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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

A ScIo RoBnRRy Five small boys. of
from 10 to 16 years OF age, broke into q
confectionery store at Scio Sunday night
and took most of the stock of candies,
cigars, nuts, chewing gum. etc. The
leader oil the gang is about 10 years old,
aud has served time in the reform school.
One of; the youngest boys, who is about
10 years OF age. and was influenced by
the larger boys. told his father OF the
robbery. The boys hid the goods. This
was the second time they had broken in
To the store.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

FoRpcAsg LAcs-BeSinning January
Is, the weather aGgs will be displayed
from =. m. until 8 p. N indie~ting the
weather for the following day The
torecas, will be published daily in the
DEMOCRAT. F. u. French.
DisplaymAn.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31
WHEAT.

Liverpool u cent higher.
New York 95Bc.
Chicago 941ac.
San Francisco 84kc.
Albany 65lpc.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

IHE LEEASox NILL-W. 7. Emery
has associated him self with 8 partner in
purchase Of the Lebanon Touring mills
noted in lsst MONDAYS Review The
gentleman IL John Miller, of God Beach,
for several years bookkeeper with the
Alaska Salmon Packing Co. st that place
The ulills have a daily capacity OF 100
barrels, and Lee Armstrong will 90 to
Lebanon about the 6rst Of the year to
take charge for the new firm. Mr.. En-
cry does not expect 10 move from Oak
land before the srs: Of Iune.-Roseburg
Review
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31
Jhe 9e,llurrat.
TERMS.

DAILY DRMocRAT, 25 cents per month
$500 per year in advance. SOC per month
not in advance. By carrier, 10c per
week. 10 per cent added if allowed to
run over months. Single copies &c.
WEEKLY, 81 20 in advance; 81 so at emo
of year; $l.75 for second year; $500 fol
third and proceeding years, when not paid
e advance, Clubs of FIVE new subscribers
500.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

$500 buys good Mandolin with book
$5. 90 buys agoodnew Guitar with book.
$1.OO buys 16 choice "cat gut" Banjo Is
strings.
$1.OO buys IL choice "cat gut" Violin E
strings.
$500 buys fine Violin with bow.
25cts buys one dozen steel Violin 1st or
End strings.
SOS. 90 buys a a5-drawersewing machine:
high arm, light running guaran-
teed 5 years,
D. Prices on Pianos, Organs, Banjos
sent on application.
E. U. Will Albany.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

New Officers.

Home Forum-President, Lizzie A
Craw; vice. president, DR. L Hill; Treas
Chae Kneeht; secretary, Amy Living
ston; orator, Mrs L Mayo; asst orator,
Mrs Conrad Meyer; historian. Mrs B E
Hyman; outer guard, Mr. E Wagstaff !;
medical examiner, DR. J L Hill; pianist,
Mrs Bessie Swan directors, Silas Living
ston, Elmer Wagstaff, Fl @ Hardman.
Orgeana Encampment No. S, I. o. O.
F-C P, z L Burkhart; ii P, Fred
Bruckman; S w, E ] Seeley; w, H r
Kirseh, Scribe, G W Sears treasurer,
Gradwohl; trustees. T Sites, K L
Burkhart, G w Sears.
Tangent Grange-M, L B Luper; o, J
E Ownbey; L, J II Scott: s, D S Bridge
farmer; A S, WI Fisher; Chap, J A
McGhee; T, A @ Morgan; Sec, Minute
Bridgefarmer; G K, L F Smith; P, Mis-
Ella Bridgefarmer F. Annie Bridge
farmer; @, Mrs Addie Morgan; L S
Miss Eliza Scott; trustee, L F Smith
delegates to Council, A L Bridgefarme
and A G Morgan.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

Az ALBANY GANE-Alhany will be
given an exhibition gAme OF foot bail
mex. Saturday afternoon. that promises
TO be the best OF the season. The con-
tending clubs will be Salem and Albany,
both of which are prac'icirg Tor the fray.
The Albany team Is not entirely srrang-
ed, bot IL 10 probable Joe S,ernberg will
be at quarter, BridgefoFd and Howard at
half, stewart q, full back. Stellmaker Of
course q, center, and Gem, Graham,
Lair Thompson and Ramp among those
In the line. While light team il will
be q very plucky one
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

