbia League at 4:3O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
ORIENTAL LODGE K OF P

Oriental Lodge No. Is, knights OF
pythias at it's regular meeting tonight
will complete all arrangements Tor
their visit to Harmony Lodge, No. y
OF Washington next Thursday night,
when this lodge will confer the ranks
OF esquire and knight upon four pages
for Oriental Lodge. The degree team
OF Harmony Lodge is regarded as one
OF the hest in the supreme jurisdiction
and is equipped with new paraphanaila
at cost Of two thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
bodies Recovered

New York, April 2S.-Tbc White
Star Line was officially notified at 9:l5
today that II bodies OF victims OF the
Titanic disaster had been recovered OF
which ~ have been identified. The
company at that hour received an adj
ditioual lis; OF fifteen names OF victims
who we're on the cable steamer Mackay
Bennett. That steamer, it was stated,
will remained at the scene OF the wreck
until she has filled all OF the -lOU
cotlirs taken from Halifax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
FAIR CLOSES,

The fair Which has been in progress
for the past ten days at ODD Fellows
Hall, under the auspices OF Aleaaudria
Canton. Odd Fellows, came to a close
shortly before midnight last night. The
voting contest closed at 10 O'Clock, and
I'D to that time the voting was pretty
lively. During the evening the attend :
ance was unusually large. The fair was
ono OF the most successful held here re-
Gently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
DEATHS.

Mrs. Lille E. Moore, who had re-
Gently been critically i'll, died At hel
residence, 2O9 north Patrick street, al
an early hour this morning. Tile de-
C ased was the wife OF Mr.. w. A.
Moore. She was 10 years old. Besides
her husband she leaves several children
Mrs. Moore was daughter OF the late
John H. and Susan Cook. She was g
native OF MARYLAND.
Mrs, Ann Mason, an old aud well
known resident. died last plight. TIE
deceased was I'll years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
POLICE COURT

TJustice H. b. CATION. Presiding.
The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
Clarence Weadon, colored, charged
with disorderly conduct and lighting
forfeited his collateral by failing to ap
pear
Rody Arlington, colored, charged
with dlsorderIy conduct, was dismissed
Charles Lee, charged with assaultIng
Bernard Devaughu, was dismissed.
John Fur, charged with dIsorderly
conduct, was lined 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
TO THE PENITEN
TIARY.

James E. Jones, colored, who was ar
rested in this city several weeks ago on
suspicion OF stealing a horse, was endeav,
oring to sell, was yesterday sentenced
in Washington to serve four years in
the peniteptiary. Jones when arrested
was indignant and said he was the
owner OF four horses. He offered to
sell the animal he had in his possession
for about hall it's value. He had prev
iously visited this city, it was alleged,
and sold a horse on the 10th OF last
March to Lewis Jones, colorcd, who re-
sides in the southwestern section OF the
CITY. This horse, it is said, was stolen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About PeO-
pie of Alexandra. Happenings
in Society.

Mr.. Eugene Bode. Of this city, spent
Sunday in fredericksburg.
9. @ o
Mrs. Daisy Sisson, OF this city. is the
guest OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
B. Durrett, in Spotsylvania.
Mrs. Arthur L oyd and Miss Rebecca
Lloyd, OF New York, are the guests OF
the Misses Worthington, on Seminary
Hill.
Mrs. George Johnston and Miss
Violet Johnston, who have been the
guests OF relatives in this city, have re-
turned to their home in Berryville.
@ o @ O
Miss Dorothy Gatewood has returned
to her home in Washington after a few
days visit 10 Miss Mary ]. Hooff.
Miss Gay Lloyd, OF New York, is the
guest of Professor and Mrs. Willougbey
Read, at the Theological Seminary.
o @ @ @
A meeting OF the Young Mems SO.
dality Lyceum which was to be held
this evening, has been postponed until
Thursday.
Mr., John Mailer, who has been con-
fined to his home for some time by pa
| ralysis OF the left side, is able TO be out
again.
Rev. Mr. Strssburg recently appointed
pastor OF the Methodist Protestant
Church, of this city, will arrive here
Thursday. The members OF the con.
sregation will later tender him formal
reception.
Miss Beatrix Baldwin who has been
the guests OF Miss Eliza Douglas re-.
turned on Monday to her home in New
York.
@ @ 8 @
Unusual interest is being manifested
in the performance OF the University OF
Virginia Club at the Columbia Theater
on Friday afternoon because OF the fact
that Mrs. Martin Littleton, wife OF
Representative Littleton OF New York !;
will give short illustrated talk on
Monticello, the home II Jefferson,
between the numbers. Mrs. Littleton
is an authority on the history OF Mon
ticcllo aud everything connected with
Thomas Jefferson, and has the unique
distir ction OF having had her little
pamphlet, "One WISH which ex-
presses the hope that Monticello may
become the property OF the United
States government, printed in the Con-
gressional Record on the anniversary
OF the birth OF Jeffer.on April Is.
Mr.. Jacob Reese delivered lecture
at the Theological Seminary at five
O'Clock in Whit:le Hall. A class lee
ture will be delivered tomorrow, Wed.
nesday noou in the same hall. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23

