The record-union., 1894-01-17
Trains Delayed Owing to Slides in
Southern Oregon.
WATER POWER AT EUGENE RUINED
FOR THE PRESENT.
Dreadful state of Affairs Reported in
the Eel River Valley, Humboldt
County, Owing to Streams Over
flowing Their Banks-The Entire
Valley One Sheet of water-Con-
siderable stock Perish.
special to the REooRD-UNrox.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
ASHLAND (Or.), Jan. 16.-The south
bound passengers leaving Portland on
the 18th and 18th are held north of the
bridge and slide troubles between Glen
dale and Riddles. The north-bound
passenger that left San Francisco on the
18th is held at Glendale by the same
trouble, which an indefinite report says
consists of some bents of bridge gone
near Tunnel Two, and side near Tunnel
One. Anything like exact information
as to when the track will be clear to Rid
dies seems not to be procurable. The
track through the Siskiyous is now clear,
but slow.
The damage by water, with the excep-
ton of the railway troubles mentioned
yesterday and to-day, is confined to the
washing away of country road bridges
on small brooks. The water had fallen
considerably with the colder weather OF
last night, but as there is three feet OF un-
packed snow III the mountains, another
heavy rain would probably repeat the
last Two days experience.
WATER POWER RUINED FOR THE PRES
ENT.
EUGENE (Or.), Jan. 16.-High water
has ruined for the present the water
power here, from which the Elec
trio Light Company, mills and other
manufacturing establishment procure
their power No estimate as to the
amount of the damage can be made until
The water recedes. The Electric Light
Company has resorted to the use Of steam
to keep their plant in operation. The
mills will have 10 be shut down. The city
water works are unlnJured.
SNOWSLIDES IN OREGON.
UNION or, Jan. 16.-A snowslide oc-
Cured yesterday at the mining camp of
Cornucopia. The slide started near the
Whiteman mine, carrying away tram
way station No. l, and partially wreck
ing the terminal. One side of the con-
centrating department was crushed in,
and two stables, bunk house and a
blacksmith-shop were carried away. The
damage is not great. The principal loser
is the Oregon Gold Mining Company.
Another slide started above the Red
Jacket mine missing the Davis mill by
about ten feet. The snow is over eight
feet deep in the camp.
THE STORM AT REDDING BROKEN.
REDDING, Jan. 16.-Tbe storm broke
yesterday about noon. Last night was
cold and clear, which caused all the
creeks and the river to fall fast. No dam
age was done by the storm except to de-
lay all st ges and trains. The Redding
and Alturas stage has not been able to get
here since Saturday evening, but it is ex-
pected to arrive to-day.
CREEKS BANK-FULL.
WOODLAND, Jan. 16.-The creeks are
about bank-full. The river at Knights
Landing during the STORM raised four
teet- No damage is reported.
CAYUCOs, Jan. 16.-Rain to the extent
OF 10 of an inch the last twenty-four
hours has greatly improved the condi-
tions in the growth of all vegetation.
The cold spell that followed the previous
rain, including three successive nights
when the thermometer went down to 3O0,
chilled the growth. Since yesterdays
rain the temperature has improved, and
the present warm sunshine will quicken
the growth.
THE COUNTRY FLOODED.
EUREKA Cali, Jan. 16.-The greatest
storm of the season commenced Satur-
day. over four inches of rain fell, and
Eel and Mad Rivers have broken their
banks and flooded the country. = dread
ful state of affairs exists in the Eel River
Valley. The entire valley is one sheet of
water, and several miles from the river
the low lands are submerged to depth of
eight feet. Houses and barns are sur
rounded by water, and considerable stock
has perished. The railroad is damaged
by washouts, and there is no commune
cation with the valley towns. The Mad
River Valley is also flooded, and Eel and
Mad Rivers are higher than they have
ben for eleven years. It is impossible to
estimate the financial loss, but it will be
very large. No loss of life is reported.
OAKLAND. Jan. 16.-A hailstorm in
Oakland is something extraordinary, but
it was witnessed this morning at $50
O'Clock. The hail fell for about five min
utes, the stones being about the size of
hazelnuts. The oldest inhabitant mani
Tested surprise at the singular sight. The
damage to the streets and sewers by the
storm, as reported to the Street Superin-
tendent, amounts to but very little. There
are a large number of culverts washed
out, but they can easily be put back into
place.
CHEHALIS RIVER ON A TEAR.
OAKvILLE (Wash.), Jan. 16.-The Che
halls River is on a tear, and has spread
out all over the bottoms. 1t is the highest
il has been for three years. being fully
twelve feet above the ordinary levels
Houses in the low lands are surrounded,
and the roads running full like rivers.
The water has made its way to Oa6ville,
over a mile from the channel. At Ford's
Prairie, eight miles west, farmhouseS are
cut OH from EACH OtlST III SOIu6 pIdCSS.
and in the public roads the water is deep
enough to swim horse. Porter. on the
opposite side, is high and dry. with the
exception of few neighboring houses. n
landslide below Porter delayed trains
considerably, and the water threatens To
wear away the grade to q remarkable eX-
tent The current is strong and filled
with heavy logs.
Across the Chehalis River is locality
known as Gerard Creek where about
forty families are cut Off from communi-
cation with the outside world. Supplies
can only be taken over in canoes.
Batche's ferry went out three weeks ago,
and the ferries at Block House. Smiths
and at Porter cannot be used, owing to
the swift current and the drift. The Star
Route mail-carriers leaving Oakville de-
pend on canoes, and are barely able TO
make their points by travelling on foot,
canoe and horseback. There have been
spells OF high winds that are marvels
The crash and roar of heavy trees falling
in the forests along the river is of fre-
ouent occurrence. Snow. wind, rain and
flood have followed in rapid succession.
The only fatality resulting from high
water occurred when Batche's ferry broke
and John Lows was swept off into the
swift current and drowned. The inn
mensity of the food makes search inn
practicable for the present.
The Flag BlounC ordered Down.
SAN FRANCIsco, Jan. l6.-Among the
exhibits loaned by the Provisional
Government of Hawaii to the South Sea
Ts,and collection at the Midwinter Expo