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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

One of the great troubles that Railroad
companies have had to contend with in
the past with both the old style and the
new NJ. C. B. couplers was the falling of
drawheads on the tracks, resulting many
times in disastrous wrecks. A year or
two ago the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
adopted device to prevent just such oc-
currences, and has since attached it to
all its passenger equipment The device
is quite simple, consisting merely of
right-angled steel hook which is placed
Immediately beneath the coupler on the
draw-head, with a horizontal arm pro-
jecting slightly at an angle to the direc-
ton of the track. When the drawhead
falls, the safety hooks not only assist in
jamming the draw-heads together but alb
solutely prevent their swaying from side
to side and thus becoming disengaged.
The steel hook is placed in such posi-
ton that it cannot be damned or broken
off in the coupling of cars.
In actual practice this device has proved
exceedingly satisfactory and has not
failed in single instance.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
A FRIENDS ADVICE.
And what 1t led to.

many younger woman. Ever since my
recovery have taken . couple Of bottles
of DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla each spring, and
am quite satisfied that owe my good
health 10 this treatment: I give this testi.
monial purely in the hope that il may
meet the eye of some poor sufferer."-
MARY I.INcARD, Woodstock, Ont.
DR.. Ayers sarsaparil1a has won Its way
to every corner of the world by the praise
of its friends; those who have tried it and
who know they were cured by the rse OF
the remedy. There is nothing SO strong
as this personal testimony. It throws all
theories and fancies to the winds and
stands so1idly upon the rock of experi.
ence challenging every skeptic with q
positive ~ kno0." Ayers Sarsapariila
with its purifying and vitalizing action on
the blood is radical remedy for every
form of disease that begins in tainted or
impure blood. Hence tumors, sores,
ulcers, boi1s, eruptions and similar dis.
cases yield promptly to this medicine.
Some cases are more stubborn than others,
but persistence with DR.. Ayers sarsapa.
rilla usually results in complete cure.
Mary Lingard began with bottle, and
went on TO course of DR.. Ayers sarsapa.
rilla. When she vas cured she realized
could also prevent it. So she took couple
of bottles each spring and kept in perfect
health. There are thousands of similar
cases on record. Some of these are
gathered into DR.. Ayers Curebook, a little
book of 100 pages which is sent free by the
]. G. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass. Write for it.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

4 70 not Q common occurrence that q
friendly word should be the means Of Civ.
ing nearly forty years Of happiness and
health to the PERSON needing the advice 1t
carried. THIS was the case with Mary
Lingard. At twenty-five she was dragging
out her days in misery. At sixty.one she
finds herself SO active and strong she can
do work that would shame many younger
woman, and looks back on thirty-six
happy, healthful years Of industry. But
let her tell her story:
"Thirty-six years ago I had great trouble
with my liver. The doctors allowed that
there were tumors growing on 1t. and they
blistered my side in an effort TO give me
relief. I was at that time earning my
living as tailoress, but for Eve years,
between the pain in my side aud the
blisters I was in constant misery, and
work was drag to me, with no prospect
Of relief; fortunately for me, however, a
friend advised me to take DR.. Ayers Sar-
sapari1la, and finally persuaded me to take
q regular course of it. When I first COM
menced taking the Sarsaparilla my side
was SO painful that could not fasten my
dress, and for time I did not get any
relief. but my friend advised ne to per-
severe and relief was sure to come, and
come 1t did. This happened, as say,
thirty-six years ago. My liver has never
troubled me since, and during these years
have passed through the most critical
period of woman's life without any par
ucular trouble, and to-day, at sixty-one
years of age, am active and strong, and
able to do days work that would upset
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

