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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

The Louisville Commercial has a
very terse way Of putting things. 1t
gets In this center shot on Mississippi
justice: "How quickly the three
hundred Mississippi assassins would
be strung up by the neck if they were
Republicans and Miss Chisholm and
her little brother had belonged to q
democratic family The enraged pop
ulace would not have waited for the
laws delay, but would have burned
the murderers alive on log-heaps.
but it is q mournful truth that dem
ocrat In that state can murder Re-
publican with impunity."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
FIFTH DAY.

June 8, 1877.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment; members all present.
President Michael in the chair.
The minutes Of yesterdays proceed
ings read and approved.
Board proceeded to the examination
of claims.
At 6 o'clock, on motion, adjourned
till tomorrow at 8 o'clock.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

We hear il frequently said that
the policy toward the South hereto
fore pursued has been failure that
force has not been able to suppress
the outrages that startled the country
and disgraced us in the eyes of the
civilized world. 1t is true that two
or three thousand men quartered in
the South, and muzzled at that, have
not been able to suppress violence
and the overthrow of law and justice.
We want to correct prevailing err
ror. an assumed and yet incorrect
conclusion in regard to the failure Of
troops keeping the peace. The facts
are these: President Grant was never
able to effectually use the troops.
When General Sheridan was sent to
Louisiana several years ago, to sup
press a bloody rebellion by which
the state authority had been over
thrown, and styled the rebels bandits.
there went up howl, not from dem
ocrats alone, but from Liberals, from
commercial Republicans. There has
always been too many hold-back Re.
publicans; too many who would not
stand by the President in forcing
obedience in the South-in suppress
ing intimidation and murder. What.
ever failure there was under Grant
to enforce order, was caused by weak
kneed Republicans. Could Presiden,
Grant have been sure Of holding his
party intact and in good shape fol
the campaign of '76, in other words
had he not been afraid that the NAL
contents would leave the party in {
minority at the North, order woul(
have been maintained by the polio!
he would have pursued, in yer!
short time. He would have brough
down upon the villains who commit
ted crimes, certain, quick and jus
punishment, which would have speed
lily stopped the commission of crimes
The policy heretofore tried never
had anything like fair chance. Tht
wholesome punishment was with
held by weakened Republicans. by
Liberals. They threatened the pow
er itself Of the Republican party, jus
as one parent might, and sometimes
does threaten domestic unity, or a
least, domestic trouble, if the Other
undertakes to punish, as it deserves, {
refractory child, and so the spoiled
child is allowed to have its own way
and the Cancellation policy is inaug.
urated at the expense of all discipline
President Grant would have had
peace by dosing the villains will
Sheridan's clean cut chastisement. il
so-called Republicans had not howled
'.Hold onn and threatened Repub'
llcan ascendancy.
Now, since the new policy has
yielded everything that we had tt
yield, we will see if we shall hear
these howlers cry Tyranny! Contra
Government An invasion of State
Rights! Military supremacy Over
civil law when the General Govern
ment shall again be called upon ant
forced, as forced it will be, in oul
opinion, to directly interfere in man!
of the Southern States, in order tt
protect the lives of innocent people
and to secure to them limited por
ton, even, Of the rights of American
citizens.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
More G carpet Gag Government,

ST.. Louis, June ia special from
Denison, Texas, says II. M. Grubbs,
Republican was elected mayor yester-
day by a plurality of one hundred
and sixty-three and majority of so
over both his Democratic competitors.
The Assessor, Collector, Marshal,
Treasurer and all but one of the
councilmen elected, are northern
men,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
GOOD BYE TOM.
FAreW well Reception 10 Ex-Governor
HcM0r1cks.

