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4 HOME EDITION XXXIX. IDT mil -o- -0- I II 13 1 Famous Los Angeles Water Pours Down Valley; Sleeping Villages Trapped Rushing Torrent 75 Feet High Engulfs Workmen and Whole Families 140 In One Camp Reported Drowned Property Damage Toll Will Be Immense. fBy Associated Preisl LOS ANGELES, March 13 Eugene Ilis-callous, under-sheriff of Los Angeles county, and in charge of rescue work in the St. Francis dam area, wired his office here at 9.45 a.m. that 100 bodies had been recovered at the point where the flood waters of the breaking St.

Francis dam had entered the Santa Paula. I By Auociated Pretil NEWHALL, March IX The Los Angeles water and power bureau office here has received a report that ISO men, employes of the bureau, in camp at Kemp, had all perished except one man. LOS ANGELES, March 13. Estimates of loss of life in the St. Francis dam disaster, compiled by the Los Angeles Times early today, ran from 200 to 500 persons.

Chaotic conditions prevailed in the stricken area, and exact information of the dam break and its consequences were almost impossible to obtain. The Times' estimate of. dead was based on the number of persons living in the canyon immediately below the dam, the number of power company workers and power sub-station employes, and early reports, which accounted for only five persons rescued. LOS ANGELBS, March 13. Loosed by some mysterious cause still undetermined, waters of the famous St.

Francis dam, located 43 miles from this city and 20 miles from Newhall, today raced through a canyon leading up to the aqueduct, sweeping everything in its path, spreading havoc and destruction in a sleeping community, leaving a death toll variously estimated at from 200 to 500, and causing property damage that will run into millions of dollars. The dam, a part of the aqueduct system which carries water 200 miles through the desert to Los Angeles, gave way without warning, releasing 62,000 acre feet of water 1,344,000,000 gallons upon an unsuspecting mountain residence and ranching community. 200 to 500 Trapped An unknown number of persons, probably somewhere tween 200 and 500, apparently were trapped in the canyon walls. They included about 23 families, who made their homes below the dam. A working camp of about 75 employes of the Southern California Edison company, and a group of employes at a power sub-station were in the path of the deluge.

Sheriff's officers said there was no chance of escape for the vast majoritjv Early reports that the dam fjreak was due to an earthquake later were discredited, especially when It became known thai no earthquake ahorks were-felt In Los Angeles or Js'ewhall, and no seismograph throughout the nation had recorded tremblors. New Theory Advanced A preliminary survey today Indicated that water sweeping through a hill supporting the west wing of the St. Francis aqueduct caused the structuro to collapse, Los Angeles officials said. Th seepage was believed to have caused a portion of the hill flanking the western, end of the dam to give away. The water then THIS QUEER WORLD COLD CHEATS DEATH CHICAGO, March 15 Keeping body and soul together seemed too much of a struggle to Matt Klich so he jumped Into the Chicago river.

Then Malt changed his mind. He climbed a handy floe and was rescued by means of a life preserver tossed to him by a policeman. "That water was too cold and dirty," he explained while thawing out In nearby hospital. LOSES THREE WIVES UZUMLU, Turkey, March 13 Agha Faoha, SO-year-old peasant of this Moslem town. Is the proud possessor of seven wives and 23 children.

Agha's family la ranked with the largest In the world. The new Moslem law, however, will cast a dark r.loud over his pride as father and husband, for it permits him only four wives. He will be forced to divorce the last thre of his wives, the youngest and bast looking. Wjz pimuxrieg 1 tl I I if LP liitgllJ' y) -0- poured through the breach end, under the pressure, tho eastern wing collapsed next. The centre section of the 185-foot dam wall was reported to be still standing for a distance of 150 feet Dam 185 Feet High Previous assertions that the dam was broken by a slight earthquake were discredited by William Mul-holland, Los Angeles city engineer.

