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THE MERIDIAN TRIBUNE
FLOOD THREATENING
LEVEES AT WACO
SANDBAGS ARE BEING PLACED
IN WEAK SPOTS IN EFFORT
TO STOP LEAKS.
REPORT RIVERSTILL RISING
Depth of 38 Feet at Midnight, About
Foot and a Half Below Record
of 1913.
Waco, Texas.—At 11:40 o'clock.
Tuesday night the Y. M. B. L. siren
was sounded, warning the people in
the low sections of East Waco that
the Brazos River had gone over the
levees and that lives and property in
that section of the city were in
danger.
Shortly afterward, Mayor Ben
Richards, in charge of relief work,
announced that the water was only
seeping through the levees, and that
he believed that they might be saved.
All available firemen and volunteers
went to work with sandbags in an
effort to prevent the threatened
break. The river was then at a stage
of thirty-eight feet and still rising.
Monday night at 9:30 o'clock the
stream was 1.3.6 feet, and Tuesday
afternoon at 6 o'clock it had attained
a height of 3S.6 feet. The high stage
of the Brazos here is due entirely to
heavy rains above here. No local
rains have fallen for the last few
days.
The flood has demoralized railroad
traffic to points north of here, and
no effort was made by the interur-
ban to operate trains beyond Waxa-
hachie, the northbound Texas Special
and three other Katy trains were
tied up here, and through Santa Fe
train from Chicago to Galveston was
detoured by way of Temple and
Waco.
Red Cross and American Lugion
workers were on duty in East Waco.
Telephone reports received here late
Tuesday night indicate that the river
was falling at points above Waco and
it seemed probable that much of the
volume here would disappear before
the river could reach the high water
mark of 1913, which was 39 feet and
7 inches.
Approximately fifty passengers who
were marooned all day Tuesday on
a Houston & Texas Central passen-
ger train, spending the time from 1
o'clock Tuesday morning until late
Monday between Waxahachie and
Waco, remaining on the train as it
traveled back and forth seeking an
outlet, arrived in Dallas at 7:15 Tues«
day night over an interurban car
froim Lancaster.
Fort Worth, Texas.—Fort Worth
citizens were giving thanks that the
situation here is no worse than it
is. Piled on top of two floods, a
gigantic explosion and the burning of
a big lumber yard two weeks ago,
another fire broke out in the down-'
town district Tuesday morning and.
threatened the business district with
destruction. However, efforts of the
fire department, coupled with the
long-sighted pioneers' work who built
the dual water system, saved the
city and cut the loss by fire to less
than $'50,000.
Flood danger seemed passed when
the Clear Fork of the Trinity went
into its banks Monday about 11
o'clock. Street car traffic to Arling-
ton Heights and North Fort Worth
from the parent city was resumed at
about 10 o'clock, while waters still
covered the tracks to a depth of
twenty inches. ^he Trinity River-
proper also is falling rapidly and it
is believed waters of that stream
will be back in banks by Wednesday.
Dallas, Texas.—Fear that the
Trinity River would stretch out on
a greater rampage than in 1908, when
the stage was 52 feet, were allayed
Tuesday afternoon when, after a
thirty-foot jump during the night, the
rise became barely perceptible. At
10 o'clock a. m. the stage was 41.1
feet, while at 3 p. m. it was only
41.6 feet. The crest was reached at
4:35 p. m. at 41.7 feet.
Since Monday at 7 a m. the river
had risen from 12.5 feet tft 41.6 feet,
at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Ces-
sation of heavy rains along the up-
per west and Elm Forks during the
night Monday are favorable signs
that the Trinity will reach its flood
stage by the early part of Tuesday
night, Dr. Cline said.
""CO COTTON BUYER |SITUATION CRITICAL
SLAIN BY AX MAN ON MANCHU BORDER
Galveston, Texas—The main line
bridge of the Santa Fe at Thomp-
sons, between Sugarland Junction
and Rosenberg, which was reported
to have been swept away in news
dispatches Sunday from Rosenberg,
is still standing and with safeguards
that have been taken is in no imme-
diate danger of going out a»: the
present stage of flood water. The
track between these two points, how-
ever, is still under water and trains
are being detoured through Sugar-
'and.
BODY OF W. P. DRISKILL FOUND
IN SHED BACK OF HIS
HOME
Waco, Texas.—In a shed adjoining
<he garage in the rear of his home
at 1714 Barnard avenue, the body of
William P. Driskill, with the top of
his head crushed by blows from an
ax, was found Monday morning. He
had been dead at least nine hours
when the discoverey was made by
a carpenter, Ed Broiles.
The body was partially wrapped
in a quilt with the face upward.