The changes in methods of operation
and operating staff on the Chicago Great
Western Railway, which have been fore
casted in these columns, became effective
on May 9th. The official circulars issued
by Mr.. Raymond Du Puy, General Super
intendent. announce the adjustment of
the Office of Superintendent Of
Transportation and the appointment
of Mr.. ]. Berlingett, who has
held that position, as Superintendent of
the Southwest Division, extending from
Kansas City, No, to Oelwein, Iowa. with
headquarters at Des Moines, Iowa. Mr..
]. A. Kelley is appointed Superintendent
of the Northwest Division, including main
line Oelwein to Minneapolis, and the Lyle
and Hampton branches, and is located at
st. Paul, MINI. Mr.. o. Corneilisen is APP
pointed acting Superintendent of the
Eastern Division. Chicago to Oelwein.
headquarters at Dubuque, Iowa.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

mander of Fort Sumter, now owns the
flag, and she treasures it so carefully
that 1t is rarely removed from the
strong box in the safe deposit vaults.
The ravages of time have had little
effect upon it's color. The red, white
and blue are almost as bright today as
they were thirty-six years ago. and
We're 1t not for the rips and tears it
would make gallant appearance to-
day flying in the bright sunlight.
seven times during the first day of
the bombardment the Flagstaff was
struck, but by strange series Of ac-
cidents the flag continued to fly at the
peak. After one of these accidents Ma
jor Anderson exclaimed: God AL
mighty nailed that flag to the staff and
could not lower it, tried"
This particular accident happened in
TINS way. Outside the bar marking
the entrance to the harbor were several
Federal vessels. This fleet could not
enter the harbor without being sunk by
the cannon of the land batteries, and
all 1t could do was to anchor out of
range and observe the bombardment.
1t is needless to say with what anx-
1ety the men on these ships watched
the flag flying over Sumter. They knew
that sooner or later it must come down,
but they also knew Anderson, and felt
that he would hang on to the last
gasp.
Every little while Major Anderson
gave orders to dip the flag to the fleet
to show that everything was all right.
During one of these salutes, and when
the flag was being hoisted back into
place after the third Dip she'll burst
near the staff, cutting the ballard. The
flag started to come down with a run,
but piece of the cut rope got damned
in section of the shivered staff and
the flag was more secure than ever.
1t was this that caused Major Ander-
son to utter the historic words above
referred to.
After the evacuation of Sumter Ma
jor Anderson journeyed to New York,
where he made the usual garrison in
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-fitting
or new shoes feel easy. It is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired, nervous, aching feet. Try it to-
day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for Csc in stamps
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
S. OlmSted. LIE Row. N. Y,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Collecting Old Debts.

"What do you mean by starting out
20 early?' asked the Muleville citizen
Of a retired merchant, who had COM
menced vigorous canvass for coroner;
its a long time till election is over"
Eyes; but it will take me nearly a
gear to get around and spend one night
with every man in the county who
owes me. am trying to board out my
bad debts, don't you see?'-Atlanta
Constitution.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
A Roast.

A Roast.
A certain DR.. Brown courted q lady
unsuccessfully for many years, and
drank her health every day. On being
observed to omit the custom, gentle.
nan said:
Come, doctor, your old toast"
Excuse me-" lie replied. "As l
can't make her Brown, I'll toast her no
longer."- Tit-Bits.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

Of the host that donned the blue nearly
four decades back is preparing to pay
its yearly tribute to it's dead through
out the length and breadth of the
land, this memento-a flag so worn
and ragged-is of strange interest. It's
history is the history of the war.
This flag flew high in the air over
the battlements of Fort Sumter on that
eventful morning of April IL, 1861,
when the newly organized Confederate
forces began the bombardment which
started the greatest conflict of modern
times.
There were two garrison flags in the
fort; one was the fine weather flag and
the other the stormy weather flag. Like
the chaos in mems hearts the elements
threatened on that historic day. SO the
storm flag was run up and in short time
became the target of the Confederate
shot.
Before that it was not fine flag, be-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Beauty IL blood Deem.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beuty without it. Cascarets Candy Ca
clean by stirring up the lazy liver and
driving all impurities from the body. Be-
gin to-day to. Danish .pimples. boils.
blotches, blackheads. and that sickly
bilious complexion by taking Cascarets-
beauty for 10 cents. All druggists. salts
faction guaranteed. 1Oc Csc. 50c.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
stoxc Went Out

