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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-20
LACK OF FAIRGROUNDS LED
FRANK BODIE TO CRIME

When Frank Bodie lost his job just
before Christmas he looked hard for
another. Every morning he followed
the elusive and deceiving want ads
and returned home at night disap-
pointed and discouraged. 49,.
He grew ashamed of asking his ia
Their for pocket money.
By doing odd jobs about the neigh
borhood he earned enough to- 'go
around with the gang" ....
The boy lived at 2343 w. Ohio st.
The nearest playground being ten
blocks away and only for little chill
dren, he spent many evening playing
pool with the fellows. .
Saturday night he was shot by a
policeman, Edward Baumgartner,
new on the force, while breaking into
candy store. His pockets were
filled with candy and cigars. No
money had been taken.
His 8 companions have been ar
rested. Today they will testify at
the inquest. The coroner's jury will
probably commend the policeman for
doing his duty instead of condemning
the city for failing to supply place
of recreation for the boys.
1890
WANTS RECEIVED APPOINTED
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-20

court December, 1914. Ordinance to
legalize endorsements introduced by
First ward aldermen February; sub
committee killed it. Second prosecu-
ton of Mandel Brothers started in
municipal court, March, 1915. Judge
Williams holds for defendant, April
10, 1915.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13
GERMANS CLAIM OFFENSIVE
IN NEAR EAST

III HLhll LHut
Continued from Page H.
Gently reached Souchez, according to
one report, and this may indicate the
resumption of offensive operations. but
allied airmen reconnoiteri the Ger
man positions in the east and in the
west as we'll, failed to discover indi-
cation of any impending vigorous for
ward movement.
pickering With Rumapia.
Apparently authentic reports from
Bucharest are to the effect that Aus
tria-Hungary has definitely offered Ru-
mania certain territorial concessions
as the price of continued neutrality,
and negotiations between the two coun
tries are still under way. The allies,
Also have offered Rumania certain
eXtention of its borders, but the terms
of the negotiations are being guarded
carefully. Russia is taking a promi-
nent part in these negotiations, but is
reported to be slow in conceding Ru-
mania's desire for additional Black
sea coast. Additional Notifications are
being erected along the Rumanian Dor
der by the Russians, and it is believed
a successful elimination of the allies
effort to force Rumania into the con-
fiict will not succeed.
Turkey and Bulgaria Negotiating.
Negotiations between Turkey and
Bulgaria are reported to be deadlocked
as a result of the refusal of the Sofia
government to guarantee the Sultan
more than an attitude of strict neu-
trality during the war. Turkish ter
ritory it is known, has been offered
Bulgaria in return for active support
of the Turko-Germanic allies, but the
Bulgarians thus far have failed to
see the wisdom of such course.
Allies Advance at DardaneIIes
An Athens dispatch to AN afternoon
newspaper says news has reached
there of another severe battle between
the Franco-British allies and Turks
on the peninsula of Gallipoli, resulting
in the advancement of the allies right
wing two hundred yards The fight
ing resulting in this advance is de- |
scribed as of most serious nature and |
heavy casualties were sustained on
both sides. A vigorous bombardment |
of the inner defenses of the Dardan-
Giles was under way when the dis
patch was filed early this afternoon.
Pope Plus Condemns Germans.
A feature of the days war news is
contained in dispatch from Rome |
saying the papal secretary at the Vat
lean has given the Belgian minister |
letter stating that German violation of |
Belgiums neutrality at the outbreak |
of the war, is among those acts Pope !
Plus X. has formally condemned in d |
consistorial allocution, issued January |
I'D and just made public.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13
GERMAN WOMAN IS
NOW CH|MNEYWEE SP
(By Associated Press.)

VIENNA, July 13.-Many women
since the outbreak of the war, have
taken up queer and unusual occupa-
tions, mainly masculine work, but no
one has chosen a more unexpected
line" than Fraulein Schaer of Meran.
who since her father was called out as
a reservist has been conducting his
business as a chimney sweeper.
Originally the father and one son
had monopoly of the chimney sweep
ing business in Meran. The son went
off to war soon after it began, and the.
father, by herculean efforts, was. able
to do the work of two. When Italy
same ii, however. he, too, had to 60
to the front as q. sharpshooter.
The business threatened to go to
smash entirely, but the young fraulein
astonished everyone by stepping into
the breach. In masculine attire she is
now family figure in Meran, and
has more business than she can attend
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13

