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The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
BANQUETERS ARE TO
TALK Of STATE
DIVISION

In all probability definite steps
toward the movement to divide west
ern Colorado from the eastern half
OF the state will be made at ban
quet TO be rendered tonight by a
score of prominent local business
men. DIR. II. f.. Edridge, who is the
host at the banquet to be held in the
La Court, will preside and general
practical discussion of the problem
will be INDUCED in.
DR.. Eldridge Is strongly of the
opinion that no other move now
faces the people of the state that Is
half so pregnant with importance as
the creation of a new state. 1t may
be difficult but the doctor is con-
WINGED that it is worth all the effort
that we can put forth.
The guest list at the banquet this
evening will include: Benton Can
on, Walter Walker, j. A. Becker.
George j. ID. Williams, Karl A.
Bickel. Orson Adams. VIM. ]. Mover.
j. j. Lumsden, Ben j Snyder, A.. o.
Perry, Col. C. II. Ketchum. DR..
Charles Woolwine, Mayor T.. NJ.
Todd, Secretary L. Antlesy y. F.
Kiefer. ]. r. Wentworth. WiP. Ella,
d. c. Piatt, Rev. Eugene II. Smith
V, G, Talbert, r. f. Feldmeier, b.
w Vedder. L. F, Eldridge and David
Echusi Of the Big Park,iyo4a s,gs ~
we will please You You Il i've Ne can. AN Fred
Mantey.
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CINCINNATI MENACED BY
WORST FLOOD IN HISTORY
Associated Press.


Cincinnati, O., March 27.-The
continued rains of the past "a hours
have changed the river situation, and
experienced rivermen declare that
this city is now threatened with one
of the worst floods in her history.
With rivers on both the Ohio and
Kentucky sides pouring floods into
the stream, the Ohio river stood at
57.7 today and was rising at the rate
OF 2 inches each hour.
The Central railroad station was
abandoned last night, all trains be-
ing detoured
Moving vans are aiding the people
to leave the lowlands which are be-
ing flooded.
At Lawrenceburg the baltimore &
Ohio Railroad track has been dyna-
mited in order to furnish egress for
the flood waters into the Ohio river
The river is rising at Portsmouth,
Parkersburg and Huntington.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
DISEASE MAY CLAIM MORE
LIVES Than FLOOD IN
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Associated Press.

indianapolis, Ind, March 27.-
Governor Ralston is investigating a
report that commission men are rails
ing the prices on food supplies, and
threatensto put the city Hhder mar
tiaf law II he finds that thtn report is
true. .s. 1-n
Disease from the unsanitary con-
ditions and exposure threatens a ex-
act greater toll of life than the
flood itself A number of individuals
suffering from pneumonia whooping
cough and measles have been found
among the refugees and are being
isolated.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
500 PERISAED IN PIQUA, OHIO
Associated Press.

Assoclated Press.
Columbus, o.. March 27.-The gov
ernor has. announced To-day holt
day in the flood district in order to
protect negotiable papers which 9TH
crwise might go to protest.
Five hundred We're lost at Piqua,
according to word received by Sena-
tor 5. d. kiser from Prosecuting At
tcrney J. Guy O'Donnell.
The entire east side OF Piqua was
swept away, according to O'Donnell.
Governor Cox is endeavoring to get
into communication with PiQua.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
A ssociated Press.

Associated Press.
Dayton D., March az (via Miami
Many bodies that were washed up
by the receding flood are being taken
from the river at Riverdale. sub
urb of this city, and stacked three
deep along the bank. according to
word received this afternoon at the
Western Union headquarters; but no
one knows how many bodies have
been recovered.
Through all the disaster stands
out prominently the fact that the
firm faith OF the people in tho in
vincible strength of the Miami River
Continued on Page S.)
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
IDENTIFIED DEAD
NOW NUMBER Il2
IN CITY Of OMAHA
Two Victims Died During Night
From Injuries; Ruins Are
Secured for Disabled.
AZ IN THE ADJACENT CITIES
Associated Press.

AssOtlated Press.
Omaha. Neb.. March 27.-Two
more victims of the tornado died of
their injuries during the night.
Up to date 112 dead have been
identified in Omaha and ~ in Coun-
ell Bluffs and other adjacent cities
The city authorities put big force
at work today securing the ruins for
other victims.
Many injured are still in the hos
pitals. some Of which win not recov-
er. ~
Mayor Dahlman today sent mes
sases of sympathy to the mayors of
flood-stricken cities in Ohio and In
diana.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
TELEPHONE GIRLS LEAVE
GAINESVILLE EXCHANGE IN
BOATS; CONDITIONS WORSE
Associated Press.