Stove Went Out.
Mistress-Get dinner ready to-day on
the gasoline stove. Bridget.
Bridget-Plaze, mum, did try, bu,
tn stove wint out.
Mistress-Try again, then.
Bridget-Yis, mum, but it's not come
back yit. 1t wint out trough tn
roof.-New York Weekly.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
BRING FLOWERS.

Bring flowers. bring flowers. the sweetest.
the best.
To garland the beds where our braves
are at rest.
Bring pansies for thouohts-unforgotten
are they,
Bring laurel for glory they won in the
fray;
Bring lilacs for youth-many fell ere
their prime;
Bring oak wreaths for Liberty, goddess
sublime;
Bring chrysanthemums white for the
truth they upbore;
Bring lilies for peace-they battle no
more,
Bring vtoiets. myrtle, and roses for love;
Bring snowballs for thoughts Of the
Heaven above;
Bring hawthorne for hopes which sur
mount earthly strife;
Bring amaranth blooms for immortal
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Notice.

The Court-Has the defendant been
notified of these proceedings?
Applicant for Divorce-I have pub
lished the notice in q newspaper of
general circulation.
The Court-Well, must be sure that
she is notified. Send her copy of the
newspaper with the notice cut out
Puck.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
LEES. FAREWELL.

voice to the War Department, includ-
ing the famous flag and the fair wealth.
er flag in the returns. The Secretary
of War promptly ordered the return of
the flags to the major, accompanying
them with a letter in which he said
that they could not be in better keep
ing than in the hands of the man who
SO CALAMITY defended them.
Major Anderson had the flags placed
in the vaults of the Metropolitan Bank
in New York, and there they remained
until it was evident that General Sher-
man would wiring Fort Sumter from the
dying grasp of the Confederacy. The
flag was again sent South, and on the
day the Confederates surrendered the
fort it was again hoisted to the peak
Of the flag pole by Major Anderson
himself.
This happened on April IA, 1865, ex-
actly four years to the day from the
evacuation. A.salute Of 100 guns was
fred at the fort in honor OF the flag,
and the guns Of the surrounding batter
les and ships Joined IN the upf6ar.
After that the old flag was returned
to the bank vaults. not to be seen again
until death called I'll. owner. Then It.
was used asa pail at the soldiers fun
SeralSat West Point. and with each sue
;cesding generation IT. unique historical
s,valus will incrtass.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
United,

Editor-Young man, you will never
make a reporter. You say here that
1.-THE police arrested him.
New Reporter-That is quite correct.
Editor-No, sir; it is not. You should
have said, 'the police succeeded in eff
fecting his arrest" -Pick-Me-Up.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Before that it was not fine flag, be-

fng made Of coarse meshed, strong
bunting. tough enough to withstand the
lashtng Of the winds Of the coast. Ten
feet one way and fifteen tho other ii
stood out like q board and more than
one Wild shot. aimed by the inexpe-
rienced gunners on. shore, went % high
over the fort that big gaps were torn:
in the Tutoring emblem. s ;.,3
Mrs. Elisabeth Anderson. widow o.
Brsvet Major General Anderson. com-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
A Coming Terror,

Strong Minded Woman pointing to
article in paper)-Sir, did you write
that?
Terror Stricken Editor-Y-es, mad
am. IL wrote it.
StrongMi1 ded Woman-It meets my
approval exactly. 1t is seldom one
meets person Of your sex capable of
such discrimination. Will you marry
me, sir?-Chicago Tribune.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Hts Preference.