Henry S. Walker will leave tonight
for Akron, Ohio, where he goes for
several days upon business mission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13

Mr.. G. w. Creth is in the city on
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13
TOWER Of LONDON
To UNDERGO REPAIRS
(By Associated Press.l

LONDON, July 13.-Notwithstandin
the pre-occupations of war, the gov
eminent has undertaken, through the
National Physical Laboratory, to max :
an investigation of the cracks in the
buildings of the Tower of London,
some of which are said to have spread
alarmingly during the past year or
two.
Cracks suitable for observation have
been chosen in the walls of the chapel
and four of the larger towers, and a
set of special micrometers has been
put in position in each crack. Obser-
walton will be made weekly for period
of twelve months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Harold and
Miss Quenelle Harold have gone to
Asheville, N. c., for pleasant stay of
some length, leaving this afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13
FROZEN MEAT
FOR SOLDIERS
by Associated Press }

LONDON, July, 13.-"The Allied
Armies are today depending on frozen
meat" said the Hon. Thomas MacKen-
zie, High Commissioner for New Yea
land lat the annual meeting of the Cold
Storage and Ice Association of which
he is the new president. I'VE were
told after the Boer war" he continued,
that frozen meat saved the situation.
After the present European war is
over we shall find that frozen meat
has performed as vital a function on
an incomparably larger scale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13
To BREED NEW HORSES
FOR BRITAIN s ARMIES
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, June 13-The Prince of
Wales who owns a fine stock farm in
Devonshire, is to make an attempt to
revive the Devon pack horse for use
in the British army. The breed, for
merly the finest of its kind in western
Europe, is very sturdy and strong, but
for some years has been almost ex-
tinct, Only about hundred pure and
half-bred specimens of the breed re-
main in England
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13
NOTICE OF SALE.

l am offered $4,000 cash for the S.
C. Kelly residence on Lee street. I'm
less get better offer, this property will
be sold. n. M. DUDLEY,
Receiver, Americas National Bank.
advt 13-2w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
LOANED To GOVERNME Mt
by Associated Press.)

LONDON, July 13.-One of the prov
incial banks has made the announce
ment that all deposits hereafter made
in its savings departement will be
loaned to the government for the
prosecution of the war. The bank,
however, undertakes to repay on de-
mand with 8 per cent interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13
GERMANS GAIN IN CEMETERY:
FRENCH ADVANCE IN LABYRINTH
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, July 13fi-Berlin late this
afternoon announces a further gain
has been scored by German troops in
the Sochez cemetery, after violent
fighting.
Paris reports concede German gains
at Sochez, but claim German attacks
in great force have been repulsed in
the Labyrinth, the French advancin
in that area.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13
PAY YOUR GAS AND ELECTRIC
BILLS,

Bills for June service are now due
and unless same are paid at our office
by 18th, service will be discontinued
without further notice.
AMERICUS PUBLIC SERVICE co.
advt-12.3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13

Charlie Marks who, while an Alban-
ian now, loves Americas, his former
home, came up today and marveled at
the city's growth since his last visit
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13

Miss Naomi Neill, after a delightful
visit here, the charming guest of the
Misses Mathis at their home on Lee
street, has gone to North Carolina for
the summer months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13
NO CHANGE IN COTTON
BUT MARKET IS STEADY

There was no perceptible change to-
day in the cotton futures market, quo
tations being about the same as on
yesterday. At noon the December op-
ton was quoted at 9.21 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-13
Local News Items

Max Banner of Columbus, is stop.
ping at the Windsor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22
The Big Game.

The Chicago Leland Giants open
a series of three games with the Ma
tionals at Riverside park this after
noon. The Giants are fast colored
team and these contests will no
doubt be brilliant exhibitions of the
national pastime.
Saturdays Fort Dodge Messenger
says of the great ball game played
in this city last Friday afternoon:
For nine innings neither Lambeth
of the Dodgers nor Bugs" Cum
Minis of the Nationals allowed hit
Friday at Webster City. This record
game that went ten innings before
Webster City scored a run, and won,
showed a class of base ball that sell
dom has been seen in northern Iowa,
If at all.
big Otis" for the locals struck
out twelve men and walked but one.
Cummins struck out seven and did
not walk any. Neither pitcher hit
"a man.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22
Behind each team was gilt edged

