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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-04-22
THE TERRIBLE FLOODS.


Great Danger and Loss OF Property
Quincy, ILL.,, April 2l.-It seems
probable that the levees below the city,
although greatly strengthened and
raised, will give away before the great
flood which is coming, and will expose
the rich farm lands to another inunda-
tion and loss of crops
Omaha, April 2l.-The river is now
six inches below the highest point of
the recent flood, and rising rapidly.
The situation is the same as that of a
week and half ago, except there is no
damage from ice now. The lumber in
the extensive yards is beginning to
float away, threatening heavy loss.
Railway connections are maintained by
bridges of fiat cars at the transfer
depot.
Council Bluffs, April 2l.-The pres
ent, second Missouri flood of the sea-
son, equals the former in magnitude
and extent here. Water has been rls-
ing at the rate of one inch per hour all
day, and tonight is 21 feet 10 inches
above, being 5 inches higher than the
first flood. Reports from up the river
of continual rise is regarded here with
considerable apprehension. as the low
lands adjacent to the city have as much
water as they can stand. Railroads
centering here are again the sufferers.
The Union Pacific tracks are being
washed out for several hundred yards
west Of their depot, and everything is
transferred on temporary platforms.
The tracks of eastern and southern
roads are.under water between this city
and the Union dedot. There is no wa
ter in the city proper, the outside of the
city only being submerged. The river
is five miles wide at this point.
Bismarck, April 2l.-The Northern
Pacific, which runs for considerable
distance west on the Missouri river to
the Hart river valley, are having con-
siderable trouble with washouts, over
twenty bridges being gone and several
hundred yards of track washed away.
In low lands part of the river still runs
over the bank. Mandam still has from
one to two feet of water it its streets,
as well as large quantity of ice yet un-
settled. More damage is likely to oc-
cur. The Northern Pacific is working
night and day forces with three pile
drivers repairing bridges. The seeding
is about half over in the upper Missouri
valley, and reports from diff erent parts
show the ground to be in excellent con-
dition.
Milwaukee, April 2l.-The rivers
centering here are rapidly falling and no
danger feared now. Tho damage along
the Milwaukee river at towns outside
of the city, probably y..aggregate $4,000.
Small damage in the city.
Rock Islsnd, ILL.,, April 2l.-Rock
River is still rising. Embankments are
being built to keep the water from
washing away. One man was killed by
being washed away on bridge yester-
day. Great damage will be done unless
the water falls.
Hannibal, April 21.-The water is
only 9 inches below the highest mark of
last year. The streets are inundated.
Farmers are leaving the low lands in
fear. However, disaster may be avert
ed by great effort.
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samoa News.

San Francisco, April 21.-News
has been received from Samoa to the
effect that since the death of King
Mallietoa the government forces have
entirely conquered the large island of
Sayuri, and at..Aneo, on that island,
some two weeks since, they surrounded
and compelled the surrender of $40
rebel warriors, about so principal
chiefs, and captured 497 guns, 1926
American battle axes, 225 large knives
used in fighting, taunmalus, or war
canoes, / boat and 2 cannons. The
main strength of the insurgents or old
party on the Savaii, with 1,70O fighting
men, have Joined the kings forces and
driven the old Masua rebel leader off
the island. The kings forces thus re-
lieved on the Savaii, are now giving
their attention to the rebel army on the
Upola
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The .situat,on In Chicago.

Chicago. April 20.-All the freight
handlers struck to-day for an advance
of % to 80 cents per day.
The flood in the city and through the
northwest continues on the increase.
Only four cars of stock arrived at the
yards this morning, and all receipts of
to-day arrived last night. The roads
are compelled to use each others tracks
'indiscriminately, and hatch up lines of
communication as best they may, for
hardly a road that comes into the city
from the west, north or south, has a
track free from water. During the
night the water in the river and on the
low lying prairies rose five inches and,
contrary to expectation, is still increas-
ing in volume and height.
Several more strikes are reported in
the city, and the employees seem to be
determined to force up wages to living
rates.
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FEARFUL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
A Train Falls Through.a Bridge Into
River