Mulholland said the silt washed down by recent heavy rains had packed against tne retaining wan and forced It out. The dam, a structure 185 feet high, Impounded the waters of San Franclsquito creek, forming a stor. age bodv five miles long and the full width of the canyon. Only five persons in the canyon were known to have been rescued when officers arrived at the scene. The break, which occurred about 1 unleashed the flood at high speed and In three hours It was more than 20 miles down the valley.

Wall, of Water 75 Feet High A wall of water 75 feet high raced In a rag'ng torrent through the canyon, sweeping everything before 'Houses were smashed "Into kindling wood and washed away: trees were uprooted. Sleeping residents were trapped In their homes. Observers said there was little chance for them, and they probably were drowned within a few minutes. There was considerable mystery about the earthquake report. It was not felt In Los Angeles, or In New-hall, 20 miles away.

Rescue Squads lace to Scene Rescue squads raced to the scene of the disaster before daybreak. The Edison company announced It was sending 500 men. The Red Cross was on the scene early, ready to assist the maimed and Injured. If any escaped the raging torrent. The F.discn company rushed four trucks loaded with men to tho sci-ne iCasUM4 Jras 1wJ 0 SOURCE OF "Va.i ty.

ry- -0- A portion of the dam on the Los Angeles aqueduct which gave way today, releasing a flood of water on a sleeping valley, is shown above. This picture, taken three years ago while the dam was under seizure of a group of farmers, shows the waste gates open and water pouring forth, at an estimated loss to the city of Is Angeles of $15,000 a day. In today's catastrophe the whole dam gave way before the pressure of the water. 500 TRAPPED BY DAM BREAK FrUStio TUVrirL 5 i 1 i This map shows the location of the St. Francis dam, 43 miles north of Los Angeles, which broke today, releasing a torrent of water down the valley of the Santa Clara river.

It is feared that 500 persons may have lost their lives in the torrent. The dam, a part of the. aqueduct system of Los Angeles, gave way without warning. The black line running north from Los Angeles shows Blinding Flashes of Falling Power Lines Eye-Witness Tells of Wall of Water Sweeping Down on Sleeping Victims CpKlal Tna Tribunal LOS ANGELES. March 13.

Blinding flashes from high power electric lines thrown to the ground and put out of commission by the flood from the St Francis dam came as the first warning to people In the valley below that "something had happened." Bert Lewis, an employee Wood's garage. In Saugus, told the story of how the first word of the breaking of the dam came. Flaehea Sound Warning "I saw those flashes, and knew something had happened, but I know what it was," Lewis said. "The flashes kept going on and off for about an hour, and then an employe of the Southern California Edison Company came In and told me what had happened." "He telephoned to Los Angeles, I (woniuiua a aa Pate 1'waJ WINNIPEG, TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1928 TjjT 00 BiflBBBt titoBMtfhSlBIBl -0- Aqueduct Turns to Raging Torrent DISASTER km OHMS ST.FRPiNCIS 1 DKrV the route of the aqueduct Warn of Flood FALLS NOT GIVEN TO W.E.C., SAYS PREMIER TODAY Bracken Deniet Rumor About Seven Sisters Manitoba Will Be Consulted "Nothing but rumor," Premier Bracken said this mornirg referring to reports that the Seven Sisters Falls power site was to be granted to the Winnipeg Electric Co. The premier said the provincial government had assurances from Hon.

Charles Stewart, minister of the Interior, that no action would be taken by the Dominion government without giving the province an opportunity to make its representations. "We are satisfied the Dominion government will not take any action until it hears from Manitoba." he said. "The government does not intend to make a move until It receives the report of Dr. T. A.