Officers believe the murderer en-
tered the house, secured 'the quilt
and wrapped it around the body to
prevent blood from getting on his
clothing as he dragged the corpse
into the shed. A woman's handker-
chief was found in the alley back of
the Driskill home.
The ax with which Driskill was
killed was found in the yard. An
effort had been made to wash off the
blood, but sufficient stains remained
on the ax and the handle to con-
vince officers that it was 'the weapon
used to end the life of Driskill.
Mr. Driskill's watch, a diamond
ring which he wore and his pistol
are missing. Persons living near
the Driskill home heard a car enter
or depart from his garage about
midnight. Driskill's car was found
a few miles north of Waco. Its in-
terior was smeared with blood.
A note found in Driskill's shirt
bosom was taken from the body in
the presence of Justice J. J. Padgett,
who declined to make known the
contents. It is admitted to be a clue
of great importance. The note was
printed with a lead pencil, on the
back of an envelope containing o
business letter addressed to Driskill,
which is thought to have been taken
from his coat pocked. Driskill was
fully clothed when found. The of-
ficers believe that his assailant lay
in wait for him as he returned from
an automobile ride.
Judging fr.om the condition of Dris-
kill's head, it is though that he was
struck at least half a dozen times.
Mr. Driskill lived alone.
TWENTY THOUSAND OF CHANQ
TSO LIN'S DEFEATED
TROOPS THERE.
Tientsin, China—A critical situation,
is developing on the railway between
Tientsin and Shanhaikwan on the
Manchurian frontier. About 20,000
of the defeated troops of General
Chang Tso Lin are being held up
at Tongshang, Kuyeh and Lanchow,
where there are valuable Anglo-
Chinese coal mines. Frantic appeals
have reached Pekin from the Linnsi
mines, where the foreign staff was
reported to be in a desperate situa-
tion. Twenty British volunteers were
sent there Saturday night.
The gunboats of General Wu Pei
Fu have appeared off Shanhaikwan
and shelled the railroad, but without
results. It is not known whether
General Chang is endeavoring to
make his last stand at Lan Chow,
midway between Tien Tsin and Shan-
haikwan, or whether the Chili troops
of General Wu from Kaping have ap-
peared .to Chang's rear. The van-
guard of the Chili army reached
Eien Tsin Saturday evening, after
having scattered the remnants of
Chang's troops in this vicinty. Gen-
eral Wu hmself arrived an hour or
so later.
Stragglers of Chang's army having
been reported in the vicinity of the
concessions American outposts were
doubled Saturday evening. They en-
countered and turned back some of
the Mukden troops.
The British cruiser Curlew has
reached Taku. She is prepared to
land men and machine guns if neces-
sary.
The danger in the region of Tien
Tsn now is over, but there is appre-
hension regarding the safty of for-
eigners between here and Shanhaik
wan.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
ANSWERS CHARGES
Declares Real Ones Behind Morse
Movement Have Not Shown
Their Hands.
Washington. — Attorney General
Daugherty in a formal statement re-
ferring to charges made against him
in th.e Senate by Senator Caraway
(Dem.), Arkansas, in connection with
the release from the Atlanta peni-
tentiary in 1912 of Charles W. Morse,
New York shipbuilder, declared "the
real people behind this movement,
aside from the partisans interested
have not yet shown their hands or
their heads."
Declaring his intention, "if there
is occasion for it," to publish letters
written several years ago by Presi-
dent Taft and George W. Wicker-
sham, then Attorney General, which,
he said, "conclusively answered all
charges," Mr. Daugherty asserted
that "when the facts are fully known
we would not expect even the per-
sons now being used for purposes
which they do not suspect to ever
refer to the matter again."
Seven Hurt at Tulsa.
Tulsa, Okla.—Seven persons were
/njured here when a windstorm
turned their homes bottom side up.
Other property damage was caused
by the wind and the northwest sec-
tion of the city was plunged in dark-
ness when a barn was blown down
on an electric light service line.
Trees in all parts of the city were
uprooted.
LOAN CORPORATION
WILUjE EXTENDED
Banking And Currency Committee" Re--
ports Favorably on the
Measure.
Washington.—The House Banking
and Currency Committee reported for
passage the bill passed by the Senate
to extend the operation of the War
Finance Corporation for one year
from June 30, 1922. Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon, who appeared before
the committee, said that while the
financial situation is rapidly improv-
ing, the effect of continuing the War
Finance Corporation would beneficial.
"Applications for loans are falling
off," said Mr. Mellon. "Business of
the corporation is 25 per cent less
than in January, February and March,
and the system is being financed by
liquidated loans and there is ""~®o
drawing for this purpose from the
Treasury. It is a question how soon
the financial situation will be cleared
so banks would be able to take care
of this business, but banks in some
sections of the country have not yet
been restored to normal."
