Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-06-28
The MISSISSIPPI.
CONTINUED DECLINE AT ST. LoUIs-coUNTIN
THE COST.

AZ LOUiS-COUNIING
TIE COST.
ST. LOUIS, June 27.-Word comes from
East 81. Louis THE moraing that the river
continues TO fail slosly, and 10 all that Sec
ton of country west of the Chicago and
Alton railroad track at Newport, Nameoki
and Mitchell the water has fallen nearly, if
no. quite foot, but 10 that part of the lot
tom east OF the above named cad, into which
a steady stream is still pouring through The
crevasse, near Newport, the water is rising,
and will continue to creep up until a com.
mon level is reached. Cihokia creek
also coniit ues 10 rise, and the water has
reached the tracks lunUing north from
the relay depot, and between that
point and the bridge at the junction. This
can be quickly remejisd, however, by build.
ing leyee aloog the eastern side OF the
tracks, which no doubt will be done at oncs,
as these tracks are important for the passage
OF repair trains al work still further north.
The work prcgrt sses rapidly and we'll al the
break in the Chicago and Alton track near
Newport, aud Superintendent Bales is
still confident he will have the tres.
tie ready for the trains 10 cross
this evening. A computation, based upon
information derived from we'll informed
sources, make the number of acres of farm
land oveIf flowed in three townships in NJ adj
con county 1000 scrts. This land ia covered
With wheat, corn, oats and potatoes, which is
reckoned at $50 per acre, rather low esti
10 ate, making the actual loss to crops alone
s2Ol 900. In tat section of ST. Clair county
east and south of East Carondeiet, so far a.
at present known, 5400 acres OF wheat, corn
and potatoes are under water. These crops
are estimated to be worth $40 per acre, giving
an aggregate loss OF $4,000. These losses
are In four townships, and comprise only a
small part damaged 10 American bottom
MghL-1be river has fallen five inches to-
day, and the government gauge now marks
thirty four feet four inches. The water in
East 81. Louis is also declining quite sstis-
fsctorily, aod the general feelisg is that all
danger is over. 1t is not believed here that
the coming June rise will be heavy enough
10 do any further damage, and no fears are
felt on that account. The water held in
check by this Thorn an dyke has fallen nine
inches since yesterday, and work on the
dyke is dscontinued. Cabokis creek is
subsiding slowly, and the water in the bot
tom north and east of this city is also de-
clining. The railroad tracks at and north
of the Relay depot, which were flooded
TO some extent last night and this
morniug, are now free from water,
aud are in full use again out 10 Venice. The
Chicago and Alton trestle over the crevasse
IN that track, near Newport, waa fioished this
afternoon, aud all trains due here this even
ing from the North and from Kansas City
came across it safely. The Chicago aud AL
ton, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, Indi-
annapolis and 81. Louis and Wabash trains for
the Northeast passed over it tonight. This
fully restores passenger traffic on all r,ads
from EasI st. Louis in all directions, and
everybody rejoices. The w sb ash track, which
Is much lower than the Chicago and Alton and
Indianapolis and ST. Louis, cannot be used
until the water subsidies several feet, but it
will have the full benefit of the Chicsgo and
Alton trestle until that time comes. No
other tracks are now under water, and it will
be but few days until The time cheerful
ness lie resumed. J. J. Rich srdson, agent of
the Belt railway at Venice, has been elected
chairman OF the Relief Committee appointed
to succer the destitute people on the Ameri-
can bottom north and east of that place. He
ssys the situation is growing worse daily, aDd
that there are great number OF people out
in the country who are surrounded by water
and unable to communicate their distress 10
anyone. A committee was sent out in four
skiffs to-day, and visited every house north
and east of Venice, and bring TO that place
all those in a destitute condition. Besides
these, Mr.. Richardson says there are plenty
Of others who will not ask for food or beg for
assistance. These we must fad out and
help. To-day people came in from eight
and ten miles ABOVE Venice asking for re-
lief, and if We can't get money any other way,
we will mortgage our houses and
| huy provisions with the proceeds. Oae
family, continued Mr.. Richardson, of eight
people, including six small children, who
had been living on raw potatoes for four
dsys we're found to-day, aud relieved. Al
Brooklyn ninety families are known TO re.
quire assistance, aud many more will doubt.
less be found. Most of the sufferers saved
| sufficient clothing for present wants, but pro
visions and groceries, or money to buy than
| are badly needed. The full committee al ths
meeting at Venice 10 day issuei the follow
MCCALL:
VENICE, ILL June ~, 1888.
The Relief Committee of the town of Venice ap
peals to the people of this their home, the State
| casioned by the overflow. Money and provisions
can be sent to Henry Robinson, chairman of tn,
Relief Committee. Our needs are pressing anC
| demand an immediate response
| .BiCHA RDsoN, Secretary.
! The upper Mississippi aud Illinois river
/ are also lower. The Missouri is falling, snc
| old river men and others versed in such m at
tiers express the opinion that unless very
heavy rains fall within = radius OF from 10(
10 200 miles witt n forty-sight hours, o
which there is no present indication, it i
safe to cay the river here has reached il
highest mark for this year. The levee oil
this side Of the river presents no new fes
tures. The buildings from Cherry to Div
streets have about sixteen inches o
water on their lower floors, but it is expected
hey will be clear of the muddy fluid b,
Saturday 30 business can be resumed. Else
where on this side ne situation is practical
ly unchanged. Tue fall has not been grea
enough to alter The situation much, bu
everybody is feeling relieved at the prospec
J of the speedy subsidenee Of the food an,
the restoration of business. Ia the Fisl
Lake region, south CT EAst Carondelet, tn
water fell seven inches and copsiderabl
extent OF slightly submerged land is agai
exposed TO light and air.
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