Hnggi chief hydraulic engineer rf tho Ontario Hydro commission, whom it engaged aa an expert to look into the whole Winnipeg river power situation." i I tuning -0- HINCHGLIFFEHOPS OFF; BELIEVED ON HIS WAHO N.Y. London Agent Says British Flier Plans to Bridge Atlantic LIGHTHOUSE TENDER IN ERIN SIGHTS PLANE Machine Fuelled for Flight of 3,000 Miles Wife Sure He is On Way to U.S. Aiiocialed Prut CabKl BELFAST, Northern Ireland. March 13 Captain Fitzmaurice. of the Fret State air force, aaya that the lighthouae keeper at Miwen Head, at County Cork, reporta that an airplane paaied over Mlzzen Head at 1.30 p.m.

It wa flying In a westerly direction. (Canadian Pres Obit) LONDON, March 13 Captain Walter Hinchliffe, one of England's most daring fliers, is believed to be speeding on his way across the Atlantic from England to New York. At 8.40 o'clock this morning, with Captain Gordon Sinclair, he took off from Cranwell aerodrome, in Lincolnshire, in his plane, "Adventure," on what was at that time thought to be an unknown destination. His agent, a few hours later, said that he was bound for America, and Mrs, Hinchliffe admitted to the Associated Press that New York was his objective. At .1 tn thn aftprnnrtn an air- ptyine wae reported passing over MIzen Head, a cape of southern Ireland, County Cork, a little more than 400 milca from Cranwell.

This Information came from the lighthouse keeper at MIzen Head and the cobst life-saving service In the same area also reported the passage of a plane over Crook- haven about the same time. Plenty of Fuel The Adventure had sufficient fuel aboard for at least a joufnev, and prior to his start Captain Hinchcliffe had made inquiries regarding atmospheric eon-(Contlnutd on Paw Two) WEATHER TO BUREAU FAIR, TODAY There will be little change In the weather during the next 24 hours, the weatherman said today, though lower temperatures are expected during the night. Fair weather is general In the West but the East is having mild temperatures, with rain In Northern Ontario and In the Marltimes. The noon temperature today, according to The Tribune thermometer, was 25 above, while the 7 o'clock reading this morning was 20 above. GEN.

MCRAE INJURED IN FALL ON ICE Slips in Main Gateway to Parliament Hill; Suffering From Condition Not OTTAWA, March 13. While coming from the House of Commons early this morning, Major-General A. D. McRae, MP. for Vancouver North, slipped on a patch of Ice In the main gateway to the hill and fell heavily to the pavement, striking his head.

The general was stunned for the time being, and received some painful bruises. William Marchlngton, of the press galley, who with Dr. R. F. Preston, I M.P., and Earl Towe, M.P..

nad been walking down from the House with General MrRae, called an ambulance. General McRae was taken to his rooms at the Chateau, his physician later announced that while General McRae was suffering considerably from shock, his condition was not considered serious. REMOVED TO HOSPITAL fay Canadian PrtMt OTTAWA. March 13 Gen. A.

D. McRae, who fell on the city pavement on his way home from the parliament buildings early this morn-I Ing. hss been removed to the civic hospital. An X-ray examination wll! be made to determine whether there is a fracture of the skull. The re- port of the attending physician will I be available this afternoon.

'22 PAGES JSAs Vv -O- -o- Veteran Magistrate, 78 Today, to Return to Bench Sir Hugh John- Macdonald Receiving Double Congratulations From Host of Friends Sir Hugh John Macdonald, Winnipeg's Grand Old Man, Is today receiving double congratulations from host of friends In Winnipeg and throughout Canada-Today is his 78th birthday. That la on reason for congratulations. The other Is that In few short weeks Sir Hugh will be back on the bench at city police court The knowledge that soon will he in the old familiar surroundings at Rupert at doing public service once more Is his greatest cause for happiness During weary months that ha elapsed since he under-rratlon for the amputa-rlght leg laatiyear, Sir 'mi been longing to re- went tlon of 1 (ugh turn to Resume Work Soon Smilingly, he told friends who visited him that he expected to resume work shortly after the close of the present session of the legls-lat tire. "I had hoped It would be sooner," he said, "but It will be a great relief to get back." Books have been his greatest source of contentment, he said, during his temporary retirement He laughed. "Reading la all right for one's spare time." he said.