Secretary Mellon said that cattle
paper running from six months to
three years could be taken care of
through a special credit department
of the Federal Farm Loan System, as
is indicated in the Anderson bill now
before the committee.
Roxton, Texas.—Rain continues to
fall in this section, greatly hinder-
ing farm work.
'Corsicana, Texas. — Approximately
100 Dallas men are marooned in Cor-
sicana unable to get home because
of washouts on the Houston & Tex-
as Central and the Texas Electric
Interurban tracks between Ennis
and Dallas. According to reports
here, the H. & T. C. has lost three
bridges between Ennis and Dallas
and the interurban line also has three
bridges out between Garrett and
Monroe.
Over 300 Bankers Gather.
White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.—
More than 300 bankers, representing
various sections of the country, gath-
ered here for the annual spring meet-
ing of the executive council of the
American Bankers' Association.
Father of Clarks\rfille Editor Dies
iClarksville, Texas.—J. K. Fryar,
father of S. B. Fryar, editor of the
Clarksville Times, died at his home
in D'urant, Ok., Sunday morning and
was buried there. He was 77 years
old.
Corporation Measure Extended.
Washington.—The bill extending
for one year from next July 1 the
powers of the War Finance Corpora-
tion was passed by the Senate by a
unanimous vote and without a roll-
call.
Brownwood Man For Federal Judge.
Brownwood, Texas.—A petition has
been circulated in Brownwood this
last week requesting the Harding ad-
minstration at Washington to appoint
G. N. Harrison of this city to one of
the new sixteen Federal Judgeships
to be selected. Judge . Harrison has
been prominently connected with the
State Republican councils for a num-
ber of years.
THE MARKETS
Supplied by the Bureau of Markets,
Department of Agriculture, Washington,
D. C.
Keep Italian Ships Out.
Constantinople.—The Turkish Na-
tionalist Government at Angora, it
was reported has forbidden the en-
trance of Italian ships into Turkish
Black Sea ports as a result of the
recent occupation of the towns of
Sokia and Scala Nova, in the Meador
Valley in Asia Minor, by Greek
troops.
Asks $1,000,000 For Dock at Juneau.
Washington. — President Harding
has asked Congress for an appropria-
tion of $1,000,000 for survey and de-
signing of a dock at Juneau, Alaska,
the War Department reporting the
construction of a new dock there
would materially reduce operating
costs and shipping delays.
Eighteen Prisoners Escape.
Wichita, Kan.—Eighteen prisoners
escaped from the municipal farm dor-
mitory here early Monday. Five
ringleaders overpowered two guards,
seized the keys, opened the doors
and offered liberty to all inmates.
Only eight prisoners refused to take
advantage of the opportunity.
Noted Matador Killed.
Madrid.—The noted matador, Gran-
ero, was killed here Sunday while
isneaged in a bull fight.
Guaranty State Bank Closed.
Austin, Texas.—Commissioner of
Insurance and Banking Ed Hall an-
nounced that the 'Citizens' Guaranty
State Bank of Hutchins, Dallas
County, has been closed by order of
his department. Capital stock of
the bank is $10,000, with $28,OOP
deposits.
To Organize Guard Unit.
Denton, Texas.—Organization of a
company of the 144th Infantry, Texas
National Guard, has been started here
with several already enlisted. H. E.
Roberts is to be Captain and Francis
L. Meyers Lieutenant of the com
pany.
WASHINGTON, D. C. May 7, 1922.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLESNorth-
ern round white potatoes down 30c in
Chicago carlot market closing $1.50-1.65
per 100 lbs. Florida s-oaulding rosts
steafiy in most northern markets a.t
$6.25-7 per barrel. Texas yellow bermuda
onions commercial pack standard crates
steady in northern markets at $2.25
2.75; up 25c at Texas shinning points
closing around $2, arrivals generally
light to moderate. Louisiana strawber-
ries variable quality and condition $2-
2.25 per 24 pint crates in Chicago.
Supplies generally heavy, especially in
New York and Chicago. Tomatoes
Floridas best sixes $4.25-4.SO • in New
York. Supplies moderate. North Caro-
lina head lettuce demand good for good
stock best bushel hampers $2-2.50 in
New York. Sweet potatoes Northern
type bushels firm in New York and
$2.25-2.50; up 10c in Baltimore at $1.60.
Georgia Porto Ricans firm in Baltimore
$1.50-1.60.
