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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04

ing, at one time by fire, and for the
most part without food and for -
hours without drinking water, Every
EFFORT is being made, and all may be
saved today The financial damage is
about as great now as ii is likely to
become, unless the water rises much
higher than at present, There has
been no suffering in the city beyond
that sustained by the people driven
from their home.
Last night the city was in absolute
darkness, There was not a glimmer
of gas Jet or flare of electric light,
save in buildings which have their
own electric light plants The steam
fer these is supplied from water
hauled from the river, The newspa.
perS have been compelled to discon.
tinue the use of typesetting machines.
because Of the lack of power and are
sticking type in the good old way,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04

army. retired, died at his home in She
boygan, aged 80 years, He was a
graduate of West Point academy, class
of 81, being the third Of his class. He
was stationed at San Francisco on be-
ing graduated. After eighteen months
service he was transferred to the ensi-
neering school at Willets Point, \, "
but after six months service was Civ
en- leave of absence on account of i'll
ness. He never regained his health.
Alter travelling in Europe and in this
country in search of health, he finally
came back to live with his parents,
having obtained a discharge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
Wisconsin Brevities

?. ]. Zimmers of Racine, now super
vising principal of the schools at Hor-
icon, has been chosen superintendent
and principal Of the Berlin schools.
Mrs. Edward Thomas of Lodi
dropped dead while dancing with her
SON The woman had been suffering
from hysterical attacks for some time
Rev. Merton c. Andrews, priest at
St. Pauls Episcopal church at Osh-
kosh for the past nine wears, has ten
dered his resignation to take effect
June IA. without revocation, and in his
letter Of resignation he announces his
withdrawal from the priesthood.
4 farmer named Wellan. living in
the town Of Arcadia. six miles north.
east of this village, was murdered by
neighbor A shotgun was the weapon.
The assassin was arrested and is In
jail at Whitehall This II the second
murder within week. and there Is
much excitement here James Camp
bell, farmer, last Monday vas found
dead in a creek near his home, and
tramps are suspected Of committing
the murder.
Lieut. Louis Wolf Of the regular
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04

Washington, June "A report pre-,
pared by Prof, T. L, Taylor on irriga.
ton in Texas has been issued by the
United States geological survey 1t
treats OF every irrigation plant in the
state, The san Antonio section is,
historically and practically. one OF the
most important and instructive irriga.
tion sections in the world, Here can
lie seen, ON the one hand. the stnuous
old Mexican bitches, whose birth was
simultaneous with that OF the mis-,
sions, and, on the other hand, within
the city limits, many Of the most
modern plants, deriving water from
artesian wells. The report shows that
irrigation for ordinary crops is slowly
making its way eastward in Texas,
and that It is now praCticed In the
BRACES valley and along the Houston
and Texas Central railroad
Rice was first raised in Texas in
1862. during the civil war, but in a
small way, and for local and not COM
mercial use For thirty years the in
dustry was confined to small patches
located in wet places or in swamps,
and was entrusted more to providence
than to science The cultivation OF
rice by irrigation began about 1898,
and developed rapidly. Rice land is
no longer confined to swamps, but ON
4 tho low fiat praires bikes are thrown
lup by the pillow around practically
! Lowell areas, into which bitches or
canals lead from huge main canal
from so to l20 feet wide Powerful
pumps with capacities Of 100000 gal
J Ions n minute, located on some fresh
water source, raise the water into n
flumc that conveys II In turn To the
canal that carries to the rice farm,
which may comprise from 100 to
$4,000 acres, In ten years the rico
area in Texas has extended itself
along the gulf coast from Orange to
nrownville, ON the Rio Grande. The
acreage in 1901 was 10000, In 1902
over 10000 were under cultivation
and Che area bids fair to reach 900, 600
acres in 1903
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04

