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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-04-23
President Attends

The President and Mrs. Hoo
yer attended the formal deoica-
ton of the beautiful new Shakes
pearean Memorial Library the
gift of the late Mr.. Henry G..
Folger, this afternoon at 2:30
O'Clock. This beautiful edifice
is conceded by critics of archi-
lecture to be one of the noblest
small buildings in the world.
OF delicate and harmonious
lines and of graceful proper
tionS, it has a charm which
many larger buildings Of its
kind lack.
A group of about 100 dis
tinguished guests were invited
to attend the dedication Of this
repository of priceless books,
pictures. and other souvenirs of
this great poet.
This morning, Mrs. Hoover
attended the presentation of
"Alice in Wonderland" at the
National, by the Children's The
alter of New York, given under
the auspices of the Womsn's
international League. She was
accompanied by Mrs. William
Allen White, of Topeka, Kan,
and three young guests, Miss
Jean Kellogg, daughter of DR..
and Mrs. Vernon Kellogg; Miss
Narcissa Sullivan. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Sullivan,
and Miss Suzanne Boone, daugh-
ter of Capt. and Mrs. Joel T.
Boone.
Wears Cotton Gown
Yesterday afternoon. when
Mrs. Hoover received the dele
gates TO the forty-first annual
Continental Congress Of the D.
A. r., the White House was
abloom with spring flowers, and
the Marine Band played
throughout the reception.
Mrs. Hoover received her
guests, wearing her famous cot
ton dimity gown, which was the
subject of much animated dis
cussion among the guests. AS
has been her annual custom,
she asked the pages of the D.
A. r. Congress to assist her at
the reception, and at its con-
clusion the guests went into the
White House grounds, where
the huge fountain played, and
where myriads of Towering
shrubs are now in bloom.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-04-23
Here From Canada

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Som
merville, of Toronto, Canada,
are at the Carlton for a few
days, accompanied by their son
and daughter, Mr.. Gordon Som
merville and Miss Norma Som
merHilla
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-04-23
Embassy Luncheon

The Ambassador of Japan
and Nine. Debuchi will enter
tain a company of 20 at lunch
con tomorrow at the Embassy
in Massachusetts, Avenue in
honor of the Apostolic Dele
gate, the Most Rev. Pietro Flu
maSoni-BiOndi.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-04-23
Tea for Visitor

Mrs. Robert Whitney Imbrie
has as her house guest Mrs.
Frank Barrows Freyer, wife Of
Captain Freyer, who is at pres
ent stationed at Newport. Miss
Engracia Freyer, their daughter,
will arrive in New York on May
IA from a trip around the
world. Captain and Mrs. Freyer,
with their daughter, will leave
shortly for the West Coast
where Captain Freyer has been
transferred.
Mrs. Freyer will be the guest
in whose honor Mrs. Edward j.
Dorm, wife of Captain Dorm,
will entertain at tea this after
noon. at her apartment in the
Highlands. Mrs. Nicholas j.
Halpine, niece of the hostess,
will preside at the tea table.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-04-23
In Washington
QtQqQA,.,1

Elaborate preparations being made for the National
Capital Horse Show which will take place the associa
tons grounds Bradley Farms just short distance from
the center of the city, May II, II, l3, and IA.
The grounds among the best in the country the out
side course being sure for the hunter There
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-04-23
WAGNER Recital

For the benefit of the Gentle.
women's League, Julia E. Schell-
ing will be presented in two
Wagnerian lecture recitals on
Monday and next Sunday at 4:30
at the Mayflower.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-04-23
Coming Next Week

Mrs. Paul Fitz Simons, mem
Der of the Republican national
committee, will come to Wash
ington next week from her home
in Newport, R. l., for brief
stay,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-04-23