Swan Bros.
New Manhattan Shirts,
each. ....... =. $3.50 L. 50
New Manchester Shirts
each. :. :. :. -. E. 80. -. 81
New Garland Shirts
each -. ...... ...... oOc
Mems New Lisle Hosiery
pair 80. ..12hc. Csc, 35c, soc
Mems New Silk Hosiery
pair. ...... ..25c. 35c, soc 81
Mems New Silk Ncckwear
each. ...... Zoe 50c 81
Mems New Wash -Neckwear
each. ...... .lac, l5c, 25c, soc
Mems New Soft Collars
each. -. .......'. 'oc anu -''
NJ. S,or I,,anr,,.,r
each :. :. .25c, 5Oc, 81, Sl.oo
Mons Now Susnenders
pair. -. ...... .@'c' 'oc' 81
Mems Night Robes
each. 49, ''''' '''' 81 > Lew
Mems Pajamas
SUIT - "' ''''
Mems omoreilas
. ..:: :: :: :: : Bots: .. soc. s.
each:' '''.'' -''' '''' ''N'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
Woodward & LOtEarOp
10TH 18th, and 6 Streets.
WASHINGTON, D. G.

PROTECT YOUR FURSOur dry d air storage vaults where
garment and fur cared separately assure their safe Keeping
Telephone Main $500.
EXQUISITE AFTERNOON AND EVENING DRESSES
AT SILICA VALUE OF UNUSUAL STRENGTH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
RIVER NOTES

The steamer Wilhelmina, from Flor.
ida. with phosphate rock for the Alex.
andria Fertilizer aud Chemical Com
pauy, has arrived.
The buoy tender Jcssamine is at Il
wharf between Prince and Duke streets
receiving minor repairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23

Mr.. Jacob Reese delivered lecture
at the Theological Seminary at five
O'Clock in Whit.le Hail. A class lee
ture will be delivered tomorrow, Wed.
nesday noou in the same hall. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23

Don't be surprised if you have an at
tack of rheumatism this spring. Just
rub the affected parts freely with
Chamberlain's Liniment and 1t VIII
soon disappear. Sold by all dealers.
ADV.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23
\ FEW OF THE MANY USES FOR
JAP-A-LAC

