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THE -MORNING OREGOXIAX, SATURDAY MARCH 29, 1913. WHITE SLAVE PERIL FOLLOWS TORNADO ! . i Omaha Committee Compelled to Pause in Work to Meet New Conditions. GREEDY VICTIMS CHECKED One Woman Found to Hare Obtained Fire Anto Ioads of Supplies Iom Different Station. Additional Tents Received. OMAHA. March 28. White slavers menaced the peace of Omaha today for the first time since Sunday's tornado. They were discovered taking in refu gees In the stricken district and the detective force of the city was put to work at once rounding; up suspects. Some of them became so bold as to represent themselves as relief work ers and besan taking young girl refu gees Into homes which apparently had been furnished to attract white slave victims. Two women and one man nere arrested this afternoon. They are believed to have come from Chi cago. The central relief committee, when its members discovered the presence of these ianseroua persons in the city, almost abandoned its relief work for a few hours to take time to meet the new danger. A meeting was held im mediately and detectives and. militia men were put to work on the case. Creed of "Victims C kecked. The committee also faced the ques tion of preventing alleged victims from securing unnecessary supplies. One woman was discovered to have se cured five automobile loads of supplies from as many stations. A checker was at once put at work and steps were taken to supply only those reg istered and then only from tbe station in the district in which the sufferers wcrs situated. Additional tents arrived today and those who have not been provided with better homes will be housed in tents fur the present. Appeals for funds for relief of tornado victims continue to pour in, but the relief committee see necessity for a great deal more money and is making additional ap peals for outside assistance. Tents and Blaalteta Received. Four hundred tents and 1000 blankets were received by Major Hartman. com manding the Federal troops on duty in the city, from the Government depot at St. Louis. One more body was reported found In the north part of the city, but it has not been ldentllled. The relief committee saw an illus tration of universal brotherhood in times of misfortune, when a Chinaman, w-ho declined to give his name, handed In i:o. with this note: "In token of sympathy with tornado sufferers from the Chinese. Thousand Carpeatera Begin Work. Nearly a thousand carpenters went to work today repairing the buildings only partially wrecked, by the storm and. 2000 laborers began clearing away the debris of demolished structures. Hundreds of roofs were being restored ami tbe work of replacing many homes to the foundations from which they had been twisted was begun. That the destroyed portion of the city will be rebuilt better than ever was the general Impression and. the alacrity with which this task was be gun bears out that belief. Members of the various building trades anions held meetings today and It was decided that any attempt to raise the price of labor at this time would not be countenanced. The regu lar scales of wages in vogue among these unions was made public, with the statement that any attempt at ex tortion would be frowned, upon by the unions. low Interest Is Tendered. steps to raise the "restoration fund" to an amount that woukl be ample to reconstruct the destroyed portion of the city were taken today and building and loan associations and other realty Interests are leading in the work. Low rates of Interest for reconstruction purposes have been tendered and large amounts of money are being made available for loans to rebuild wrecked buildings. Chorus girls of various theaters sold papers on the streets today for the benefit of the general relief fund. j HAVOC WROUGHT BY TOENADO SHOWN IN PICTURES. t ! . ; ; rTTO ! i , i i xjrfst 'jtewste i i it sV"v?, s' F-rt I ABOVE WRECKED HOTI8E9 IX OMAHV AFTER STORM IS OVER. BELOW. FARMHOUSES IN STORM SWEPT AREA AS THEY APPEARED AFTER BEISO STRUCK. PROPERTY LOSS BIG Flood's Cost to Dayton Will Be $50,000,000. HEALTH EXPERT ON WAY Work of Reconstructing Water works J Begun Cox Renews His Threat to Take Charge of Kallroad tines. (Continued From First Fage.) CIXCIXXATI FACES FLOOD Lowlands East and West of City Rapidly Disappearing. CINCINNATI. March 28. As the waters of the Ohio River continue to rise. Increased In volume