"But it Is not so satisfactory as an occupation." Sir Hugh John received his callers sitting in an easy chair beside his desk In the library of his home at 61 Carlton it A cosy little room, the library Is guarded on all slda by shelves filled with books. The walls are covered with clotures and portraits, among the latter one or two of his notable father, Sir John A. Macdonald. Learning lo Walk Anew Sir Hugh John Is making great progress with his artificial leg. He practices dally.

He laughed again, pleasantly, as ne related nis adventures in learn Ing to walk anew. "It is quite i task." he said. Friends remarked with nleaaure his vigorous appearance. His hair still retains a golden hue, and bis eyes sparkle with toy of life. His unimpaired memory and keen Intellect were called upon as he related anecdotes of the old davs and old acquaintances, recollecting eleo lion ngnts or Dygone days in which be took prominent parts.

Since he came to city police rourt Dec. 18, 1911, this Is the first birth day that Sir Hugh has not received congratulations of his court while on the bench. But his friends In police court circles are showing today that he Is not forgotten with their hopes for his speedy return. MAN, ON WAY TO SEEK WORK, KILLED BY ENGINE A. H.

Sellers, 21, Victim of Mishap at C.N.R. Crossing This Morning Herbert Sellers, 21, 451 Morlcy died beneath the wheels of a switching engine when he attempted to cross the Canadian National Railways tracks near Osborne at 8 o'clock this morning. Sellers was on his way down town In quest of work when he met death. The engineer of the locomotive was the only witness of the accident He did not see the man on the track ahead until it was too late to warn him. Dr.

H. M. Cameron, coroner Is Investigating. King and Queen Welcome Afghanistan Royal Pair Ruler of Asiatic Nation and Unveiled Queen Guests of London Aaaoclated YeM CDlel LONDON, March 13 Amanullah, "The Warrior King." from the central Asian fastness of Afghanistan, and his unveiled queen, stylishly garbed In a Taris gown, arrived In England today on their round of state visits to the capitals of Europe. Brltiuh destroyers escorted the Afghan majesties across the channel.

Thunderous salvos greeted them from the Dover batteries as they. stepped ashor to be greeted by the Prince of Wales and then by the mayor of the enclent English port town. Three-Day Visit At the Victoria station, resplend-ently decorated for the occasion, the King and Queen, Stanley Baldwin, the prime minister, Sir Austen Chamberlain, the foreign secretary, and reyresentatlves et the British Pnca 5 cents: With Cornice, 10 cenle IO)TO) TC3 FC3 -0- SIR HUGH JOHN MACDONALD AIRPLANE KILLS WIFE OF IRISH PEER AND PUPIL Lord Carbery Sees Mate Plunge to Death When Craft Goes Into Tailspin lAlioclated Prtit Cable NAIROBI. Kenva. Africa.

March 13 Lady Carbery, wife of Baron Carherv. Ir ah neer. was killed yes lorrlnv In an atrnlane crash. A pupil named Cowie, with whom she was flvlnf also was killed. The plane lost speed while flying and went Into a spin.

Lord Carbery saw the accident from the aero drome Lady Carbery had been taking up friends for short flights. She was giving Mr. Cowie a practice flight with dual control when tne crasn occurred. Lady Carbery Is the third prominent Briton to be killed within a short space of time In an airplane crash. S.

M. Kinkead Brltiah speed pilot and Schneider cup racer, was Killed yesterday near Southampton when his plane dived Into the sea when he attempted- to break the speed record. Flight-Lieutenant Ivor Mclntyre, who Hew around Australia In 1924 In 90 flying hours, was killed today In a crash at Melbourne, while stunting. Lady Carbery was Mala Ivy Anderson, of Nairobi, and was Baron Carbery's second wife, marrying him In 1922. The couple had spent their time between California and the baron's coffee farm In Kenya colony.

