davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
FOUR THOUSAND HOMELESS
IN SNI LEVEE DISTRICT

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Louisiana, No.. June S-The flood condi-
tons IN this section are simply indescrib-
able.
No trains have run on the Burlington here
to-day and only one plug train from Glas-
cow on the Chicago and Alton came
through.
Louisiana and the cities between St Louis
and Quincy are shut on from communica-
ton with the world except by one Western
Union wire. That wire was out Of order
nearly all day.
The Mississippi is still rising and tonight
is almost as high as before the break in
the Sni levee.
Counting the backwater In Noix Creek tie
Mississippi is nine miles wide here t, y
and all previous dood records have b n
broken.
At least 400 people are homeless and we'll
nigh destitute as a result of the break of
the Sni levee.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09

The Mississippi River from st. Louis to
Cape Girardeau. a distance of 40 miles, has
attained an average width of four miles.
A mile of this width belongs to the river
proper, while the remaining width of three
miles extends over the lowlands in the Mis-
siasippi Valley.
In some of the lowlands the stream Is
forty miles wide.
The steamer Cape Girardeau. which ar
rived in ST. Louis yesterday. brought &C
counts of the immense damage that has
been inflicted on the farmers located on the
Mississippi lowlands south of St Louis.
THE entire wheat and corn crop in the
valley has been ruined" said W. r. Wiki
inson, who was one of the passengers.
Mr.. Wilkinson is a commission merchant
at No. az North Main street. He owns
Wilkinsons Island. forty miles south Of ST.
Louis, and the flood has greatly damaged
his property.
Il will lose 500 acres Of wheat 600 acres OF
corn and 80 acres of potatoes" said Mr.
Wilkinson. THE entire island is submerged.
as is all the land in the Mississippi Valley.
I estimate that 100000 acres in corn and
zoo 900 acres in wheat will be lost. This
will mean loss to the farmers Of 10000
bushels of wheat and 10000 bushels Of corn.
LAS we came UP the river We saw sights
that amazed u.s. Some houses were COM
pletely submerged. Others showed only
the roofs. We saw many persons standing
or the tops Of houses. They waved to US
for assistance, but on account of the uncer-
tain conditions of the river We were unable
to go to them / do not know what will
become Of those people. but as they have
had flood experiences in the past daresay
they will be able to take care Of them
selves
81 did not hear of any one losing his life,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09

The Mississippi River at Alton stood 81
feet and inches above low-water mark
at noon yesterday. Hour by hour the
water crept up into the business district of
the city and hourly the loss was increased
thousands of dollars.
All the mills are heavy losers The
heaviest lose. so far Is said to be the Illi-
nois Glass Company. The loss cannot be
definitely estimated. but it is said to reach
a total of $4,000.
Skiffs are being run through West Second
street, and shortly before noon a launch
made the trip through that thoroughfare.
The ferryboat Altonian landed refugees
from Missouri Point and other flooded dis
tricts on the platform at the Union Station.
and the steamer Spread Eagle carried them
to st. Louis.
Mayor Henry Rrueggeniann OF Alton called
a special meeting of the City Council for l
o'clock. at which the flood situation was
considered.
General Passenger Agent Charleton of the
Chicago and Alton Railroad has established
his headquarters at this place and is work
ing night and day to take care of the AL
tons passengers. Last night the through
passengers were given berths. at the ex-
pense of the railroad company, on the
steamer Spread Eagle.
The Prairie State Express received orders
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09

feet Of water. There is absolutely no travel
from or to East St. Louis. Only one track
was open to the railroads yesterday. The
Vandalia, the L. & N, the Baltimore and
Ohio to the East, and the Illinois Central
and the Southern to the South were the
only roads out of East st. Louis. The ILL.,
nois Central Chicago line ran over the
Southern tracks to Centralia, ILL.,, and there
switched to the main line. The L. & n.
ran over the Belt Line and Vandalia tracks.
The Western Union telegraph Office is To-
Gated in the Relay Station. and the OPP
orators worked yesterday while the water
reached to their knees.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
TRAFFIC SITUATION BETWEEN
ST. LOUIS AND EAST SIDE.