Farewell Reception 10 Ex-Governor
HcM0r1cks.
INDIANAPOLIS, June S.-The fare
well reception rendered to ex.Gov.
Hendricks prior to his departure for
Europe, was held in Masonic Hall
tonight. The hall was crowded to
everflowing, Senator Mcdonald pre-
siding, who, in taking the chair, said
this was spontaneous outpouring of
the people to pay their respects to q
distinguished citizen who, had the
popular will obtained, would now
occupy the second place IN the coun-
ellis of the nation. Hon. ID. w. Voor-
hees was then introduced and made q
speech, referring briefly to the pub
lie services of Governor Hendricks.
His address was comparatively free
from party questions, and was re-
ceivcd with hearty applause. Gov.
Hendricks, on being introduced,
thanked his friends for their manifes-
tations of love and esteem, and said
after the close of the contest of last
year and of his official term as Gov.
ernor, he found himself worn in po-
litical strength, and thought to take a
rest of six months to visit another
part of the world. Referring to his
public life, he said his rule had al
ways been to do the best he could, and
whatever success had attended his
course was due to that rule. 1t was a
pleasing reelection to know that he
had the good wishes Of those he left
behind. The thought that he enjoyed
the respect and esteem Of the people
of Indiana was the richest gem of his
possessions. The earnest and de-
termined party contest that he had
passed through left no personal or
bitter prejudice toward his political
opponents. Senator Mcdonald had
stated in his remarks that, had the
popular will been obtained, he would
now be Vice President of the United
States. He was as certain that he had
a majority of the popular vote as that
Governor Williams was elected Gov
ernor of Indiana, and in defeating
the will of the people blow had
been struck at American institutions
which thousands of gentlemen who
did not vote for Mr.. Tilden or him.
self, regretted. Hereafter the man
who was elected President by the
voice and will of the people must and
will be inaugurated. The duty de-
wolves upon the people of Indiana
without distinction of party, to stand
by the Constitution. Concluding, he
said: II thank you for your profes.
sions of regard, and shall not forget
this night as long as memory lasts"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

MEMPHIS, June 1.-THE flood in
Wolf River has caused break of
over mile on the Memphis & Louis
vile Railroad, and now there are no
trains running on any of the five
roads running out of the city. The
damage on the Little Rock road will
be repaired to-day, and train is cx-
pected to 60 out tonight.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
Horse Racing.

New YORK, June IA match for
$4,000 a side was made, last evening,
between p. Horriland's Basil and T..
Clabaugh's Glover Brook, both we'll
known three year olds, and the latter
the winner of the valuable Belmont
stakes, in last Saturdays race. to be
one mile and quarter race and will
be run at Jerome Park, next Satur-
dow
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
0ifkin 0n,>onva-s

New ORLEANS, June 9.-The Pres
ident to-day removed U. S. Marshal
Pitkin, of Louisiana, and directed
that commission be made out for
Wharton to fill the vacancy.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
Flood at Memphis.

MEMPHIS, June 9.-During the 4S
hours ending ate a. M, thirteen and
a half inches of rain fell, and the
bayous, creeks and rivers are flooded,
trains delayed, and it is feared that
crops in the uplands are badly dam
aged. Wolf river is higher than ever
known.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
FOREIGN.

LONDON, June 9.-Turkish journals
assert that Hobart Pasha has left Var.
ma with squadron to lombard
Odessa. A state of seigc has been
proclaimed in Roumania.
kilograms concerning military
movements hcnccforth will be stop.
ped.
One great cause of slate of siege
was the unsatisfactory working of the
Roumanian railroads. All railway
officials are now subject to the militia.
ny authorities. The Russians not on
ly intend to occupy Bulgaria but
have made all arrangements for re.
naming at least three years at Adri.
anople.
Russian merchants in the Baltic
ports are reported to be closing theil
wharves and warehouses by export
ing all goods as fast as possible, APP.
pretending a general prohibition OF
expectation.
The Montenegrins are cannonadin E
Spnz. A Russian force from Arda.
han has reached Ardanndusch. The
governor and four battalions of tho
garrison of Ardanan has reached Er.
zeroum, The governor is to be
court-martialed. There have been
skirmishes with the advance of tho
Russian right wing near hartman.
Muktar Pasha has sent force tc
cut the communications of the Rus
sian right and center.
The Russians attempted to cross
the Danube in force between Nikop
oils and Sistoria on Friday, but were
rcpulsed.
1t is reported that Muktar Pasht
has been cut off from Erzeroum ant
Kars. Erzeroum is short of provis
ions and the garrison at Kars i
on half rations.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
Fatal Railroad Accident

BALTIMORE, June IA private
telegram says an exclusion train came
in collision with the Winchester train
near Point of Rocks. Charles Keifer,
Richard Dutron, Delin and Walker
were killed and Louis Schley, Cateral
and others seriously injured. The
train was from Baltimore conveying
passengers to take part in the memoir
ial ceremonies in the confederate
cemetery at Hagerstown to-day.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

The Chicago Times has exhausted its
entire resources in an effort to COM
pliment leading Iowa politicians, in
Guiding Minister Kasson. That is TO
say it has been Safeguarding them.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
Roar canal.aa.

