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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Most all merchants at this season
are broken as to assortment and sizes
in Clothing and Hats, but we took ad
vantage and bought a lot of clothing
and hats when they were the lo,cest.
They are here now. Such line you
never saw here before, and at real, gen.
uine bargains. Spare a few moments
and let US show YOU. You will appre-
clate it we assure you. Marsh s.
Bidwell.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

A. F. Burns, of Belpre, was in
Tuesday and gave US g. few words of
encouragement and dollar. That's
the kind of callers we appreciate.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

1 will save you money on inseed
oil, paints, window glass, hammocks,
croquet sets, balls and bats, perfume,
stationary and wall paper.-M. De
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Fruit season is here. ''Mason" lars
are the best on earth for canning. We
own them cheaper than anybody. Get
our figures and see the truth in our
statement.-Marsh & Bidwell.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30
Low Rates and Hot Weather.

Are here. A trip to Colorado doesn't
cost much now, and you may be COM
Portable in a cooler climate. Apply to
agent Sauta Fe, or to W. J. Black, G.
P. A, Topeka, for rates and copy of
ga Colorado Summer -
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Mrs. Henry Fox and child, who
have been visiting at Nick Merton's
for several months; returned to Flo
creme, Colorado, Wednesday night.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Miss Libbie Campbell, siiser of Mrs.
J. L. Donnell of this city, arrived
from Texas last night. She will stay
here the rest of the summer.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

S. B. Rickerson and wife and Mrs.
Clint Rickerson and children arrived
from Denver yesterday morning.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

We will buy your corn, wheat, eggs,
butter, poultry, etc. at best prices and
sell you our Dry Goods and Grocer
les cheaper than anyone.-Marsh &
Bidwell, Kinsley and Lewis.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

S. B. Rickerson went west Saturday
night to pack up and ship his house
hold goods here.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

The Fox boys have moved the resi-
dence that stood just north of John
sons livery barn, to the old Fox home
stead, ten miles north of this city.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Clint Rickerson has bought the five
lots comprising the Fred Boies pro-
pepty between It'll and 9Th streets.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Miss Libby Matheney aud her mar
ried sister, Mrs. Handley and children
TO Kansas City, arrived Monday
night.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Hawley & Ernst have rented the
Schnatterly warehouse where they
will handle wheat as soon as they can
get their dump and scales ready.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

E. D. Taylor insures wheat in stack
so low that you cannot afford to do
without it.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

LosT-A .calf-skin pocket book, red
leather loop, containing valuable pa
pers. Finder will please leave at this
office.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

The harvest is over and money more
plenty and you can still find a splen-
did assortment of hats, bonnets and
headwear for children at Mrs. Sling
erland's
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Considerable broom corn has been
shipped from this city in the last few
days. The price paid to the farmers
was about 5000 per ton.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

See those lovely green and oxblood,
Ladies' and Misses shoes, just open
ed, at Marsh g. Bidwell's.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

One OF our leading jointists thought
the prosperity wave was likely to
overtake him, SO he skipped the town
SATURDAY. night.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Mrs. Geo ellison has been spend
ing few days with her father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Donnell.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

NJ, E. Keynes will pay you the high
est market price for your wheat. Give
him a call at Faulks implement house.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Helmuth and Reynolds Stach have
bought a new J. 1. c. threshing outfit
and expect to be at work in few
days.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Fred Loso, who has been working
for Geo. Watson, southwest of town,
came home sick, last Monday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Miss Louise Vandivert left the city
yesterday morning for visit to her
grandparents in Bethany, Mo.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Don't forget that Mrs. Slingerland
keeps up her stock of millinery. Ev-
erything the best quality to be had for
the money.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

FOR SALE:-Two handsome solid
walnut bedsteads with the springs,
two black walnut wash stands and two
marble top center tables. Inquire at
this Office
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Figure with Marsh g. Bidwell, at
kinsley or Lewis, for your threshing
bills. They will get prices down to
bed rock.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Several of our heavy wheat raisers
have contracted their wheat at 30 cents
and a little better.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Granite Iron preserving Kettles is
what you need now. You can buy
them cheap at Marsh & Bidwell's
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

H. J. Noble was in Offerle Wednes-
day to appraise the school house OF
Dist. it. l.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Good Bye. Summer goods regard
less of price or value.-Marsh & Bid
we'll, Kinsley and Lewis.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

]. A. Spragne expects to move to
Iowa about Sept. 1, where he will en-
gage in the stock and grain business.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Jenkins has a number of good grow
thy pigs for sale at low prices. 2-t
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

r. E. Edwards was quite seriously
hurt at Hutchinson last Saturday
While standing up in a way car a
sudden jolt of the car threw him over,
bruising him very seriously. He is
around again apparently little the
worse for his mishap,
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