The Vice President Mr. Charles Curtis heads the list of
patrons for the annual horse show which gives promise OF
being of the successful horse pageans ever held
in Washington
Edward Everett the Secretary of the Treasury and
Mrs Ogden L. Mills, Senator and Mrs William E. Borah,
Senator Arthur Capper the Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
and Mrs Ernest Lee Jahncke the Assistant Secretary OF
State and Mrs Francis White Mr. and Mrs. Warren De-
lano Robbins Mai Cen and Mrs r. F. Cheatham, the Com
mandan of Fort Nyer and Mrs Harry n. Cootes, Gen.
and Mrs Herbert T. Crosby Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cotter
Patton. r; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Andrews Mr.. and Mrs
Burdee Wright Comdr. and Mrs. A B. Court Mrs Coils
Delmar and Mr. William Phelps Emo.
Smart Group to Sponsor Horse Show
Washington will have another horse show prior to the
National Capital Horse Show, which will be held on Sar-
day May T. to be known the Riding Club Show THIS
Capital who interested in this event in which number
of children s classes will be shown.
MANY famous breeders from Nrginas hunting grounds
will show their hunters and horoughbred among them Miss
Persis MYERS daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hewitt
MYERS: Gen and Mrs. William B. MITCHELL Col and Mrs
NJ Robert Guggenheim and Mrs William j. Donovan, whose
string of thoroughbreds always win blues.
Following the usual CUSTOM luncheon will be served on
the grounds the Preece Cottage adjoining the at
1888 Massachusetts, Ave. The Parent and Child class
promises to be of the picturesque events the
card in which the Hungarian minister, Count Szecheny
and his flaxen-haired daughter, Sylvia will show.
Mrs James F. Curtis of the few women IN this
her racing stable and whose cOlOrS
black gold familiar to fans at Saratoga, Bel
Park, and nearby tracks, will show some OF her
thoroughbredS
An impromptu horse show exclusively for hunters, is
being held this afternoon Bradley Farms when bare
back class for novice riders will be feature of the card
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-04-23

be given in one performance, in
order to present as completely as
possible. a composite of Ukrainian
folk art
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-04-23
Spring MusicaIes
Planned for
Capital

Nine. Pauline Avramenko will
be one of the soloists appearing
with the Ukrainian Chorus and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-04-23
To Be Presented

Miss Helen Bryan, daughter
of Mrs. Thomas Pinckney
Bryan, of Richmond, will be
presented at the Court of st.
James on May IL.
She sailed from New York
on the Majestic to be the guest
in London of her uncle and
aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Grant.
Mrs. Porter H. Dale, Mrs. j.
Hamilton Lewis, Mrs. Maurice
H. Thatcher, Mrs. Stephen o.
Fuqua. Mrs. William P. Wooten,
Mrs. Harry K. Daugherty Mrs.
Daniel Devore, Mrs. James R.
Mann, Mrs. Theodore Tiller,
Mrs. jefferson Myers, Mrs. Dor
othy De Muth Watson and Mrs.
Harry Dawson.
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To Sail in July

Mr.. j. Pierpont Morgan, who
has opened his Long Island
place on East Island, Glen
Cove, for the spring season,
after spending week-ends there
during the winter, plans to sail
in July for England.
Following his annual custom,
he will remain on the other side
to participate in the grouse
shooting in Scotland, which is
inaugurated on August IL.
Former Senator Gilbert M.
Hitchcock and Mrs. Hitchcock
are at the Plaza in New York
for a week.
Mrs. F. L. Voolfolk enter
tanned at a luncheon followed
by bridge in the Florentine room
of Wardman Park today.
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D. A. R. Dinner

Nearly a thousand members
of the D. A. r. will attend the
final dinner of the congress.
to be given in the grand ball
room of the Willard this
evening.
Mr.. Edward Mitchell will en-
terrain guests at the supper
dance at Wardman Park this
evening.
Mrs. Thomas Coughlin, of
Cleveland Heights, Ohio, arrived
in Washington yesterday, accom-
panied by Miss Alice Wilson, of
East Cleveland, and Mr.. Thomas
Coughlin, jr., and they will
spend the weekend at Wardman
Park Hotel. They came to
Washington to attend the senior
prom given at Wardman last
evening, and were joined there
by Mr.. Paul j. Coughlin, who
will graduate from Georgetown
University this year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18
THE CAUCUS

Tomorrow night caucus at tue
CITY Hail should iii tne rooms 70
eVertlowlng With Interested cILI-
zenS.
of all the phases OF representa-
tive government granted 10 US as
citizens OF the UnIteu states, the
closest to US Is administration OIL
WrangeIl affairs by our city OIL
Ulcers. We may not like what
goes on in national affairs but ali
our fussing is OF little avail, tor
Wrangell citizens cannot change
national affairs.
We present "a strange spectacle
when We spend much time and
energy regarding washington and
no time or energy whatever regard
ing our own town affairs when the
opportunity is offered to us to ex-
press our choice of the persons we
wish to represent us in city and
scnool government.
The caucus tomorrow night is
called for the purpose of nominal
ing a mayor, three councilmen and
one schoolboard member, to be
voted upon at the city election,
April 5.
1t behooves everyone to b e
present at this meeting to see that
the men of his choice are placed
in nomination. No matter how
eager one may be to vote for John
Jones at the city election, there
will be no chance to vote for John
Jones unless he is nominated at
the caucus tomorrow night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18
WHERE EDITORS GO