Pittsburg. Pa, March 27-East-
ern Ohio is flood bound.
\ long-distance telephone message
from Cambridge says that Tuscarus,
Walpending and Muskingum rivers
are miles wide in some places.
Telephone connection with Zanes-
vile was severed this morning. after
the chief operator in thai city re-
ported as follows: I'VE are leaving
the exchange in boats. The water is
up to the second story and conditions
are getting worse
All train service from this city
west was annulled this morning.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
Collar Bone Broken.

Paul Perry, an S-year-old boy of
the Appleton district. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. w. Perry, fell Sunday after
noon and severely injured his shoul-
der, but did not discover until yes
terday that the collar bone was bro
ken. His parents ascertained the
truth and sought medical attention
for him at once.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
BOUNDARIES OF FLOODED
DISTRICT IN DAYTON GIVEN
Associated Press.

Sidney, March 27.-A message
from Dayton via Tippecanoe says the
fire consumed the flooded district
bounded on the north by First Street,
east by st. Clair, on the south by
Third, and on the west by the boule-
ward.
The message came from Cincinnati,
Hamilton & Dayton railroad compa-
ny. The burned district includes the
fine business section
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Ruby and Mary Wagner entertain
ed at farewell party yesterday af-
ternoon for Letha Sparks. who leaves
with her mother Friday for Twin
Falls, Ida. Various games were
played and delicious refreshments
served. About fiften little people
enjoyed very pleasant afternoon.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

The management of the great I
Hotel Colorado Mt Glenwood au-
nounces that it win open he .
doors of the hosiery on May
} 20. Last year was the banner {
year in the history of the .
) structure, and the outlook for
this year is that the business,
will be as good or better, dnc,'
to the prosperity of the enst,
! which is the barometer for tae
resort business of the west.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Mrs. Joseph de Blaquere and Carl
Honecker are anxiously awaiting
news from the flooded districts of
Indiana, having relatives in Indian
apolis. Peru and Brookville, where
the floods have been raging.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
CEL|AA DAM is weakened
Associated Press.

Associated Press. Hf
South Bend, Ind, March 27.-The
alarming reports regarding the con-
dition OF the Grand reservoir at Ce-
lima, o., were modified after an in
vestigation had been made by the po-
lice. The first Information from Ce-
lima said that the reservoir had burst,
but later reports said that the banks
were still under control, although
greatly Weakened.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
Mrs. Thomas Heard From.

Considerable fears wer held dur
ing the past week for the safety of
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. II. Thomas, the lat
ter formerly Miss De Long. Senator
De Long and family this morning re-
ceived news from Mrs. Thomas at
Stictton, III. They are entirely out
side the flooded district and have
not had any experience with the
high water at all
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT
At DISPOSAL OF OHIO
AND INDIANA GOVERNORS
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Washington, March Secretary
McAdoo today placed the federal life
saving stantions in the vicinity of
the flooded districts at the disposal
of the governors Of Ohio and Indiana,
ordering the crews TO respond imme-
diately to the requests of the state
executives.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
Insurance Man Here.

j. NJ. Hopkins, representative of
the Springfield Insurance company,
was an arrival in the city yesterday
from Denver.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
BABES BORN DURING HAVOC;
PLEASURE SEEKERS FORCED
TO AID IN RESCUE WORK
Associated Press.

Hs5UCIateu PTeSS.
New York, March -Asummary
of conditions in Dayton lQ) last
night reported over the American
Telephone and Telegraph line to
Phoneton, says:
'One of our employees who re-
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
Mrs. Reams Very LII.

Grandma" Reams. mother of Ora
Reams of Fruita is very seriously i'll
at her home on Gunnison avenue in
this city and her friends are worried
about her condition.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
1000 ARE DEAD.
(Continued from Page ~

Continued from Page H.
This city is flooded and the Ohio
river stood at the 4s-foot stage at II
am. today.
Fifteen thousand people are ma
rooned at Bridgeport. and similar
conditions prevail at Martins Ferry.
The greatest danger is from fire.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

A letter from Mrs. NJ. o. Hayes,
received yesterday. states that she
is enjoying her visit in Kansas and
is improved in health.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. j. de Blaquere spent
few hours in Fruita today.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
HORRIBLE SCENES BEAELD
BY SURVIVORS IN DAYTON
4 Assnciated Press.