HALIFAX, June by the capsiz-
ing Of q schooner in the harbor four
men and q boy were drowned.
The steamship Nova Sc0tian from
Liverpool has arrived,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
Tho cue,phs and chIbe,,;na,

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE con-
tending factions of the Republican
party in Alabama, called upon attor-
ney General Deven's to-day regard
ing the Marshalship and Attorney
Generalship of that state, and were
advised to reconcile their differences
and agree upon proper appointments.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

A woman advertises in New York
paper for husband. She says he
must be tsperfect'-no "Court House
hummer or free lunch cadet, nor cor
ner loafer, nor tobacco -scented indi-
yidual need apply" for she is a spar
ticular woman"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
New York Market

By Telegraph
NEW York June II.
Wheat--quiet. No sales.
Corn-dull and lower. New west
ern mixed 57@60isc.
Oats-firmer. Mixed western and
state 40@G5c.
Pork-firm at $l4 L..
Lard--frm at 500 1919.
Whisky--$l II.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

Three strangers, wearing linen
busters over their winter clothes. and
carrying lank carpet bags, got off the
train at Madison, last week, and it
was generally supposed that state
greenback convention was in session
in Observation-Disclosures.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
Chicago Live Stock Market

CHICAGO, June IL.
| BY Telegraph
Wheat-l.cceipts $500 head. Light
~ 65@75; heavy mixed packing lots
"a 65@S5; heavy to shippers 81 SOC
s..
Cattle-In good demand and firm.
Receipts $500 head. Good to choice
70 50@6 % medium $5@5 40.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

OMAHA, June 1.-THE river has
risen IL inches since Saturday, now
II feet six inches, and about stationa-
ry at Sioux City. No change since
Saturday. At Yankton it had risen
five inches.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
THE GALVESTON FIRE.
Finding Of an Unknown Headless
and legiess Trunk Of q Man.

GALVESTON, June 9.-It was not
supposed that any lives were lost in
the fire of Friday evening, but while
workmen were removing the debris
from Blevens' block to-day headless
and legless trunk was found. None
of the employees of the firm are miss
ing and it is not probable that the
identity of the lost man will ever be
established.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
StLOuiss Market.

ST. Louis, June IL.
[By Telegraph
Wheat-lower. No. 2 red Fall ST.
S2ia bid. No. 3 Fall 81 rs.
Corn--lower; 43@ &c.
Oats-quict at 3Sa4c.
Rye-dull; 65c bid.
Whisky--$l OF.
Pork-lower at $l3 %.
Lard--nominal.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

"Geu. George A. Sheridan, ext Con-
gressman from Louisiana, who has
been here for some time trying to get
q South American mission, has been
Gratified with an appointment as
special agent of the POstohice Depart
ment, and has been sent by Postmas-
ter General Key, to investigate the
two cases in East Feliciana Parish,
La, where the White League will not
allow colored postmasters appointed
since the era OF reconciliation, to take
their Offices. Sheridan's orders are
to install those two postmasters, and
- inform Governor Nichols that the
President will hold him responsible
for their peaceful occupation of their
Offices. Sheridan was an anti-Pack-
ard man, and one Of those who did
not think there was any bulldozing in
Louisiana last election. He leaves
ct once ON this MISUNDERSTANDING
ton correspondent Inter Ocean.
Col. George A. Sheridan is an Ohio
carpet-bsgger, who settled in Louis.
lana at the close Of the war. He il
quite . good stump speaker and done
excellent service in the north during
the late campaign, especially in Ohio.
Bnt what we want to know now,
is, how can Col. George A. Sheridan,
- IN honorable man be around Wash.
ington asking President Hayes for an
Office, when he openly declares that
there was no bulidozing in Louisiana
II there was no bulldozing in tina,
state, a. Sherman, Stanley, Noyes
Garfield, Stoughton, Tuttle, McGrew
and the returning board afiirms, ant
Sheridan denies, then Tilden carried
that state, and Col. George A. Sheri
dan should be filing his papers witt
the pretender Of Grammercy Park.
II would seem to be possible to finl
sone one In Louisiana for mail r0ut,
aren't, who does not deny the legifi
macy OF the President elect.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

President Hayes has appointed
James Lewis (colored) appraiser OF
merchandise at New Orleans, in place
Of RECORD (colored) incumbent.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
HaIf a nnyan w,va a.