by ths flood waters from tributaries eaat and north of here, this city is facing the worst flood In its history. The river stage mas feet late today, with Indications that before many hours have passed the gauge would reach 70 feet, almost the mark of 1S84. the record year. Weather forecasters have expressed tonight conviction that tomorrow the river would reach feet and would go to the TO-foot mark early next week, probably Monday. The Weather Bureau also declared there would be a further rise of five to ten feet at all points above here within the next two or three days. The conditions have not yet reached an acute stage at Cincinnati, but all the lowland to the west and east of the city has been submerged, and along the waterfront of the business section the commercial houses are gradually disappearing under the yel low waves of the river. No loss of life lias occurred here, due to the precau tions of the authorities. Along the Kentucky shore condi tions rapidly are becoming worse. At t'ovlncton more than 600 houses axe reported submerged, and their occu pants are receiving shelter and protec tion in the buildings that have been thrown open to them. Plans are being formulated to care for flood sufferers, and a meeting was held at Covington tonight at which arrangements were made to raise a sufficient fund for the purpose and fur policing the flood zone. Inhabitants of the western end of Covington have left their homes tvnd sought shelter elsewhere. The riverfront section of Ludlow is deep under water, and the residents have removed to less exposed sections, where they are being card for. Brom ley is entirely cut off from other neighboring towns. Payton, Ky, and other r.earby small towns are in the same Isolated condition, and there is much suffering in consequence. Many cf thn large manufactnrlng plants have cloeed because operatives have been unable to reach their work. Newport. Ky.. Is In almost as bad a situation as Covington. The flood water is rising In all parts of the town, and in many sections has filled the cellars of houses the second time this year. Streetcar lines soon will have to be abandoned, and it ts feared that before many hours the lines into Cincinnati will cava to cease, operations. j i.,rin. there was almost no loss of life. Several lives are known to have hn inat In the business district, but none of the rumors that human beings had perished in the lire which swept . .it. LVipla wntiltl stand the test of searching investigation. in - - r MiAUhaniiMl men who were iX Ol l D w. - - In some of the buildings ana otners i . ..v.nr4 m tiro Trnm arross ne street assert positively that every oc cuDant of the burned buildings es caped. Many liunseaoiaers nnenra. Th. flnnd assumed dangerous aspects early Tuesday morning, before most people bad. started to work. Conse quently the loss of life in RIverdale, . . . ... wJt Tt'.ct Ttvtrtn WUI occasioned when dwellings, mostly of light construction, were swept uwnj and shattered by the swlftly-movins current, leaving the occupants who had tied to safety in the second story and to light for their lives in the water. There are not more than 80 such houses In RIverdale and possibly 75 in North and West Dayton. Slany houses were moved from their foundations, but remained upright, and their shel tered occupants safely remained until they were rescued. Governor Cox telegraphed today to Secretary Burba: "Sergeant Lilly, one of the best health experts In America, detailed by Rupert Blue, of the United States Waaith Service, is on the troop train on the road to Dayton. In addition. Allen. Van Busaira, lamptrt maums, of the State health department, ar rived at Dayton at 7 o'clock. They reported that the work of reconstruct ing the city water works had begun. Patteraoa's Work Praised. "Sir. Patterson is entitled to every consideration. The whole state is speaking In praise of hla work. Please tell Mr. Patterson that telegraphio or ders were sent to me this morning for funds apgregating $150,000. Contribu tions also coming from Canada. Ra tions sufficient to feed 300.400 for one day will arrive in Columbua from the Government this afternoon. We will have them in Payton tomorrow. Ad vise Mr. Patterson that the state will take charge of the railroads if neces sary in order to prevent sightseers and robbers going to Dayton." BREWER SUBSCRIBES 503,000 Los Angeles' Contribution to Relief Fund Is) About $30,000. LOS ANGELES. March SS. Adolphus Busch. the millionaire brewer, now at his Winter home in Pasadena, an nounced today that he had directed Ms son in St. Louis to send (25.000 for the aid of the flood sufferers in Ohio. The total subscription thus far raised here by newspapers and others Is about 130.000. It ts hoped to swell this to 1100,000. Tbe Ohio Society here tele graphed 11000 to Governor Cox. of Ohio, today. Albany Gives Money and Supplies. rrAW rif fneH ?8 fSnecIal.) Two big boxcars filled with potatoes, apples, flour, dried fruit and other pro visions sod conalderaoio ciouing stana in Albany tonight, ready for shipment to the flood sufferers of Ohio and In diana. Albany has also contributed almost 1300 In cash. SEATTLE CO-EDS RAISE $200 Girls on Campus at University So licit Subscriptions for Ohio. UNIVERSITY OP WASHINGTON, Se attle. March 28. (Special.) Respond ing to the universal call for relief for sufferers in the Miami River Valley, 60 co-eds today raised approximately $200 to be sent to Governor Cox. of Ohio. Late last night prominent women stu iAn.a narQ i-cwl nhcrrintlnn blanks and with the opening of the .classes were at posts on aa pans or mo coucbh campus working In the interests of the aiiFafAi o liccn rtiiir themselves from all classes, that the fund might be raised as soon as possible. morning the University of Washington Daily had received bulletins from the flood centers and prepared ior m Rovtafl. ne th ntiipnt Virwlv it n extra edi tion asking at the same time for their co-operation in subscribing xunus mat were sent tonignt. SCIOTO YIELDS 60 Morgues of Columbus Filling as Waters Recede. BODIES FLOAT MANY MILES BRIDGE POETESS NAMED Juno McMtllca Ordway to Write Broadway Dedicatory Verse. r Th n a TfIillnn flrrlwav will write the dedication poem for the open ing 01 toe uroaaway onute, w uo at the opening, and Philip Pelx will compose the march entitled "Broadway" v. o th nnpnln tv. Mrs. t LTJ yia; . a w r' ' o- Ordway and Mr. Pels were present at tne meeting ox me commm-co - . holA In.t nlfrht in the A 1 - blna library and accepted invitations to taae xnese puns un m iws"1 H. A. Heppner reported that the .......... .. n .1 Aitt. nfflK... will take nart. Chairman North reported that nearly all automobiles in the crty will take in KA iiar.-irie There will be aD- proprlate music As announced last night, the automoones win lorm on mo East Side at points to be designated and proceed to the bridge. The Mayor ana cniei engineer win . V. .L... hnftnn thflt will lower the draw into place. Instead of a bottle of wine, the bridge will be christened with roses by a little girl who will strew flowers on the bridge. Cere mony on the bridge will not last more than 15 minutes. At the West Side Broadway street will be dedicated. It was decided to ask all owners of automobiles to take part in the parade and notify the secretary, C. R. Miller, Main 6500. The fololwlng are added to tne pa rade committee: Harry Nicolai, W. J. l.' 1 1 Wanim. T T T, Vnals f C Covey. Frank Riggs, M. C. Dickin son. W. B. Fechhelmer. W. L Morgan. J. Fred Larson. J. R. Rogers, Gay Lom bard, W. O. McPherson, D. L. Povey, Ira F. Powers. The opening will be ncia bdoui Apni -v. RESIGNATION IS REFUSED Medford Councilmen Will Remove City Attorney From Office. MEDFORD, Or., March. 28 (Special.) O. Carter Boggs. as City Attorney, wiil be removed from office at the next regular session of the City Coun cil, to be held next Tuesday evening, April 1. Representing the Council. George Porter, Councilman from the First Ward, called upon tbe City At torney this morning and requested him to tender his resignation. Boggs ab solutely refused to accede to this re quest and so forced the Council to take action. Boetrs declares that he Intends to nut the Counollmen individually on record as regards the George H. Millar case and for this purpose is said tg have refused to resign. The members of the City Council de clare that they believe City Attroney Boggs' removal is demanded for the welfare of the city. They hold him resDonslble for the turmoil which has existed since the new administration took office and declare that if it were not for his agitation and Influence that they could get along with Mayor Eifert without any jangle or oiscoro. iney charge him with using bis office for political persecutions. Coroner Estimates Death List in Oity at 200 Nearly 100 Children