The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-05-07
Floods Submerge Many Towns in
the East.
CHICAGO IN FEAR OF 4 WATER FAMINE.
The Lake Supply in Danger From &Wage-The
Mississippi River Rising Rapidly-Ihe
Storm Extending Eastward.
EpeelaI 10 THE MORNING CALl-.

CHICAGO, May 6-As a result Of the tre-
mendous rains this week there Is grave
danger that the immense amount cf sewage
now being discharged into the lake will
reach the crib and pollute the citY'S water
supply. The officials hope that the flood
may subside in time to enable them to COM
mence 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 1t
flows into the river and it is useless to use
the pumps The water in the river to-day
is several inches higher than yesterday and
the current IS so strong that movement OF
vessels is dangerous. Oae collision occurred
to-day in which a sailor was killed. In
many Of the city easements the flood has re-
mained. and until the river is low enough to
give the sewers full capacity not much
change can be expected. As lar as tie
railroads are concerned, the w0rst effects OF
the great storms have been overcome and
traffic is being resumed, though IL will be
several days before business resumes It's
usual regularity. It's reported that Indiana,
from MOnOn to Hammond, is one vast lake,
while in the vicinity of Joliet, Lockportand
other points in Northern Illinois vast
amount Of damage has been done and the
waters are nOtshoWiDg any signs OF subSld-
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 aud two
and a half miles wide. This was all
reclaimed land and under cultivation.
About 20 families live there, ami the great
est excitement prevails ar Pekin, directly
opposite. 1t is feared that some OF these
people persisted in the rush of water. Res
a,,f0 uoiUp from Dakfn
The Illinois River is higher than it has been
since 1874.
OTTAWA, H., May 6-Heavy rains to-day
brought tue floods up to point two feet
higher. On the south side boats are romoV-
ing people from their WateT-s0akeG homes.
The electric railway pOwer-house is par
italy submerged aud the line abandoned.
TIE glass factory district is under water
and great furTows have been made in many
streets The eulyerts, sewers and drains
have been rendered worthless by the floods.
The loss in this city alone is fully $4,000.
Marseiles. Lasalle and Perry are without
electric light or gas tonight.
hEOKUK, May 6.-The Mississippi has
been rapidly rising the past two days. The
loWlands are submerged, crops ruined, and
farmers are taking their stock and families
20 high ground for protection. The small
levees along the Des MOines and Fox rivers
have broken and large tracts are under
water. The main leyee, however, is yet
sale. Alexandria, MO-, IS surrounded Dy
water and the people travelling about in
boats. Should the rise continue much
longer the disastrous food Of four years ago
will be repeated.
KANSAS CITY. May 6.-Owing to the re-
cent heavy rains the Kaw River rose to an
alarming extent, but is now falling. Con-
siderable damage was done in Argentine
sud ATmourdale. The Missouri River has
risen four feet iu two days, but no damage
has resulted. Should the rains continue the
low lying portions Of the city will be inun-
dated.
WASHINGTON, May GA severe rain and
wind storm passed over the city this after
noon, running several houses and pTostrating
the trees. The steeple of Hamlne 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 amounts to several
thousand dollars.
GREENvILLE, Miss. May 6.-The Missis-
Eippi River tonight is higher than any pre-
Tious record and is still rising. The leVees,
however. are in good condition.
GETTYSBURG, Pa, May 6.-This after
Doon a cyclone struck this place. unroofng
several houses and doing much minor dam
age. Mrs. Willard was severely injured.