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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26

The attempt to restore basketball TO
the high school curriculum simply shows
that some persons have a lot Of time to
waste
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26

Still, Mr.. Zlm has qualities which tend
to make him a popular idol. For one
thing, he never has attempted TO burst
into vaudeville.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
Food
10y oEoRoR Z. PHAIR-~

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PIRATES.
In days of old
The Pirates bold
Controlled the raging seas,
And honest men
Who trdUeled then
All trembled at the knees.
For Pirates then
We're iOD-brOtCcd men,
Whose actions mere RHiuWfW.
They IOUed 10 fght
From morn tin night.
And acted something dicfUi.
We do not bo,0
To Pirates nOtc--
They are crOiCd Of dubs
For proof Of that
Just rubber at
The Standings of the Clubs
Reports from Poughkeepsle Indicate
that Wisconsin rowed In its old time
focm.
Cornell is peeVed because II won only
two races out of three, whereas some Of
the crews considered themselves lucky
to finish on the same day.
Vivian Nickalls may be a perfectly
good rowing coach but il surpasseth
our Imagination to conceive Of a man
named Vivian coaching a gang Of hus-
kies
Alfred Vanderbilt's Victory in the Lon
don coaching marathon shows that all
the rich are not idle. II All were not a
millionaire he would make a great little
&c
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
Games ThursdaN.

Atlanta at Memphis.
Chattanooga at New Orleans.
Nashville at Mobile.
Birmingham at Montgomery.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
Carolina Association.

Durham, 4 Greensboro. 2.
Raleigh. 6 Asheville. 2.
Charlotte Winston Salem, rain
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26

II you have anything 90 sell advertise
IN The sunday American. Largest cir
oulation Of any Sunday newspaper in
the South.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26

n. Zln may mean we'll when he prom %
lses to be good, but he has an awful Job
on his hands.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
VIrqlnIa LEAGUE.

Portsmouth. 3 Newport News, 2.
Newport News, a. Portsmouth, .
Norfolk, Z; Petersburg. 3.
Richmond. 4; Roanoke, o.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26

London papers Inform us that "ths
American innovation Of shlrtsieeVes Will
undermine the best traditions Of colt"
And yet there are those who claim that
the Times Is not humorous publlcs-
tion.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
standlna Of the clubs.
WednesdaY,s ResuIts

Atlanta, Memphis, o.
Chattanooga. 2, New Orleans, o.
Nashville, 4 Mobile, 3.
Montgomery. 4; Birmingham, 2.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
j. EVERs SINGS,

q z LTNO OITNNOs
often pause and iCOHdeT at mn
DOlCef OUeF him
One COrd from me and Heine does
lChdt pledSeS HetHe Tim.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26

st. Louis. S-4; Pittsburg AZ.
Cleveland. 0; Covington, 0.
Observation-Disclosures rain.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
agoRaIA.ALAsAMA LEAGUE.
wednesdays Results.
OTHER RESULTS.

Talladega. 7; LaGrange, 6.
Gadsden. II, Admission, 1.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
Standing o. the cIubs.

Wednesdays Results.
Cordele, /. Waycross, 0
Americas, Q; Thomasville, T.
Naldosta, 4; Brunswick, l.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26

Buffalo. 10, Baltimore, IL.
Providence, T. Toronto, 3.
Rochester, 8; Jersey City. 2.
Newark, /; Montreal, 0.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26

Waco, IL; San Antonio, 0.
Austin, 10; Houston, l.
Galveston, 3; Fort Worth, I.
Dallas, 3, Beaumont. 3
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26

Alfred Vanderbilt's Victory in the Lon.
don coaching marathon shows that all
the rich are not idle. II All were not
millionaire he would make a great little
teamster
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
PRISONERS TROOP
FROM BUILDINGS
IN FLOODED ZONE

