The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
THE IOWA FLOODS.
"Anegro" Describes some of the Details OF
the Terrible An,ir.

"Allegro" Describes Some of the Details OF
the Terrible An,ir.
DEAR HowARDs-It has been long
time since l attempted to come into our
coy little parlor, but tonight feel lone
some and must do something to ease my
mind, so l have decided to infict you with
letter.
have noticed with pleasure a great
manv of the old members returning TO
the page. glad, it seems, to be among the
fold again. and to say the least it is graft
flying.
Doubtless most if not all of you have
read of our great food, and l do not know
that l could choose better subject to
write upon, nor more difficult one to do
justice.
On the morning OF the 18th received a
report that the flood was coming, to notify
the people living in the low lands that it
would sweep everything before it, which
was done, but it was next to impossible to
get the people out OF that district, as they
could not see the danger and would not
leave their belongings to the mercy OF the
waters. Some OF them had to be carried
out and others were forced to fly for their
lives. Some were drowned, yet the fatal
tiles were very small considering the short
time they had to get out and the assist
ance that could be rendered. a very
high wind was blowing which made it
almost impossible for any boat to ride the
angry waves. Those who suffered most
from the food were the ones that could
least afford it, yet the citizens of the city
rallied nobly to the rescue, and today
there Is very little suffering to be found
among the people who were deprived of
their homes. All have been looked after,
and are being taken care of.
Our city's fathers generously appro-
priated $1,000 for the benefit of the flood
suffers, and the citizens have raised that
amount or more, besides the govern or has
done handsomely.
The railroads are heavy losers, in fact the
heaviest ones, as they had more invest ed,
STILL those who lost all they had were the
heaviest losers, though in dollars and cents
the loss might have been small. Trains
on all roads have been delayed getting in
to the city, and few there are that are
running on time now. Such a thing was
never known before, and is to be hoped
will never be again.
Yes, "Creo Nay" 1 have been in Chris
ney and once made my home there, though
of recent years have been in the West. l
have been guessing at your identity, but
have as yet come TO no definite con-
clusion. Can't you give me pointer?
There's a good increase in our circle and
l am pleased to note it. May the good
work 90 on is my wish.
1 notice the badge question is up and
am in favor of a gold badge, something
that will be beautiful and at the same time
durable. / shall take one and this can be
taken as my order for it.
There are many | should like to men
ton, vet ! do not know that it would
please them very much and, TOO, could
not mention all should like. and so will
refrain.
You have my best wishes, each and all,
and to old as we'll as new l send greeting.
Kind words easily spoken,
And their fruits are gems indeed,
Each bright and shining token
That crowns the sower of the seed.
"AILFGRo"