Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 92, Number 99, 26 April 1922 — Page 1

ATOI 'A O VOL. XCII., No. 99 Palladium. Est 1831. Consolidated Witlt Sun-Telegram. 1907. RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 26, 1922. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS

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REPUBLICANS GO EASY IN INDIANA RACE Tell New and Beveridge to Watch Their Step Careful Not to Arouse Animosity in Party. friends Precautious

Son of Famous Pitcher Has Reserved Seat on President Harding's Knee ALLIES WILL GIVE RUSSIA ULTWT1 Heroine To Wed 47 KILLED OR MISSING IN TEXAS FLOOD 1 S i -s"

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By MARK M7L.LIVAN INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 26. To a person who occasionally can detach

rimseir and loot upon politics as a human comedy of men seeking their nmbitions and purposes, there is one p musing aspect of this contest for the Indiana Republican senatorial nom ination between New and Beveridge. Indiana is a doubtful state as be tween the Republicans and the Democrats, and it is going to be rather more doubtful than usual next November. I have not heard Republicans f laim that they can carry Indiana this year by more than 50,000 votes and that i3 a pretty narrow margin of hope for so large a state as Indiana. Further than this, the Republicans admit frankly that at best they are going to

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"mv.il Kliry ILU IlUiU. These things being true, it is plain tint the present senatorial contest within the Republican party must be c arried on with great care, must not be too rough f Republicans must not get involved in a controversy so heatrd that the wounds might remain open until the November elections. The friends of New argue: Mustn't Anger Friends "We want to beat Beveridge. but it isn't any use to beat him in the primaries if we make so many of his friends angry that they'll take it out on us by voting the Democratic ticket in November." Beveridge's friends argue exactly the same way. It is the independent vote that will determine the final result in November tmd friends of the candidates must not mpke any charges that may get the independent sore, either against the Republican party as a whole or against whichever one of the two senatorial candidates may win the primaries and be the Republican standard bearer. This inhibition on the ordinary freedom of action - In a thorough going political row turns up again and again. Every once in a while when the fight seems about to get good and interesting--at the precise moment when some one Is reaching out fori a particularly heavy brick with good j sharp corners at that moment somej rautious kill-joy says : "Careful there, boys, go slow.. Keep off the poison stuff. Remember this is just a family row." Party Workers Worried. The same argument puts the men who compose the organization through out the state, the party workers and precinct captains in a most unhappy r4 and irresolute frame of mind. The party workers want to nominate the best man. But what "the best man" means to outsiders, is nothing to the party workers. What the party workers mean by "the best man" is the man who is most likely to attract the largest number of votes in November, especially Independent votes and Democratic votes. That is what the workers want in November a final outcome that will keep the v.tate Republican and keep them in their local political jobs. Trying to come to a decision about th's worries the party a lot. It worries the candidates, also especially New. New and New's friends know that under ordinary circumstances the ;.reat bulk of party workers would be for him. But the party worker, especially one whose bread and butter dependent on the state staying in the Rpublican column, is a cold-blooded nerson with an eye that never departs from the main chance for No. 1. Seek Independent Vote A good many of the party workers! argue that Beveridge, just because of ih record of independence that makes him odious to them, is for that very i-eaf on especially acceptable to the In - dependent voter. They argue that maybe by giving trie senatorial nomi - nation to Beveridge they could attract the largest number of Independent voters in the November election to the Republican ticket. . j It's a worrisome situation, and the hesitation between what they'd like to da and what they think they'd better c ilo is causing an aggregate loss of 'sleep great enough to give a good night's rest to a whole menagerie of Alaska bears. It is for this, among other reasons, that the fight, up to the last few days at least, hasn't been as savage as the real feelings of the partisans of the two contestants might make it if they felt free to express themselves fully. New Stays at Work. New has followed the policy of staying at his work in the senate until these last two weeks of the fight. That was first-class strategy for him. Some of New's friends kept urging him to "come out and put some pep Into the fight." But New was wiser. New is, in fact, one of the shrewdest politicians of his time. He knew that he had everything to gain by keeping quiet. Beveridge could only win by "starting something." Opposition from New and New's presence in the state would only help Beveridge get started. Moreover, staying in Washington helped to identify New with the Harding administration, and identification with the president is New's best card. If New wins, it will be chiefly for that reason. New's Best Asset The Republican voters of Indiana aren't thinking about New's personal record in the senate. It happens to be a good straight Republican record, but all that the Republican voters know or car about It is that they have got the f impression that New practiced team -work Mrlth the president and stood with him on the four-power treaty and (Continued on Page Two)

The center of Interest in this picture is Walter Johnson, Jr., son of the famous Washington baseball pitcher and disciple of "Babe" Ruth, as the cap indicates. He is shown on President Harding's knee as he watches a game. Mrs. Harding is asking his opinion concerning an Intricate play.

