The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-02-04
FOR
FLOOD DISTRICT
RED CROSS SENDS FUNDS FOR
FOOD, SHELTER AND CLOTH.
ING TO HICKMAN.
WATER STILL RISING
Has Backed up in Many Stores and
Business Houses Of Ken-
lucky City.

Washington, d. C.-Substantial
aid went forward from Washington
today for the relief of flood suffer-
ers in Kentucky. Senator James
and Representative A. w. Barklsy
were active in behalf of residents
of West Hickman, while Representa-
tive d. H. Kincheloe was successful
in his efforts to assist sufferers on
small tributaries of the Ohio river.
The American Red Cross not only
gave immediate relief through funds
for food, shelter and clothing, but
ordered its representative at St.
Louis to go to West Hickman and
assume charge of the situation on
the Mississippi river at that point.
While this outside aid was being
furnished, Representative Barley
was active in seeking to obtain funds
from the federal government. Late
this afternoon he introduced in the
house a bill providing for an appro-
priation Of 100000 for relief from
floods in the Mississippi valley
throughout the present year.
The Red Cross gave $500 for re-
lief at West Hickman. This sum will
be expended by the organization.
Hickman, Ky.-The river Is still
rising and has backed up in a num-
Der of stores on the north side Of
the business section. BY morning
it will be in several more. The wa
ter is backing across the main
business street, but tonight It Is
thought 1t will not reach the stage
Of the 1918 food unless there IL
more rain. 1t will rise for at least
five days yet.
The water Is much higher In
Hickman at this stage than in 1913
at the same stage. This rise is out Of
the Mississippi.
The Missouri levees are all hold
ing. which throws the flood higher
on this side. The Missouri levee
was broken in two places In 1913.
Reelfoot levee, extending from
Hickman to Tiptonvilie. IL said to
be in good shape tonight and is be-
ing carefully watched day and night
by large force OF men. The
wealthy land owners are working on
this levee with their employees and
they feel much better over the situs
alton today than yesterday. Many
people behind the levee are moving
out. though the levee appears safe.
Conditions Improving.
Kansas Citys-Although conditions
were improved In the greater part Of
the Southwestern. states affected by
floods reports early today told of fur
Their damage in Arkansas. where
high water recently has flowed over
thousands of acres of farm lands.
and has driven many persons from
their homes. -
1t is feared five counties will be
affected by the flow of water caused
by breaking of the levee near Cum
minis. The state farm near Cummins
is reported covered with water. and
negro prisoners kept at the farm
will be removed today. The white
convicts were removed late yester-
day.
No word had come early today
from Archard's ferry. near Redfield.
Ark. where last night forty families
were reported morooned by foods.
It was reported boats had been sent
to the -sscue.
In many parts of the state train
service was seriously interferred
with. some of the railroads being
forced to. detour trains on account
Of the high water.
Railroads In Southern Missouri
also were experiencing difficulties.
the st. Louis & San Francisco espe-
cially having trouble by reason Of
washouts. In the mining districts
about Joplin. Mo-. operations are
hampered.