6oap NKws.-Hon. C. K. Wilkinson is
now in Boulder, about . miles from
Denver. Colorado, and reports an i'm
provement In his health ,-Eugene Reg
lster
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

Karl's Clover Root Tea. AZ: Cons'ipa-
ton it's the Bes. and il after using it you
don t say 3. return the package and get
your money. Sold by FoshaY & Mason
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31
Letter List.

Following is the list q letters remaining
in the Posiossos a, Albany. Linn county
Oregon, Dec. IS, 1897. Persons calling
for these letters must give the date On which
they were advertised.
Cooper. Mr. Frank Cockrell, Thomas
CrAbtree, Miss Clara Fellows, DR. B o
Franklin. Moses Hackeupaueh. Mr.
Henry, MIN Heineman, rios
Kelly. S G Morris Mrs 4 F
Marion. Mr. MAnvilla & Winter:
Patterson, Otis Steal, MIG A
Smith, Charles Shelton, Mrs Hamor
Yoran, N
T. J. SITTEs. P n
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

TnE YAMHlLL. From the Transcript:
On the 22nd inst. Congressman Tongue
wired James Mccain from Washington,
ID. O., as follows: THE war department
assures Senator Mcbride and m yself that
the Secretary of War has approved plans
for locks and dam on Yamhiil, and will
advertise at once for bids to complete
work by contract. Itcomes on authen-
tic authority that the government Ia now
neg potiating for the site upon which to
construct the dam and locks near La
fayette. In fact everything now points
to carrying forward OF this work next
year.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31
A Country Christmas Tree.

The Christmas tree at tine school house
in District No. 81 was success in every
respect. The tree stood in one corner oi
the house, and was arranged so il would
revolve, and presented fine appearance.
1t was tasteiully arranged and beautiful.
ly decorated with the many fine presents
which it contained
A short program was rendered by the
school and others, consisting Of songs and
declamations
Old Santa Claus made his appearance
with his candy, nuts and popcorn, TO the
delight of all the children present. In
distributing the presents q esutiful al
bum was found which was presented by
the pupils to their teacher Mr.. NJ. F.
Wood. which would hold so cabinet pho.
tos, something OF which he was Justly
proud. A fine gold watch WAS presented
to young lady by her intended or some
one else, which caused her TO be very
happy. There was many nice presents
and all Was remembered in some way by
their friends.
Although we live in the country and
are plain country people, We can get up
christmas tree that would be q CT edit
TO many OF the towns or cities.
Our school will continue for two
months more, and when il closes we ex-
pect TO give an entertainment which will
excel anything oi the kind ever under
taken here before. Cox.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

MR. SESFr N Pacific BAPTrsT.-In the
Pacific Baptist OF recen, date, 10 q tao
column article by J. ". SeRti, OF this
city, on the recent city election and cleo
tions generally, which hAs been handed
the DEMocRAr for publication, but is is
too long for our columns, which are al
ways open for anything OF reasonable
length that is not OF personal character.
Mr.. Sentt ascribes defeat 10 the churches,
which h. says need Tegensrating. He
tells of one man who becoming . Christ
ian said to bim. 81 have received much
encouragement upon taking . stand
for Christ from the saloon keepers. and
will hot the Christian people come 10 my
rescue" One man engaged in the le-
galiEed business said 10 him, "You are
right, and IL / though, there was any
hope in winning would vote for ycu. but
the churches are against your reform
movement"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

SENsATIosAL Benton county has a
sensation Last April VIM. Kerr was
instantly killed. 1t was sworn by Geo.
Webber who was with him at the time
that it was by looking over bomb he
thought had gone out, and having his
head blown off The Times now de-
clares that it never happened in any such
way. end the intimation 10 that there
was tragedy. 1t declares that the cir
cumetances justify such theory.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