Behind each team was gilt edged
support, despite the mud. Craw.
ford hit a hot one down the first
base line in the first inning that was
called an error even though the ball
took a bad hop. Another debatable
error by Sutton allowed Webster
City's score in the tenth.
Although Baughman hit a safe
one in the first of the tenth and
then stole second, the Dodgers were
unable to get him across the plate
Vogel, the heavy hitter for the
Nationals, hit a hot one toward
third base in their half of the
frame 1t got by Crawford on third
but Sutton speared it with his left
hand. He shot the ball to first as
soon as he could recover his balance.
The ball hit a small raise and
bounced over Turgeon's head. Vogel
made second. Hill then smashed
out a double that scored the win
ming run.
Il have heard of several no hit
games where one pitcher allowed
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22
Fremont Township Items.

Harry Fortune recently left for
Duluth where he is employed on a
steamship.
Miss Belle Simonson spent the
week end at the Algoe home in FIT.
Dodge.
Max Stark and Ed Goehring have
exchanged farms. Both are located
in Washington township
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Goehring visit
ed their brother Ed Goehring and
family, near Highview, Sunday.
Plumbers are at work ON the Jo-
seph Johnson house.
Mrs J. A. Simonson entertained
twenty young ladies at niscellan-
eous shower Thursday afternoon in
honor Of her sister, Miss Mae Algoe,
of Fort Dodge. The afternoon was
spent in sewing. A dainty lunch was
served by the hostess, the guests find
ing their places at the table by tint
ed place cards and in drawing back
their cards pulled the mysterious
black cat from a pink basket arrang-
ed over the table on which were
written the names, Algoe-Scl1moker,
June %, 1915. Many usefuT and
beautiful gifts, linens, silver and
paintings were presented to the June
bride.
Messrs. Olaf and Arthur Christof-
Lutheran convention in Minneapolis
last week
June %
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22

no safe ones" said Windy Smith,
catcher for the Dodgers, this morn
ing, "but I never heard of a game
where both pitchers were not touch
ed for safe one in nine innings. It
was one, two, three, for the batters.
The first six innings were played in
thirty minutes
The Webster City fans were still
talking about the game when the
Dodgers boarded the train for home
Friday night. ..sr
The report that Holm has been
discharged as manager of the Web
ster City club is false. He has shift
ed Hill to the outfeld and is playing
first himself.
The work of the two pitchers dur
ing the game will be hard to dupli-
cate this season. Lambeth had
speed and his curves were breaking
well. Cummins threw probably six
fast straight ones during the game,
using his curves repeatedly. His
drop ball was under perfect control
and the Dodgers could not touch it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22

June %.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22
NEIGHBoRHooD NOTES.
Pleasant Hill Notes.

Mrs. NJ. A. Terrell of Webster City
visited here last week with her son.
w. J. Terrell and family.
Joe Kemmerer and family OF
Boone visited Thursday at the I. c.
Kemmerer home.
Wave Richards spent the week
with her grandfather near Webster
City.
Mrs. Peter Schweibert of near
Webster City spent Wednesday and
Thursday with relatives here.
Jim Hannah has Just completed a
fine new corn crib and granary at his
farm
The Ladies Social Circle met
Thursday with Mrs. Minnie kemmer-
er. About 65 women and children
were present. Mrs. Allen Parks and
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22