Traffic between st. Louis and East St.
Louis was almost completely cut of last
evening. The viaduct which crosses the
Cahokia Creek was condemned as unsafe
because of a crack in the east pier. and no
one was allowed to cross. Policemen stood
at both ends of the viaduct behind stretched
ropes and kept all from going over the
structure.
The street-car service over the viaduct
was discontinued about noon, and notices
were posted on the structure that It was
unsafe. In the evening the condition of the
bridge became such that no one was al
lowed to cross
The Relay Station is surrounded by two
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
FREE FOOD AND LIQUOR
GIVEN TO LEVEE WORKERS.

In order to keep the laborers at work at
dike-buiding yesterday, citizens carried
boxes of sandwiches and refreshments to
them while they worked on the flatcars and
at the dixie.
John J. Wies distributed 5000 ham sand
witches at noon Yesterday and about half
that number at supper time and midnight.
Several of the saloonmen sent jugs of liquor
TO the water front.
No saloons We're open and lie liquor was
appreciated by many of the en-, who were
fatigued almost to the point Of collapse
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
NEW CHANNEL MAY LEAVE
MISSOURI LAND IN IOWA.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
kookuk. Ia. June s-Several sections Of
Missouri land may become Iowa territory
as q result of the food.
rapid current flowing across the bottoms
Of Alexandra indicates that the Des Moines
River Is cutting new channel to the Mis-
sissippi
The river here and at Alexandra Is falling
half foot day. The stage tonight is
1874 feet.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
PoNT00N BRIDGE AT
Topeka GOES OUT.

Topeka. Kas.. June s.-The pontoon bridge
connecting North Topeka with the north
approach OF the big Melan bridge. which
latter spans the river. connecting both
parts of the town. went out at l o'clock
to-day.
This sewers all connection with the North
Side. save by boat, and it is not thought
that It will be possible to repair the dam
age before Wednesday. This will result in
great hardship to the people now in North
Topeka, as all the boats sent here from the
outside have been taken away.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
SERIOUS DAMAGE MAY RESULT
TO GLENDALE ZINC PLANT.

The Glendale Zinc Company's plant at the
foot of Nagel avenue in Carondelet is
threatened with serious damage by the
flood The employees are constructing dams
to keep the water out of the plant.
The furnaces are all hot and should the
water break through the dams and get into
them explosions will follow that may blow
the plant into atoms.
The loss would be great on the metal now
in the furnaces If the fires were drawn at
this time before it has been properly heated
and the company has decided to take the
chance AGAINST the water
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
TUGB0AT COLORADO CARRIES
PROVISIONS FOR THE NEEDY.

Provisions for the refugees from Venice
Granite City and Madison who were res
cued by the steam yacht Annie Russell and
placed on board the harbor boat Mark
Twain at Venice were carried to the latter
place yesterday by the tug Colorado. be-
longing to the Colorado Sand and Gravel
Company of St Louis.
Accompanying the relief expedition were
William C. Uhri. president of the Colorado
Sand and Gravel Company; Edmund c.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
<<>><><<><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>
MAYOR AND CITIZENS SAY EAST ST. LOUIS is SAFE.


, =
1.-THE
, damaged business of
tr
. =
Building has not been retarded by the
ton 4
position more with
'
during days has
precautionary pre-
4 solely by switch yards
Sfas Cook ]. Faneknev 4
. Pau Pope
. c. NJ.
c. L. I.
S. D. Sexton c
. Russell A Richardson
W. J. Donoya
+. j.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
RESERVES TO ACT AS POLICE.
Acting Governor Orders Illinois
Battalion to East st. Louis.

Springfield. ILL.,, June s.-Acting Governor
Northcott to-day issued the following order
TO Adjutant General Smith:
1.-The Alton division Of the Illinois Naval
Reserve is hereby ordered to patrol the Mis-
sissippi River n flooded districts in the vi
cinity of East st. Louis and to protect life
and property wherever In danger.
The reserve shall have full police powers
and will see that proper steamer is Sc
cured and that l. is properly 7rovisioned."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
MISSOURI FALLS TWELVE
INCHES AT new HAVEN.