DAIRY PRODUCTS:—Butter markets
steady but there is expectancy of lower
prices as receipts increase with the ad-
vancing season. Stocks of fine butter
well cleared but considerable butter
with garlic flavor in limited demand
even at low prices. Closing prices 92
score: Philadelphia 37 l-2c; New York
37c.... Boston 37 l-2c; Chicago 34 l-2c.
COTTON:—Spot cotton prices ad-
vanced 96 points during the week clos-
ing at 18.01c per pound. May futures
contracts at New York advanced 109
points, closing at 19.30c.
LIVESTOCK AND MEATS:—Chicago
hog prices were practically steady.
Beef steers and butcher cows and heif-
ers generally steady with spots 10-15c
lower. Feeder steers steady to 15c
higher. Veal calves ranged from 25 to
50c higher with spots 75c higher. Fat
lambs and yearlings steady to 25c lower.
Handy weight ewes 50c lower; heavy
weights as much as $1.20" lower. May
7 Chicago prices: Hogs top $10.70;
butcher cows and heifers $4.75-8.50;
feeder steers $6.15-7.75; light and
medium weight veal calves $6.25-8.75;
fat lambs $12-14.90; Spring lamps $14 to
$17; yearlings $9.75-$12.75; fat ewes
$5.50-9.
HAY:—Markets generally firm for
better grades at steady prices. Good
shipping demand for alfalfa at Chicago
Other markets practically unchanged.
No 1 timothy New York $32, Chicago
$27, Atlanta $30. No. 1 alfalfa Chicago
$26, Kansas City $22.50. No. 1 prairie
Chicago $18, Kansas City $12.50.
FEED:—Wheat feeds market firm for
early shipment but deferred shipment
sales made only at slight discounts.
Middlings in better demand and prices
show some advances. More mills now
offering linseed meal but demand is light
and prices unchanged. Other feed prices
unchanged as supply and demand both
continue light. Quoted May 7: Cotton-
seed meal Memphis $45, Chicago $49,
Linseed meal Minneapolis $50.50, New
York $57, Gluten feed Chicago $32.65,
white and yellow hominy Chicago $22.50
DRY LAW APPLIES TO
ALL UNITED STATES SHIPS
Judge Holds Vessels Part of America
Wherever They Are
Located.
Houston, Texas.—A Shipping Board
cessel is a part of the United States,
and for sailors to have liquor on
them is as illegal as for a citizen to
have a recently-acquired cellar full,
whether the craft is in the China Sea
or rocking at anchor in an American
harbor.
This was the decision of District
Judge J. C. Hutchinson here Thurs-
day.
Prohibition agents seized liquor in
the possession of Captan A. A. John-
son, skipper of the United States
Shipping Board vessel Mount Evans,
Johnson asserted that the liquor was
"ship's stores" and put in a claim for
it on the grounds that -he had a legal
right to it outside of the three-mile
limit.
The case may be carried to the
United States Supreme Court, Cap-
tain Johnson intimated. He said
that it is no more fair to hold that a
Government vessel is a part of
"American territory" and ruled by the
prohibition laws than it would be to
hold that an American embassy in a
foreign country is a "little bit 'o
American" and also, under Volstead
jurisdiction.
Federal Judge Evans Dies.
Savannah, Ga.—Judge Beverly D.
Efans, United States District Judge
of the Southern District of Georgia,
died suddenly Sunday night at bis
home here.
Flyers Make Fast Time to San Diego.
San Diego, Cal.—Lieut. J. H. Doolit-
tle and L. I. Andrews, flying in an
army airplane, made a fast flight here
Friday from San Antonio, Texas. The
start was made at 4:25 a. m., Paci-
fic Coast time, and the airmen lane}
ed at Rockwall Field at 4:55 p. m.
Rangers Not Needed.
Austin, Texas.—An order canceling
the sending of rangtrs to Kirvin and
Fairfield, Freestone County, to avert
further trouble growing out of the
lynching of four negroes was issued
by Adwjutant General Thomas D.
Barton on receipt of a second mes-
sage from Sheriff W. M. Mayo saying
that the situation could be handled
by local officers. Two companies
had been ordered to the scene, one
commanded by Captain Frank Hamer
of Austin and the other by Captaii?
Tom Hickman of Fort Worth.
Famous Cuban Dies.
Havana, May 5.—General Milio
Nunez, former vice president and a
famous figure in the revolutionary
history of Cuba died Friday at the
age of 67 years.
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Sheriff Has Twenty-Seven Stills.
IParis, Texas.—Sheriff Reeves of
this county, who is serving his first
term, has twenty-seven copper stills
in a pile that he captured at differ-
ent times since he became Sheriff.
He has made 200 arrests for alleged
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