Clinton, Iowa, April Plat five
O'Clock this morning, as the night ex-
press. west bound, on the Rock Island
division of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
ST. Paul railroad, was moving at ordi-
nary speed across the trestle work over
the Meredosia river, mile south of
Albany, Ill, the trestle gave way, and
the train without warning was suddenly
precipitated into the river. The train
consisted of an engine, tender, baggage
car, passenger and sleeping car, and
all went down except the sleeper, which
now hangs over the end of the bridge at
an angle of As degrees. the upper end
high in the air. Two cars foated off
down the stream, but the passenger
coach lodged against an island 40 rods
away. The baggage car is stuck in the
middle of the stream, about the same
distance away, and only the roofs of the
two cars are now in sight.
Engineer West, and the fireman.
name unknown, residing at Freeport,
went down in the cab, and nothing has
been seen since of locomotive or men.
Sam'l Flanagan, baggageman, Harry
Myers. brakeman, Daniel Elithorpe,
messenger, and Thomas Fuller. con-
ductor, all escaped, but all are injured
except the latter. Their escape is a
miracle. Eleven passengers were IN
the forward car, including man and
boy residing at Pine River, Wis, en-
route to Omaha, a woman and two
children, who got on at Savannah for
Rock Island. d. w. Lunsy. of Albany,
and five others, destination unknown.
OF these, two men jumped ashore as
the floating car passed an abutment of a
wagon bridge which went out yester-
day; another leaped but fell back and
was drowned. A woman and a child
and the boy from Pine river we're taken
off Of the car after it had lodged on the
island, and the other six passengers,
including the man from Pine river, a
little child and DIR. Lundy, were lost.
These, together with the engineer and
fireman, make eight lives lost in all.
There were only three passengers in the
sleeper, and they, together with the
colored porter, climbed out the rear
end and escaped uninjured. Their
names are II. W. Gordon, Rochester,
N. Y; 6. W. Chapman, Newark, N.
j.; Henry Warren, Boston, travelling
companion of Chapman. +. G. Butler
was not on the train. The wounded
were made comfortable at the hotel.
The lady is prostrated by the shock.
The river is a perfect torrent where the
trestle went out. 1t is said that a
freight train passed over the bridge an
hour or so ahead Of the passenger.
Twenty boats are at work in pouring
rain searching for bodies and rescuing
baggage. All bodies are believed, how
ever, to be washed out. A hole has
been cut in the roof of the baggage car
and some baggage taken out. The
shore here for eight miles below is lined
with people looking for tokens of the
wreck.
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Accidents & Disasters.
On Riyeas. Railroads and In Powder
Magazines
The Floods I'm Iowa. IIIinois and Else
where
Proceedings In the senate Yesterday
I.tere.tlax News from yariens see-
tiOns.


MdauluEtou, Apth -. Aho VIZ
president laid before the senate the
unfinished business resulting from the
election of officers.
BY unanimous consent the papers on
file In the senate on the subject of bank
ruptcy were referred to the committee
on judiciary.
Coke replied to portions of Frye's
speech. The people of the south were
the same as the people of the north-a
race which had never been dominated
by an inferior race. and never would
be. That race meant to govern in the
south. Forty. or forty million entering
wedges like that supposed to be insert
ed in Virginia would not deviate it
from its course. 1t would rule lawfully,
constitutionally, peacefully. in humani-
ty, and in the interests of high civil
ization.
Harris moved to adjourn to-day to 0
O'Clock.
Conkling hoped it would be to -, for
the sake of unanimity.
Harris replied sarcastically that it
would necessitate q waste of three
hours, and three hours of such work as
the senate was now doing were very
important.
The motion was lost, as was also a
motion to go into executive session. by
q vote of 2l to 20.
Cameron. Of Pennsylvania, moved
that when the senate adjourned to-day,
1t be to meet on Monday next.
Cameron held that Dawes had not
always been as ready to stand here as
now, but had procured an adjournment
last week in order that he might go to
New York.
Dawes denied this. and there was a
short colloquy, which delighted the
democrats, as it indicated some small
signs of split among the republicans
on the question of the dead lock. How
ever, this notion was dissipated before
the vote was announced on Cameron's
motion to adjourn to Monday, by Cam
eron himself voting against it. in order
to show that the motion was not to be
construed as an abandonment of the
republican position. The motion was
lost, 25 to 1S.
Farley suggested that this might be a
good time to go into executive session,
AS there seemed to be little disturb
ance in the happy family.
Cameron-There is no disturbance;
there never was happier family in the
world.
A colloquy ensued between Call and
Dawes. on Massachusetts, suffrage. An
article from Charleston newspaper
having been read by Dawes, Hampton
admitted that there had been Irregular
ity and frauds, but pleaded as justifica-
tion the cruel wrongs perpetrated on
the people of South Carolina. He
would announce here, as he had done
elsewhere, his unalterable determine
tion to try at the earliest possible mo-
ment to rectify these wrongs.
Jonas announced that he had tele-
gram from Lieut.. Gov. McEnnery as to
the truth of the charges of the Massa-
chusetts man, Chas. Heath, who had
suffered persecution in Louisiana, the
substance of which has been already
sent,
In the course Of the discussion Sauls-
bury endeavored to ask Dawes ques-
tion, but was somewhat curtly refused
the floor. Subsequently Dawes apollo
gized to Salisbury, and the senate ad-
journed until Tomorrow.
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Uneasy Lies the Head That Wears
n Crown