At one time here were three
brothers Ivy the name of Washhurn
representing ms many states In the
thirty-siXth congress, and fourth
brother came following after, Three
OF the Washhurns were governors Of
states at the same time, Hut an even
stranger instance was that Of the Fes-
soudon family, which had three
brothers In the thirty.scvonth con.
gress from the same stato--William
Pitt Fessenden of Portland Me;
Samuel G. Fessonden OF Rockand,
and Thomas ID. Fossondon Of Auburn,
and they were all men Of distinction.
Then we might mention the stephen
son brothers, who represented Wlscon.
sin and Michigan. There was never
n father and son in congress together,
but members OF the Same family have
several times succeeded each other in
both the senate and tho house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
RIVER is STILL RISING,
North Side OF La Crosse IN Five Feet
OF Water

La Crosse, Wis, June Thirty.fve
homes on the north side Of this city
are now surrounded by water to the
depth of 4 and feet and many fam.
lilies have been forced to move out dur
ing the past twentyfour hours. The
river is still rising and at noon yester'
day had passed the 12.foot stage, All
day large crew Of men worked on
the erection of dixie to prevent Petit
bone park from being completely de.
stroyed by the river, which threatened
to wash away the driveway at the
northern end Several mills and fac.
tories are surrounded by water and
employees are going to and from their
work in boats. The situation is criti.
cal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
PEOPLE or PROMINENCE

Friends of John Kendrick Bangs are
surprised to learn that he had resigned
as editor Of the Metropolitan magazine.
The position was worth $4,000 a
year, Some time ago he contracted to
write the book of comic opera in
collaboration with Il, c, Perkins for
Miss Mahelle Gilman, A. Baldwin
Sloane was engaged to write the music.
Tho plot revolves about the old
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04

Wheat July u l.S@75Ac; Sept
72A az 7Sc.
Corn july. n 5.S@47Ac; Sept. n
an lSc.
oats July, 3iAc; Sept 32@32 l.sc.
PORK July 1857: Sept, 1902.
Lard July, $50; Sept, 927
Ribs July, 9.47; Sept, 9.27.
Ryc--July, Soc,
Barley Cash. i2@56c.
Flax Cash. 1,09WIl3.
Tmothy--Cash, 375
Clover Cash, ll50
Cattle Receipts, $500; market
steady: good to prime, $4,000 $3.50;
poor to medium, ,f15@s4.9O; stock
crs. $3.OOms5O0. COWS, $l.5O@ 1915;
Texans, s4O0msIG0.
Hogs Receipts, $4,000; market iQe
higher; mixed butchers; $1,000 s6.25:
good 10 choice heavy, s6.300S650
rough heavy, s5900s625; light $3.50
aSG15; bulk sales. s605M $685..
sheep Receipts. $1,000; market
strong: s3.5OQs5.25: lambs strong.
t425ls4.25; spring lembs. 5000
$3.50.
Butter steady; cIeameries, l5W
i0Isc; diaries. 15@1se.
Eggs teady; 1874 674he.
Poultry steady: turkeys, 10Q12c;
chickens 121121zc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04

number of methods for field analysis
have already been proposed and are
being practically tested, and there is
reason to heneve that within short
time this work will have advanced to
a point at which it can he placed
before the various chemical author
titles in the country as practicable
system, and widespread chemical
survey OF almost incalculahle value
will have been set on foot,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
ANOTHER
CHARGE
FOR JET

Jackson, Ky. May 31--Another in
dictmcnt IA addition to that charging
him with killing Marcus was found
against Curtis Jet The last ono
accuses him of killing the town mar
shat, James Cockrill II IL said tho
witnesses testified they saw Jet com
nit both crimes,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
Wave Distress Signals.

Down in the wholesale district the
people at dusk last night were waving
white cloths to attract attention. The
conditions of some of these is pitiable
They have been held prisoners for two
days, threatened with death by drown
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
Worst Coming at ST. Louis.

81. Louis, June 2.-The river was
within foot of the danger line last
night and is rising at the rate OF two
feet day, The food is coming from
both the Missouri and Mississippi riv.
ers. Forecaster Bowie predicts the ef.
feet of this will he felt here Thursday
or Friday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
Militia Ordered Out.

leavenworth, Kas., June Colonel
Minet, at Fort Leavenworth, has or
dered out companies 4 and C OF the
engineer corps with their pontoon
boats and arms. They are to 80 to
Kansas City, Kas,, to assist In protect
ing the people from thieves and rescu-
ing the sufferers In the flooded district.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
Water Analysis.