of Flood Born in Improvised Maternity Hospital. COLUMBUS, O., March 28. The morgues of Columbus filled up wly tonight as the swollen waters of the Scioto gradually receded. The number of bodies recovered from the flood reached 60. Through the temporary morgues hun dreds of survivors passed, dreading to find their missing loved ones. Twenty three bodies lay in a temporary morgue on the east bank of the Scioto and 20 more were placed in a recently-con structed fire engine-house on the hill top, just west of the flood district. In the West Side morgue the flood had cut off all electric power and the volunteer undertakers worked by the light of flickering candles and lamps. Several bodies lay in small undertak ing shops in various parts of the city. Reports reached Columbus tonight that several bodies had been seen floating In the river at Clrcleville, 25 miles be low here. The authorities believe these were victims of the Columbus flood and that bodies of many of those who lost their lives never will be recovered. While bodies were picked up wherever found today, the energies of the au thorities were directed toward rescu lng the thousands marooned on upper stories, on roofs and in trees. For miles along the swollen river there are great drifts of debris. Practically all the bodies recovered have been taken from the edges of these drifts as the waters receded and the authorities be lieve that many more are buried be neath them. No attemp can be made to search these drifts until the water subsides. Coroner Benkcrt tonight said the death list would reach 200. Great distress among the survivors was caused by tho separation of faml lies and the consequent dread that the missing had been drowned. Since the rescue work nearly 100 children of the flood have been born. The authorities opened a maternity hospital tonight where the new moth ers, with their babies, were cared tor. When the motorboat rescuers were forced by darkness to suspend their work, half a score or blocks in the worst of the flood district had not been reached. In the upper floors of bouses in this district were many survivors who had been without food since Tues day. An effort will be made tomorrow to reach this section. The river fell gradually today with no indications of further high water. Anto Kills Former Portland Man. InocuVTTTn rky Vwh PS T . XT Ballinger. a local bookkeeper, formerly with the Union Meat Company, of Port land, and the United States engineer ing department, was instantly killed early this morning when an automo inraul fruvtlA vlth a. nartv of 1ov- riders. The machine was speeding around a curve on a plank roadway when it skiaaea ana ovcriurotu. it.cA wae nhnl. lender In the Marsh- field Episcopal Church and came here from Portland. His home is at Omaha, and he is survived by a wife and two .hiiMii w T? TTAinea. a Marshfield music dealer, and Fred Reed, of Med- fora. the automobile driver, were oaaiy hurt. Two others tn the automobile escaped with minor hurts. LIFE-SAVING CREWS RESTORING ORDER Cruise Through Dayton Indi cates Death List Will Be Below Estimate. CHILDREN SUFFER MOST in Water Expected to Subside Enough by Today to Permit Marooned Persons to Make Way Un aided to Safety. WEST DAYTON". O., March 28. Members of the United States lifesav ing crew of Louisville, who have navi gated along, sections of flooded Day.ton heretofore unexplored, returned today at noon, reporting conditions in North Dayton and RIverdale quite as deplora ble as the first estimates Indicated, so far as the suffering of the people was concerned. The tour, however, did not veriry fears that there had been a tremendous death toll in that section. Ia North Dayton privation among the marooned has been severe, but ao tual suffering, except among children, was negligible. Cruising In the southern end of RIverdale, where it was feared there would be found a big death list. Captain Gillooly, in charge of the crew, reported conditions paral leling those in other sections of the stricken city, but only two dead bodies were reported to hfm as having been recovered from that district The Hooded territory in RIverdale, which is a section of substantial homeowners, is approximately 17 blocks long and seven blocks wide. Thousands Still Imprisoned. After having descended the Miami River, Captain Gillooly reported that in the south central section jl iaj the flood flowed wildest on n. .1 . I