CONTINUED From First Page)
way northward to Dayton He has
orders from President Wilson to put
the city of Dayton under martial law.
II IN his discretion auch move is
necessary.
Meanwhile. the President, whose car
stands ready In the Union Station at
Washington, viii go TO the scene
should the Secretary OF War call for
him
Advices from other sections OF Ohio
have not tended to lessen the list OF
dead as previously reported. II Will
be several days before tho full extent
OF the damage and loss OF life in Ohio
alone Is known. Tho total loss of life
IN ohio Is estimated at 3.s06: in In
aiana NJ lb1; Pennsyivania. 90, and
West Virginia. IL
Meanwhile, the Eastern section Of
the country Is feeling the fun force Of
z storm OF It's own. Tomatoes are
sweeping through Virginia and Della
ware, and up the Atlantic coast wind
NeiocitE or seventy miles being report
cd in New York City tonight
The thermometer Is falling rapidly
and the temperature IN many places
IN the East Is near the freezing point
General Situation.
Advices late tonight TO the Inter
national News Service from many sec
lions OF the country are in cifect as
follows
virginia.
Richmond--Seventy- mile gallo sven,
state. Many windows broken.
Norfolk-Coast SVEN, by nigh rale
Battleships and much shipping put
ting in for safety. Temperature fall
Ing rapidly.
ctersburg-Terrimc wind and rain
storm: much damage.
Maryland.
Baiiimore-High gales. following
tor-ential rains Temperatures falling
rapidly. Potomac River rising at the
rate OF foot an hour IN Western
Maryland
dsemont-IIundred million gallon
reservoid here br!mfull; force OF gale
likely to cause break before morn
ing People leaving homes.
icksburg-Tarrific wind and
rain storm all day; many buildings
water tonight: great apprehension.
msport-Poton,ac rising rapid :
~ city threatened
Delaware.
Seaford-Heavy rains ana high
winds; streams rising rapidly.
Laurel-Tornado here this evening.
Much damage. No fatalities.
New Jersey.
Trenton-Delaware River RISING
rapidly: food warning sent out
Asbury Park--F>reight steamer Anti
och wrecked: crew rescued: damaging
gales
Egg Harhor-Terrhc wind and rain.
many buildings blown down; several
small boats sunk: no loss OF life.
New. York.
Bunalo-All streams in western sec
ton OF State out OF banks; large area
country overlooked Only one life re-
ported lost. Heavy snow and north
west gale.
Salamanca.-Threate by fire: holm
summoned from nearby towns, but
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
WIZ Commander Railroads.

Columbus. o.. March 27.-That Gov
ernor Cox would commander one or
more railroad lines in Ohio and place
their operation In the hands OF the
military authorities was announced by
me Governor tonight. The Governor
aiu not state which line would be
taken over. but said that the object
would be TO have direct route over
which TO carry supplies into Dayton.
and also to allow persons having rela-
ives In that city to reach them
The Governor emphasized the fact
mat every effort will be made to keen
curiosity seeking visitors and sight
seers out OF Dayton, and that strong
measures will be adopted to attain
that end
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
ChiIIicothe Under Wotcr

Columbus, O., March 27.-Twenty-f1v
persons were drowned and great prop
erty damage was wrought by the Scioto
River floods at Chillcothe. which had
been cut off from communication until
late to-day, according to the statement
or G. w. Perry. editor of the Chilli
Gothic Gazette, over the long distance
telephone this evening.
Governor Cox had previously re-
ceived message that 500 persons had
been drowned there
Mr.. Perry said that while many per-
sons were missing. the known death
list will not exceed twenty-five. a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28

is reported weakening and people are
neelng. Townford. Red Horse and
Shears. three towns nearby are in
Erea' danger from flooded Otter
Greek.
Indiana.
napolis-Condttions here show
little Improvement. There is nothing
definite concerning the loss OF life The
widest rumors are anoat. The prices
or Ill foodstufs have advanced enorm-
ously Bread is selling at 90 cents a
loaf. All public buildings are filed
with refugees. many OF whom arc i'll.
The entire flooded district OF the
state is under martial law and troops
are everywhere
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28