TI.OOKS.--lt is the best and most
durable finish ever IilHnuIHctur",i ior
use OH either hard Or soft wood hporS.
FRONT. DonRs-W,ra, atm. hr at,
doors look lik" new when coated win
JAP-A-LAC. IL rcsists the sun ana
moisture.
WOUDWORK. furniture, etc, when
has bccOm" miarrrd. scratched a'Il
worn. is renewed and brautIhcd when
coated with JAP-A-LAC.
Observation-Disclosures l;lack JAp-.\-
Lac prulungS the life Of the wire ciotn
OH screens twhcn SO used II Sh"uln
he thiuncd onc-third To one Hall win
pure turprntin"). anu ihc A;ih"Eah?.
brilliant I;iack Cherry or Walnut JNI-
.k-lNt used on I'll" lrdili"S hihh"S thcli
look HS good ~ new.
WICKER I:IRNITI Rt.-C"at"'! with
Appl" Green t.IiHmrl. Enamel Red. En-
HnIrl l;rcrn AlHli"Sany. OX-BiuoG kch
Gloss White or iIalachit" Green JAh-
A-LAc Looks better than new
OLD vAnnIhGES; r"at"d with Eril-
liant Black JA'-A-LAC are reviewed.
and given new lie.
nEERIGEH iTORS. wainscp;iin%. etc.
finished with JAI'-A-bA1. resist nuiS-
turc and are given - beautiful and
durable finish.
water pipes. h"l water tnul$. "tc.. when
curt,d with JAI'-A-L.kt. always look
we'll. Use the Gold. Aluminium. Dead
Black or i:riiIan; Black.
POHtN rlHNIrJR RE. coated with
JAP. lac il reviewed. and h"Hutiii"d.
ard an elastic and 'lurHbl" finish is nb-
tain"d. Is" Enamel Red. Emanuel
Green "r Apple rir""n Enamel
LINOLEI VI. and oil cloths. finished
with Natura! or Clear JAP " Lac. look
better than new. and resist S"Hn and
water. thereby promoting the liT" of
the same.
OLD AUTOMOBILES. carriages. wa
JAP-A- LAC-ED wiU either Hriiliant
Black i;cd. Green or t:mpir" Blue look
lnn per cent better aud arr GiT"n ne"
life. I'll" cost is nominal ana ~"
work can BE- don" successfully. even b%
IN Inexperienced person.
NOtr.-Diir coat of D"Hd BLACK JA!-
A-LAt applied Oh plat" racks. thrniSh-
ed chandeliers. pi"tur. frames hf''
fronts lamps. etc. produces the new
artistic. IiInck Wrought Iron Finish
which is 50 popular.
Prices and Covering Properties.
NiI CoIors Exccp; Gold and Ilumin"'n'
Tie following figures are for Two '"d,,
gal. can. $500. Covers inp So - -
9 -;l. can. $i.5J. Covers 2"g su. ~.
Quart can. $50. Covers 10" 81. - ~
Pint call, SD Covers - so. r. y,
-" MINI r,u / %u Covers =" So. IT,
Ia int can. $50. Covers IL l. St' ~
Easily Applied" Quickly DRIED
No Home Complete Without jap-a'iac.
For Sale by
r. E. KNIGHT & SON.
S21-62S-625 King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-23


will be at the low price Sl7.50
beautiful which have
variety magnificent including blue maize lavender
white green old blue and black.
The materials vo silk mauees and
chons made fashions suitable for
the most elaborate and
be usd for street costumes
ces ribbons ruhngs qung buttons and bril and
trimming effect this amage of beautiful dresses applied
wide from which choose
Snecia Price $50 each Regular values $35 and $780,
lot of Silk Dresses taken from
orr own carefully chosen stock for clearance They of
cssaInc striped and plain tafca coos and styles
suitable forh
Clearance Price, $l4.75 each.
hird Floor-G
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-28
KAISER IMPROVING
Able to Leave Bed-To Travel
TO Potsdam on Friday.

Cassel Hrsse- Nassau. Aug. T-The
Emperor condition continued TO improve
to-day The swellings OF the glands AMI
muscles OF his maJestys neck have al
most disappeared. and ne arose from bed
Tor the first time since Friday.
Til. Emperor and the Empress. II is an
nounced, will leave here on Friday for
Potsdan1
The Emperor. who spent some hours
out OF bed and working to-day, suffered
a slight rise Of temperature al bed time.
His Majesty's physician ascribed this
change in his condition solely TO over
exertion. and no other unfayorable con-
sequences Of his getting up We're OBJ
served The general physical condition
Of the royal patient. how yer. is ad-
mittedly considerably disturbed.
While the t.mperOrs visit to Switzer-
land 10 attend the army man9uvres has
not YET definitely been cancelled II is
extremely unlikely that II will take
place. and q is certain that his majesty
Will not make the tip II the weather
continues unfavorable.
The Emperor has expressed wish %
be present az the final three days Of the
Kaiser manBuvres" in Saxony. which
seems TO indicate his fears that he will
be unable 10 witness the preliminaries.
The physicians are insisting that the
Emperor exercise the greatest care and
take no risks, since the possibility OF a
return OF the unfavorable symptoms is
by no means yet excluded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-28