ST.. LOUIS, June ll.--Six small fires
between 6 and IL O'clock, last night,
pestroyed about $4,000 worth Of
droperty.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

Fifteen thousand men, women and
children are picking strawberries at
Norfolk. Va.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

ST. LOUIS, June l1.--Globe-D Demo
crdt specials from points on the Mis-
souri, river give additional news OF
the freshets in that stream. At Kan
sas City, the Missouri has fallen four
inches to-day; Kaw river about two
feet. Very little land is visible OPP
posite Kansas City. The town OF
Harlem is deserted. Railroad tracks
at Boonville, warehouse dykes, along
the river bank, and large quantities
of cord wood have been swept away
and many houses nearly submerged.
The Mo. X. & T. railroad dyke is be-
ing strengthened. The stock yards
and track of the Pacific road arc SUBJ
merged.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
Laroa strlke Of coal Aalners

PoTTsvILLE, june 1l.-Eleven hun
dred employees In seven colonies Of
the Lehigh and Wilkesbaro Compan-
les have struck against a reduction of
wages.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
ST. PETERSBURG, June GA new
levy of 2lS,00O men has been ordered,

levy of 2lS,O00 men has been ordered.
LONDON, June PIT is very doubt
full whether Gen. Grant will find time
to come to Oxford TO receive the de-
gree of ID. c. L., recently rendered
him. HIS decision will be known to-
day.
Government has taken into favora-
BILE consideration the case of the Fe-
MAN, Davitt now serving out sem
tence of Is years Of penal servitude.
LONDON, June 12.-The Ascot
meeting opened brilliantly to-day.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and
ex-President Grant occupy the royal
stand. The Crowd is immense. The
race for Her Majesty's gold vase
brought out seven starters and was
won by Skylark.
The Prince of Wales stakes was
won by Glen Arthur.
VIENNA, June ia telegram from
Asia seems to indicate there is no
longer that feeling of dependency
which was so marked in late accounts
from Turkish sources, and that bat
tie will be risked in Aravis valley
The only question is whether the
Russians will attack the Turks in
the position they have chosen or push
forward the column coming from Of
Ii toward Erzeroum and thus turn
the Turkish flank. The flying col
umns which Muktar pasha has sent
against the Russians at Otli show that
the Turks are aware of this danger,
but it remains to be seen whether
they can obviate and spare sufficient
force to check the eventual advance
of the Russians over the pass of XII
relskli Dagh, leading direct from OF
Ii to the head of the valley of West
ern Euphrates and Erzeroum.
The Times says the Marquis of Sails
bury's and Earl of Derby's speech at
the banquet Of the Merchant Tailors'
School, last evening, coming immc-
diately after the Presentation Of Gorts-
chakofl's letter, will give intense sat-
isfaction to the whole country.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
VEGETINE