Host Tin Washington)-Isn't there
something in the amusement line you
would like to take in this afternoon?
Western Guest-I don't know. Does
Senator Tillman make speech to-day?
Chicago Tribune.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

ago and there has been no return of the
disease. The cure was efectual and per-
manent, and feel satisfied that no other
medicine could have produced SO marvel
GUS a result. We feel rejoiced over the
restoration of our son, and cannot hep
but feel that DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People are the most remarkable medi-
cine on the market
such blessing msmIind as nr n W1ems,
Pink Pills for Pale People. Acting direct
ly on the blood and nerves, invigorating
the body, regulating the functions, they re-
store the strength and health in the ex-
hausted patient when every effort of the
physician proves unavailing.
box or SIX boxes for sc so, and may be had
Of all druggi It's, or direct by mail from DR..
Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, NY.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

Dropsy treated free by DIR. H. H. Green's
Sons. OF Atlanta. Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists in the world. Read their adver
tlsement in another column of this paper.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Read the Advertisement,

Read the Advertisements.
You will enjoy this publication much
better If you will get into the habit of
reading the advertisements: they will
afford q most interesting study and
will put you in the way Of getting
some excellent bargains. Gu: adver-
Users are reliable; they send what
they advertise.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Bill. of Fare I'm Fa.hion.sIs Res-

tNurantN.
The question has often been mo0ted
over and over again whether French
and German dishes upon the bills Of
fare is or is not an improvement
Many pretend that before their intro
duction cooking was coarse. No bi0
of fare presents attractions to the dyD-e
peptic. but even they can be cured BY
Hostetters Stomach Bitters
Who falls for the love Of God shall rise .
star-Ben Jonson.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Business With Pleasure.

ZiEl-The doctor prescribed a five
mile walk for me every day.
Zam-Of course, you enjoy it?
Zim-Oh. yes. You see do the
walking around i billiard table.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

Mrs. Wlnslow.s Soothing syrup
For children teethnR softens the gums ces infs
nation allays pain. cures wind ce:c. Is cents bottle
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Hate.

He-But thought you hated her so1
She-So do. Didn't you notice i
only kissed her twice?-Ally Soper.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

An extraordinary haste to discharge an obi.
cation is sort Of Observation-Disclosures
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

Beware of him who hates the laughing Of q
child-Lavater.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

For Lung and chest diseases, Piso's Cure
is the best medicine we have used.-Mrs.
]. L. Northcott, Windsor. Ont, Canada.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

Every man is valued in this world as he
shows by his conduct he wishes to be valued
-Bruyere.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

Figures are not always bad when somebody
makes an example of them.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

Is the man with the meerschaum pipe gen.
tleman Of color?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

Civility costs nothing. but buys everything
Lady Mary Montague.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.

Even the most respectable ghosts have q
shady reputation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Don't Tobacco su-t and Smoke Your Life Av,v.

DUH tUUdCCU % 1Hu SHUke tUur cNe NW1N
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
Bac, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists SOC. or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Useful Furniture.

Mrs. Woods NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. has
been Il very useful piece of furniture.
Each of my four husbands has used
that dresser
Sympathetic Caller-Ah, l see. A
sort of matrimonial bureau.-Up-To-
Date.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
Answer,e.AL.

AnswereA. iSs
'What?' cried the orator, s0e1eeas
"what, ask, causes poverty
And from the back Of the haN -
hoarse voice answered, Lack Of eaolA
Truth. 20 Il
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

A wise man is never less alone than when b
is alone-Swift.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

Two persons shaking hands certainly take
the palm.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

Most Of our misfortunes are more supportable
than the comments of our friends upon them
lton.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
SUMTER'S OLD FLAG.