SMITH, HENRY COUNTY FARMER, KILLED WHEN DYNAMITE EXPLODES (Special to The Palladium.) NEWCASTLE, Ind., April 26. Clarence A. Smith, one of the most widely known farmers In Henry county, was Instantly killed Wednesday morning when dynamite which he was using to blow up stumps, exploded. Smith was blown about 40 feet in the air and his body was torn to fragments by the force of the explosion. The accident occurred about 10 o'clock this morning on Smith's farm one mile south ot this .city. H. S. Clark, a farm hand employed by Smith, who was digging post holes about 30 feet from the spot where Smith was killed, says he saw Smith with a lighted fuse in his hand a few seconds before the explosion occurred. It is believed that a lighted match or sparks from the fuse ignited 30 sticks of dynamite near which Smith was standing. , , Mr. Smith was one of the largest landowners in Henry county. He was familiarly known as "Happy" and was a man of rather eccentric religious activity. He is survived by the widow and four children. LUGILE L00F60URR0W WINS LATIN CONTEST Lucile Loofbourrow, Richmond high school's representative in the Latin contest held at Shelbyville April 7, won the gold medal for highest honors in the third division, in which 17 other school competed, it was announced Wednesday. Miss Loofbourrow was me oniy siuaem irom me iocai nign school to go to the contest. She was accompanied by Miss Marie Thorpe, instructor in Latin in the local high school. The Questions for the contest In which Miss Loofbourrow competed were made cut by Miss L. B. Woodruff, of Shelbyville. Miss Woodruff also graded the papers and awarded the medal to the Richmond representative. Formal presentation of the medal to Miss Loofbourrow will be made at the senior chapel exercises at the high school Friday morning. Marjorie Davenport, the other local entry, was unable to make the trip on account of illness. misnvme nign scnooi s representative won second honors in the same i division, and Shelbyville won third i Next year's contest will be held at j Greenfield, according to an announceimeni Dy miss smeiser, or me Jaun department of the high school. Weather Forecast FOR RICHMOND AND VICINITY By W. E. Moore. Unsettled and colder, followed by frost If weather clears before morning; Thursday fair and cool. The settling southward of ' a cold wave over the Great Lakes indicates temperature below 40 degrees, late tonight, and a cool wave will begin to be felt this afternoon: Generally fair Thursday and Thursday night Temperatures for Yesterday. Maximum 53 Minimum 48 Today. Noon 60 Weather Conditions Unsettled rainy weather continues over the eastern states, while it is clearing over the plain states north of Kansas, and also over the western lake region. It is rather cold for the season over the northern portion of the United States. Temperatures are below freezing several places north of the forty-fifth parallel, and it is unsettled in the far west, with rain and snow in portions around Wyoming and Oilontana and rain in the southwest. For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Partly cloudy and cooler tonight; probably frost in north and central portions; Thursday, fair. Paid Circulation Yesterday, was 11,758