New York, April PA Berlin cor
respondent says the ear still resides in
the diminutiye chateau of Gotschina,
guarded by six eordons of soldiery. His
majesty has never been seen outside of
the inner circle of Antischkoff palace.
The town mansion has been entrusted
to the guardianship of 800 men of the
Pavlowski guards. A nihilist mani
festo, announcing the approaching
death of Alexander I'LL, has been re-
ceived by all the Russian ministers and
court officials.
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rem BRADY ct Al. to be Indicted .

Washington, April 2l.-The enforced
resignation Of Assistant Postmaster
General Brady continues to be a promi-
nent topic Of comment, and rumors are
afloat that it is soon to be followed by
a criminal indictment of Brady and q
number Of prominent mail contractors
for conspiracy to defraud the govern.
ment, and by civil suits to procure the
restitution Of large amounts Of money
alleged to have been thus fraudulently
acquired by them.
1t is further intimated in seemingly
well informed quarters that the resig-
nation Of several other department
officers whose relations with the star
route ring have been Of questionable
character, will also be demanded, and
that several clerks In the contract office
are marked for removal. A full state
ment OF the results of the investigation
now In progress is promised to be given
to the press by Postmaster General
James, as soon as it is completed. and
there is strong reason to expect that the
developments will be very startling.
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Rochester, N. Y: The Lincoln club,
the leading young mems republican
organization Of this city, this evening
strongly endorsed the nomination of
Judge Robertson, as collector of New
York.
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Bridgeport, Conn.,, April 21.-The
powder magazine, three miles from this
city, containing one thousand pounds
Of powder. exploded this morning.
Buildings were shaken throughout the
city IS II by an earthquake. People
were thrown from, their feet, plate
glass and small windows were broken
in many places. The explosion was
heard for miles around. The damage
to buildings is estimated at 5000. No
lives lost.
birghampton, N. Y, April 21.-At
naif-past 2 this morning two terrible
and almost simultaneous explosions oc.
CURED from nltro-glycerine In the Nitro
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istorica1 Dept; Cheyenne, Nyo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25
4 NARROW ESCAPE.

Last Tuesday Geo. Z. Davis and
Martin Doyle were at work on the
Denver lode, and after setting off two
shots before dinner, in a s5-ft shaft,
Doyle descended and was overcome
with white damp. Mr.. Davis after
waiting some time for Doyle to return
became alarmed and went to the
mouth OF the shaft to ascertain his de-
lay. In reply to repeated calls came
nothing but feeble groans from Doyle.
Without further delay Davis descended
the shaft on the windass rope and
found his partner lying limp and help
less at the bottom. Hurridly Davis
endeavored to tie the rope around
Doyle's body, but soon discovered
it was not of sufficient length TO per
nit of this arrangement. Almost
overcome by the damp himself he by
superhuman efforts climbed to the
surface and tainted. In about five
minutes he recovered, when he un-
coiled some extra rope from the wind
lass and again made. the frighttnl and
dangerous descent. This time he
found DOYLE senseleSs, frothing at the
mouth and nostrils but the brave
miner managed to secure the rope
around the almost lifeless body Of
his conrad and once more hastened to
the surface. Reaching the windlass
safely, he commenced the delicate
work Of hosting the unfortunate,
ara he did it well, for Doyle was
landed in the sunshine and pure air
without bruise or scratch. In about
three hours he regained his senses and
at last accounts was doing well. 1t
was narrow escape for both men and
very trying 70 the nerves Of Davis,
who displayed fellow-teeling and
courage seldom equaled. All honor
to the brave man.
This accident should be warning
to other miners, as it is not uncom-
mon to hear of such accumulation of
gasses forming in shafts Immediately
after shots have been fired therein
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25
FROM SWAN BASIN.