An alleged game of base ball is
billed to take place here today be-
tween teams, nominally, from the
Henderson, district and Wendell.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Hawley & Ernst, of Atkinson are
on the ground to assist in buying up
and shipping our immense crop of
wheat.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Mr.. Rhodes who has charge of the
Santa Fe pumps at this place has
moved into the house lately vacated
by Frank Porter.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Have you tried our No. l syrup in
pals? There's nothing equal to it
Marsh & Bidwell.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Mrs. Popp and son have returned
from their trip to the mountains OF
Colorado.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

For Sale or Trade.-One team OF
matched horses, block, one double
buggy and double harness. Together
or seper ate Inquire of w. II. Ehlers.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Boots and shoes repaired. One door
east of E lwards County Bank building
AL work guaranteed. Reasonable
prices. Char. Alexander.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

L. r. Clark and wife have returned
to the city. Mr.. Clark formerly taught
in our city schools, and for the past
year has made his home in Emporia.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Mrs. F. P. Smith was in the city
this week visiting her daughter, Mrs.
S. D. Misener.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30
NOTICE

If you want work done in a perfect
manner and at cheapest rate, call on
William Seiglinger. No inferior work
allowed to leave the shop.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Call on E. D. Taylor to insure your
wheat in stack for short time at short
time rates.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

STRAY-Dark bay horse, four white
feet, right front foot wire cut. Weight
about 800 pounds, age years, taken
up by G. T. Spence, Lewis, Kansas.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Engineer Stevens has been doing
some work on the drinking fountain
on Marsh ave., just north of the post
office. The fountain sadly needed the
repairing as it has been out of order
for some time. Let the good work go
on.
To make a clearing of all summer
goods early, we will offer them at
September prices. This will give you
a chance never offered you before.
Remember, three more warm months.
& Bidwell, Lewis and Kins-
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

John Corl was the first man to haul
a load of new wheat into town this
wear.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Best Work.Shirts and Overalls at
Marsh & Bidwell's, Kinsley and
T,eWiS
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Peter Loso, late of Cleburn, Texas,
is in the city for a visit of a couple OF
v-nai,S
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30
NOTICE.

Magazines, journals and all daily
papers at less than publishers prices
at DeTar's.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. A. D. Kennedy, of Lawrence,
last Sunday. Mrs. Kennedey's moth
er, Mrs. Yeatman, was with her and
reports mother and child doing nicely.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Mr.. VIM. Noble of St. John, is Wis
ting his brother H. j., this week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30
LOCAL NEWS.

Turn out to the concert Saturday
night.
Lemons! Lemons! Lemons, At
Green's.
Barn paints So cents per gallon, at
DeTar's.
F. D. Smith is expected home Mon
day night.
Harness. Harness! New and cheap
at Hortewitz's.
Mrs. r. G. Stevens went to Dodge
City. Tuesday.
A very nice assortment of flower
seeds at Green's.
Ed and Paul Noble arrived Wednes-
day night, and will visit their uncle
Ed for time.
Wire fly screen at reasonable prices.
C. E. Rummeil.
w. J. Yeoman returned from Rush
county, last week.
Ed. York's wife and child arrived
Wednesday night.
G. D. Misener went to Kansas City
Sunday night to buy stock of hard
ware and implements.
You can get great bargains in poul
try netting at Hottewitz's.
Theodore Force spent the fore part
of the week in Dodge City.
G.. A. Huston and family returned
to the city early this week.
Some fine caulif1ower and home
grown cabbage, at Green's.
S. B. Rickerson expects to be in the
market for grain in few days.
You can get ice cream at Keener' Is
every day. Give him call.
The partial eclipse of the sun was
distinctly visible here yesterday.
FOR SALE:-One half blood Hol-
stein COW. Inquire at this office.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Lemons! Lemons! Lemons! At
Creen,s
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

For SALE:-One half blood Hol-
stein COW. Inquire at this office.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

The partial eclipse of the sun was
distinctly visible here yesterday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Barn paints So cents per gallon, at
DeTar;s.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

You need a screen door. Get one of
C. E. Rummell.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

F. D. Smith is expected home Mon
day night.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

S. B. Rickerson expects to be in the
market for grain in few days.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

You can get ice cream at Keener'
every day. Give him call.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Turn out to the concert Saturday
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Some fine caulifower and home
grown cabbage, at Green's.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

Harness! Harness! New and cheap
at Hortewitz's.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

ItPOT Us IuOUL6T dQU CHIIU UOInp n1CG1y.
Harvey Johnson, one of the boom
time residents of the city, was in town
this week looking after his property.
Since leaving here he has been living
in Emporia, in order to give his chill
dren the advantages of the schools
there.
There was a great Harvest dance at
\. j. Wilkerson's last Saturday
night. A jolly time is reported by
those who attended. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilkerson can always be depended
on when a good time is desired.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