In the examination of the water re-
sources of tho United states one of
the most important features Is the dc.
termination of the characer of ground
and surface waters The essential
characteristics OF waters that are
now or that at some time In the
future may he used for domestic sup.
lply or in locomotive boilers are little
| known. except within limited areas,
In the eastern part Of the country,
where the population per square mile
Is largest. chemical surveys have been
made that have yielded information Of
great value.
Many railroads In the United States
maintain chemical laboratories, and
the results of the analyses of water
found along the various rights of way
furnish clear conception of the char
acter of the available waters along
these narrow lines The work In.
volyed in n chemical survey, how.
ever, as II has been carried on In the
past Is necessarily expensive and
exceedingly slow. and there has been
great need OF rapid and practical field
methods, whereby large number Of
analyses can be made AT small cost
The work of making all the deter.
limitations that are usually considered
necessary In chemical analyses would.
in the wide area covered by the
United States. be so expensive as 10
he welinigh impractiCabe, but II Is
reasonable to believe that, out Of the
many determinations usually made In
such analyses, few important ones
a relation to the whole that they Will
give clear insight into the character
OF the waters tested.
The geological survey Is now con.
siderlng these points with especial
reference 10 the possibility Of de.
yisIng methods OF determination
which can DO carried On IN the field
and which shall be sufficiently accu.
rate for most purposes the expert.
ence Of the survey thus far Is that n
large number Of determinations of
approximate accuracy are, In the
dEEIFEhtAs IhI lllOlb hF'AAl A+&dH - ~ "
determinations made according to
refined methods.
Acting along these lines, the survey
has endeagored TO interest the atten-
tion Of various chemists In the coun-
( try In this matter, and n widespread
I discussion has been carried on con.
corning the most useful determine.
tion and the most advantageous means
by which rapid and approximately
accurate results can be reached. The
opinions OF these chemists are being
collected, and from them there IL in
process 81 construction a scheme by
which large areas can be chemically
surveyed.
These inquiries cover the organic as
well as the inorganic determinations,
and therefore tae scope Of the work
Will be such as to meet the needs OF
those interested In domestic water
supply as well as Of those who are
seeking information concerning the
lest waters for use in boilers. Il
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04

Keokuk, Ia, June 2.-The Egyptian
levee, five miles below here, is broken
in 20 places and the water is running
through the streets of Alexandra. A
territory of ten by twenty miles in
Clark county, Missouri bottoms are sub
merged. No loss of life is reported
Corn and other crops have been de-
stroyed, and the Des Moines river
bridges are in danger. No railroads
are running south of Keokuk. The
Mississippi and Des Moines rivers are
both rising rapidly. The levee in the
Hunt drainage district on the Illinois
side is liable to give way soon.
Waters Recede at Des Moines
Des Moines, June Both the Des
recede rapidly. The east Des Moines
business section is now free from
water and the conditions are rapidly
resuming the normal in the wholesale
and manufacturing district. In addi-
ton to the contribution of food and
clothing, the cash relief fund reached
$4,000 last night and is being rapidly
increased. The train service is re-
sumed on all local railroads. The one
serious phase of the situation is the
large amount of sickness caused by
the flood, continued rain and low tenn
perature.
Railroad Offers Help.
Des Moines, June 2.-Governor Cum
Minis received a telegram from the
general officials of the Northwestern
railroad yesterday afternoon tender
ing the free use of trains or employees
for the relief work.
Cummings Abandons Trip.
Des Moines, June Gov Cum
mings has abandoned his contemplated
trip with President Roosevelt through
Iowa today as he feels it his duty to
remain here where he can be Of ser
vice in relieving tho suffering among
the flood victims.
River Eight Miles Wide.
Burlington, June 2.-The Mississippi
river here is eight miles wide.
EIdon Half Submerged.
Eldon. Ia, June 2.-Half of the bust
ness parts of this town are under
water. Many families have been driv-
en- from their homes. One man, Henry
kuhns, was drowned. Many miles of
track on the Rock Island main south
western line and the Des Moines
branch are washed out.
One Horror Untrue.
Kansas City, June "A story from
ST. Joseph that 200 persons were
drowned Sunday by the crushing of a
bridge byt a tank of the Standard Oil
company is untrue. The total death
list in this vicinity according to state
ments of chiefs of police of Kansas
cities, will not exceed 20. These deaths
occurred at different points
Kansas City, June Information
from Armdale is that 10000 people
that formerly lived there were driven
from their homes. A number have
been drowned but how many is not &C.
curately known; it will not exceed so,
however Ten thousand rations were
brought from Leavenworth yesterday.
but that is insufficient for single
days supply and unless provision can
be secured more suffering is probable.
Grocery stores in Kansas City, Kansas,
are practically sold out and bread is
sold at a high premium. Last night a
large number of tents were received
from Fort Leavenworth.
Traffic Suspended
Hannibal, Mo, June 2.-The food in
the Mississippi river here is the worst
known in years The Burlington has
suspended traffic between Hannibal
and keokuk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
Reports Of Abatement.