Strikes at the root of disease by purifying tho
blood, restoring the liver and kidneys to healthy
action, inyigorating the nervous system.
Vegetine
Is not vile, nauseous compound, which simpIv
purges the bowels, but a safe, pleasant remedy
which is sure TO purify the blood, and thereby
restore the health.
Vegetine
Is now prescribed in cases of Scrofula ana other
diseases of the blood by many of the best phy-
sieians, owing to its great success in curing all
diseases of this nature.
Vege tine
Does not deceive invalils into false hopes by
pnrGne and creating fictitious appetite, but
assists nature in clearing and purifying the
Whsie system, leading the patient gradually to
perfect health.
Nogetine
Was looked upon as an experiment for some
Time BY some of our best physicians, but those
most incredulous in regard to its merit are now
lis most ardent friends and supporters.
Ve9otine
Says a Boston physician, "has no equal as a
blood purifier. Hearing OF its many wonderful
cures, after MI other remedies had failed. WIS.,
genuine merit. II is prepared from barks, roots
ana herbs, each of which is highly effective, and
lhey are compounded in such a. manner as to
produce astonishing results"
Vcgetine
Is Acknowledged anil recommended by pbysi
Clans and apotheearios TO be the best purifier
and cleanser of the blood yet discovered, and
thousands speak in its praise who have been
restored 10 health.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining In the Post Office, at Otiumwa, Wa
pello county, Iowa, ncalled for June I'LL
lsT:
cock
B-sceier BobbIston
Mrs Mary Clark, Ed Chambers. Alfred Crcigh
DC J. Danielson 2. sweden; Edwin NJ Day
Drake and Spivey.
E-Eberline. John l. Ellsworth.
F-Josedh Fulmer.
G-Henry Gates, VIM Gay, Mrs Elizabeth
Caves, kddle Giltper.
H-Adam Hoy. d Hopman, William Hoy, Mis-.
Mary Huber, Mrs Jamina Hughes.
J-Mrs Lizzie johnson.
k-keicham d Bro, John W Kinnig.
L-James q Leslie.
Andrew McCraig. Mrs Ameline McCnne, Mrs
Thomas McKeon. Mrs LYDIA Moss, b F MoomaI
James Merritt, J ohm Malaby.
P-Mrs Miiiey Parks, Aiva FIecman Parks,
Fill Price, Petre, Mullen Pearce, Miss Emma
Poston.
RGmer, Miss Ella Kiss 2, Miss Fannie Roberts.
George Hhute, MILFORD Stones, Jacob schwartz
E n Simonton. Miss Elnice Scott. Matthew
Scott, scytt Bros & Co. Michael Sullivan, Byron
Smith.
S-Nancy yooerke.
W-M D Wadtlle, Miss Alma Whitney, Mrs J
P Wood, Newton Wilson 6. Lusana Vice, WIN
Y-Mrs Susan Young.
Cillcial-N W Hamilton.
UNAVAILABLE LIST
Frank ReMick, city.
Mary Redman, RedOak, Iowa.
MyS Lucy Irwin, Curluille, Wapello, Iowa.
John Sheldon, Mt Ihumer, McCome Co,
Mcssrs Allen 4 Chapman, Leon, Iowa
II Jmday, Chicago, Ill.
Mrs Harriet Carsod, Ansburn City, Ansborn Co
J W Ford, Chattarapgus, N. Y.
Persons calling for the above letters will please
say advertised and give date of list
A. ii. HAMILTON. p. M.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

LITTLE Rock, june 1.-THE town
Of Argenta, opposite this city, is en-
tirely overlooked. The water is
three feet deep near the depot, and
plantations above and below are sub
merged. The lcvee of Seebawars
protecting over one thousands acres
of cotton and corn above the city,
broke this morning, submerging the
whole.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13
FEEL MYSELF A NEW MAN.

NATIcK, Mass. June /, 1872.
Mr.. II. II. STEVENS:
Dear Sir--Through the advice and earnest per-
suasion Of Rev. Il. $. Best, of this place, have
been taking vEGEflNE for Dyspepsia, Of
which have suffered for years.
l have used only two bottles and already feel
myself new man. Respectfully,
DE. j, w. CARTER
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

THOMAS A. HENDRICKS, OF Indiana,
being about to make tour of Europe,
he had q farewell reception at Indian
apolis last week. Senator Mcdonald
presided, and speeches were made by
several distinguished democrats of
Indiana. Mcdonald, on taking the
chair, made brief speech, in which
introduced Gov. Hendricks as the
man whom the will of the people
had declared elected Vice President.
Hendricks replied in twenty min
utes speech, in which he reiterated
the declaration that he had been
chosen Vice President that he had as
certainly been elected as had Govern
or Williams, of Indiana been elected
Chief Magistrate of the state, adding
that hereafter the men elected to the
high positions of President and Vice
President, must and will be inaugur-
ated. Dan VOORHEES, followed suit in
. like offensive speech, and many of
che Republicans present withdrew.
Tom Hendricks, not long since, passed
through this state on his way to CAL
.fornia, and in private conversation,
he was, on that trip, continuously
airing In an offensive way, this same
sentiment that he has made so prom
inent in his farewell speech, viz: that
he had been cheated out of the Vice
Presidency. It seems to us that such
. course is very silly, and an evidence
Of great weakness on the part of the
distinguished democratic Hoosier
chief, that he should be recounting
his own so-called grievances on all
occasions. His friends submitted his
claims to q tribunal for adjudication,
and he lost, and it would bel in far
better taste for man of brains and
ordinary fair temper to submit to a
decision thus made, and not eternally
desire to try it over again before the
people.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-13

OMAHA, June 1.-THE Elkhorn riv-
er continues very high. The bottom
lands are overlooking, damaging
crops as well as preventing blowing.
The Missouri is now II feet one inch
and still rising. The bottoms are en-
tirely overflown. The Pacific Rail-
road Co., have been obliged to move
their engines and cars from the shops
to high ground, and reports from
above show at least six inches more
coming.