Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-07

WATER-SOAKED STATES,
The Mississippi Valley a Vast
Lake.
Nearly All the Streams Out OF
Their Banks.
Cities in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa
Badly Inundated.
M Uafa Dol
Chicago's Water Supply Polluted b,
Sewage-Damage at Peoria and
Ottawa--A Zig Storm at
Washington, ID. G.
Associated Press DIspa tches.

Associated Press DISPATCHES.
| CHICAGO, May Gas the result OF the
tremendous rain this week, there is
grave danger that the immense amount
of sewage now being discharged into the
lake will reach the crib and pollute
the city's water supply. The officials
hope that the food may subside in time
to enable them to begin pumping back
into the Illinois and Michigan
canal at present the pumping works
which perform this duty are idle, the
water in the canal being SO high that it
sets into the river, and it is useless to
use the pumps. The water in the river
today was several inches higher than
yesterday, and the current was 60 strong
that the movement of vessels was dam
gerous. A collision resulted today, in
which sailor was killed. In many OF
the city Easements floods remained, and
until the river is lower to give the sew
ers full capacity not much change can
be expected.
So far as the railroads are concerned
the worst effects of the great storm have
been overcome and traffic is being re-
sumed, though it will be several DAYS
before business resumes it's usual regu-
larity. 1t is. reported that Marian, from
Union to Norwood, ia one vast lake.
In the vicinity of Joliet, Lockport and
other points in northern Illinois, vast
amount of damage has been done, and
the waters are not showing any eigns OF
subsiding.
A DELUGE AT PEORIA.
PEORIA, May 6.-The dyke Of the La
Marsh drainage district, in the lower
end Of this city, gave way shortly after z
O'Clock this evening. flooding district
about five miles long and two and half
miles wide. This was all reclaimed
land and under cultivation. About
twenty families live there, and the
greatest excitement prevails at Pekin,
directly opposite. It is feared some of
these people perished in the rush of
waters. Rescuing parties are going out
from Pekin. The Illinois river il higher
than it has been since l844.
THE FLOOD AT OTTAWA.
OTTAWA, ILL.,, May 6.-Heavy rains to-
day brought the food up two feet
higher. On the south side boats were
removing people from the water-soaked
homes. The electric railway power
house is partially submerged and the
line abandoned. The glass factory dis
trict is under water. Great burrows
have been made in many streets, and
culverts, sewers and drains are rendered
worthless by the food. The loss in this
city alone is fully $4,000. Marseilles,
La Sale and Perry are without electric
light or gas tonight.
THE MISSISSIPPI BOOMING.
KEoKUK, May 6.-The Mississippi has
been rapidly rising the past two days.
The lowlands are submerged, crops
ruined and farmers are taking their
protection. The small levees along the
Demoines and Fox rivers have broken
and large tracts are under water. The
main levee, however, is yet safe.
Alexander Moisse was drowned, and
people are travelling about in boats.
Should the rise continue much longer,
the disastrous flood of four years ago
will be repeated.
GREENvILLE, Miss, May 6.-The Mis-
sissippi river tonight is higher than any
previous record and is still rising the
levees, however, are in good condition.
A STORM AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, May Ga severe rain
and wind storm passed over the city
this afternoon, running several houses
and prostrating trees. The steeple of
the Hamline church, in the northern
part of the city, was blown off and
crushed the adjoining buildings. No
lives were lost, but the damage to prop
erty throughout the city is several
Thousand dollars.
CYCLONE STRIKES GETTYSBURG.
GETTYSBURG, Pa, May 6-This after
noon a cyclone struck this place, un-
roofing several houses and doing much
minor damage. A Mrs. Willard was
severely injured.
THE FRESHET AT KANSAS CITY.
KANSAS CRY, May 6.-Owing to the
recent heavy rains the Kaw river rose to
an alarming extent, but is now falling.
Considerable damage was done in Ar
gentine and Armourdale. The Missouri
river has risen four feet in two days. No
damage has resulted, but should the
rains continue the low lying portions of
the city will be inundated.