An old gentleman called to see
the editor a few days ago to repay
him for a two-cent postage stamp
that was given him by the editor
some few months ago. The old gen.
tleman insisted upon paying this
two cents and to humor him the
editor accepted the payment. The
visitor demanded a receipt which
was more than our editor could
stand without asking some ques-
tions. He said:
"Just why do you want this re-
ceipt for such an insignificant
amount?"
well, SIR" the visitor replied,
81 am getting along in years and
when l die and walk UP the Gold
en- Stairs to approach the gate to
Heaven, l will be asked if l have
paid all my bills on earth. When l
am asked for my receipts I don't
want to have to chase all over He'll
looking for you!"-Ex.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

We decided that we wanted Texas
and that We could make better use
OF II than the Mexicans."
1t Just happens that the United
states did nothing of the kind, and
the Texas newspapers which car
rled the syndlcated article of Mr..
BRISBANE contributed to the Cir
cuIation of a statement which had
no foundation in TACT. Texas be-
came Texas not through any arm
ed aggression on the part OF Amer
lea, but as result OF her own eff
VINO curtailed the liberties and
rights not only of Texans but of
Mexleans. 1t was revolt against
SANTA Anna which started this
state on the road to independence
and ultimate annexation to the
United States. Men of Spanish
blood participated in that revolt.
Counties and towns and streets are
named after them.
The comparison between Man
Cuul Id VI 1ooH anu LuS ASAdS VI
1886 is exceedingly far fetched in
the Brisbane articles. We did not
take" Texas from the Mexicans.
On the contrary, most of this State
was a savage wilderness, it's only
inhabitants the Comanches and
kindred tribes, when San Jacinto
was fought. Manchuria, with 3d.
100000 Chinese, presents totally
different aspect. No Mexicans were
dispossessed by the aggressions of
the Anglo-Saxon in Texas. On the
contrary, some of our oldest and
finest families here in South Tex
as are of Spanish origin and hold
the lands their fathers held before
them. The occupation of Manchuria
by Japan is as different from the
settlement of Texas by Austin and
his men as day is from the night.
Houston Chronicle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18
NOTICE OF CAUCUS

Notice is hereby given that a
pubic meeting will be held in the
City Hall (tormer grade scnool
building) on the evening OF sat
urday, March 10, 1882, at 1880
O clock.
This meeting is called for the
purpose Of nominating candidates
for the municipal election to be
held on Tuesday, April 8, 1882.
Officers to be elected are as fol-
lows:
Mayor, to serve one year.
Three councilmen to serve two
years.
One member of the school
board, to serve three years.
The councilmen whose terms eX-
pire this year are:
F. G. HANFORD
l.. A. OLSEN
ARNT SORSET
The hold-over members of the
council are:
K. M. CAMPBELL
H. R. COULTER
JAMES NOLAN
the hold-over members of the
school board are:
B. Y. GRANT
Mrs. J. H. Wheeler.
The retiring member of the
school board is:
MRS. M. o. JOHNSON
No PERSONS name will be placed
on the official ballot unless he OF
she is nominated at the caucus
on the above date.
By order of the Common Council
of the town of Wrangell.
l.. B. CHISHOLM
Town Clerl
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

Ten years ago there We're in the
United States 1872 companies man
ufacturing automobiles; now there
are only 10. The companies pro-
duced "a different makes of cars.
In 1913 the 10 leading companies
produced 40 per cent of the out
put; in 1881 the 10 leaders pro-
duced more than 80 per cent of the
total. Thus operates the law of
survival of the fittest"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

A lovers quarrel which started
more than 43 years ago has been
patched up at last. And the happy
ending has resulted in the marri-
of Tom Escue and Sarah Sullins,
each aged 60, in Springfield, Mo.
They had a spat a few days be-
fore they were to have been mar
ried in 1888, when they were II
years old, and only recently agreed
on terms of peace-or maybe it is
only an armistice.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18
TEXAS HISTORY

The Texas Weekly comments
forcibly but fairly on the recent
editorial activities of Arthur Bris-
bane, who has fallen into error in
discussing the history Of Texas,
error which is unfortunately word
ed, to say the least. The famous
writer has the ability to do serious
damage to the fame and reputation
. of this nation by editorializing, in
the following fashion:
Japan is only doing in Man
churia what the United States did
when it took Texas from Mexico.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