Kansas City, June 2.-nispatches
from scores Of towns in Kansas last
night report the floods abating, though
the rain is still falling in some places,
but the outlook is for better weather.
Telephone and telegraph service is i'm
proved and the loss of life is less than
at first reported. The destruction of
property has probably not been over
estimated, An enormous number oi
bridges were carried away. crops de-
stroyed and livestock drowned
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04

comedy A school for Scandal, When
II is produced next season Miss Gilman
will appear rs Lady Teazle Il have
quit and will now devote all my time
to writing comic operas" Mr. Bangs
said.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04

G. A. Gustaison, aged 40 was struck
by an electric car at Beloit, and died
from his injuries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
WITH A DEADLY
STRUGGLE FOR EXISTENCE.
DARK AND FULL OF DEATH
Mult,tudes Rendered Homeless, Many
are Drowned and the Persisted Can
not be Numbered People in Sub.
merged Districts Call Pititully For
Aid That is Impossible.

Kansas City, June with gas and
electric lights extinguished, water
works shut down, and the city practic-
ally at the mercy of the first fire that
shall break out, with railroad trans
portation feeble and uncertain, Kan
sas City may, If the waters do not re-
cede within the next two or three days,
be compelled to fight for her very life
Last night the skies were dark and
lowering, rain was falling heavily,
more stormy weather is sweeping up
from the west and the Unsuitable river
is stoutly holding its own.
Two Thousand Homeless.
The first authentic information from
Kansas City, Kansas, was received
last night In that district 1000 people
are homeless. The number drowned
cannot be estimated and the property
loss was heavy. There is no great
probability that there will be any fur
Their loss of life, if the river does not
rise very suddenly. The police have
done wonders rescuing the people, and
have brought $50 safe to high ground
since sunrise.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
IRRIGATION IN
LONE STAR STATE
WORKS GREAT CHANGE IN THE
RICE INDUSTRY,
THE ACREAGE INCREASED

Rice First Grown In 1862 but
Development Slight Till Water
Was introduced Ten Years Ago
Interesting Work by the Geological
Survey.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
KEOKUK IS
WHOLLY ISOLATED
LEvEE BREAKS AND TRAINS ARE
ABANDONED.
DIES MONIES is EMERGING

Waters Recede-Condtions Approach
Normal-Great Quantity Of Sick
ness Follows in Wake Of Flood
Mississippi River is Eight Miles
Wide-Miita Summoned to Aid.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
Two Thousand Homeless.
Cannot Estimate Dead.

