The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-30
CINCINNATI NOW
CENTRE OF DANGER
IN FLOODED ZONE
continued From First PnRe.l

NSohIhueu from FIRST PoBe.l
along the Kentucky River. the Same
conditions prevail The kentucky
River has reached a higher level than
for years past, and thousands OF logs
have been swept loose and arc Great
ing havoc as they arc carried down
the torrent
West Virginia.
The crest OF the Ohio River hood Is
passing through Wheeling. w. Va. to-
day. Late last night. just before
practically all communication with the
city was cut Off, II was reported that
the city was suffering from the most
disastrous food in its history. Fifteen
thousand people have been driven
from their homes there and are seek
ing safety on a small portion of high
ground which remains In tho city.
The city was in total darkness last
night and most destitute condition
prevailed. The Ohio had reached tho
level OF nfty-one feet and three inches
and was reported to be rising. Nearly
all West Virginia points along the
Ohio have felt the fleets OF the food
Heavy damage has been done in the
oil regions. where hundreds of der
ricks have been lcveled. and many
pipe lines have been demolished.
Refugees from the valleys were
focking into Wheeling last night. The
city is said to be in diro need of pro-
visions.
Pennsylvania.
Tho flood waters have created havoc
In the Ohio Valley In Western Penn
sylvania, and thousands of families
have been left destitute. Pestilence
and famine are imminent and ever.
effort is being made by State and city
authorities to rush food and supplies
to the stricken districts. The waters
have receded at Sharon and Newcastle,
and reconstruction work is under way.
Many thousands of persons have been
thrown out OF employment by the
enforced closing of mills and factories
The property loss in Pittsburgh will
be more than $1,000. 900. Thousands OF
Easements in business blocks have been
flooded, and the streets in the down
town portion of the city are running
and theatres. Heavy loss has also been
experienced in the Shenango, Mahon-
ing and Beaver Valleys.
New York.
While practically all danger from
water has passed in the floods in Mo-
hawk Valley, the cities OF Troy and
Albany on the Hudson. have been left
in a precarious condition. The capital
Is In grave danger from an epidemic
of typhoid, due to the inundation OF
the city's filtration plant. 1t will be
several days before the black mass
which now fills the water mains. can
be cleared, and the water rendered fit
for drinking.
In Troy practically the same condi-
ton exists, and residents OF the flooded
section are experiencing intense suffer
Ing, owing to the lack of fuel and tho
shutting off of all gas and electricity.
The city remains under martial law
Five fires here did much damage, and
every precaution Is being taken to pre-
vent further loss from this source
The GcpS-a6o River at Rochester
continGcs on rampage. and all those
IN the lower part OF tho town have
moved their effects to the higher land
Several blocks in this city are under
from two to four feet of water. Dam
age will amount to several hundred
thousands OF dollars.
Tenncssee.
The Tennessee River at Chattanoova
has risen steadily for the past twenty
four hours. and Il flooded level OF
thirty four feet at that point is eX-
pected some time to-day. Should the
crest exceed this figure. a considerable
portion OF the city Will be inundated
with resultant loss to property.
Ample warning has been given up and
down the river, and while much of the
lowlands in the outlying districts all
ready has been covered with water,
no loss OF life is expected Much anx-
iety Is FELT along the river al points
where cities and towns are not well
protected by levees Tho Cumberland
at Nashville is very high
Kentucky.
Every river and stream In kentucky
is out of its banks; niue hdanaEe has
already been done. At Louisville the