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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1913-12-05
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 4**s'
Farmers Letter.
BY CAPT. T. F. PECK

the winter then the pad WeaJn
er will keep us, indoors mor'
than duridg the other seasons O
the year. We will have time t.
plan for the coming years worl
and look back over the past yea
and recognize our mistakes ,ant
plan to avoid next time. W.
can even let our minds run still
further back; even to our boy
hood days, and see if we are do
ing as well in every way as oul
fathers did. La some respects
many Of us are not.
When l was a boy every farm
er in the community fattened
not only enouge hogs TO provide
meat and lard for home use, but
practically all of them had hogs
to sell and bacon to sell. The
tenant farmers and many of the
laborers managed to fatten their
own meat. They also raised
their own potatoes, canned their
own fruit and made their own
soap. Now, very few farmers
do this, but depend on their gro.
ceryman.
1t is true we have better mar
kets than our fathers had, but
there is no need or preft in pay
ing for the handling of things
we can produce at home. The
groceryman is not in business for
accommodation.
| think it is good business
Judgment to produce as much on
the farm as possible of the things
required for home consumption.
As our land from constant crop.
ping has produced shorter crops
each year and the demand for
money increased, our farmers,
because of the good markets,
could not resist the temptation
to sell their live stock off too
meet pressing demands, hoping
to restock in some way, but the
ability to restock their farms de-
creased and will continue to de-
crease as long as they continue
their present method Of farming.
To change our methods is go.
ing to require some intelligence
and energy, aud is going to re-
Quire some sacrifice Of comforts
for a time, but nothing worth
while has ever been accomplish
ed without self sacrifice.
Our trouble as farmers has
been our inclination to drift
with the tide; to follow in the
well-worn ruts. Many mort.
gage has been saddled on farm
because it was the easiest way
TO secure ready money to pro-
vide some luxury that a little
extra effort and economy could
have provided in time and pre-
vented the mortgage on the
farm.
We must produce more live
stock in Tennessee If we hope to
rebuild our soils. | can under
stand just how the farmer feels
about changing his methods
when he is having hard work to
make both ends meet under pres
emit conditions. But at the same
time he might as we'll make up
his mind that conditions can only
grow worse with his present sYs-
tenn.
I have suggested as q solution
where he has more land than he
can cultivate, as it should be, and
this is true 10 a majority Of cas-
90 TO sellenough land TO get out
Of debt and get a few stockers,
then, all the land NOT required
for thorough cultivation, use for
pasture. The saving in taxes
and trying to keep up a large
area will help out. The increas,
ed production from thorough cul-
tivation and the increase in i've
stock will help out more, and
one important thing that will
count most--the utilization of
valuable time--will in itself en-
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1913-12-05

The Navy just asks for an ap,
preparation of $l45,OOO, 900 for
the new year, which is less than
last year and provides for two
big battleships and many small
er crafts.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1913-12-05

7. M. Emerson, President of
the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
died at Wilmington, North Car
olina, on Tuesday Of last week.
He had been i'll but two days
with acute indigestion.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1913-12-05

The Trustees Of the Tennessee
State Fair held a meeting last
week and did the good work Of
re-electing j. w. Russwurm tc
the position Of secretary for an
other year. 1t is now thought
that the Tennessee State Fair il
1914 will be held some two
weeks earlier than heretofore
Immediately following the Ken
tucky fair.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1913-12-05

Gov. O'Neal, of Alabama, last
week registered a kick against
the Birmingham Age-Herald
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
Associated Press Dispatch)