The Lena lode, owned by Gus.
Schuman, has a 25-ft tunnel on the
vein, which is eight feet wide and
shows a 5:inch pay streak which is
rapidly widening. The mineral in
the pay streak looks very well and has
the appearance of carrying gold.
Mineral basin adjoins Swan basin on
the north, and Kansas basin adjoins
Mineral basin on the north, and Hard
scrabble basin is the adjoining basin
north of Kansas basin.
Swan Bros hare been running
tunnel on the Little Efie lode, which
Is nowJn IS feet. The vein is o feet
wide With two fott pay streak, and
carries galena and native silver. The
groupings, two feet above ground,
assayed last year IS ounces per ton.
ne same parties are working the
Little May in Mineral basin. 1t has
a eft vein and shows we'll for the
amount Of work done On its i2-ft cut.
The Mountain King lode, also in
Mineral basin, has a 3o-ft lead with
Aft pay streak, showing gray copper
and galena: A 15-ft cut has been
worked on the vein, inside of which
the owners, Swan Bros, are now
sinking a shaft. The mineral will
run about 100 ounces silver per ton.
The Rose Bud, in Mineral basin.
has a 12-ft shaft On an S:ft vein, with
an ,S=inch pay streak showing galena,
which runs high in silver. Tne lead
crops out plainly for distance OF two
miles and five claims are located on it.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25
A Mr.. Moore, who was out pros

A MIR. Moore, who was out pros
pectlng some weeks ago on the head
of Texas creek, discovered lead
which he calls Silver Side. He took
some specimens to Buena Vista and
after showing them disposed of most
Of his claim to parties in that town.
When he vein was prospected it
showed width from E to IA inches
Of solid wire and native silver sthat
crops out for 400 feet on the surface.
The groupings are now being sacked
and they will probably run 900 ozs
per ton. This is an extra rich find.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

a very able article will be found on
the first page Of the P1Lor this week
from the pen Of Prof. C.. H. Murray,
on the reduction of ores. Like all oi
his articles it is well written and will
doubtless be read with great interest
by our readers.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

One of Jake Hinkle's recording
angels" IN the clerks office at Gun
nison, gossip says, is about to enter
the happy state Of matrimony with
sweethear7-man.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

Mayor Kubler, of Gunnison, is
candidate for matrimonial honors in
this election campaign. We think he
will have fine show to get there
If the Gunniscn City surveyor runs
him
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

We apprehend that Young man
whose initials are A. !. Mc-Q-u-a-i-d,
will have important business down
south this winter Judging from the
a-dora-tion he is paying to one of the
Southern daughters.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

Rev. Mr.. Hamilton Will preach
next Sabbath morning at II o'clock.
Subject: "The Second Command
ment." Th,, oeing an unusual subject
particular attention is invited.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

Ben. Kersburg received the largest
invoice of cigars the other day that
ever came to this countTy, right direct
from the factory. He is now prepared
to furnish the retail trade at prices
that no other person can compete
with.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

Robert McGregor, foreman Of the
Forest Queen, who has been danger
ously i'll in Gunnison for few weeks,
we are glad to learn is convalesent,
but will not be able to assume his
duties this fall.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

c. W. Cornell is putting UP new
Office and dwelling on upper 9Th street,
Iti a2xso, and will when completed,
I've two stories in height.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25
The rainy season still lingereth.

While in Gunnison 60 to the Null
lin House for first class comforts. The
best table and rooms are furnished
here better than any house in Gunnl-
son.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

Rev. John G. Reid, superintendent
of PRESBYTERIAN missions for Colorado
and Wyoming, with headquarters at
Boulder, this state, is in camp and
will preach to our citizens this We'd
nesday) evening, at the large tent on
Tenth street, now used as a church.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

The baby crop is good in Irwin this
year. Young mothers with children
in arms can be seen on our streets
daily as numerous as grasshoppers.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

Work on the D. & R. G. R'y be-
tween here and Gunnison, has been
retarded during the past week fer the
want Of steel.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

Mayor Forhan would like to cor
respond with some middle aged lady
with dark hair and brown eyes, as he
thinks that two winters in this burg
without matrimonial bliss is too much
for man with the arduous duties of
m1VOr.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

Marshal Deasy has declared war on
the canine tribe. II yll
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

Bro. Harding has moved into his
new house and will soon give party.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

lack Howe has charge Of the Stan
dard mining company's saw mill.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

Go to S. Cuilom & Co. for the
finest linen towels in the Ctnnison
country.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

The excursion to Denver leaves
Gunnison to-day.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

To the trade: When YOU wa; i"
glass ware Or other bar iix,,irr>. gi> .'
your order to Jos. Ludwig, of {. Co.
rad & CO., Gunnison.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25
ELK MOUNTAIN PILOT
iewIH. GUNNIsoa Co.. COLORADO.

- The rates for local notices viii be twenty 1--WE
Gents line for the fryt insertion and fifteen cents
ene for each subsequent iseroa and from these rates
We will not deviate.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

Cigars of all kinds always on hand
at the City Bakery.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25

There was a young lady in Boulder,
And once when a tenderfoot toulder
He wanted kiss,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-08-25
THURSDAY, AUG. IS, 1881.

Let us have some public wells dug.