1DDEN a W a y in
the vault of a safe
deposit company is
a memento of that
struggle of thirty
O d d y e ars a e
which no wearer of
the blue or gray
could look upon
W j t h o u t peculiar
emotions. Just now,
a
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

Goes Cough Ba1sam
Is the Oldest and best. 1t Will break cod quicken
than anything else. It is always raliab.e. Trytt.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong. blood pure. Soc. 81 All druggists
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

not lc ed q
CHI ng g for
the better in
Karl's con-
dition. Twas
SO we'll pleas-l
ed that II
bought more
of them, and
when he had
en- Fl v Q
box es t h Q
disease di s.
appeared.
"That was
six months
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
AN OPEN LETTER TO mornERo

We are asserting in the courts our right 70 tne
exclusive use of the word "CASTORIA." a16
PITCHERS CASTORIA, " as our Trade MaTG.
I, Or. Samuel Pitcher, Of Hyannis, Massae
chusetts, was the originator OF "PITCHER9
CASTORIA," the same that has borne and doeo
now bear the fac-simile signature Of CHAS b.
FLETCHER on every wrapper This il the
original PITCHERS CASTORIA" which has
been used in the homes OF The mothers q
America for over thirty years. Look carefully
at the wrapper and see that it is 1.-The kind you
have always bought" and has the signature q
CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the Wrapper. Ne
one has authority from me to use my name on.
cept The Centaur Company Of which Chas H
Fletcher is President.
March 8. 1897 SAMUEL PITCHER. NJ d
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

The woodcutter is clipper sort of a man.
Women find horseback riding sort Of ono-
sided pleasure,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

A woman's news letter usually has q post
script edition.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

Every mans life is a plan OF God-Horace
Bushnell.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarsss.
Candy Cathartic cure constipation forever.
iOc, Csc. II G. c. c. fail, druggists refund money
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-27
AM ANCIENT cUeroN1.

From Republican Traveller, Arkansas City, R0S.
Pilgrimages to some shrine Of st. vitus.
to cure the disease known as st. vitus'
way Of treating this afiiction is within
reach Of every household, as is shown by
the experience of Karl A. Wagner, tho
elevsn-y ear old son Of George Wagner, of
SIS 9th ST., Arkansas City, Kan. The
father tells the story as follows:
"Over year ago." he says, s'Karl was
taken with st. Vitus' dance and continued
to grow worse during five months he was
under physicians care. His tongue be-
came paralyzed and we could not UNDER
stand IL word he said. He became very
thin, lost the use of his right leg and
seemed doomed to become O hopeless in
valid. We had about given up hope when
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
we're recommended to my wife by lady
whose daughter had been cured Of SINH
lar affection by the pills.
StI hoOobt l,o- ~ <lov, n = o,,oo ~ NJ cav,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-23

wired General Superintendent Graham tha,
passengers and crew were safe.
through travel between Chicago and the
east is not affected by these washouts, as
there is no high water between Chicago
Chicago junction Pittsburg and the east
by way of Akron.
At the Presidenfs Home.
CANTON, Ohio, March 23.-One of the
heaviest rain storms in the city's history
was experienced last night and the greater
part of the east end of the city is under
water today. Heavy damage will result.
The Fort Wayne road is unable to move
trains. either east or west, the tracks being
in many places under water. No trains
are being run on the Cleveland, Canton and
Southern railroad, south of here, on ac-
count of washouts.
Panhandle Road Closed.
PITTSRURG, Pa. March 23-The lat1
est reports received at the Office of Superin-
tendent ]. F. Miller of the Panhandle show
that the road is practically slosed to traf-
fic. The bridges between Steubenville CO.
lumbus and Denison are covered with
water and it is feared they will be swept
away. All through trains are coming in
over the Fort Wayne. The Wheeling
branch Of the Panhandle is in bad condi-
tlon and no trains are being run on the
Cumberland branch. At Dubois the water
is higher than it has been since the Johns
town flood.
A Leader dispatch says SabuIa dam.
about four miles above Dubois is expected
10 break. If 1t does many lives will be lost.
Inc railroad tracks are washed away and
trafhc Is completely blocked.