 DAYTON, Ohio, March 26-Ihis is flood stricken city Approaching daylight begins to reveal the real extent of the terrible havoc wrought here last night by rising waters and consuming flame, all starting from the breaking of the Laramie reservoir than forty miles above this city
 Whether thousand five thousand dead remains to be learned when the work of rescue, under way can be made cfectua Not until the waters recede will the toll of death be fully known.
 The worst flood districts include all the northwest portion of Dayton, all the down sectos the south side as far as Oalwood and all the residence suburb Og Glendale. This district has a normal population of than fifty thousand.
 Rescuers of those in the hospitals said the estimate of Glendale This district has normal population of mate of d hundred
 from eight to ten feet deep. Judging from this it must be twenty thirty feet deep down town. While those marOoned in the offices and hotels in inn mediate danger of drowning, there is food drink ing water for them
 These havells however, are i'll constant danger both from flood and fire. At first the Trailer buildings were swept into the stream, many showing the faces of women and children peerlng from the windows. These followed by the substantial brick buildings until 1t became evident house in the flood safe. The houses rule were washed but few blocks before disntegratng.
 The body of gray haired woman 1Oatcd down the stream only few feet from the watchers South Park street. The body caught by guard rope but swept clear, and gone before 1t could be re- covered.
 The flood came soon after daylight in the morning after residents had spent their last night in terror
 The main levee the Big Miami broke at Webster about oclock-an hour later water through in dozen places and wall of water ten feet high swept through Main street just above the ncture of the Big Miami and Mad River and where the water of Stilwel River poured into the Miami the flood reached it's height and rolled into the business section wall twenty feet high.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
(AssOciated Press Dispatch)

INDIANAPOLIS March 26.--The Wabash River trhe evee at Peru yesterday, devastated that thriving little city. and sIufed thousand live The first news of the dread mishap received ill tn, city in the form of telephone call for coffns Thousands of people spent the night ln the open, drenched to the skin fearful in the dark that i'm pending fate about to SWOOp down upon them from the unknown and carry them away. the flood had earlier in the day carried away many of their loved Boats being sent from nearby towns with rescue
 The catastrophe caused by the breaking of the Wabash river evee late yesterday, which poured torrent of water into the south part of Peru, where more than thousand people lived They received warning of danger. Two hundred more, 1t is cSti- mated. at least drowned in their homes Gov Ralston ordered two hundred coins, a carload of food and thousand blankets shipped immediately to the inundated town
 More than four thousand men, and children spent the night huddled in groups about the court house square, Many houses Ill South Peru swept from their foundations and carried down the Wabash 1t was impossible to get into communication wit that section of the town Boats sent from Rochester and Warsaw. Many were rescued from the housetols.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
CH0ULS WORK AMONG RUINS
 OF GEM CITY
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcHI

DAYTON, March 26. - House footing began early in the night. while the local militia was wholly incap- able of handling the situa- tion. Incidents without number were narrated of persons ill the flooded dis trict waving their handker- chiefs and otherwise sig naling for aid, being swept away before the eyes of the watchers. Many rescue bodts' were sNept oA the current against what had been fire plugs, and three houses were crushed. How many died ill this way no one knows tonight. Canoes and roWboats shared the same fate. What life cX- ists in the district that is Watcr-covercd is in constant danger and helpless until the flood subsidies.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
BATTLE FRENZY
 RULES MEXICO

FL PASO. March 25.-Refugees ar irving here tonight reported that state troops and Huerta forces are viewing wholesale slaughter of prisoners and of civilians suspected of hostile sentiments Atrocities. are said to be occurring along the Mexican Central between JimineZ and Paral, south of
 Chihuahua City. The killings began a1ter insurgent state troops captured Santa Barbara and executed federal prisoners The result of the battle
 at santa Barbara which began yes terdav and continued today is not
 known here tonight.
 NACO, Marh 25.-Hostilities were
 resurned et D. m. today and furious
 fighting continued long after night fall. Peace negotiations failed be- cause of disagreement on condi- tiors Gel M-reno notified the state II oops of his final refusal to sur render. Each side announced no quarter would be given. The state { forces. reinforced by groups from the Naco district numbered nearly two
 thousand. and were attacking three rundl cd and fifty federals in garri- son. from all sides. Reports over the wires which late tonight were put in operation say the firing is terri fic. The Gfternoon's loss was not given but it IS said the number killed already greatlI exceeds that of yes terday's all dry battle.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
Eyes of Nation Turn to Dayton and Peru Where Thousands Lie Dead Under Waters
APPROACH OF DAYLIGHT
 REVEALS EXTENT OF AVOC
 OF BOTH FLOOD AND FLAME

Death List May Reach Five Thousand in Stricken Ohio City-Direful Tales of Last Struggles in Vast Waves of Oncoming Inland Torrent Metropolis of Fifty Thousand Yesterday Now Bowed Down With Dreadful Woe
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
MESSAGE GIVES MEAGER
 PERU DETAILS
Man Marooncd in Building Reached by RoundaL Lout Connection Talks of Ter ribIe Scenes of Flood by Banks of Wabash
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArCHl

SOUTH BEND. Ind, March 26.-According to a telephone message from Peru, several of the relief intcrlu'ban trains have ar rived from South Bend, Gull yer and other towns, but nave been unable to get within reach of the scores nn the roofs and upper floors of the buildings where the people are suffering from the cold, exposure and hunger. The city is i'll total darkness, and the water supply is rendered useless.
 Arthur Moore, telephone operator, isolated on the top floor of building in the down town district, was reached over a telephone from another part of the city.
 Sixty people in the down town district are drowned is nearest to the correct es- innate of the fatalities, said Moore.
 II have been looking from the windows all afternoon, and from the number Ot bodies 1 have seen floating down the street l do not think the number drowned will exceed that number.
 "Only four blocks of the entire city are above water. LII OllItI SttUlollS lliI otI vivors have climbed to the roofs and many are passing the night there. Their sui fering from the cold is in tense, and unless the boats are soon able to carry them to safety other deaths will soon follow. Before dark saw more than one of these survivors drop from eX- haustion and slip into the water.
 Several special inter urban trains which brought relief from nearby towns have arrived at points two or three miles out of town but owing to the darkness and lack of boats, the relie1 (Contihued on Page Three)
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
WICKED WABASH WEARS WAY THRU THRIVING PERU TAKES
 TOLL OF THOUSAND LIVES

Breaking of Levee Inundates City Thousands Ben dered Homeless-First Call for Help Says "Send Coffins'' Communication With Outside World Cut Of-Rescue Boats Being Sent From Nearby Towns Rescue Trains Cannot Get in Touch With City
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
FIRE SPREAD BY FLOATING
 FLOOD DEBRIS
Winds Blow Over Raging Lakes and Flames Break Out Anew All Through EIement-Lashcd Dayton Fire Lights Scenes

DAYTON. March 26.- The wind veered suddenly from south to north at , o'clock. and fires on Vine street sprang up anew. There are numerous uncon- tirmed reports of men shoot ing their families and coin hitting suicide when they saw escape from flood and fire to be impossible.
 Then came the path of flames starting at Stlnc and May streets. It jumped to Main street and the houses on the other side were soon afaMe. In the middle of the street were a few frame houses that had been wash ed from their foundations. These swirled about for a time and as though to aid the passing of the section by fire, they were cast into the path of the flames.
 Persons hurried from the roof tops, where they had been driven by the floods to the roofs of the adjoin- ing houses. Then the sun went down, leaving a deso- late, weird light from the fire showing as from one isolated spot against the , sky.
 The first to seek safety by sliding his body along the telegraph conduits was a man. Then came foul women. The first woman ! was Mrs. Lucia Never She was a widow with q ! son in knee brooches. The ! son got out on the wire with ] the agility of a cat and was soon across. But Mrs Meyer, when over the boil
 ing torrent, SWayed as
 though faint and slipped
 while the crowd stood by | with bated breath. By . lucky chance her senses
 came back and she could
 grasp one of the wires Hand over hand she was able to slowly pull herself
 to the nearest pole, where
 she rested before agail
 Continued on Page Three)
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
GIVING THE PEOPLE
 A FLOOD EDITION

The Arizona Republican takes great pains in presenting it's readers this morning complete file of news from the horror stricken flood districts in the mid dle west. In order that the en- tire story may be given in com pact form, the matter from the regular morning edition is re- printed in this FLOOD EXTRA. This gives d recital of series of dramatic incidents that will go into history as the equal of the JChnStoWn flood, the San Francisco earthquake and the Iii tanic disaster It is not pleasant news to give, but the people de- mand the news and The Repub- lican meets the demand.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
HERE Is ONLY INCIDENT
 OF HUMAN SELFISHNESS

ZANESNIIIE Ohio, March 26.-A number of boaGen at 1 clock this morning refused to remove persons from their mpcied homes in the flooded dis- trict unless paid for it.
 But squad of militiamen which has been ordered out, forced the boatmen at the point of guns to assist i'll the work of rescue. The water stage at o'clock 3S feet, record with the prospect of going considerably beyond the 40-foot mark.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
SAN FRANCISCO WILL RUSH
 TO AID OF FLOOD STRICKEN
SAN FRANCISCO, March 25.-s
Associated Press DiSpatch)