V. . a-nf? W.dllASdAV. thOU sands of persons were still imprisoned In upper noors oi meir uvuo. said that from numerous inquiries among the people whose residences had been inundated it appeareu u.e life would not be nearly so large a; figured in first reports. This section was still flooded, al .i i. . - . - wa ronldlv reced tniUU . ' . ing, and while a few corpses eddied out from tne flood's edge, yet in the center of the area it was said that only two bodies had been seen. Assisted by a representative of the Associated Press, Captain Gillooly and his men distributed food and drinking water to a large number of the flood s prisoners. Arrangements were also made to provide the needy ones with necssary supplies from time to time until the flood waters nave b"". Levees Cut for Drainage. n...- ia11n.i.Ml their bis: boat Miami Canal, up which they i . - HKnA Rlvar thOTlPA dOWH Mad River to the Miami and thence south . . f h.Mo-o -wliifih IS only a short distance from the National Cash Register plant, wnere auum. of refugees are receiving care. At many different points a;ong the - .. .,..,.. n ! .i nnr? the crew detoured away from the rivers. It was found that many of these detours could be made afoot, the water having fallen rapidly since last msnu At t,io was the water beyond the levees deeper than four feet. Preparations were being maae at eve" - .... . v. i ...-r.a . n nraer to Oram iaiu submerged districts more rapidly. While the Louisville lifesavers were making their cruise a crew of life savers from the Cleveland station were operating boats in the heart of North r . . ...f,a - nn H i n nn of veritable In that section live mm.v of the noorer class. r ew m u building's were substantially built . nnliiUnsm Carried Away . . . lTl.ml n n A Mad ine iiuuua v.. Rivers, which comDinea in a Beemms maelstrom, bmb " " " . buildings. Two representatives oi tne Associated l're3S maae a "ii" North Dayton this forenoon and saw n-e ft-amA hnnsea no- more mail ai.wi -j vm. - turned and shattered, long distances from where they nao. o rig many si f.d th two life- it WaB OAJJOi-mi - - . 1 1 cnntlmiA their ef- SaVlUg vrtsva ... forts tomorrow, although the opinion was generally entertaineo. uul m i time the waters wouia unvo uuiUC. ..iMv tn nermit the exit of all peraoiis nun . . . In -tiiveixjH.it.-, uem ma bridge, the levee was cut in turee i ttvdav in an effort to drain that section of the city. When it is pos sible to clear away tne aeons mere nuu make thorough search of the houses, .. . nrhf.h ... overturned and man j- vfc ....... .... . wrecked by the flood, additional dead may be taken out, but according to tne most reliable information obtainable from doaens of men actively engaged In rescue work and from tne neaa- quarters of the section now estaoiisnea rMAava Rnhnnl there are onlv HI " , - ... on - .. ntlll misfiine? and It O-UUUb fJ JV.U o ... . D , Is believed some of these escaped to homes in jNortn jjayionview, wuiwi not affected by tne noon. I.tfeaavlnsr Crews In Charse. t . v. n . ...tliin fin tli eant nlriA of Miami RivAr and north of Mad r). -...n. wnrtr went forward to day with two United States lifesaving crews in charge. tLuaaieas oi persona living in upper stories ana prauuvuj rithnnt fnnH at water since Tuesday mominer refused to leave their homes. heiievlnz- they would nave a oeiter chance for safety there than elsewhere. TcaA-r and food were sunDlled them. Huntrada of others had left their houses, in some instances etiectmg ex its by chopping holes through the roofs. ii . .i.aba havA Vioon nr.ni n tfA for. Most of those rescued in the district. which is known as itorin uayton, mam their "way to a Catholic College farther to the northeast, which stands on high ground. Here they are being cared for for. A central morgue has been estab lished at the probate building on Main street and as fast as possible Identifi cation will be made. Many of the bod .Km. fan Tocnwrpd. however, pre sented difficulties in the way of iden tification. One woman was recovered mm it. Went Side with the light clothing she had worn practically torn from her body and her face disfig ured, one was ciaspms m ner &riiis a .i. .nnntha' Msl hahv. Another woman was found lying across a picket fence with the face so badly lacerated that r identification is almost impossiDie. A n-i-a Anltr nfcht flnthint? and nn- parently was not yet out of bed when i levee uroKe. i nBnnt