Associated Press.
Dayton, O., March 27.-With
snow, bitter cold and fire adding to
the horror of the situation. heroic
rescuers in motor boats from Cleve-
land and Cincinnati today reached
many persons who had been ma
rooned in the flooded district.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
Montrose Man Here.

j w. Hummel of Montrose was an
arrival in the city last evening on a
local business visit. He Is a guest
at the st. Regis.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Bart owens left this morning for
Vernal, Utah. to receive some cattle
which he has recently bought. He
will return Sunday.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

The Every Wednesday club held
its regular meeting with Mrs. John
Roth yesterday and spent very
pleasant afternoon.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Miss Edna Blaisdell. who is teach
ing at Mack. is spending her vacation
at home this week.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Messrs. Heslin and Beaslin came
in from Atchee last week for a visit
with relatives. They returned the
first of this week.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Horning left
the first of the week for Long
Beach, Cal, where they expect to
locate.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

There is q certain satisfaction re-
Mlting from our plumbing which
sannot be measured in dollars and
cents. j. E. Mckenzie, the Plumber.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

James Page of Whitewater has
friends living in Fruita, who are very
sorry to hear of his death, yesterday
afternoon.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Billy Williams came in from Bart
Owens winter range yesterday to
stay until the first of the week.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Mrs. w. r. Warren is expecting a
visit from her aunt, Miss Helen
lDewey of Grand Junction. tomorrow.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Stuart were
Grand Junction visitors yesterday
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
ruita News Notes

The people of the Grand valley
may not enjoy all of the advantages
which are in other localities. but
when we hear OF the fearful storms
and floods of those places farther
east, most OF us are glad to settle
right down here in Grand valley.
where the mountains protect us from
the cyclones and there are plenty of
hills TO climb when the floods come.
The Women of Woodcraft held
their regular meeting last evening.
After the business session. num-
ber of novel amnsements were pro-
Vided by the entertainment commit
tee, consisting of relay race, hun
dred yard dash. egg race and hurdle
race. After the ladies had shown
their ability to perform these feats,
refreshments were served and all
present spent a very enjoyable eve
ming
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Miss Agnes Dodson was Fruita
visitor today from Grand Junction
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Charles Barnhart left for Colorado
Springs this morning.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Mrs. T. ID. Bowman visited rela-
tiyes in Grand junction today.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
What the People Are Doing
From Day to Day in the Live
ly Little City of the Lower
Valley.

p. Chesterfield, was a Fruita Wis
itor today from Iona.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Sentinel Want Ads get results.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27

Wanted, clean cotton rags at this
sffiso. White ones preferred.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-27
HOTEL TO OPEN MAY 20.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-09
CRIMINAL COURTS
HAVE BUSY SESSION
Judge Greene Considers Jail Cases and
Judge Fort Handles Misdemeanor
Bond Cases

Judges. E. Greene took up the jail
cases set in the first division of the GRIM
inal court yesterday and disposed of many
of them. Maggie Young was acquitted
by the jury on a charge of yagrancy, but
has another case pending. that of assault
With intent to murder, which is set for
This morning.
George Burke alias Long pocket, was
slso acquitted on charges of burglary
, and grand larceny end receiving stolen
property. VIII Lee wa convicted of bur-
glary and grand larceny. He will be SEN
tenced Saturday. The case of John Long,
charged with grand larceny. is on trial
Henry Taylor, charged with grand lar
ceny, plead guilty to petit larceny and
will be sentenced Saturday. The other
cases were passed until this morning.
Judge Fort presided over the second di-
vision and concluded the docket set for
the day, that of state misdemeanor bond
cases He heard an application for re-
lease on habeas corpus proceeding, that
2 of Will Epps, charged with murdes Judge
Fort refused to grant bail on the grounds
that the preliminary hearing was set fol
the 14th before Judge Benners and thai
the defendant would have the opportunitS
to present his defense on that date Epps
Was arrested on information and belief
and is charged with killing a man in
Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-09