LONDON, March 20, 1917.-The
sinking Sunday of the three Ameri-
can steamships was announced to-
day. The City of Memphis was
sunk by gun fire from a German
submarine; the Vigilancia was
torpedoed and sunk without warn
ing, the submarine not appearing
upon the water. The Illinois was
also torpedoed so it is claimed by
the crew, without warning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

j. G. Calvin, president and gen.
eral manager of the Bon Alaska
Mining Company, returned on the
Princess Sophia Friday from a
business trip to the states.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

sang three selections. The follow
ing small boys were pail bearers;
George Case, John Grant, Lennie
Engstrom, James Wheeler.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

In an exhaustive opinion cover
ing SO pages Judge jennings de-
clared Charles A. Sulzer elected
delegate to Congress over James
Wiekersham. The Court sustained
every point made by Attorney Gen
eral George B. Grigsby.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 81,
1917.-President Wilson, recogniz-
ing that Germany is practically
making war on the United States
on the seas, today called Congress
to assemble in extraordinary ses-
sion on Monday, April 2, to deal
with the situation.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

Mrs. Fred Leonard returned on
the Uncle Dan Wednesday from a
visit with her brother, Robert
Royalty, and, family at Craig.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

The appointment of Judge Ben
jamin N. Cardozo of New York to
the United States Supreme Court
bench to succeed Justice oliver
Wendell Holmes, resigned, has been
widely commended. Judge Cardozo
is a Jew, and his appointment
places two citizens of that race on
the Nations highest tribunal, JUS
by President Wilson in 1916, being
the other.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

Rev j. S. Clark was a passenger
TO Juneau on the Alki yesterday.
He will visit Haines and Skagway
before returning to Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
julius Mason returned on the
Aiki after spending six months in
the states.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

Jack Bjorge, local manager for
the Columbia and Northern Fish
cry and Packing Company, is hav-
ing some piles driven this week
to replace old ones in the dock.
o. Ottesen is doing the work.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

E. B. Mitchell arrived from
Seattle on the Spokane Monday.
He is a brotherin-law of Mrs. M.
.. Johnson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

Associating with pretty women
is recommended by an Oxford pro-
lessor as an aid to longevity. May
be, SO, if your wife is poor
markSman.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

George H. Edeson returned on
the Alki from an extended trip out
side.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

Only once in a theater in his 81
years is the record of John Lind
sey of Bridgeton, N. J. On the
night of April IA, 1865, he attend
ed Ford's Theatre in Washington,
where he witnessed the shooting of
Lincoln by the assassin Booth.
Lindsey was so shocked by the
tragedy that he never went to a
show again.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

PETROGRAD, March 20, 1917
Developments in Russia are as
follows: Gar abdicates in favor of
12-year-old son Alexis Grand Duke
Michael Alexandrovich is regent.
New cabinet chosen with Prince
Lvoff, president. Populace supports
new administration. Notables of
old regime are imprisoned
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

Mrs. Smith, wife of Staff-Captain
r. Smith of the Salvation Army,
has been suffering the past few
days from knee injury which she
sustained in a fall.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

Darby Choquette left on the
Dolphin Tuesday for Seattle to
bring up a cannery tender for the
Santa Anna cannery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

Subscribe to the Sentinel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

A. w. Crawford of the local
cable office went to Petersburg on
the Alki to relieve w. w. Nc
Laughlin who is suffering from
blood poisoning on his face.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18
Is YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
News Items Taken From The Files of March 49,

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
julius Mason returned on the
Aiki alter spending six months in
the states.
George H. Edeson returned on
the Alki from an extended trip out
side.
Mrs. Fred Leonard returned on
the Uncle Dan Wednesday from a
visit with her brother, Robert
Royalty, and family at Craig.
Rev j. S. Clark was a passenger
TO Juneau ON the Alki yesterday.
He will visit Haines and Skagway
before returning to Wrangell.
j. G. Calvin, president and gen
eral manager of the Bon Alaska
Mining Company, returned on the
Princess Sophia Friday from
business trip to the states.
E. B. Mitchell arrived from
Seattle on the Spokane Monday.
He is a brother-in-law of Mrs. M.
.. Johnson.
Jack Bjorge, local manager for
the Columbia and Northern Fish
cry and Packing Company, is hay
ing some piles driven this week
to replace old ones in the dock.
o. Ottesen is doing the work.
Mrs. Smith, wife of Staff-Captain
r. Smith of the Salvation Army,
has been suffering the past few
days from knee injury which she
sustained in a fall.
Darby Choquette left on the
Dolphin Tuesday for Seattle to
bring up cannery tender for the
Santa Anna cannery.
A. w. Crawford of the local
cable office went to Petersburg on
the Alki to relieve w. w. Nc
Laughlin who is suffering from
blood poisoning on his face.
j. P. lowering will arrive from
Seattle next week to take charge
of the Patenaude barber shop Mr.
Ratenaude will remain in charge
of the cigar shop.
Mrs. William Tamaree an d
daughters Frances and Gladys and
son, Louis Paul, returned on the
Princess Sophia Saturday from an
extended visit in Portland.
Sixteen boys under fifteen years
| of age met at st. Philips gym
nasium Monday and organized g
boy scout troop with Arthur j
Downer of the local wireless sta
tion as scoutmaster.
Funeral rites for Ronald Leonard
infant son of Hon. and Mrs. P. c.
Mccormack, were conducted in the
Catholic church by Rev. Father j
Crimont on Saturday afternoon
March 16, 1917. At intervals dur
ing the service Mrs. w. H. Warren
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