Last November he announced that he Intended to take out final papers and become a citizen of the United States. Prior to that, he dropped the use of his title, simply styling himself John Carbery. Lady Carbery was 17 years old when she married. She was the daughter of Alfred Anderson. A pretty, petite and enthusiastic avlatrlx, she obtained her air certificate late In 1927.

Later, Lord Carbery presented her with a Moth IContlnud on Piiaa Two navy, army and plr force welcomed the visitors to London. ST. GODDARD IN LEAD IN FIRST LAP AT THE PAS Famous Musher Makes Fait Start; Younger Brother Leo is Second THE PAS, March 13-EmIle St. Goddard took the lead when The Pas dog derby got under way at o'clock this morning. He was closely followed by his brother, Leo, both driving seven dogs.

Brydges waa third, driving llvo dogs; Harry Oien-My, fourth, with seven dogs; Sam Parenteaii. fifth, and Solomon Cook, sixth The largest crowd that has ever witnessed a dog race In Tbe Pas watched tho start of the annual classic. Emila was driving hard from the start and seemed to be Increasing his lead in the first round. s-. A a' THE WEATHER Forecast: Fair.

Temperature 7 a.m., 30 above; finon, 29 above max Monday, 80 above; today. 20 above. (Noon temperature by Tribune thermometer). Sun Abova Horizon Kleven houra lf mln. Sun rum, 6.47; aunsrt, moonrlse, 1.20; moonset, 9.61.

No. 62 -o- BREWERS FORGE OWN BEER PRICE ON LIQUOR BOARD Tell Commission to "Take it or Leave It," R. D. Waugh Reports MUST.ACCEPT OR BEER PARLORS CANNOT OPEN Licenses Already Granted to 12 Hotels, Two Clubs, Eight Canteens Difference between the breweries and the Liquor commission over the price of beer have come to a head by the breweries submitting their quotations and telling tho commission it can accept the prices or reject them, just as it chooses. With licenses granted Mon day to 12 hotels, two clubs and eight military canteens, and 13 more hotel licenses to be signed today, R.

D. Waugh, chairman of the Liquor Control commission, told the Public. Accounts' committee this morning that there was no other alternative than to buy, at the brewers' prices. The" hotels, and canteens which were given their licenses Monday will open their beer parlors Wednesday. A beer supply is being placed upon the various premises today and at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning froth blowers may break the long spell of aridity which has occasioned such prolonged controversy.

The Empire Brewing company, Brandon, which sold Its product to the commission for two or three weeks at prices suggested by the commission, which were lower than quotations of the other seven breweries of the province, withdrew Its prices Monday night "Brewery Trust" Mr. Waugh told the committee It had swung Into line with the other breweries on the question of price and the commission was forced to accept the terms of what he termed a "brewery trust" Otherwise the beer parlors, he said, would be open for business Wednesday with no beer. Imported beers and ales could not be used for the beer-bv-the-glass trade, he said, because they could not be brought In In bulk, and even If they could there was no draft supply on hand. The commission, he said, had not come to any agreement with the Manitoba Brewers' association. A number of conferences had been held without a settlement being arrived at and the commission was compelled to stock domestic beers because it could not help itself.

Wanted 'Small Profit The chairman of the commission also told the committee that the commission had been attempting to get a price under which it could nmkn a amRll margin of nront On case lots the public would prob ably have benefited slightly In beer purchases, and If a middleman's profit could have been secured the public would also benefit for the reason the profits would go into the publie trensurv The Liquor Control commission at a meeting Monday granted licenses to 13 hotels, two clubs and eight canteens. The licenses were signed by the chairman of the commission and are being placed In the hands of the applicants today. The following hotels were granted their licenses at Monday's meeting: Cabinet Hotel, Occidental. Winnipeg, Alberta. West.

Bell, Sherman. Manor. Imperial, Market, and Criterion, Winnipeg; Toulrst hotel, St. Boniface. Club licenses were Issued to Mant-K'oniltiuvd cin Two, Todays Hero THE PAS CARNIVAL.