The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-31
What Must Be Accomplished

What Must Be Accomplished
Forty thousand persons must be fed.
clothed and housed for week more
Many thousand persons must be cared
for indefinitely. these persons who lost
their all when their household goods
were swept away. They must be provid
ed with a few necessary household ar
ticles. such as bedding. pots and pans,
stoves and few dollars. A half million
dollars could be used in this way by the
relief committee.
Fifteen thousand houses and business
buildings must be rehabilitated.
Two thousand houses and other strue-
lures, or what remains of them must be
pulled down.
Thousands of tons Of debris must be
removed.
Following are some of the accomplish
ments since the flood broke over the city
Tuesday morning:
The waterworks pumping station is in
operation, but the distribution of water is
greatly retarded by open pipes in wrecked
houses The pressure is feeble. but grow
ing stronger as leaks are checked
The main sanitary sewer is in operation,
although many Of the laterals leading
from houses are clogged with mud or
backed up with water
The flood sewer separate from the SAN
itary, viii be in operation tomorrow.
These sewers carry Off the rainfall from
the cutters and are needed now to remove
the water being pumped from base
ments
Telegraph service is fast catching up
with requirements, when have been and
are stin enormous
No braver services have been performed
than these by the telegraph and tele-
phone linemen. who mad possible the dis
seminations TO hundreds OF thousands of
friends. and relatives Of Daytonians. They
waded and swan icy floods and entered
tottering buildings unhesitatingly In pur-
suit of their duty. John II. Patterson.
chairman of the general committee, last
night found many operators who had not
removed shoes or clothing since last Tues
day. There is enough food and clothing
for present needs, but relief Will be re-
auired on diminishing scale for another
month.
Chairman Patterson announced that w.
r. Blppus will act as treasurer for all
contributions and will make strict ac-
counting to all contributors.
Martial Law Extended
By order of Governor Cox the reign of
martial law over Dayton was extended to
take in the whole county today The flood
did more than sweep away property for
It swept away the city administration.
temporarily at least, and brought in what
amounts TO commission form of govern
ment
Immediately martial law was pro-
claimed, the municipal administration was
eclipsed. Adiutant General Wood for the
moment became supreme under the gov
ernor
On the heels of this Mr.. Patterson was
appointed chairman of committee of
five to administer the affairs of the city.
The militia was instructed to obey his
orders and thus became a police force.
i is doubtful IL the martial law order
will soon be repealed as under the pres
ent arrangement the city has the free
service of the biggest business men and
the most expert professional men in
Montgomery county.
The extension OF the area under martial
law developed from action taken by local
dealers whose places are closed They
complained that saloons in the outskirts
were sending whisky into the city and
that drunkenness had been observed.
Adjutant General Wood reported the situ-
alton to the governor and his action was
prompt and decisive.
The telephone system Is still wreck.
which is a great handicap in administer
Ing the affairs of the city. Street cars are
unable to run and automobiles are unob-
tainable for other than relief work except
by bringing them here from Cincinnati
at $120 a day.
Tourists Not Even Spared
Sghtseets in motor cars felt the heavy
hand of public necessity when General
Wood began impressing machines. The
sightseers were ordered from their cars
and the latter were pressed Aito public
service Protests were unavailing. The
more stubborn surrendered at the points
of rifles, and gave up their cars until
released by order of Chairman John II.
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