Funeral rites for Ronald Leonard,
infant son of Hon. and Mrs. P. c..
Mccormack, were conducted in the
Catholic church by Rev. Father J.
Crimont on Saturday afternoon,
March 16, 1917. At intervals dur
ing the service Mrs. w. H. Warren
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

j. P. lowering will arrive from
Seattle next week to take charge
of the Patenaude barber shop. Mr.
Ratenaude will remain in charge
of the cigar shop.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

Mrs. William Tamaree an
daughters Frances and Gladys and
son, Louis Paul, returned on the
Princess Sophia Saturday from al
extended visit in Portland.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-03-18

Sixteen boys under fifteen years
of age met at St. Philips gym
nasium Monday and organized g
, boy scout troop with Arthur j
Downer of the local wireless sta
tion as scoutmaster.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-06-03
BEATS DEATH I'M 9-HOUR
CRAWL FROM GAS TANK

most of the time he only was partly
conscious.
The men contracted TO paint a
100, 000- gallon water tank al New
port, near here.
They decided to begin their task
early Thursday because they knew
the sun would release the asphalt
fumes in the paint.
But before they had been work
ing long. the deadly fumes began
to rise. Howard started for the
ladder. but toppled over.
Newton. already partly overcome,
saw his comrade fall. started TO-
ward him, realized his mistake. and
rushed toward the ladder. He
dashed up a few steps before the
fumes began to choke him.
He chung TO the ladder as TO his
life. Then in another moment he
moved up few more steps, racing
with the rising sun. The heat re-
leased the fumes in constantly in
creasing volume.
Newton, weakened almost 70 un-
consciousness by his struggle. rest
ed on the level at the termination
Of the first ladder in the series and
then began 20 crawl upward once
more.
He moved little by little al morn
ing. until he was at a point where
the fumes could have but little et-
feet on him.
II was o'clock in the afternoon
before Newton emerged from the
tank. and climbed down on the
other side.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-06-03
BY MARY KNIGHT
United Press stsn Correspondent

PARIS, June Amelia Earhart
Putnam. American trans Atlantic
iier. arrived from London today to
be buried under flowers. and wildly
cheered by the French capital
A crowd OF 5000 filled the St
Lazaire station and lined the nearby
streets. when she arrived from
Cherbourg with her husband. George
Palmer Putnam.
Those in the station we're mostly
men. who politely doffed their hats.
Many women were outside. cheering.
Norman Armour. charge of the
United States embassy. and other
officials greeted the flier.
Miss Earhart changed her plans,
and said she has accepted Musso-
lini's invitation to visit Rome. She
will start for Italy Tuesday.
In an exclusive interview with
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-06-03
SUDDEN FLOOD
PERILS MANY
CIoudbUrSt Sends River
Through Oklahoma City.

81 Hitcd Press
OKLAHOMA CITY. June 3.-A
clcudburst sent the treacherous
North Canadian river rampaging
through south Oklahoma City to-
day. bringing death and suffering.
At least two persons we're known
dead. Several we're injured More
than a score we're missing.
National guardsmen, summoned
by Governor william H. Murray
and Lieutenant Governor Robert
Burns and all city agencies pa
trolled the area, extending more
than ten miles.
Damage TO property was esti-
mated at hundreds Of thousands oil
dollars.
Seven inches OF rain had fallen
here since ? 2. m. The downpour
continued internationally.
Hundreds we're marooned in the
Packington and Capitol Hill dis
tricts.
Firemen. troops and police in
boats piled about in the swirling
current. rescuing persons clinging to
trees and telephone poles.