yesterday to her home in Jewell fol-
lowing an over Sunday visit with the
Rufus E. Nelson family. Mrs. Nelson
and baby daughter accompanied her
home for few days visit.
Mrs. n. L. Webster and chill
dren, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Julian, who reside five
miles north of town, returned yester-
day afternoon to their home in Rad
'cliffe
Miss Hilda and John Peterson
of Buffalo Center are visiting their
sister, Mrs. Ira Miller and family, on
the north side.
Mrs. o. A. Wahl and two chill
dren went to Des Moines yesterday
afternoon for a ten days visit among
relatives.
Miss lea Bearce spent Sunday
visiting friends in Fort Dodge.
Mrs. K. E. Lyons returned to ker
home in Fonda this forenoon after
brief business trip here.
Miss Ruth Conklin returned to
her work as nurse in a Fort Dodge
hospital today after spending several
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley A. Conklin.
Mrs. J. B. Baxter and daughter,
Miss Fannie, are Fort Dodge callers
today.
Mrs. S. w. Meadow and daugh-
ter, Miss Lois, are guests at the H.
IT. Yungclas home west of Highview
today. The Yungclas family and
their visitors will spend a part Of
the day motoring to Fort Dodge.
-Cady Chase Jr. is a Fort Dodge
caller today.
Miss Martha Lachmiller, who
| lives south of town, went to Water
loo this forenoon for few days visit
with relatives.
Mrs. S. D. Derr is spending the
day in Fort Dodge.
Misses Carrie and Grace Church
are spending the day visiting their
sister. Mrs. Ben Goehring and fam
lily, in Highview.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Jenkinson
are expected to arrive home tomor-
row from Lancaster, Pa, where they
were called about a month ago by
the death of Mrs Jenkinson's father.
Mrs. Minnie Freeborn is spend
ing the day in Eagle Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter McAninch,
George McAninch, Harvey McAninch
and Mrs. r. ". Youna, all of Ha-
warden. S. D., returned to their
homes today having been called to
this city to attend the funeral of
Mrs. y. McAninch yesterday. Mrs.
Mary ]. Little and Mrs. Louvina
Koutz. both of Radcliffe. sisters of
Mr.. McAninch, returned to their
homes last night.
Mfr. and Mrs. Silas King Of Min
neapolis returned today to their
home after a short visit with their
aunt, Mrs. J. c. Robson and hus-
band.
Fred Metcalf left this noon for
FairmOunt and the lake region in
Minnesota for a vacation trip.
Miss Verna Bailey went to
woodstock today to spend couple
of days at the Douglas Huff home.
Mrs. Fred Heiden and Mrs.
John Beisner, the latter living west
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22
AFTERNOON LETTER.

Chicago, June 22.-Crop news un-
changed and selling pressure only
moderate. Weekly forecast favor
able and general weather conditions
greatly improved. Argentine corn
markets suggests local bears were
liberal short over night. Reports Of
corn Improvements are due tomor.
row. Might be moderate rally over
night. Export demand still fat.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22
PERSONAL BRIEFS.



II G. Foster arrived home a few
evenings ago from a trip to the
northwest and says that when he
landed in Webster City the town was
all turned around. The city hall was
where the Hamilton County State
Bank ought to be and the bank was
where the city hall belonged. The
stores that formerly were on the
north side of Second street had NOV
ed over to the south side and in
some manner Seneca street had TAX
en- the place formerly occupied by
Second. He said he had never be-
fore found himself in such a muddle
in his home town.
Miss Mary Fairchild, a teacher
in Minneapolis, is in the city for
visit with her mother, Mrs. R. E.
Fairchild.
Martin Munson returned yester-
day after an over Sunday visit with
MS parents Ill SlOly wy
Miss Tressa Meyers, stenograph-
err for attorney G. D. Thompson, left
last night for Clarion where she will
spend a week visiting her parents.
Mrs. Hattie Haddox returned
last night from Odeboldt where she
attended a family reunion at the
home of her mother.
Mrs. K. G. McComb and visiting
grandson, Roy McComb, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Will r. McComb of Water
loo, went to Kamrar yesterday to
visit the formers daughter, Mrs. Lee
Kennedy and family
Mrs. Arthur Chapman and chill
dren of BIairsburg visited here yes
terday.
Mrs. John R. Kamrar was a
caller in Jewell yesterday afternoon
Mrs. Sarah Campbell and Mrs
r. G. Wisegarver Of Deland, ILL.,, and
Mrs. George Galliver of Newark, n
J., arrived in the city this morning
for an extended visit with THEN
daughter and sister, Mrs. F. A. Hud'
dlestun.
Miss Laura Beck of Ogena, Sas
katchewan, is in the city for visit
with the family of H. N. Beck, pro
prietor of the st. James hotel. Sht
is enroute from Ottosen, Ia, to hel
home in Canada.
Mrs. ]. w. Hoyle of Chicago i:
in the city for a visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. E. NJ. Bennett and the H
L. Hampton family.
-CouItJ Treasurer and Mrs. Ra!
D. Hughes left this morning for Mt
Morris, H., to visit Mrs. HIS aunt
Mr.. Hughes expects to be gone abou
week and Mrs. Hughes will remain
perhaps a month.
Miss Eleanor Davis of William
spent yesterday at the Mrs. J. \
McLaury home in this city.
MIR. and Mrs. w. o. B. SperoV
and children of Hagarstown, Nd.
who have been making an extended
visit with the DR.. O. c. Buxton fam
lily on the east side, left yesterday af
ternoon for a visit with relatives il
Des Moines before returning home.
Mrs. Oscar Johnson returned
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22

