The record-union., 1892-05-07
Special to the REcoRp-uN1ox.
able Damage.

Special to the RECORD-UNIoN.
CHICAGO, May 6.-As result of the
tremendous rains this week there is
grave danger that the immense amount
OF sewage now being discharged into the
lake viii reach the cribs and pollute the
clty's water supply. The officials hope
the flood may subside in time to enable
them to commence 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 to-day was several inches
higher than yesterday, and the current
so strong that the movement of vessels
was dangerous. One collision resulted
to-day, in which sailor was killed. In
many city easements the floods re-
mained, and until the river is lower, to
give the sewers their full capacity, not
much change can be expected AS far as
railroads are concerned, the worst effects
OF the great storm have been overcome
and traffic is being resumed, though it
Will be several days before business re-
sumes It's usual regularity.
1t is reported that in Indiana from
Monon to Hammond is one vast lake.
WhIIe IN the vicinity of Joliet, Lockport,
and other points in Northern Illinois
vast amounts of damage have been done
ana the waters are not yet showing any
signs of subsiding.
SITUATION AT OTTAWA.
OTTAWA Qll.), May 6.-Heavy rains to-
day brought the floods UP to points two
1eet higher. On the south side boats were
removing people from their water baked
Eouses. The electric railway power
house is partially submerged and the
line abandoned. The glass factory dis
trict is under water. Great furrows have
been made in many streets, and culyerts.
sewers and drains rendered worthless by
the floods. The loss in this CITY alone
is fully $4,000.
Marseilles, La Sale and Perry are
without electric lights or gas tonight.
TIE MISSISSIPPI RISING RAPIDLY.
KEoKUK Ga.), May 6.-The Mississippi
has been rising rapidly the past two
days. The low lands are submerged, crops
ruined and farmers are taking their stock
and families to high ground for protec-
ton. Small leVeeS along the DeS Moines
and Fox rivers are broken and large
tracts are under water. The main levee,
however, is yet safe. Alexander, Mo-. is
inundated by water, and people are trav-
continue much longer, the disastrous
floods Of four years ago will be repeated.
FLOOD IN PEORIA.
PEORIA, May 6.-The dyke of the La
marsh Drainage district, in the lower end
Of this city, gave way shortly after 7
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 eX-
element prevails.
AT Pekin, directly opposite, it is feared
some of these people perished in the rush
of water. Rescuing parties are going out
from Pekin. The Illinois River is higher
than it has been since 1914.
RAIN AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, May GA severe rain
and windstorm 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 adj
joining buildings. No lives were lost,
but the damage to property throughout
the city will amount to several thousand
dollars.