New Haven, Mo-. June s-The Missouri
River has fallen twelve inches since Z
o'clock yesterday. No more danger is ap-
pretended here. No lives were lost in the
fcod in this part Of this State. but dam
age to land. growing crops and stock can
not be estimated until the water subsidea.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
LEVEE ON ILLINOIS RIVER
AT CARR0LLT0N GIVES WAY.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Carrollton, H.. June S.-The levees along
the Illinois River in this county gave way
yesterday and about $50 acres of farm
lands were flooded. Wheat and corn were
ruined
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
ROCKEFELLER CONTRIBUTES
TO FLOOD RELIEF FUND.

New York. June S.-Mayor Low received .
check for 5000 from John D. Rockefeller
to-day for the fund for the relief OF the
sufferers from the floods In the West.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
RIVER FORTY MILES WIDE
IN LOWL ANDS, BELOW CITY.

w Wilkinson Merchant Owner of Wilkinson Is
land Damage Crops Between St Louis and Cape
Girardeau at S2OOOOOO-Arrves Steamer Which Is I'm
able to Reach Many Victims Seen the Houseops-
Thinks 1t Probable Were Lost
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09

derive results from the
of write Dr. Hartman giving statement Of
he will pleased bis valuable advice
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
FLOODS CAUSE HEAVY LOSS
TO ALTON BUSINESS HOUSES

Launches Able Navigate West Second Street
and Waterfront Thoroughfares Ferryboa Aonian
Many Refugees the Missouri Side Who Are Carried
to st. Louis by the Steamer Spread Eagle.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
DOCTOR ADVOCATED OPERATION
PE.RU.NA MADE KNIFE UNNECESSARY.

CATARRH is a very frequent cause Of ,
~ that class of diseases popularity known |
as female weakness.
Catarrh of the pelvic organs produces
such 4 variety of dlsagreeable and irri-
tating symptoms that many people-in fact.
the majority of people-have no idea that
they are caused by catarrh.
II all the women who are suffering with
any form of female weakness would write
to DR.. Hartman, Columbus. Ohio. and give
him complete description of their symp-
toms and the peculiarities OF their troubles.
he will Immediately reply with complete
directions for treatment. free OF charge.
Mrs. E0a Ba,tho, 1873 East 12th
street, ". y City, ". y, wr,tes:
81 su6tyed for three years nth
hutorrhea and aLeeration at tie
W0m6. The dettor ad00fated an op-
Grafton, whtfh I dreaded ue,y much
and strongly objected to go unaer it.
No1o I am a changed aooman. Pernna
eured me; ii to0k nine 60tties, 6m /
teH SO much improved I kept taking
it, as I dreaded an operation so much.
I am today tn perfect health and
hare not felt SO yeH for fffeen
.years. "-lNrs. Era Barkho.
Miss Maud steinbach. 1893 18th ST.. MIL
waukee, Wis, writes:
Last winter I felt sick most of the
time; was irregular and suffered from
nervous exhaustion and severe bearing
down pains. had so frequently heard OF
Peruna and what wonderful cures it per-
formed, so ! sent for bottle and in four
weeks my health and strength were en-
tirely restored to me.'-Miss Maud Stein
bach.
Everywhere the women are using Peruna
and praising 1t. Peruna is not a palliative
simply; it cures by removing the cause Of
female disease.
Dr. Hartman has probably cured more
women of female ailments than any other
living physician. He makes these cures
simply by using and recommending Pc
runa.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
THREATENED STORM
MAY PLAY HAVOC
WITH TRI-CITIES.