F Co.'S Defeat.-At Salem Saturday
afternoon the base ball club OF E. Co.
went down before the stronger team OF
the MCA by the onesided score OF 25
t1S. 1t was victory by superior forces.
The boys were spiendidly treated, and
speak in strong terms OF the Salem boys.
The third game win be played in this
city next Saturday evening. The Albany
Club will be greatly strengthened, in fact
probably four changes will be made and
Salem will not have an easy time. Nc
one should miss the game.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

aALEY-NEWMAS.-On Tuesday eve
Dec 2S, 1897, IN Syracuse precinct, at
the home OF the bride, by Rev d V
Polling, Mr. o Haley and Mrs So
phropia Newman.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence OF few relatives and friends
and was a happy affair. Mr. and Mrs
Haley ere among Linn coubty's best
young people, and have many friends
who will unite with the DEMOCRAT in
wishing them the beet blessings OF life.
Mr J o Wamsley acted as best man
and Mics Nellie Haley as maid OF honor.
The groom is a son OF ex- State Senator
2 w Haley, formerly of Polk county and
the bride is daughter OF Mrs Elizabeth
Newman, pioneer resident OF Linn
county.
MAYER-DUMoND.-On Wednesday
Dec. 90, 1897, at 10: 80, a. m, at the
residence II Mr.. +. K. Allen in Albany.
by Rev. Davenport, of Lebanon, Mr.. T..
G. Mayer, and Miss Annie Dumond,
two OF Lebanon's popular young peo-
rle.
The ceremony was nicely carried out,
and was followed by fine wedding din
ner and hearty congratulations. Mr..
and Mrs. Mayer left on the noon train on
bridal trip to Aberdeen, Wash from
which they will return to Lebanon to re.
side. The following we're present at the
wedding: Mr. and Mrs John Dumond,
Mr. and Mrs Alex Dumond, Mr. and Mri
Hawkins, Rev and Mrs Davenport, Mi
and Mrs + Z Allen, Mrs Z Ashby, Mrs
Inez Day, Mrs Joel Mayer, Mrs VIM Fa'
ber, Mrs Carmine, Misses Ella Stell
macber and Alice Temple, Messrs. Rob-
ert Montague, Walter Worrel and Wren
Stellmacher.
WALLACE E-SHEARER. On Dec. 20
1897, at the residence OF and By Rev
| @. r Lamar, of Lebanon, Mr.. Ros
Wallace and Miss Pearl Shearer.
The best wishes of many go with then
in their married life.
! DS-WHEELER.-O Dec. 25. 1897
at the residence OF the BRIDES mother
4 in Albany, Oregon, Mr.. Chas. II. Old
OF SiskIyou county, Calf, and Mis-
Mary II. Wheeler, oi Albany, sister c
4 the county school superintendent
Rev. II. E. Reed officiated,
May happiness and prosperity be thei
lot.
COMBS-KNAPP.-In Albany. at I'll
home OF the brides parents, on Dec
26, by Q. L. Hawkins, j. p, Mi
Frank Combs and Miss Mabel Knap,
both OF Albany.
- Mr.. and Mrs. Combs have the be
wishes of their many friends.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

UPsRr AT Corvallis few mornings
ago, In fog, Fred Blumhart, the ferry
man, was conveying couple of o. x.
G. students across the river in skiff
when steamer backed up against them
and upset the boat. All were thrown
out, and were rescued With difficulty.
slu mhart was nearly drowned.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

VAS ISJuEKE.-Fron Mr.. Allingham.
who drove the Sisters stage last Mon-
day se learn that Mr. + H Sparks was
pretty badly hurt last ondsf. He was
riding after cattle when his horse be-
came uumAnageablc. and ran under the
iimbs OF tree with him aud was drag
zed of his horse He was hurt about
the bIeasi, how bad our informant did
no. know.-Prineviile Review. Mr.
Sparks is former Albany man.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31
WHEAT

This noon as follows:
New York 935sc. for May.
Chicago 81 &c.
San Francisco e4c.
Albany Csc.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31
MARRIED.