Policeman Kills Two Men; Takes Bodies to Undertaker

(By Associated Press.) ANNISTON, Ala., April 26. Policeman Marshall Welch, of the local police force, today drove an automobile containing the bodies of Joseph T. Holiday and C. B. Hurst, also members of the force, to an undertaking establishment, where he was alleged to have said he killed Holiday in selfdefense and Hurst accidentally. Welch's story as stated to the police was that he was walking a beat loday with a brother officer when Holiday and Hurst drove up In an automobile. Holiday made a motion as if he was going to draw a weapon, Welch declared, whereupon he opened fire upon the car. Holiday was struck three time by bullets and Hurst twice. Both were instantly killed. BELFAST AND DUBLIN BREACH MAY BREAK LONDON AGREEMENT (By Associated Press) BELFAST, April 26. A breach between the Dublin and Belfast governments, which alljpplitlcal guarters. declare may also entail a rupture of the London agreement, Is indicated by a statement issued by the provisional government In Dublin this afternoon, announcing that it 13 unable to cooperate with the Belfast government in an Inquiry into the Irish railroads. DUBLIN, April 26. Efforts to secure peace in southern Ireland were renewed today with the reassembling of the conference between the free state and republican leaders adjourned from last Thursday. Three labor delegates were in attendance in addition to the free staters and republicans. The labor delegates were Aldermen O'Brien, Thomas Johnson and Cathal O'Shannon. Their presence was taken as a sign that definite peace proposals would be submitted. FIND LOST SEAPLANE AT WILSON ISLAND; REMOVE PASSENGERS (By Associated Press.) MIAMI, Fla., April 26. The seaplane Santa Maria, missing since early Monday, when it began a flight from Key West to Nassau with six persons aboard, has been found at Wilson Island, according to a wireless message received here today at 11:30 a. m. from Havana. The radio, which was sent via one of the naval planes sent out early today by Commander Albert C. Read, stated that the passengers on the Santa Maria were taken to Nassau by a small boat while the pilot and the mechanician remained with the plane. ASK CURRENT PRICE CUT AT CAMBRIDGE INDIANAPOLIS, April 26. Reduc tion of the charges for electricity sold to Cambridge City by the Hydro Electric Light and Power company, of Connersville. was asked by a petition filed today with the Public Service commission by Harry Bachmour, as an officer of the city. Increase of rates, au thorized by the commission sometime ago, were said In the petition to have become "unreasonable and discriminatory." ARREST 5 RUSSIANS BELIEVED PLOTTERS LONDON, April 26. Five Russians, Including Kerensky's former secretary, Boris SlavinkofT, were arrested in Genoa by the Italian police on Sunday, says a dispatch to the Daily Herald. SlavinkofT arrived in Genoa under, a false name and with a forged passport and the police found that he and his companions had a plan of the hotel at which the Russian soviet delegation Is staying. The correspondent says that Slavinkoff since the Bolshevik! revolution in Russia, has been the chief link between the French government and the succession of anti-Bolshevist military leaders, and that a month or two ago he wae in London in close consultation with prime minister Lloyd George and Viscount Curzon, the foreign minister.

WILBERN K. BRADBURY, PIONEER REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE MAN, DIES Wilbern K. Bradbury, 72 years old, identified with the real estate and general insurance business of Richmond since 1875, died of heart disease at his home, . 308 North Fourteenth street, at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, after an illness that had confined him to his home for the last six weeks. His death marks the passing of a

Richmond business man who had been loved aftl respected by friends and business acquaintances through a period of many years. A native of Wayne county, he was born in Jacksonburg in the same house in which his father, William H. Bradbury, was born. Both his grandfather and grandmother were pioneers of the county, having come here in the early part of the last century. Although his death came as a surprise to the community, his intimate friends knew that Mr. Bradbury had been in ill health for some time. Entered Business He received Tils preliminary "education in the public schools and closed ) his student's career at Hadley's Acad emy, wnlcn was a flourishing private school, conducted by Hiram Hadley in thos days. After leaving school Mr. Bradbury held a clerical position in the Richmond post office until 1870 when he resigned to join his father In the insurance and real estate business. In the spring of 1873 he went to Indianapolis where he was engaged in the real estate business for about three years. Returning to Richmond tin 1875, he rejoined his father under the firm name of William H. Bradbury and Son. After the death of his father, the business was carried on under the same firm title until 1920, when it was changed to Bradbury and Bailey, Mr. Jesse A. Bailey having been accepted into the firm Jn 1910. Mr. Bradbury maintained an office in the building now occupied by the Lee B. Nusbaum company from 1884 to 1920, when he changed his location to the Colonial building. Had Wide Acquaintance Mr. Bradbury's acquaintance ' In Wayne county was an exceedingly wide one. He was superintendent and treasurer of Earlham cemetery at the time of his death, a position which he had held since the retirement of his father from the same position. He was president of the library committee of the Morrlsson-Reeves library from Dec. 21, 186 until the time of his death. Mr. Bradbury was one of the members of the Tuesday club, which was one of the flourishing organizations of Richmond many years ago, and had been connected with a number of civic organizations during his long career here. His death removes another of the men who were actively Identified with the community during the years of its expansion and growth from a town into a substantial city. He belonged to that group of the older business men who helped lay the foundation for the enviable position which Richmond now enjoys in Indiana. Pioneer Business Man It is recalled that shortly before the death of George H. Knollenberg, a few years ago, he and Mr. Bradbury commented on the fact that few of the men who began their careers with them still remained. He handled many of the most important real estate transactions that were made in Richmond for many years. His ancestry goes back to the very earliest pioneers of the county, and he was one of the few remaining to form links between the present day and the period wnen Richmond was carved out of wilderness and the political limits of the county were established. In 1876 he married Elizabeth A. Lupton with whom he lived in unusual concord until her death in 1914. Surviving him are a brother,: Clarence, who resides at the Bradbury home, his daughter, Anna, a teacher in the Morton high school, his son, Clifford, of Chicago, and three grandsons. The funeral will be conducted from the home, 308 North Fourteenth street, at 2:30 o'clock. Friday afternoon. Friends may call Thursday afternoon and evening. KEEP AWAY FROM CHINA, WARNING TO AMERICANS (By Associated Press) TOKIO, April 26. It is unwise for tourists to go to China, owing to disturbed military conditions there, Jacob Gould Schurman, the American minister at Pekin, said today, in a message to Americans here who had asked his advice.