Work was commenced today on
the tearing out of the front in the
building occupied by the Olympia
candy kitchen. J. P. Rasmussen owns
this building and intends to put in
a fine new front and make many i'm
provements on the interior of the
store room.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22

Mrs. Carl Adams won prizes in diff
ferent guessing contests. A delic-
ious luncheon was served. They Will
meet next time with Mrs. Edward
Humble.
Mrs. John Anderson, who has been
suffering with rheumat sm the past
three weeks, is some better at this
writing
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22

of town, made an overland trip to
Fort Dodge today in the Beisner car.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Devoe of
Elberon, Iowa, are visiting at the
home of the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. A. J. ironing and family,
on the east side.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22
A Few of Our Main Floor Offerings

A New Shipment Just arrived of fine
Sheer Wash Materials, q to 40 inch goods,
values to 25c yard, specially priced l0c
Muslin Gowns. Petticoats and Princess
Slips, values to $1O0-choice 59c
Is Pieces Wool Dress Goods, regular val
ues to 69c for 29c
80 inch Percales and Chambrays, genuine
15c and 1Sc grades for yard SC
35 inch Black Taffeta Silk, worth S 1885
Saturday only, yard Csc
One lot of Summer Tub Silk and few
pieces of Silk Foulards, value to 69c, yd 28c
Saturday Only-S1.25 Bed Spreads 69c
Ladies and Mems Handkerchiefs, regular
10c values, now each Sc
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22

the closing days of ANNIVERSARY Sale
are Moningto
szes left
than before this
low price be bought
Sales For benefit farmer friends who
could
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22

Hogs estimated 10000. Open
steady; close strady.
Top $7.S5.
Hogs estimated for tomorrow 2S,-
900.
Hogs left over yesterday S57.
Cattle 5000. Open strong; close
strong.
Sheep 5000. open strong; close
strong.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22
OFFICIAL CHICAGO MARKETS
Furnished by E. w. Wagner G. Co.

Once over Isis Theatre. Phone $40
H. M. Sharpe, Manager.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22

One Special Lot of House Dresses and 3
piece Breakfast Sets, values CSC to SIPS
choice Saturday Csc
Silk Boot and Colored Cotton Hosiery for
Women and Children, all Csc values l5e
pairs 25c
Broken sizes of this seasons late styles
in Shirt Waists, Sl.OO, SIPS and 81. so values
for Saturday only 75c
One lot of Wash Dress Skirts, values up
to $225- choice $50
ii quality Silk Dresses, Wool Dresses
and Z Tailored Suits, regular values $685.
SIS, $1S.95, SIS to $40, choice $8.98-S4.96
Only E Spring Coats, worth S4.98. $3.50.
$3.50, $1398, $3.50 for $2.98 and $6.98
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-22

TONS have decided place sale for the few day
goods needed Some of these specials will for Sat
O'Clock in order to give farmer and out of town fri
benefit town people get general rule have al
This is of the why Metcalfs Dep
is Webster City's Greatest Store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-26
HOLLAND PUMPING
 THE zIJYDER ZEE DRY
Despite War. Dutch Continue with Project to Reclaim 500,G00 Acres
 of Land.

The Hague, May 25.-Despite the war Holland is proceeding with the giant project Of pumping the Zuyder Zee dry. Thus will be reclaimed half q million acres of land, on which 250, GOO persons are expected to find a home The cost will be about $75,- 000,000. The work will occupy thirty three years.
 Holland owes her independence to- day largely to the fact that thirty eight per cent of her surface is below sea level. Greedy neighbors, coveting Hollands magnificent seaboard know that to conquer they have to reckon not only with the Dutch army but with the sea the Dutch would let in between themselves and the in vaders.
 The zuyder Zee itself is result of the bursting of the dyke. This hap pened in the thirteenth century, and in addition to Holland being cut vir- tually in two and Friesland being separated from the rest of the cOun- try by 2 turbulent sheet of water, hundreds of villages were submerged and some S0,000 persons drowned. In 1421 there were terrible inundations in which 72 villages were swept away with the loss of nearly 100,000 lives.