Continued From Page One.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09

although it seems probable that some were
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
For Over Sixty Years

Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup has
been used by millions of mothers for
their children while teething. II dis
turbed at night and broken OF your
rest by a sick child suffering and
CRYING with pain of Cutting Teeth'
send at once and get bottle or MIS-
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" for chill
dren teething. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. DEPEND
unon it. mothers, there is no mistake
about it. 1t cures Diarrhoea. regu-
lates the Stomach and Bowels, cures
Wind Collie, softens the Gums, reduces
Inflammation, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. Mrs. WINS
lows Soothing Syrup" for children
teething is pleasant to the taste and
is the prescription of one OF the Old
est and best female physicians IN the
limited States. Price 25 cents a bottle
Sold by all druggists throughout the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
ITVV'Wwy'FvWVy'VvVW'WE
: Nome Kaypentngsz s
Observation-Disclosures

M. S. Bonnifield went to Golconda
today.
The high school boys are organizing
baseball club.
Note the new ad of C. B. Brown
& Co. They are offering exceptional
values.
A dance will be given in Armory
hall this evening by the Up-to-Date
orchestra.
Lord William Francis Graham Tow
er Talbot. "of Mizzouri." is in town
on business trip.
Sheep shearing season is on. A big
bunch of shearers leave this evening
fol Rye Patch to begin their work.
Stockmen are satisfied but river
bottom ranchers are disappointed
over the tardiness of the Humboldt
! in getting out of it's banks.
Tom Harvey went through to Elko
/ today. He has been in Old Mexico
having joined Arizona" Charley
Meadows expedition, which went to
effect the conquest of Tiburon island
but which was headed off by the
Mexican government.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
Freight Moving Out

Station Agent Macpherson informs
the Silver State that freight traffic
is beginning to pick up a trifle.
Oranges and lemons are passing over
the road in constantly increasing
quantities. Shipments of California
vegetables will shortly begin. By the
end of the month several additional
crews will be working out of Winnie
mucca.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
The Coming Lecture

When it comes to the test of intel
ligence Winnemucca is always in the
lead. The number of tickets that are
being sold for the lecture that is to
be given by DR.. VanDeventer ON next
Friday evening speaks well for the
interest our people take in history
and travel. DR.. Van Deventer has just
returned from an extensive journey
through the far East. and has con-
firmed theory he has long held, that
Egypt is the morning land Of history.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
SOCIAL EVENT
AT PARADISE
A Reception rendered Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey by the Valley
People

Last Friday evening one of the most
pleasant parties of the season was
rendered j. F. Harvey and wife at
their home in the country
About sixty-five guests were present.
: he night was passed by playing
games and dancing. At IL o'clock
the pastimes were discontinued and
the guests were served with a delic-
ious spread. The nerry-makers de-
parted for their homes at a. m,
thanking the host and hostess for a
very pleasant evening.
Thursday evening e church social
was given at the M. E. Church, a
large crowd being present. After lis
tening to very fine literary program,
all were served with refreshments.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
The Local Report

In the latest issue of the Railway
Trainmen's Journal appears in the
cozy corner department the following
from the Ladies' Auxiliary of Winnie
mucca:
Our membership seems to be de-
creasing some, but disinterested mem
bers of a lodge are as well out of it
as in it. The election of officers has
taken place. Many of us regret losing
our last Worthy Mistress as her work
while in the chair was very salts
factory. Our present Worthy Mistress
is very competent in lodge work. AL
though a young member of the lodge,
she is quite popular. On the 91st of
December our annual ball took place
II was a success financially and socl-
ally. 1t stands unrivalled in the his
tory of grand balls given in our town.
The decorations were tasty and the
program quite appropriate, being a
switch list. NELLIE EDh' ! :
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11

across. During a large part of the
wells or springs, the surface of the
water in them being a few inches be-
low the surface of the meadow. In
the latter part of the season the water
level begins to rise and a stream
flows from the meadow in which they
are situated. This stream usually
reaches the maximum flow in Octo-
ber.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
9 People Hou Know 8
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS;

J. Hill came in from Salt Lake yes
terday.
B. j. Reilly is down from Col
conda.
T. Coleman of Wells is guest at
the Busch.
J. l.. Fletcher of San Francisco is
at the Lafayette.
William Woods has returned from
visit to San Francisco.
Sheriff Lamb had official business
at Mill City last evening.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11