10 Ss'-s ConsTsEssss...a Forever.
lake CSsestets Caiidy S,aiharisc iac or &c
II Q Q. G. tata 10 cure. drs..a,s -et,srld M = g
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31
WHEAT.

Firm as follows:
New York 95sc.
Chicago 81 cents.
San Francisco SAC.
Albany esq c.
In Liverpool a holiday.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1897-12-31

Hoods Pulls cure ali liver ills. 25 cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-01
CAMERON is DEAD
HE PASSES AWAY WHILE IN MIL
Wal KEE.
WAS A SENATOR 10 YEARS
tie Ee&, Mutt Il, Carpenter in the
Memorable Senatorial Contest in
lH'% Spconer Succeeded Cameron
IN 1885 Short Biography ot the
Distinguished Statesman.

Milwaukee,, March 81, IN United
States senator Angus Cameron of La
Crosse died in this city last night from
general debility. Mr.. Cameron had
been in i'll health for several months
and ON Wednesday last week came to
Milwaukee for treatment, He did not
rally,
Angus Cameron served 10 years rs
United States senator from Wisconsin,
being succeeded March 1, 1854, by
Senator John &. Spooner of Madison
His political fight with Matthew H.
Carpenter, whom he succeeded in 1875,
was 4 memorable event. Later Car
penter was reelected to the senate hut
died before completing his term of
office, Cameron was elected tO all
the vacancy thus caused ON March 10,
1871. lie was born at Catalonia. Liv-
ingston county, New York, July 1,
1926. He received an academic clu-
cation and later studied law at Buffalo
and was graduated from the National
law school at Ballston Spa, N Y. He
elected to the state senate In 1863 81
n and 70; and was member Of the
assembly in 1866 and 81. being speaker
during the latter year, He was a
member of the national republican
convention at Baltimore in 1864 and
was one Of the regents of the Wisconsin
university from 1866 TO 1878.
Mrs. Angus Cameron OF La Crosse
was born in Urhana, N. Y. She was
married to Angus Cameron Feb. ~,
1886. and came TO La Crosse with him
In 1887, where they have since resided.
Mrs. Cameron is regent OF the La
Crosse chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, being grand
daughter of Judge Samuel Baker OF
New York, who was a soldier OF the
Revolution. She was in Washington
during the ten years Mr.. Cameron was
United States senator from Wiscon-
sin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-01
A TERRIFIC TORNADO.
KILLS AND MAINS MANY IN THE
SOUTH
Small Town OF Chandler Near
Guthic Is Almost Annihilated
Seven OF the Dead Found.

Guthrie, March 81 AT & o'clock last
evening a terrific tornado, followed by
hail and a flood, swept through Chand-
Ter, completely devastating the town
Tllee-fourths Of the residences and
business houses were totally wrecked
or badly damaged: scores OF people
were injured, and many killed. Dark
/ ess at once came on and the work Of
rescue was carried on under the great
Cst Of difficulties The telephone Office
vas carried away, and III 10 y. m. n
telephone was connected with "A wire
Two miles away and message gent
here for assistance. Up 10 that time,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wo9dman, Mrs Henry
Mitchell, Mrs. Thomas Smith, Attor-
ney John Dawson and two unknown
persons were found dead and fully 1850
people were known 10 be badly Injured.
Mrs. Emery Foster and baby are
thought 10 be fatally hurt
Chandler was a town OF 800 p0pu-
Iation. II was built on hill In thick
timber and the mass Of torn trees
and wrecked houses makes II impog-
sible 10 reach the injured In the dark
On every side can be heard groans and
cries for help. A number Of physi-
clans and other citizens have left here
for The scene 4 number Of people
known 10 have been in the business
are missing and II Is feared
that they are dead and under the
ruins The exact state Of affnirs will
not be- known until daylight,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-01