Nashville, Tenn. April s,r-(speclaD-
The good roads department of the Nash
willie board of trade is taking keen in
terest, in the meeting of. the National
Good Roads federation, which will be
held in Birmingham. April "a and %.
This department has been instrumental
in assisting a number of-eounties in the
issuance of bonds for the building and
maintenance of public roads. and there
are not many counties in the state but
what have called upon the board OF trade
for information and data relative to bono
issues and methods of constructions. In
order that the state may be well repre-
sented at Birmingham, President Foster
has forwarded to J.. A. Rountree, secre-
tary, Birmingham, the names of the fol
lowing well known good roads advocates,
with a view that number OF them may
be induced to attend the convention:
John Coode, Nashville; - c. Cheek,
Nasilville Jere Whitson, Cookylle; D. N.
Cox. Gainesboro; J. w. Hunter, Jr,,
Nashville: r. n. Bond, Brownsville; i.
X. Colley, Centerville; w. g. Sadler,
Monterey; ]. II. Caldwell, Bristol; X.
L. Stockard. Camden; l.. F.. Summers,
woodbury.; Prof. J. II. Bayer, Hunting
ton; II. b. Wynne, Whiteville; George
w. cline. Crossville; DR.. V. /. Lewis,
Crossville; L. II. Burke, Parsons; y. u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-09
BANDITS BLOW Up
SAFE IN GEORGIA
Stamps, Securities and $4,000
Taken From Summer
vile Bank

Rome, Ga, April s.-Automobile bandits
blew up the Bank of Commerce at Sum-
merville, Ca, early today, robbing the
safe of $1,000 in cash, valuable securities
and several hundred dollars in stamps.
The robbers escaped in waiting motor
car after desperate battle with Deputy
Sheriff Alexander and Stephen Garrett, a
business man, in which the two latter
men We're badly wounded.
Practically the entire popula ton of the
little town of 25o0 people was aroused by
the deafening explosion of dynamite soon
after | o'clock this morning
Among the first to rush to the scene
was Alexander and Garrett who met the
burglars coming from the bank with their
loot. They opened fire and in the pistol
duel both were shot. A posse was or
ganized to pursue in an automobile. AS
sisted by bloodhounds the pursuers kept
the trail as far as Goree, Ga, where 1t
was lost. The search for the bandits is
being continued over all the hills of north
Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-09
BILLS INTRODUCED
BY ALAbAM|ANS

Washington, April S.-(Special.) )-Repre-
sentative Clayton has introduced the fol-
lowing bills in addition to several chang
ing the statutes. relating to the judiciary:
To refund the cotton tax; to constitute
the city of Dothan a port of delivery; to
establish in Alabama a fish cultural sta
ton; authorize A. r. Billebrew to erect a
dam across the Choctawatchee river. and
for Improvement by the government Of
the same river.
Representative Hobson IS forward again
with his joint resolution to amend the
constitution so as to prevent the sale or
manufacture of liquors, and to elect the
President by a direct vote of the people
He also introduced a resolution of inquiry
into the conditions of health and morals
of naval stations and military posts.
Owing to the fact that this is an extra
session. called for the purpose of consid-
ering the tariff, there is little hope for
new measures being given any considera-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-09
WARNER IS GETTING
HIS SHARE OF FLOOD
Tells of Amusing and Pa
thetic Sights in Memphis
RIVER 2 MILES WIDE
Was Also in Ohio During Flood.
Rained Constantly From Easter
Morning Until Thursday.
Represents Peerless Co.
RIVER 2 MILES WIDE

D. NJ Warner. travelling represen-
tative for the Peerless Motor Car COM
pany OF Cleveland o., passed through
Birmingham yesterday en- route south
from the flooded districts of Ohio and
up along the Mississippi valley.
Mr.. Warner came to Birmingham by
way of ST. Louis and Memphis and
stated that the river was over two
miles wide at the latter city. After
getting close into Memphis we ran for
blocks and blocks with the railroad
tracks foot or two under water and
the train merely moving. The company
had the tracks tied in place by wire
cables attached to large stakes which
probably were driven into the earth by
pile drivers and on the low side of
the track levee was built up of sand
bogs and Nbaoked with rocks, which,
| suppose, was to keep the foundations
from washing out from under the rails.
Some amusing sights in spite of
their seriousness presented themselves
in this territory. Where the water had
not yet risen up to the top of the track
ballasting, whole families could be seen
camping along the little stretch Of
earth, barely sticking to the ground
1t was so steep, and accompanied by
cows, horses, pigs, chickens, household
goods and all manner of paraphernalia
The railroad and wagon bridges across
the river of course, are still out or the
water on their high abuttment and on
these also could be seen camping a
few "washed out" families. Down be-
low on either side of the track were
Just the roofs and chimneys of houses
sticking out of the water
Mr.. Warner was in Ohio when the
floods in that state started. He states
that it began to rain Easter morning
and rained without a minutes cessa-
ton until Thursday night. 1T did not
rain so hard" he said. "but it just
kept at it." He stated the same ex-
aggerated reports of the death toll of
the raging waters were circulated up
there as were received in Birmingham,
and that traffic and communication in
all parts of the state were completely
demoralized, which only increased the
excitement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-09
REWARD FOR LAGy'S
/. CAPTURE is RAISED
Governor O'Neal Offers
$4,000 for AbscOnding
Convict Clerk