Note Will Demand Unequivocal Replies on Payment of Debts, Indemnity and Property Restitution. AWAITINGlEXT MOVE

BULLETIN CENOA, April 26. The signatories of the treaty of Versailles will hold a meeting probably within a fortnight to elicit fuller information of the French attitude Indicated in Premier Poincaire's Bar-le-Duc speech and to decide upon allied action in the event of Germany's failing to fulfill her reparations obligations on May 31. BULLETIN LONDON, April 26. The allied note to be presented to the Russian delegation at Genoa tomorrow, says an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Genoa, will be practically an ultimatum demanding unequivocal replies on four principal points: First, the payment of war debts, either entirely or with a reduction based on Russian capacity to pay; second, the payment of pre-war debts with the granting if necessary of a reasonable moratorium; third, indemnity for all damages caused to foreigners; fourth, restitution of confiscated property. (By Associated Press) GENOA, April 26. There have been so many thrills in rapid succession at the economic conference that everybody, delegates and laymen alike, are today wondering what will come next. The Italian statesmen as sponsors of the conference were, Joined by Mr. Lloyd George, M. Barthou, M. Theunys and the leaders of the lesser states in fervently hoping that the sensations had ended and that something really might be done about Russia, the supreme remaining subject for discussion. That should, of course, be added to Lloyd George's ambition for the birth of an all-European accord that the nations shall not attack one another or commit any aggression which would excite attack. Hope Crisis Will Pass The allied and neutral powers seem determined to give the Russians another chance to come to terms, and there Is hope that the crisis brought ba by thr'WrTletTatest demands- will pass. -Mr. Lloyd George particularly appreciates the difficulties in the way of the Russians relinquishing the practical doctrines of the nationalization of property, which incarnates the very fundamentals of the Bolshevist preachings, and efforts may be made to settle the question of the status of private property in Russia so that the communist leaders may "save their faces" on their pet principle. Genoa's population has lost none of its gaity and none of its lively interest in the sessions of the conference. The absence of disorder has calmed the apprehensions of the authorities and no longer are heavy bodies of troops to be seen in the streets, although reserves are conveniently at hand, be ing stationed on troop ships moored at the waterfront. Sell Photos of Child On the main thoroughfares, Italy's imposing carabineers stand guard, one every 50 feet. Americans who attend ed the Washington conference instinctively compare this picture with the absence of both the military and police which was marked at Washing ton. Marble busts of Lloyd George, Premier Facta, M. Barthou and other conference luminaries fill the windows of the art shops, while literature, photo graphs and postcards dealing with con ference subjects abound everywhere. Snapshots of Richard Washburn Child, the American ambassador, find ready sale, for Mr. Child stands as a representative of all that America may or may not do for Europe. When he enters or leaves his hotel he is al ways surrounded by a curious crowd. When not occupied with his official duties he Is much sought by the dele gates who are entertaining him daily.! YEGG WHO ROBBED PENNSY OFFICE HELD; ARREST TWO OTHERS Albert White, formerly of Dayton, an employe of the Arlington restaurant and living at 414 North West First street, has been identified as the man who robbed the Pennsylvania station of $89 on the night of Feb. 25. Identification was made by I. N. Thomas, colored, a Pennsylvania station employe, who saw White in the office that evening when the ticket ! agent was absent. White bad been j hanging around the station for several days before the robbery, police ' stated. j White was arrested Tuesday even ing near the Arlington notei. Bud Wallace and John Hiatt, alleged accomplices, were arrested later in the evening. Hiatt, who Is only 17 years old, was arrested when he walked into White's home as the police were gathering up loot which, it is alleged. White had stolen from various places around Richmond. Thefts occurring in the last few months at Eaton, Ohio, Lynn, and in this city have been traced to White's activities, police said. Go to Randolph . John Hiatt and Charles Mitchell, the latter colored, were scheduled to be taken to Randolph county Wednesday, where they will be tried on charges of burglarizing a store at Lynn. Mitchefl who was. brought in Wednesday morn- ( Continued on Page Fourteen)