started TO school. agaiu and has been able 30
attend school ever since, gradually getting
stronger and in better health all the time -
YOU now see her and we don't notice the old
trouble amy more,
Yes, w are always ready and willing 70
recommend nr, Williams Pink Pills, and
do 81 all the timr, IN our Friends" replied
Mrs, Mckinney to our question and con-
tuuing, she said: We do not know what
the aoctorS called Mary's ati,ietion, but we
tnnk It Ia hc something like paralysis or St
Nitus dance, aud we became very much
alarmed about her,
Our local physician" she says, now
tells us that M Williams Pink rills are ~
good thing rs We could use; and while
Mary is apparently we'll, she has occasional
attacks OF nervous headache, and then she
SAYS Mamma, must take another Pink
rill, 81 you see Shr has great faith In them.
hut doves not like to have us talk about her
late aiIlction."
Mr. Mckinney Is S much or mere en-
thusiastie over the great benefit done his
daughter through the use of these pills, He
said "NothinU too good can he said by me.
ut nr Williams riuk rills-thry Hr great
mclicinc"
pr Williams Fink rills for Pale People
are nov given To the puhiic ~ M unfailing
blood builder and nerve rcStnrcr, curing a.h
forms oC weakness arising from watcry con-
dition Of the hlood or shattered nerves. The
pills are sold by all dealers, or will he sent
post paid ON receipt Of price, ~ cents u box or
six boxes ht $50, they are never sold in
bulk or hy the ioOl. hv addressing nr. VIII
liams Medicine Co, Schenectady, n. Y,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-01
PHYSICIANS CONFER.
CENTRAL MEDICAL SOCIETY
HOLDS QUARTERLY SESSION.
Madison Lady Doctors Open the Pro-
gram Banquet Is Served ut Cap
itnl House.
Madison, March 81.

MaulSOn, Mar'h 5l.
The quarterly meeting of the VIA
consin Central Medical society was hold
In the agricultural room In The capitol
Tuesday. Nearly 40 physicians were
In attendance, Dr., w. +. Sarles of
Sparta, president OF the society, pre-
sided DR.. G. $. Sheldon Of this city
acted Ms secretary. Madison lady ply
sicians opened the program. The first
paper was by Dr.. Mila Is. Sharp on
The Neuclein Treatment for Carcinoma.
and 1t was discussed very fully Dr.
Selena Seyerson gave IA paper on Two
Cases Of Abnormal Labor, the discus
sion Of which was opened by Dr. r.
W. Evans, opthalic Notes was the sub
joct Of paper by DR.. j. T.. Thorne
OF GAINESVILLE. Dr. j. +. Perry Of Ft.
Atkinson, gave paper on Qunsy, ana
DR.. =, W. Lacey Of Footylle discussed
Conditions OF Old Age and Its Dis
eases.
At 2 o'clock a banquet was served at
the Capital house presided over by prs
j. A, Jackson. 1'oasts were respond
ed to as follows; Medical Legislation.
Dr. Julius Noer, Stoughton, The
Members OF This Society and What We
Think Of Them, DR.. j. b. Whitney,
JanesyIlle. The Up-to-Date Nurse-Eler
Relation to Doctor and Patient Dr.
Mia Is. Sharp, Madison; The Higher
Medical Education, Dr.. u. o. u Win
gate Milwaukee.
The session was continued IN the
evening and the following papers pre-
scented and discussed; The Serum dag
nosis Of Typhoid Fever, Dr. II l..
Russell, Madison; Chloroform versus
Ether Dr.. j. A. Jackson, Madison.
Antltoxin up TO Date, DR., julius Noer,
stoughton; Dermoid Cyst Complcat-
Ing Labor, DR., l., v. Lewis. Sun
Prairie; Herpes, Dr. a. f. Snyder.
Baraboo; Composite Infection Of Diph-
iberia and Scarlet Fever, DR.. l.. X.
Head, Madison; Reflex Influences or
Errors Of Rcfraction, DR.. l.. s. Brown,
Madison.
Among the physicians present were:
Drs. G. s. Smith, Elroy; Carl Kor-
dcnat, Reedsburg; A. +. Snyder Bar
aboo; W. T, sarlos. Sparta; Charles
y. Sheldon. Madison; w. II. Palmer,
w II Judd. Janesyille: A. G. Amund-
son, Cambridge; e. o. -. Wingate.
>. W. Lacey, FOotvlie.
l.. V, Lewis, Sun Prairie; Charles A.
Armstrong Boscobel; J. r. Pember.
Janesville; NJ. T. Martin, Meffimaek:
ID. r. Nicoll Kilbourn City: James
Mills; GAINESVILLE; j NJ Evans, Jr.,
Evansville; J. e. English. Baraboo:
Noer. Stoughton; +. NJ. Confer.
Monroe; r. r. Nye. Beloit; J, W.
Sester. Black Earth; r. j. Perry, TT.
Atkinson; l.. s. Brown, II. l.. Rus
yell, j. A. Jackson. r.. w. Evans, w.
:. Abaly, Madison: N. +. Stair, FIT.
Atkinson; s. r. Meyer, Monroe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-01
"A l3-Year-0I
Child Para|yzed
II was Caused by Nervous Affection, and
Rendered One Arm Liieless.