1t is utterly impossible to form any
estimate OF the number of dead in
Kansas City. There have been mani
fold stories of how boats laden with
people have been seen to sink. There
have been reports without end of
bodies seen floating by on wreckage
of men who have tried to drive wagons
laden with their household effects
against certain death in the current
and gone down in the food. The ma
jority of these stories lack proof, how
ever. and even if true, the proof may
never be had. There is no possible
way of getting at the names Of the
dead and no chance of forming any es-
innate that can confidently be termed
accurate. 1t is likely, however, the
number of fatalities in Kansas City.
Mo, will reach fifty
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
Traffic Suspended.

Hannibal, Mo, June 2-The food in
the Mississippi river here is the worst
known in years. The Burlington has
suspended traffic between Hannibal
and keokuk.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

Captain J. Fl. Pearce, the Duluth
mining man, has awarded contracts
for the construction of his new
home, which he has decided to build
on Superior street at bout Twenty
First avenue east. The building
will cost $4,000. Ramstad & Todd
have the contract for the stone foun-
>dation and brick laying and J. S
:Schleunes the contract for the wood
.work.-News Tribune. es. ~. i.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

Chris Thompson, settler in 81. 10,
was in the city Wednesday and paid
his respects to The Enterprise. Mr..
Thompson states that the fertile
valley of the Little Fork is becom-
ing thickly settled, and that the
contract for surveying townships
62-l9, 20 and q, has been let and
will be done later in the season.
This new district is directly tribu-
tary to Virginia, via the Rainy Lake
railroad. sasss BIZ .$s
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

Mrs. D. B. Mcdonald and Mrs. NJ
Mcdonald have gone to their form
er home at Kincardin, Canada, for a
summers visit.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

The new Chisholm shaft is now
down about 125 feet in the ore, but
will go down considerably further
before drifting. They are bothered
with water, OF which there are large
quantities running in, and they are
putting in the third hole this week.
Herald.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

VIM. Moore, master mechanic on
the Duluth, Virginia & Rainy Lake
railroad, welcomed his family to the
city from Manistee, Mich, Wednes.
day.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

Editor CARROT, of the triumvirate,
was in from Eveleth Monday. But
like unto the other Pharisee, of Bib
lical tame, he passed on the other
side.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

S. Rubloff on Wednesday received
his handsome new fixtures and now
arranges one of the very neatest
cream and confectionery parlors at
the head of the lakes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

". S. Zehring, travelling cores
pondent and solicitor for the Min
ing World, Chicago, was in the city
Tuesday, looking over the mines in
the vicinity of the metropolis.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

The social at the new Swedish
Baptist church on Central avenue
Wednesday evening was pleasing
success, the society netting about
$1,000.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

N. L. Fay erects a neat able, COX
40, with basement, in the rear of the
Vindex View, on Walnut street. Jos.
Ahearn is in charge of construction
work.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

Mrs. A. H. Stevens pleasantly en-
tertained at her home on Lake Boul-
evard yesterday afternoon.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

H: d. Cowles was over from Hib-
bing Monday, contracting for two
cars of lath from the Virginia Lum-
Der Co. 1t would seem our west
end neighbor must be buildin' up a
bit.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

General Manager Eva, of the Du.
luth, Virginia 4 Rainy Lake road,
enjoyed visit from his daughter
Miss Lillian, the first of the week.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

Try a chance in the suit club now
being organized by f. Mehtonen,
Mesaba Art Tailoxs. .-.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. E. Fay leave
Monday next tor pleasant lake
trip to Buffalo and eastern lake
points. They will be absent about
thirty days.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

= Fred Lezalla left Wednesday for
an extended tour of Colorado. Mon
tana and the coast states, in hope
of benefitting his declining health.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

T. ". Hamilton and family now
occupy pleasant apartments in the
Ahlstrand home on Central avenue.
Mr.. Hamilton is range representa-
tive of the Marshall-WellsH Hard
ware Co.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

Remember the Cosgrove Orches.
ira, at the Fay Opera on Wednes-
day evening next, .July.1. If you
appreciate good thing, attend.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-06-26

While riding on Maple street Fri
day evening last Miss Clara Fay,
in attempting to alight from her
horse while in motion sustained
severe bruises, but luckily not of a
serious nature.