J " i. w Miss Suzanne Silvercruys. Miss Suzanne Silvercruvs. daughter i or a Justice of the Belgian supreme court and sister of the secretary of the Belgian embassy in- Washington, is to marry Henry W. Farnum, Jr., of New Haven, Conn. Miss Silvercruys was decorated by Kine Albert for war work. WHOLESALE ARRESTS PROVIDE PEACE FOR COUNTY IN KENTUCKY (By Associated Press) MANCHESTER, Ky., April 26. With the county jail filled to capacity j and the home of Jailer John Harris sheltering a large number of women prisoners the Mill Creek section of Clay county Is quiet today. In compliance with Circuit Judge Hiram J. Johnson's orders for the arrest of every person over twelve years of age in the Mill Creek territory the Jail Xoday houses 135 men and many more are under orders to appear before the grand Jury to testify regarding the murder of a witness and the wounding of a deputy sheriff. Deputy sheriffs who visited the Mill Creek territory to. make arrests made affidavits yesterday that there was an organized band ' there to violate laws and, if necessary to kill anyone who attempted to break up the lawlessness. Some of the men, women and older children for whom warrants were issued, are crowded into homes or friends and relatives here without guards, while they aait summons to appear before the grand jury. It is the prediction here that wholesale indictments will result from the grand jury investigation of the prisoners and that heavy bonds will be demanded of those who are found to be connected with an alleged plot to prevent arrests on Mill Creek. HEAVY EARTH SHOCK ROCKS CITY OF TOKIO; FEW PERSONS KILLED (By Associated Press.) TOKIO, April 26. A heavy earth shock, centering in Tokio, occurred at 10:15 o clock this morniDg. Considerable damage was done to buildings in the city and their contents. The earthquake was preceded by an eruption yesterday of Mount AsamaYama, 90 miles northwest of Tokio, which broke out with a loud report, pouring forth volumes of ashes, stones and smoke. No serious damage was caused by the eruption. The earthquake caused the death of a few persons, none of the victims, however, being Americana or Europeans. There were many escapes of the narrowest kind from collapsing chimneys and walls. The earthquake was one of the most severe experienced here in a long period. Officials stated it lasted 15 minutes, the longest in years. The American embassy was slightly damaged and many ot the exhibits at the peace exhibition, were broken. Yokahama was as severely shaken as Tokio and the Chinese quarters in Yokaman was virtually destroyed and the water works disrupted. - 20 PERSONS KILLED, 30 ARE INJURED IN BLAZE IN SPAIN (By Associated Press.) . MALAGA, Spain, April 26. Twenty persons are known to have lost their lives and 30 were injured in a fire which swept the government buildings last night and was still burning today. It was feared" the fire would spread to the' customs house, in which great quantities of ammunition destined for use of the Spanish forces in Morocco were stored. Collect $28,103 In Taxes At Treasurer's Office Tax collections for Tuesday totalled $28,103 according to figures compiled at the county treasurer's office. The amount collected to date amounts to $332,951, it was stated.