Pacific Coast. Amended very consid-
erably and ordered engrossed.
A. B. No. 92, Syphus-To refund
the bonded indebtedness of Lincoln
county. Passed all.
s. b. No. SS-The general approp-
ration bill taken under consideration
and much discussed, considerably
amended and finally re-referred to
the Committee of the Whole.
Recess until 2 D. m.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
Morning Land

The lecture Friday in the Methodist
Church by Rev. Van Deventer prom
ises to be both entertaining and in
structive. His theme will be, Egypt
the Morning Land of History" The
proceeds will be used toward enlarg-
ing the church.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
Traffic on the Increase

Two big teams laden with merchan-
disc left for the north yesterday. This
morning Austin's team loaded for Par
adise. AS the roads grow less muddy
the big teams will arrive and depart
RAPIDLY and Winnemucca merchants
will feel correspondingly happy.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
Ingenious Work

Prof. Winfrey has received a cur
iositv from Carmel Mission in the
form of a diminutive castle carved out
of bones of a whale. The windows
of the castle are of abalone. The curl
osity is on show in the office OF the
Lafayette hotel.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
q Summers Fancy

The above is title of a light
comedy drama shortly to be produced
in Winnemucca by local talent, under
the direction of Percy H. Levin. Inc
proceeds will be for the beneht OF
the baseball club. A cast IS ALREADY
being selected.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
Are Getting Gold

The Rock Hill placers, twelve miles
from Mill City, are producing splen-
didly this season. The Cinnamon,
who are working there, are getting
some nuggets that weigh nearly an
ounce. il -l.Al
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
OUR NEW RENO
CORRESPONDENT
Dissertates LoquaciousIy on Love
Worms, Bugs and Other
Things

block the sidewalk"
That is one of the first things the
stranger hears when alighting in
Reno from one of the evening trains.
The big, bluecoated policemen mean
what they say, too for they not only
have, but use big, loaded canes to
enforce their orders, but nearly all
are still on the fee system and an ar
rest means the price of a meal at a
good restaurant or a ticket to a poor
show.
There is need to keep the crowd
moving, for Market street in San
Francisco is not more thronged of an
evening than is Commercial Row after
nightfall.
But these cops are not as fierce as
they look. If the stranger within the
gates wants to see the elephant, they
will find no more obliging fellows
than the Reno police.
However, this "move on is not the
only thing to be heard on Commercial
Row. From out the swinging doors
of the many brightly lighted saloons
comes the sound of clinking glasses,
the roll of theroulette ball, the monot-
onous refrain of the keno dealer, the
rattle of faro chips and "semi-occa-
sionally '?' - the uproar of a knock
down-and-drag- -
First impressions of Reno are of
wide-open, wild and woody town. This
impression is deeply grounded if the
stranger turns the wrong corner and
finds himself in a portion of the town
where two blocks are given over to
the red lights and discordant pianos.
Next morning a different impress
sion of Reno is gained. The sojourner
finds himself in a city of homes.
where lawns are fresh and green and
where rose bushes and climbing vines
give the neat and cozy homes an ap
pearance of comfort, prosperity and
domesticity.
Strolling further the visitor finds
himself on the University campus,
where massive buildings, well kept
recreation grounds and crowds of in
telligent looking young men and
women evidence the noble work that
Nevada is doing for the youth of the
State.
The stranger sees on every hand
comfortable homes and stately busi-
ness buildings arising. He sees the
evidence of transformation of Reno
into a city if he registers at one of
the three new hotels. At the River
side a uniformed boy attaches him
self to the visitors grip, another
youth in buttons pulls the lever and
the electric elevator carries him to
his room.
Reno is a big, prosperous town. 1t
may be a wicked one. but your cor
respondent would recall to your mem
ory the words of Mark Twain, BE
virtuous and you will be lonesome. -
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
Brilliant Mail Service

Sometimes mail arrives. but gener-
ally it doesn't. AS the postal clerks
are sensitive about newspaper crltl-
cism. the Silver State will charitably
blame it on the dog.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-11
Ready to Resume

Peter Rask has received notice from
the Nevada Sulphur company that the
seasons work is about to begin. The
company is rushed with orders. Mr..
Rask will put his big teams on next
week.