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25.-San Fran cisco will take extraordinary steps tomorrow to raise relief fund for the flood sufferers of the middle west Mayor James Rolph IT, said tonight he had issued a call for meeting to morrow of civic and semi civic organizations of the city for that purpose The local branch of the Red Cross will also act tomorrow to afford relief to the flood sufferers
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
OHIO CAPITAL CUT IN TWAIN

COLUMBUS, March 26--The Broad street bridge over the Scioto River. the last connecting link between the east and west divisions of the city, swept away shortly after The river is rising rapidly. due to the heavy rain.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
CALL FOR AID TO CINCINNATI

VINVINNATI. March 26-A dispatch to the cltV authorities here from the of Middetown appeals for assistance in both food and medical supplies as we'll as boats The dispatch estimated tle total dead at fifty.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
cox SAYS HE NEEDS HELP
Associated Press Disp;

(ASSOclated Press D1Spatch)
 COLUMBUS, March 26.-''If worst fears confirmed, 1t will be necessary to call the outside world for tents and supplies in order to make provision for the worst calamity that has befaen this state said Governor Cox i'll telegram he sent to the New York World.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
FIRE PEND HELPS FLOOD VICTIMS

HAMILTON, Ohio. March 26.-The Champion Coated Paper Company, tWo-mliOn dollar concern, took fire early this morning and is at the mercy of the flames. All fire fighting of the question. work.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-26
CREST OF FLOOD REACHED
(ASSOciated Pr

(ASSOcated Press BuIctm) The crest of the flood was reached before daylight and the water is falling half inch per hour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-23
SHERIFF SHOWS CHIVALRY
Hamburger Wont Arrest Man
Whose Wife Is III.

Amos H. Evans. lawyer, was arrested
late Thursday night at the Hotel Man
haitian while dining with his wife. in a
fraud action brought against him by Tay-
lor. Livingston & Co. stock brokers. 20
recover N.zle Mrs Evans was nearly
Frustrated when her husband was placed
under arrest by Deputy Sheriff Bier. Be-
cause OF her illness the deputy sheriff de-
ferred taking his prisoner TO Ludlow
street fail until he could get Sheriff Har-
burger on the telephone.
When the latter heard the story he hur-
ried 10 the hotel and accepted a bond fer
81. 800 which Evans had in the mean time
arranged for and which saved him from
going 10 jail.
Evans was a customer OF Taylor. Liv-
ingston & Co. According 10 an affidavit
by Sidney Wormser. manager Of the FIRMS
branch at the Hotel Plaza, the lawyer
asked him July Is to buy 800 shares OF
Union Pacific for his account at l50as. with
instructions to hold the stock until II
went down to las. Evans gave a draft OF
81. 90 10 protect his margin. The draft was
drawn on Henry ADDISON. Of No. ll5
Broadway.
The next day Evans got another order
for 800 shares Of Union Pacific. Wormser
said that Evans told him he had a certl-
ned check for 1900 TO protect his margin
The following day the stock dropped TO
lis and Evans was sold out. The brokers'
were unsuccessful IN their efforts TO COL
lect on the draft and Evans. they alIeSe'
failed 10 produce the certified check.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-23
GAS EXPLOSION KILLS
Two Men Dead After Acetylene
Tank Blows Up.

Bayonne, y. j., Aug. Gone man was
killed and another fatally injured when
an acetylene tank exploded at the plant
of the Edible Products Company. in East
22d street, late this afternoon. Michael
O'Neill of No. % West 18th street, was
thrown against the side of the tank
house with such force that his body was
almost torn to pieces He probably died
instantly. Walter Nokes, of NO. ~ boyie
Place. Elizabeth. also was thrown agains-
the wall. and his left leg was cut aimos,
off. He died a few hours later on the OPP
Grating table at the Bayonne city HOS
pital.
The two men were the only ones in the
house at the time. The cause OF the eH-
plosion probably will remain mystery
The structure. which adjoins the main
plant OF the company, is a total wreck.
A fire started in the debris. but vas ex-
tinguished before II spread to the main
building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-23

