The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-11
SETTLERS YET IN PERIL.
led LAKE RIVER ON A RAMPAGE.

Special 20 the Globe.
GRAND FORKS, N. D, April o.
Citizens are jubilant tonight over the
prospects Of the abatement Of the
water. and the terrible excitement that
has prevailed for several days is Gained
somewhat From , o'clock to the
water remained stationary, and from
that time il has fallen at the rate Of
two inches every three hours. The
high point reached was i6.5, exactly
two feet higher than in 1882. the great
est food in the history Of the country.
Col. Jones and the government boat
left this afternoon to rescue settlers,
who have been driven from their homes
down the stream, taking refuge on any,
thing above water. Dozens of reports
have been received begging for imme-
date rescue and aid for these unfor-
JUnate people From Marvel to War
rem the water forms a perfect lake for
eight miles and 1t is claimed HAT
many settlers along snake river have
taken refuge in trees. Thousands Of
head Of cattle will perish unless aid
is extended at once The highest point
along the river is occupied by cattle
the water almost covering them in
some instances.
The Great Northern has instructed
the captain Of the steamer Grand
Forks TO prepare for a trip Of rescue
along the river and the start will be
made tomorrow. enough barges being
taken along TO save the live stock OF
the unfOrtunates. The miles and miles
of gOrges down stream from here were
moved by the boats this afternoon and
that probably accounts for the fall of
water here, although the turning point
is believed TO have been reached.
Third street paving has been covered
along the edges with water, but. unless
q sudden rise occurs, little damage
viii result Half dozen residences
which have been vacated on Minnesota
point hOated away this evening and
were sunk at Demers avenue bridge
in order 10 get them under the struc-
ture. All attention will be given now
to the relief Of the hundreds of farmers
who are left in a sorry condition.
They all lose their seed grain. in addi-
ton to much Of their property.
Ice is running tonight and dynamite
is being used from bridges to demol-
ish dangerous pieces.
Special to the Globe
CROOKSTON, Mimi, April 10.-The
water suddenly rose in Red river dur
ing the night and is expected to reach
the highest point for years. as the wa
stream. A gorge broke here today
and the river is clear Of ice.
GIOORHEAD. Mimi. April 10.-The
river continues to fall. and has receded
now about three feet. No ice has at
Yet put in an appearance, and it is
thought the water will be sufficiently
low TO allow it to pass under the
bridges, should it commence to float
down the stream. Mrs. L. c. Lord. Mrs,
W B. Douglas and Mrs. z. I. TiIIot-
son, officers Of the Ladies' Benevolent
society, are assisting the committee in
the distribution of relief. Sheriff ". J.
BOdkin offers to give 500 bushels Of pc
tatOes to those in need. The following
dispatch was sent this morning by
Mayor Lewis to Secretary Alger.
The homes of fifty families Of this city
have been swept away by the floods IN the
Red River Of the North. and twenty-five
more flooded to the roof. leaving former in
mates destitute. Many poor farmers of Clay
county have also lost their stock seed grain
and feed In the same manner. a committee
OF five has been appointed by a mass meeting
OF eltlzehs 10 nave charge OF relief measures.
Tease wire in what manner government re-
lief VIII be offered ana when.
Tonight the following reply was re-
Ceived:
Dispatch received, and an officer
from the military headquarters at St
Paul is ordered to proceed to NToorhead
and confer with you and reply by tele-
graph TO me-
STEPHEN. Mimi, April 10-Tha
Tamarac river is again in its banks.
but the Red river has 0verfiOwn west
Of this place, and has flooded thou
sands Of acres and driven hundreds
of families out Of their houses. Seed.
Ing will be commenced here by the