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Waters and Windstorm Cause Heavy Loss of Life and Property in Swing Across the State.

TOWNS ARE CUT OFF BULLETIN DALLAS, Tex., April 26. Forty-seven persons were unaccounted for or were known to be dead today as a result of the flood and windstorm in Texas in the last 24 hours. The list: Fort Worth, 36 missing; Breckenridge. three reported drowned ; Grand Prairie, two missing; Palmer, two reported drowned; Waco, one reported drowned; Sonora, one drowned; Belton, one drowned; Mountain Creek near Cleburne, one man reported killed in windstorm yesterday. (By Associated Press) FORT WORTH, Tex., April 26. Forty-six psrsons are dead or missing in the Trinity river- flood, a revised list today indicated. No bodies have been recovered. Rain continued to fall here early today and flood conditions became more menacing with a continued rapid rise in the overflown Trinity river. Fears were expressed that the death list, placed so far at approximately 20, and the property damage, estimated at several million dollars, would be increased today. The flood, however, was far from city-wide, although extensive sections on the northwest and southeast sides, known as North Fort Worth, Arlington Heights and Sycamore, are inundated. Major L. G. White, in charee nf th, forces policing the city, has issued an urgent appeal for help. Hundreds of men will be needed in relief and rescue work today, Major White said, expressing tne belief that suffering will be intense. A report to the police said the Trinity had raised two and a half feet from 10 o'clock last nicht until 4 this morn ing. No Casualty List. ' Swept away by the swirling current, no bodies had been . recovered. For that reason no casualty list has been compiled. The death toll is based as yet largely upon reports of missing persons although several persona were seen to fall into the swollen river. The missing include the mother of R. A. Pattls; Mrs. Sam O. Bradley and three children and a son of C. W. Pettis, all believed drowned. Response was awaited today to the appeal last night of Mayor E. R. Cookrell, and Hubb Diggs, of the local Red Cross for $40,000 with which to care for the flood sufferers. Food for the homeless probably will be needed for 10 days, Mr. Diggs stated while many are in need of clothing. Request for an investigation by a grand jury of the alleged dynamiting of levees along the river by unknown persons was expected today. John H. McCain, chairman of the levee board declared last night that levees which broke yesterday flooding the low lands were dynamited. Land Under Water. The heaviest damage Is" on the north side of Fort Worth, where 25 square miles of land is under water. Virtually all connections with that portion of the city are cut off. In other sections of the city the situation is nearly as serious. It is feared Sycamore creek, aided by recent rains wll go on a rampage and families within the danger line have ' fled to high ground. Rescue workers continue tr sae families from tree tops. A family was rescued near Cleburn Junction early this morning. rear mat the Lake Worth dam might break is not pronounced. Attendants said at 3 a. m. that water wa3 running about 20 inches over the dam, ana mere was no danger of a break. The lake is artificial and its circumference is about 75 miles. The railroad bridge of the Fort Worth and Denver and Mis ariliri Von. eas and Texas has been swept away. nenet work was hindered last night by inky darkness, but rescue workers continued to comb the flooded areas !n search of bodies. Although the boiler of the light company was flooded, power was obtained from a line from Waco, 100 miles away, thus giving the city lights.Telephone, service, is crippled and street car service has been suspended in parts of the city. Early today a torrential rain was sweeping over me city, streets In the business section were flowing with a mass of water that reached tr- ! curbs. Business, virtually susnended Tnr!. day, probably will be curtailed today Dy tne storm. A Rock Island passenger train, the only train to arrive In Fort Worth during the night, reached here at 1 a. m. Sentries, walking posts with rifles on their shoulders, were almost the only persons on the streets early today. They were members of the American Legion, co-operating with the police department in protecting the city. The city is divided in four districts for this purpose, and about 250 former service men are patrolling the streets. . ' ' ' ' " ' DALLAS,. . Texas,. . April 2fi. The Trinity river was rising steadily here today and the second highest stage in the history of Dallas was forecast, with rainfall continuing. . The river was nearing the 40 foot stage. In 1908 it reached 52.6 feet.. The water was within three feet of the top of ihe Dallas-Oakeliff tram viaduct, which connects a populous residence district with downtown section, and a further ten foot rise will send water into the union terminal j railroad yards. . ; -