can't reach city. Practically all towns
In the Genesee Valley under water and
Ia darkness to- night.
Rochester-This city in danger OF
being cut off over the Buffalo Roches
ter and Pittsburgh tracks. owing 10
foods In Gcnesec valley. No rail com
municatlon with Gcnesce Tempera
ture fallen to near freezing point
Aibany.-The Hudson is eighteen feet
above normal. Street car traffic aban
doned and all schools closed this after
noon. Entire southern end of the city
is under water.
New York Central tracks between
Fonda and st. townsville mot on the
main line) arc covered with water. The
dam OF the International Paper Com
pany at Fort Edwards is wcakenint,
under the pressure from two days
Hood waters. Hundreds Of people went
TO nearby hills tonight for safety
Watertown.-BlackR River has reached
the highest mark ever known. Nine
paper mills have shut down. Water
running through the streets Of several
nearby villages
New York City.-Scventy-mile gale,
following heavy rainfall OF the
freezing point
Sayville. L. Wireless tower OF the
Telcfunken Wireless Company blown
down tonight.
Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh-The rivers in Western
Pennsylvania are rising. The tempe
nature has fallen rapidly and a snow
is falling, driven along BY roaring
gale. Many cities arc isolated Man
uiacturing plants everywhere are shut
down. and thousands of persons are
out of employment Nearly every To-
cality is In utter darkness, owing to
the disabling of electric light plants.
II 4, ~. In. 1t.
Hood is 0ri It's way TO the Gulf of Mex
leo. Practically all railroad traffic
West OF Pittsburgh is suspended.
Nearly two square miles OF the North
side OF Pittsburgh is under water. and
motor boats and skins are plying the
streets. Pumps are going in all the
downtown hotels and theatres 10 keen
the water gu, of Easements. Four feet
of water covers the floor OF Exposition
Music Hall
eiphia.-Eastern section of the
State suffering greatly frRn foods
The Schuylkill and both branches OF
the Susquchanna are above flood
height, and many miles OF territory are
Hooded. six men are entombcd in a
mine 1T Mount Pleasant AS a result OF
the rush of water down the SchuylkilI.
Delaware River rising rapidly. Free3-
ing temperatures prevail. following
the heavy rainfalls of the past two
days
West Virginia.
Wheeling Rivers rising rapidly,
large section of the city inundated.
ConGo-Twclv feet OF water 'n
streets here Two hundred families
spending night on hills without food
or covering
New Cumberland feet Of wa,.t
in streets
Moundsville-City practically sub.
merged.
Kentucky.
Louisv!lle-The Ohio River is rising
rapidly. Temperature at freezing point
Much land in the southern section OF
the city under water
F'rankfort-The Kentucky River IS
higher than In twenty years Many
manufacturing plants and all schools
were closed to-day. The Kentucky IS
pouring an enormous volume of water
Into the Ohio at Carrollton.
LeXington-The Kentucky River Is
rising rapidly and Is overlooking large
tracts OF land. Many people have fed
to the hills. Farmers are driving their
stock TO higher ground
Richmond-The great reservoir here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
The New y Bridge.

vail. and the police early to-day took
the precaution to warn jewellers In the
low-lying sections of the danger that
threatened. Larger areas on that side
of the river are flooded because of the
greater extent OF the lowlands, and
also because OF Mill Creek. which
flows through both cities.
Dayton and Ludlow. other Kentucky
suburbs of this city. also are sufferers
from the rising flood, and many houses
are completely under water. while
others are submerged only to their
second stories. No lives have been lost
in this district because Of the insistent
Hood warnings that have been sent
broadcast.
The Weather Bureau here predicts
that the river will have reached n
stage OF nearly seventy feet by to-
morrow night. almost as high as it
was on February IL 1854, when the
gauge showed seventy-one feet. the
highest on record
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
River Rising RnnidIx.