C. A. Huston and family returne
to the city early this week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-07-30

: Mrs. r. G. Stevens went to Dodge
City. Tuesday.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-27
F. A. PIXIE, Receiver,
FOR G. BUNTING & GO. BLAckPoor IDAHO

throughout the territories the repro
duction, By means Of the kaleidoscope
or kindred instruments Of the Corbett-
Fitzsimmons fight or any like exhibi.
tion 81 any future time.
We believe we are making this re-
quest for the welfare OF our citizens,
and especially the youths Of our land.
who would Be brutalized By such life
life representation Of these degrad-
ing spectacles. We learn that prepa-
rations on large scale are being made
for invading not alone our great cities.
but every village and hamlet Rith this
spectacular performance: that, bad A.
was the influence 81 the fight upon the
comparative few who witnessed II In
person, It would be infinitely worse II
thus produced. We are making q like
request Of the chief officials and leg.
islaturcs Of the various states, and have
strong hope that in majority Of them
the necessary legislation may result.
FRANCES f. WILLARD,
President w. G. T. q.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-27
NO OBSTRUCTION.
Silver Republicans WIN Not Antagonize
the DingleY Bill.

WASHINGTON. March 27.-The din
ner given ex-senator Dubois last night
by silver Republican resolved itself
into an important conference on the
policy to be pursued in reference TO the
Dingley bill. The result was prac-
tical conclusion not to stand in the way
Of the enactment Of the bill. IL was
not determined whether the members
should vote for the bill, but it was
made practically certain that none Of
them would vote against it, leaving it
to individual determination whether
TO vote for it or refrain from voting.
1t is said the silver Republicans will
not unite in any dilatory tactics TO de-
lay q vote on the bill, but they will de-
mand all the time necessary to explain
the position they occupy as party
and as individuals. The opinion was
generally expressed at the meeting
that the passage Of the bill would not
bring return of prosperity and that
it was good policy for them az a party
to allow this to be demonstrated TO the
country.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-27
GOES TO THE CAUSE.
Bryan Dev0tes Half His Book Receipts
to BimetalIism.

LINCOLN. NEB., March q. The Hon.
William J. Bryan will give one-half
the royalties received from the sale Of
his book, .sThe First Battle" TO the
cause OF bimetallism and has appointed
a committee whose duty it will be to
properly expend the funds reserved for
that purpose. The committee Is com
posed OF the following: Senator'S Jas.
X. Jones, Arkansas; Henry NJ. Teller,
Colorado, and William v. Allen, Ne
braska, and the Hon. A. J. Warner,
president OF the Bimetal1ic Union.
In answer TO communication from
his publishers, w. b. Conkey & Co.,
Chicago, stating that $4,000 was due
him as royalty on the first months
sales, Mr.. Bryan at once instructed
them to forward 1850 to Mr.. Jones;
81 800 TO MIR. Allen and $500 to Mr..
Teller, and certified checks for these
amounts were sent to-day.
Mr.. Bryan based his division on the
vote he received from the four parties
represented by the gentlemen named.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-27
LAND COMMISSIONER.
Binger HERMANN, Of Oregon, Gets the
Coveted Place.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Ex-Con-
gresham Binger Hermann was to-day
nominated by Mckinley to be commits
sioner of the land Office. Mr.. Her
mann is Marylander by birth, 81
years Of age, but has lived in Oregon
since 1853. He is thoroughly familiar
with the land laws and their effect
on western interests, having taken an
active interest in such matters since
his election to the Forty-ninth Con-
gress. He received an academic edu-
cation and later studied and practiced
Law. He served in the Oregon legisla-
ture and as receiver Of public moneys
in the land office at Rosebud, Oregon,
prior TO his election TO Congress. He
served as member Of the House with
President Mckinley and was one of the
leading members on the river and har-
Dor committee. AS a Congressman he
always looked closely after the depart
mental and congressional interests Of
his constituents.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-27
VAN DORM CHOSEN.
He Becomes the Warden or the State
Penitentfary.