wa rlrculit tn1av tn the effect that an epidemic of typhoid fever and pneumonia had developed in RIverdale and West Dayton. It was ascertained, however, that not a single wail ilavalnruvl r-Ate of either disease 1 V,A ..nn. m.nliAnAl was i li i' " " hi n....... although there was considerable sick ness among tne reiugees, particularly privation. Three deaths from diph theria were repurieu in uuict "cnuuuo by Secretary Miller, of the board of health. Kepresentatlves of the Associated j Purchases Made Today and Monday Go on Your May First BUI Visit the Junior Floor Everything for a Girl From 1 to 17 Years Old Junior Coats $13.50 to $35.50 The styles in junior coats were never more attractive. The newest lines and latest cuts are shown in these garments. In plain tan coverts, fancy black and white and brown and white checks, stripes. Bedford cords, shepherd plaids and plain tailored styles. Norfolk and belted effects. Handsome col lars of silk, satin and velvet add to the at tractiveness of these useful garments. Junior Novelty Dresses $10.50, $15, $20 to $34.50 The very latest styles in eponge. challies. foulards and silks. The new Balkan and Bulgarian blouse styles giving the long waist line, with the wide sashes makes a very ef fective dress for the young miss. Trimmings of fancy braids, gorgeous silks and touches of lace, with pipings in Oriental shades. Novelty Junior Suits $25.00 to $37.50 In eponge, shepherd plaids, plain colors and stripes. The new blouse, the high waist line and cutaway effects predominate. Trimmings of the modish col ored silks, fancy braids and pip ings of harmonizing shades. Juniors, 1 3, 1 5 and 1 7 years. Junior Suits $20.00 Pretty mixtures, navy blue serges, with collars of eponge and silk of contrasting colors. Shown in the new Bulgarian blouse ef fects, plain tailored, and other good modes. Skirts on the new lines, draped and button-trimmed. These suits come for juniors of 13,15 and 1 7 years. Fourth Floor. Spring Suits For Boys ' In shepherd plaids, fancy mixtures and worsteds, diagonals and stripes, in tans, grays, browns, black and white, navv and white and navy blue serges. In styles that are different and up-to- date, with Dleated backs or yoke and box pleats the new patch pockets and belted effects. 6 to 1 7-year sizes. Prices $8.00 to $14.50 BOYS' TWO-PANTS SUITS The most practical suit for growing boys in plain sack and Norfolk styles. Light and dark mixtures, .diagonals and fancy stripes. The pants are Knickerbocker style, full lined, taped seams, watch pockets. Sizes 6 to 1 7 years. Prices $S.SO$G.50-$8.00 BOYS' FELT HATS, 50c Boys plain felt hats in light gray, tan and Oxford: bands to match. BOYS' BLOUSES, 50c Of blue and tan chambray, black sateen, - I!..- V 1 lr an1 xa Vi 1 1 snA fanrv fnne in 11111-11, mauk uuv. " ' ' j -x. ... percales and madras. The tapeless style, turndown collars. Sizes 5 to 1 4 years. THE NEW WASH SUITS for boys, in a complete assortment ages 2 to 9 years. In Russian. Middy and blouse styles. With and without sailor collars. Of galatea, linen, poplin, pique and imported materials. Trimmed with braids or contrasting collars and bandings; also hand-embroidered styles; high or low necks, long or short sleeves; straight or bloomer pants. In stripes, plain colors and plain white. Prices, $1.00 to $10.00 Fourth Floor m . v iV J . VS CpMercKandiso. of cJ Merit (W Press made their way in rowboats and eanoes in nearly all of RIverdale, North Dayton and West Dayton. This time it was possible actually to pene trate the district for the first time. T-v,iin miulitlntii are dedorable, the people remaining; in their houses were not suffering to any consroerauio uo-1-,-ee and no dead bodies were to be seen anywhere. For the most part the residents have been taken out. Escape From Fire Perilous. Perilous trips around the copings of burning- buildings, with the yawnlnjr water of the flood below them, marked the escape of 34 men, women and chil dren from the flames that destroyed (Concluded on Page S. ) IBS? "every season brings new joys to those who The story of the many pleasant out ings and trips of the Spring and Summer months is best told and re membered the "Kodak Way." Every thing in our Kodak Department for successful amateur photography. We have Kodaks from $5 up and will be glad to show you how easy they are to use. Brownie Cameras From $1 to $12 Broadway and Washington I 3 m m S3? 0