o'clock they saw the physician leave
his home and walk toward them.
When within a few feet of her Mrs.
Turczer fired.
Or. Taylor said he had just returned
from the international Medical Con-
vention in London. and Yesterday was
his first days work after his trip. He
remembered that a woman, proba bly
Mrs. Turczer, called on him last De-
cember. and that he had sent her to
the Roosevelt Hospital. He said he
had received no money from her, but
could not remember whether he or an
assistant performed an operation. He
asserted that he would not press a
charge Of assault agains. her. as he
believed she was not responsible for
her acts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-23
FIRE CHIEF A WATER HERO
Croker and Elk Football Star
indicate Lifesavers.

When ex-Fire chief Croker and Tom
Thorpe former Columbia football star.
rescued a woman from drowning yester-
day at Long Beach. the summer resi-
dents OF that resort awoke TO the fact
that their new "all-star" llfesaving crew
was one In fact The volunteer corps
was organized several days ago when the
professional lfeguards employed by bath
ing pavilion proprietors went on strike
for higher wages.
When public spirited gentlemen stay
ing at Long Beach heard Of the strike.
they volunteered to safeguard the lives
of unwary bathers. Among those first en-
rolled were Edward r Croker. Douglas
Bomeisler. Yale football star; Ted coy
another gridiron hero; Commodore Fred
Powers, TON" Thorpe. Reginald Rom
aids. John j. Gleason. State Senator
Foley. State Senator James j. Frawley.
Judge Hammond. George w Meyer and
Charles Flanagan. These doughty heroes
OF many battles, whether legislative. ath-
letlc judicial. political or fiery. modestly
announced that they were willing to add
TO their laurels.
In order 90 effect a proper organization,
members Of the corps will hold beef
steak dinner next Tuesday evening at the
Long Beach Casino. At this time II Is
expected that medals Of honor Will be
voted Messrs Croker and Thorpe, for so
soon silencing the gibes OF an unappre-
clative public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-23
FEEDS LOVE LETTERS TO GOATS
Disconsoate Youth Tries to Give Central Park Angora
Course Dinner of Heated Epstes, but Keeper
SNYDER Says They Aren't Proper Diet.

packet was. bulky. and the first course was
promptly served by the melancholy young
man. But as the party was starting on
what corresponds 10 the fish course the
head keeper arrived lie had been in
formed OF the scandalous after-closinB-
hours feast by an unsympathetic observer.
"Doegone IT," said "Bill." everybody
uses those goats for waste basket and
garbage can. What are you doing thcre?'
he demanded. approaching the feasters.
Il am feeding the goats love letters
replied the young man. with sigh for
"Bnl's" lack Of perception.
Well. hut II out or therell he some SICK
goats around here" was the head keep
er's cruel reply. Strangling sob. the
young man pocketed the one remaining
letter and walked away.
Experts are divided over the wisdom OF
Mr. Snyder's decision. The dictionary
defines "A goat as "A ruminant quadru-
ped" The head keeper says that doesn't
mean they can rumInate love letters, but
the melancholy young man has many sup
porters I'm the argument. Impartial per
sons say that Mr. Snyder could not Judge
OF the fitness for consumption Of the let
tcrs without having read them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-23
BOY MAKES SURF RESCUE
Brooklyn Lad Thrills Crowd by
Daring Feat at Rockaway.

Edward Schmid. seventeen years old.
made the seasons most gallant rescue at
Rockaway Beach yesterday. when he
saved Rose Byrnes. OF the same age.
from drowning The girl was caught in
the strong undertow and heavy breakers
and fought desperately with her rescuer.
Schmd, who Is the son Of Lieutenant
Schmid. OF the l5lst street precinct.
Brooklyn. was attracted by cries from
several women swimming near the out
ward life ropes. Schmid saw that one
OF the swimmers was beyond her depth
ard plunged into the surf
The girl seized Schmid who shook of
the girl. pushing her in front OF him. The
waves however. carried him backward.
and It was some minutes before he land
ed his charge on the sand. Schmd was
thoroughly exhausted by his struggle.
Miss Byrnes was taken to the White
Cross Hospital. at Tent City. where she
recovered.