Charles Van Dorm Of Boise was yes
terday chosen TO be warden Of the state
penitentiary.
The board met in the afternoon.
There was some discussion, the COVER
nor and the secretary Of state giving
their views. Then ballot was takens
Attorney General Mcfarland and Sec
rotary of State Lewis voted for Van
Dorm and Governor Steunenberg FOR
James B. Coakley. Mr.. Van Dorm wa
declared elected. This ended the long
fight.
At the meeting on Saturday there we're
three candidates voted for. The gov
ernor cast his vote on each Of the three
ballots taken for S. F. TAYLOR Of Idaho
Falls; Secretary Lewis voted for w.
Fl. Atkinson Of HALEY. and Attorney
General Mcfarland for Mr.. Van Dorm.
Then adjournment was taken. In the
interim the action wss fixed up ready
for the action yesterday. MIR Lewis
managed TO pull a chestnut out OF the
fire for the Popnlists, his vote for Van
Dorm insuring the selection of Mr..
Atkinson for deputy warden. No action
has been taken on the deputy warden
ship. The warden has the naming Of
that officer, but the selection has to be
approved By the board. Mr. Atkinson Is
miner. ne was at one time assessor
Of Alturas county.
Mr.. Van Dorm will submit TO the
board all his selections Of men 10 serve
as guards. He has given It as his be-
lief that he can manage the institution
at less expense TO the state than has
been involved in the past, and has
pledged himself to make record Of
which the administration and the peo-
pie OF the state can feel proud.
The board selected Doctor Collister
for prison physician. This action was
reconsidercd 20 learn II the doctor
would be willing to serve at reduced
salary, 1t having been voted TO cut the
pay from $50 to $40 per month. The
board will meet again today 10 dispose
Of this natter.--Statesman
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-27
struggling Par III. Mech.

san FRANCISCO, March e. Theo-
dors Durrani has by no mean. given 10
the fight for his life. George 4. Kuigh,
has been added to his counsel ana il
now preparing petition asking the
supreme court for rohearing 81 the an.
piications previously made and denied
for new trial. n this petition. which
viii be submitted without argument.
D. denied, ~ the District Attorney an.
tlcipates, there will then only remain
the possibility ~ securing the Interior.
ence OF the Federal courts in Durrant,a
behalf Failing that, only the action
o. the Governor can step between the
condemned man and the eaIlows.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-27

APPEAL TO THE PRESIDENT.
Miss Willard Wants the kaleidoscope
Pictures Suppressed.

CHICAGO, March 22.-The following
appeal was forwarded to-day:
TO Hrs ExcELLENcY, THE PREsI-
DENT OF THE UNITED STATES HON.
DRIED RULER: A. the official repre-
sentative Of 100000 members Of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Of the United States, We earnestly en-
treat you to call upon Congress to
prohibit 10 the District Of Columbia and
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-03-27
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION !:
BLAoKFooT. IDAHO. MARcHaT. 1877
News from the Flooded District.

The flood situation in the Lower Mis-
sissippi Valley is growing worse at the
most vital points, where the levees
haye been attacked.
The area submerged by the rising
waters is hourly increasing, and fresh
dangers are confronting the people,
who have thus far manfully battled
against the terrible volume of water
rushing down upon them.
Only one narrow strip of raised
earth stands between Helena, Ark,
and the swollen Mississippi. The outer
levees have been abandoned, the wat
ers have swept over them and are now
pouring over the last barrier in many
places. A Thousand men worked on
this, their last hope, all yesterday, and
continued the fight with the waters all
last night. A tornado swept over the
city Sunday, and late last night another
storm was brewing.
II the levee breaks, not only Helena,
but all the bottom lands below will be
submerged. Several steamboats, that
refused to obey orders TO keep away
from the levees have been fired upon.
When the Winchester balls ratified
against the pilot house no boat has
failed 10 turn her nose from the levee.
The account which comes from Mem
phis. Tenn, the chief point from which
the horrors of the food may be viewed,
is such as to portend that the worst is
yet to come.
At New Madrid, Mo-, the water has
spread far up into the town, and the
people can only communicate with
each other in skiffs.
The gap between Charlottesville, Mo-,
is widening fast, and rumors are rife
that people from the Tennessee shore
will cut the levee in order to shunt the
danger from themselves. 1t is also re-
ported from that locality that large
land owners on the Tennessee side are
offering fat rewards to any one who
will cut the levee on the Missouri side.
At Cairo, the river continues to rise
and at Birds Point the town has been
depopulated, and the inhabitants fled
to safer harbor.
At Paducah. KY, large portion Of
the town Is under water, and the peo-
pie are moving about in skiffs.
Across from Helena, wheat farms
have been greatly damaged.
Brooklyn and Elizabethtown, ILL.,, are
both under water, and the losses to
property will be severe.
The Belmont Branch railroad, near
Charleston, Mo-, has sustained in the
last "a hours another gap of 1900 feet
in its track. All the people have fed
as precipitately as they could from
Belmont, and, like Birds Point, the
village has been practically abandoned
People in the flooded counties OF
Arkansas have bitterly denounced
Governor Jones for his passiveness in
the face Of so much suffering by the
people.
From Greenville and points below on
the Mississippi side reports show tina,
levees are still intact, but the assault
upon them by the flood il being con.
troverted az ably Of possible. The
same conditions exist in the Vicksbure
district.
From Omaha, Burlington and points
in the northwest, reports are to the
effebt that the dangers OF the food are
increasing.