Montgomery, April s.--(SpeciaD--Gov-
ernor ONeal this afternoon raised the
reward for the capture of Theo. Lacy,
absconding clerk of the convict depart
ment, from $500 to $1,000.
The governor announced that the re-
ward would have been increased several
days ago. but that this action was not
taken owing to the fact that officials
were endeavorng to follow up several
clues that had been presented as to
Lacy's whereabouts These clues having
proved groundless. the governor at once
authorized an increase In the reward orig
inally offered. to $1,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-09
MAJOR FONTAINE is
HURT BY AUTOMOBILE
Prominent Confederate Veteran Was
Recent Visitor Here, Where He
Made Many Friends

Major Lamar Fontaine, one of the most
distinguished veterans of the civil war
and the author of the famous poem, "All
is Quiet on the Potomac" was painfully
injured in an automobile accident that oc-
Cured April near his home in Lyon,
Miss.
Major Fontaine spent several weeks in
the city recently, the guest of Dr. A. Eu-
banks, and made many friends here who
will regret to learn of his accident. The
extent of his injuries were fractured
hand and the dislocation of the knee cap.
He also sustained injuries about the head
and body.
Major Fontaine was a delegate from
Mississippi to the waterways convention
that will be held in st. Louis on the 10th,
but has had to cancel his engagement.
At the last report he was resting well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-09
MAbEN'S VIEWS ON
!. MINE CONTROVERSY
Tells About Change of the
Split Air System
HOOPER'S REMARKS
Says the New Fan Now Being In
stalled at Flat Top Was Put
insat Mr.. Nesbitts
Suggestion
HOOPER'S REMARKS

With reluctance ]. C. Maben, Jr, vice
president of the Sloss company, issued a
statement yesterday in regard to the eon-
troversy over mine conditions recently
started by ]. Deb. Hooper in a report to
the governor and c. III. Nesbitt, chief
mine inspector. Mr.. Maben's statement
is as follows:
Referring to Mr.. John Deb. Hooper's
remarks In regard to tho controversy with
Mr.. Nesbitt, chief mine inspector, will
say; it is not necessarily true tnat min
ing engineers are the best mining men.
Z I'VE changed at Flat Top about four
years ago from the split air system to
the continuous current. We were con-
stantly having men burned, from one TO
three at a time, previous to this change,
and since the change, we have not had
any burned, except one who was trying
to escape and crawled into a shaft that
had been made at Il fault for the purpose
of finding the coal The fault caused a
displacement of coal of about q or IL
feet, therefore, it was necessary to make
this shaft. The shaft was marked off
and no one had any right to 30 over the
mark. l understand 1t Is fact that the
same thing exists at Banner mines now
in the way of. having men burned, as
existed at Flat Top before the change
in the air system
I'VE are not contemplating changing
the system at Flat Top. We are putting
in few fans, which we are doing at MIR.
Nesbitts suggestion, as it was decided six
or eight months ago that the present
fans, two in number, would not be suf-
ficient after we begin to mine coal be-
yond the fault, which is now being driven
through. 1t was Mr.. Nesbitts opinion
that a larger fan would he necessary
after getting through the fault, and a
larger fan was purchased, and will be in
operation before we begin TO mine coal
beyond the fault.
The officials of the Sloss company arc
not figuring up any expense as to inn
provements suggested by MI. Hooper; in
fact, he has never favored the company
with a list of the improvements he con-
siders so essential to Flat Top. The state
mine inspectors department and the Of
ticials of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and
Iron company we believe to be amply able
to formulate and carry out such plans
as are necessary to safeguard life and
property at Flat Top mine"