nrar,ises WILLIAM CRAWFORD 80.
east 42d street and Monroe orange Cou''
~ \. Y. no liability notice serNeu
No La West 44th street date on
oneuing. no record; cate OF closihs' - -,
TENDER 10, 1911. no Warrant'' ~. ~ 1%@IiE,N
TI{AL. care OF A. NJ. Rau. No. 5OS Fll''
avenue. remarks, run by van
IOIIN KELLY. No. l56 " est 4ith stree ,'..,-
date OF opening. no RECORD ua . "a
ing July g. 1872 no warrants. ~ -, a. ny
oyy,le- Of PREMISES, SCHUN LEX Nf-1t1 . -
yC[p4NV No iN West fist street; 10
liability notice served.
MAX ELEMENTAL. No. Iol W
am street, date of opening, no No
dare closed. July 8. 1872; no wal 3't ~ ~
arrests. owner OF premises AZ y IA
1 Ivy. care OF a. NJ Kau' No.
SS,;ftL ,venue. no liability notice served
vrRRER g. BROWN, No. 13l West fS.'l
etraar. date of opening. no record; ga,
Iioesd Sentember. 1911; no Warrants ~ H. ~
9rrests. owner OF premises; 49,
WALL. Butte. Mont, agent J. HNI',I,iiit,.
ldn. No 265 West Broadway ho
notice served. ., W. ,st,,
VERRER & BROWN, No. 10 w ssI 10 10. 81
.,r.ft- 1afe of opening, no recoru "', ~,
rIosed SoDtember 1911. no Maira,o,T II
,,,,,sfs. owner of premises lSADOL'i] "a
KRAyEN. No IS William street.
bility notice served. ,oo Vest
ARNOLD ROIHS LIN. rocorG
ietT street. date OF Onenins' Hu ,,te va
d dat Closed. July T. 1917: no "a WILLIAM N
arrests: owner OF premises, 49, street.
M Aroo tiF19 mo no lia6hity notice served
ADoLPH AUERBACH no. 2 W N 'z e.
5 5e, 5'te closed. March y, 1872 no Wa
-, no arrests: owner o. pr. 20, y,
ATDNiPH ATERBAC4 No. Syy W e7'
etrost. no liability rorice served
PAUPAN No l57 Vest a 3itn c iIrs[L JJaiy
% r9iS no warrants. no arre -,.,;,rr o,Nn
Of Of premises. MORRIS ". SM Vic, 1c served
rO1- LTDLTM. No. 100 WrS, date
s-rSet. date OF op ming. no Iec rec, no ar
closed. July 8. 1872. no NaII JtSpSC ARD j.
rleTe. owner OF premises, ED" A..
Tgsl rv% 30 No. ~ west End avenue
M iianility notice served .b.
From the records Of ms " S o.Te gam
5 5I0g was vas reported to be carried on "'
ne 4th Inspection District ,.v,-vrR
inc i'-' fSignedl JOHN +. DIV -,
r,enecTor. i'm Inspection Dlsri'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-28
IN THE DELUGED COUNTRY
Eastern England Devastated
Ships Stormbound Off Coast.


London. Aug ?S.--A. graUhic descrip-
ton is published by The Daily Chroni-
cie'' Of the havoc wrought I'm Norwich
by the unparalleled dCwupOur Of Mon
day. The rainfall reached for this
country the amazing record Of SD
inches for the twenty-four hours. u
was accompanied by a tremendous
gale. which levelled telegraph and tel"-
phone poles TO the ground for miles
around and cut of Norwich from the
rest OF the world for nearly twenty
four hours.
The havoc on the railway lines was
enormous. All service was suspended
and ballast swept from between the
rails. leaving the slespers bare In
some cases this condition reached the
point OF practically destroying the
line. Traffic was stopped and business
brought to a standstill. Streets ana
houses were flooded, horses and carts
swept away and bridges broken. ne
electric light failed. with the result
that the town remained in darkness ali
night.
To what height the PRESENT Hood at
Norwich will rise il is Impossible %
saw. II has already beaten all known
records and il not yet at its helShL
Las, night the situation was very
grave and much anxiety prevails. one
feature Of the storm was the terrible
destruction OF trees. These were blown
down by hundreds. No loss Of life has
been reported. but there arc scenes Of
terrible distress. and many Of the low
wing streets of Norwich are now sup
merged under six feet OF water
Queen Alexandra, with her daughter
Princess Victoria. and her nephew.
Prince Christopher Of Greece. is storm
bound Of Southwold. on the Suffolk
coast. The party is on board a royal
v,c,r phich left Port Victoria for Den
mark on Monday. but in consequence
81 the bad weather anchored OF South
void. The yacht il attended by the
cruiser Liverpool
Winston spencer Churchill. First LORD
OF the Admiralty. en- route TO the River
TYNE. IL similarly weatherbound on
board an Admiralty yacht AT Grimsby-