Cincinnati. Ohio. March 2I-The
Ohio River has been rising steadily
here all day, and still is climbing to-
night At S o'clock the gauge showed
sixty feet, rise of more than three
feet since the same nour this morn
ing.
East and West of this city. on the
Ohio side of the river. the iowland
has been inundated and much damage
has been done. In the low sections OF
the city many houses have been flood :
ed and the inhabitants of these sec
tons have fled to higher ground
Across the river at Newport and
Covington. KY. similar conditions pre-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
DAYTON YIELDING
UP ITS SECRETS OF
FLOOD TRAGEDIES
Continued From First paeel

WlCnout TODD None had had enough, but no case
approaching actual starvation was found rs
knowledge that the death list is likely to prove so
IN the downtown section tonight gave rise to hope
tnat even IN North Dayton about which nearly all hope
nau peen abandoned there might be comparatively few
deaths. -
The progress of the first canoe into the waterbound
dlstct was greeted by appeals for bread and water In
nearly every house left standing wstfu faces were be
seen pressed against window panes All of these were
ASKED whether there had been any deaths and with only
lew exceptions all replied that there had not Although
by from the flood zones interior Governor
COX secretary Mr. Burba scarcely able to credit the
assertion From his investigation of the southern
uSlc ne was unable to believe that the death list would
be under 1900.
Believes 1t Would Be Greatest Miracle
mere are 1000 unaccOunted for this side of the
river ne said land if all but 200 of these are found it
will be the greatest miracle of the time"
II was impossible to approach within several blocks
Oh te re zone even in the canoe but there appeared
every Indication that the Becke House had not been
burned and that the fire had been confined the blocks
beyond Jefferson and Third Streets
The 300 guests of the Algonquin Hotel have been kent
COMFORTABLE except for the continuous dread that the fire
would spread to them The water reached the second
foor but all supplies had been moved places of safety
and those in the hotel experienced little discomfort
report which had been current in the district
south Of Main Street that Adutant General Wood had
been fatally injured by falling plate glass proved to be
untrue General Wood now is full charge of the relief
work and although his had been badly cut his cond-
ton was not serious.
Two hundred women and babies found refuge in 4
paint factory in North Dayton, where it is believed they
nave found sufficient food to keep them from acute su
terng An effort is to be made at once to remove them
Inc suburb OF Riverdae, up to Helena Street. has
been penetrated by the downtown relief commissions and
conditions found much similar to those in the south
suburbs. '''
Every has been crowded to the second floors or
roofs of their homes but few of the more stable DWELLINGS,
were washed away.
Nothing is known of the FOREIGN settlement IN Nor+
Dayton close to the Miami River 1t this part of the
city where the flood first made its way and where the
occupants OF the houses had ignored warnings to leave
would occur Only one body found in this section
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28

troops, which arrived here last nIEnc
with provisions for Dayton. have been
stranded. and find 1t impossible to
go forward. The number OF dead az
Piqua Is officially reported as twenty.
Twenty-Five deaths from the flood
have been reported here SO far. One
third of the town is cut off from gas.
electricity and water supply. a train
load OF provisions has arrived. The.
provisions are being distributed, so
that there is no danger from hunger.
One-half OF the State troops left here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28

Louisville. Ky. March 27.-The stage
or the Ohio River here at I o'clock to-
night was 366 feet, a rise of three
leet IN the last twelve hours. The
rate OF the rise tonight Is 3 feet an
hour. According TO the weather bu-
reau a stage of thirty eight of thirty
nine feet Will be reached by morning
which VIII carry the water over the
outoit nj the east end of the city, and
ioou an area OF several square miles,
affecting about 1900 families Most
OF the residents of this section have
abandoned their homes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
DEATH-CRESTED
TORRENT SWEEPS
ON DOWN VALLEY
CONTINUED From FIRST pageD

night Hundreds of persons have been
driven from their homes, school
houses have been thrown open TO the
homeless, the streets are filed with
household goods. and merchants in the
heart Of the city are moving their
wares to places of safety in anticipa-
ton Of flood conditions more serious
than ever before.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
Many Homes FIoodeh.

81. Louis. Mo. March 21.-The Mera
mec River overlooked its banks to-
Park. town nineteen miles south
west Of st. Louis, is under water.
More than 100 homes are flooded, and
taken refuge on second floors.
The river, normally 400 feet wide at
Valley Park now is mile wide, and
oVernows hundreds of acres of farm
land west of the town. Fenton. 81
Louis County, is flooded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
OrphnnS Rescued.