A happy family is that of MIR, james Me-
Kinney, Of Hillsdalc, Kansas, On whom n
EmcS reporter recently called His bust
ness with these people was TO learn the facts
for his paper Of the cure Of their thirteen
Ncar,old daughter from q case vt nervous
prostration, and the facts were learned from,
Mrs, Mckinney herself, who quickly told
the following story;
Tho first perccpthlc result of her cs
trcme nervousness was apparent III haltiny
step Of the child in her right limh," said tn,
mother. "aud u physician VAS called in to
attend her. No apparent changr coming,
another doctor was called 10 attend her,
She continued to grow worse, although we
thought the doctors helped her, until she
lost the use entirely of her right arm, which
hung liStlesS aud apparently lltelrSs Ivy her
side"
The physicians fually told us" con.
tinucd Mrs, Mckinney, that Mary would
outgrow 1t in time but 10y aocidcut, my
husband picked up oiNnhr IN his shop,
which 81 highly recommended DIR, Williams
Pink Pills for Pale rcnplr thNt We concluded
to Try them. Mr., Mckinney procured Il
box at Grimes drug store in Paola, aud we
began Ivy giving MARY halt pill nj u time
and gradually Increasing 10 onc pill AZ u time
and before VIZ had used one hoN We coult
see they were doing her good, This was on,
year aVn. She had been suffering NJ thai
time for four wears under tive doctors. ant
we were 81 ENCOURAGED over the gnoa effects
of the use of nr Williams Pink PILLS, thai
we continued to use them, aud the chile
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-01
MUCH DAMAGE DONE.
PART or LOWER MISSISSIPPI
VALLEY DEVASTATED.
Water Breaks Through Leyees and
Flows Over Surrounding Country
Destroying Property.

Washington, March 81. The
Weather bureau has issued the follow
ing special river bulletin;
During the past "A hours the Ohio,
Cumberland, Tennessee and Arkansas
rivers have fallen slowly, and the Red
mas risen. The Central ST. Francis
has risen two feet since Saturday and
is still rising rapidly, The upper
Mississippi from st. Paul to Dubuque
has risen slightly and is above danger
line at La Crosse. The Mississippi has
Ianea Slightly from Keokuk and Carlo
and risen from Helena to New Orleans.
h IS above the danger line from Carlo
to New Orleans and from Memphis to
Arkansas City is above the extreme
hlgh water of any previous years
FL ON Davenport TO ST. Louis no flood
ing has occurred except on islands and
lowlands. In no case has the water
reached the tops Of leyees in this dis
trlct nor is il likely to from the water
now in sight. Serious breaks In
leyees have occurred within the past As
hours at Australia. Stop Landing and
Wayside on the Mississippi, The Sit
nation at Greenyille, Miss, Is c0nsid-
cred extremely critical.