Washington. March 27.--Seventy-five
Inmates of the orphans home at Fort
wayne. Ind. marooned by food were
rescued early to-day by life savers
with a power surf boat. sent from Chi
ccago last night, according to a report
from Assistant Superintendent Hender
son. OF the Chicago life saving station.
to-night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
Sixteen Drowned

Terre Haute. March 27.-sixteen per
sons were drowned this AFTERNOON
small village about twenty-five miles
south or Terre Haute, according to a
neporI from Linton. Thirty others arc
nave been sent from Linton to rescue
me SURVIVORS. All wire communica
evening '"'S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
reat part of chillicothe is under
NNntcr La Rccndinn

Newcastle, Pa, March 27-Flood
water. which covers the entire town,
began TO recede slowly tonight. hav-
ing claimed nj least three lives
wrecked 1000 homes, made over 1000
homeless and causing a property loss
estimated at 100000. The town is
without light gas or water. and the
condition of the flood sufferers Is grow
Ing serious.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
Big Bridge Goe. Down.

Charleston, w. Va. March 27.-Teie
phone headquarters here heard at
o'clock this afternoon that the bie- Ral-
timore and Ohio Railroad bridge be-
tween Marietta and West Marietta had
just gone down. The bridge spans the
Muskingum River. near its junction
with the Ohio. The loss OF the bridge
is expected to further paralyze wire
communication with the West.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28

Cincinnati, March 27.-The telephone
wire chief at Chillicothe to -night told
the Associated Press here that at least
100 bodies had been taken from the
debris In the flooded district there I'm
to late to-day. He said he was unah,a
TO place an accurate estimate on the
number of dead. but had been told
that the number would reach 800.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
Five Dead ut nras,ilIon.

:, Massillon. ohio. March 27.--Five
known dead. 5000 homeless half the
Town inundated. and heavy property
damage is the toll of flood water from
the Tuscawaras River here. Tonight
me town is without light and gas.
$1,000 to aid the sufferers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
warsaw. Va March 27.--A heavy
wind and rainstorm prevailed here this
morning and afternoon. Service on
telephone lines was greatly crippled
AT Village. northumberland County
the storm was particularly severe
several large barns being blown over
and wrecked Trees were uprooted.
and In several places blown across
dwellings,, doing great damage
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28

to-day on foot for Dayton. following
the tracks of tho railroad
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28
All Arc Ncscued.

West Dayton. Ohio. March e7.-Sis
hundred persons trapped in Union sta
tion here. reported to have been
drowned. were rescued tonight For
three days they have been STANDING.
packed like sardines In box.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28

Troops Are Stranded.
Troy. Ohio. March 27-The State
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28

tContinucd From First Page)
way northward to Dayton He has
orders from President Wilson to nut
the city Of Dayton under martial law.
II In his discretion such move is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-28

The genuine Noah's Medicines
have Noah's Ark--registered trade
mark-on every outside box and
label. Word "Noah's" always in rod
ink. Beware of substitutes
Sold by all dealers I'm medicine
or sent prepaid on receipt of price
Made In Richmond, Va. by the Noah
Kennedy Co.. Inc.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-03-14

than 70 PER cent are totally
I"dr rhe new county local
option bill passed the House by
the vote Of 80 to 40, or two to
one, while in the Senate It pass
ed BY the vote Of 20 to u.
Tie bill putting a tax on NOV
ing picture Shows was killed
quite easily.
Governor Major attended
President Wilson's inauguration
A stl range thing happened last
week. Gov. Major was duly
elected by the votes of the peo-
pie, and on account of his abb
scence the acknowledgement
was in charge, vacating his po-
siti3n as president of the SEN
ate to the president pro. TEN.
There was quite a discussion as
to whether the latter was EMIT
led TO a vote on the bills, al
though a senator, except in case
Of a tie. We are no parliamen
taridn, but the president pro
tenn Of course, was entitled to
vote as a senator and again as
president protein in case of a tie
vote. His district was certainly
entitled to representation.
Now that the General Assem-
bly, is nearing it's close, the rural
members chill Billies'' and
those from down in the Sticks
are getting anxious to "hike
back to the farm" Especially
is his so, as the north winds
are being overcome by the soft
and gentle breezes which gives
evidence that spring is approach
ing. Already the spring birds
begun to give forth their