Pike County Democrat, Volume 27, Number 51, Petersburg, Pike County, 30 April 1897 — Page 7

DESTRUCTIVE STORM, Accompanied by Heavy Wtada and Cloud* Batata, Spread* Devastation Broadcast Over One Hundred Square Miles of Tetri* tory -A Cycleae Adds Its Power* and Floods Swell the Grand Total of Dnvnte. Dallas. Tex., April 3d.—A special to the News from Eufaula, 1, T., jester* day, says: A series of cloud-bursts and heavy wind and i*ain storms occurred in and around Eufuala all of last night and extended over about one hundred square miles of territory. The rain fell in torrents and was the heaviest for fifty years. Farm houses, fences and crops were washed away to an extent amounting to a calamity. The North Canadian railway bridge is so badly damaged that no trains can j cross it and it cannot be repaired for 94 hours. The south-bound passenger train had scarcely passed it at 9:45 last j night when the smith end gave way. Many trains are tied np at this point, j and there is a series of washouts for 20 ! miles that are impassable for the pres- i eat. The damage to crops is beyond estimation, nearly every acre of ground for many miles in all directions will j have to he replanted, many farms are ! entirely under water, several covered i wagons floated down the South Canar dian river this morning, accompanied by small houses and household furni- | ture. All ferryboats were washed away i and communication cut off.. So far no news of loss of life has been received, i Much property was destroyed in En- j faula hv the wind and rain. A cyclone passed about five miles south of town j destroying some houses and killing i some cdfctle. bnt the full loss cannot be ascertained at this hour. The riv* ! ers are now falling, but repairs cannot yet be made on the rail way bridge. Bala and Gloom Cbaraetertiaa the Low ra River Situation. * Memphis. Tenn., April 2.V—This has been a rainy and threatening Sabbath in the lower Delta county and Louisi- j ana levees are being taxed to their utmost At Natchez the river gu&ge shows a rise daring the last 24 hoars of one-tenth of a foot. Showers have prevailed in this section all day. and to night a steady down-pour is reported. The levees are soft and mushy and with a continued precipitation it Is feared that the embankment will ; give way. A telegram from Clayton. La., re- j chived to-niglit states that the Tensas ' river has risen over one foot since last j night and the swift stream is full of heavy drifts. The backwater from the Diggs erevasse is showing itself near Vilada and it will cover many acres of loch land in that section. ' j At Greenville the river fell two- j tenths of a foot in 24 hoars. Light showers prevailed all day and the weather to-night is warm and uasettied. At Memphis a fall of one-te&th of a j foot is recorded. The river aft Cairo ’ is falling at an increased rate. The j big stream has dropped nine-tenths of j a foot since last night, and the gauge ; now reads 42. T. or 2.7 feet above the , danger line. Rain is falling at Cairo j to-night and the weather is somewhat cooler. Broke Over the Levee—No Attempt to Run. Train*. Ottumwa. la., April 25.—The river broke over the levee last night and flooded the bottoms, carrging several houses down stream. To-day in some places the water is above the first story of the houses. One Burlington main line track is impassable and hundreds of men are at work attempting to prevent damage to the other line. The situation is critical. but it is now believed that the Burlington will keep the main lice open. The Wabash and Milwaukee trackes are gone here for a distance ol SOU feet, and the other roads are tied up. The Rock Island has miles ol track under water. No attempt is being made to run trains. The river wa* still rising slowly to-night.

rroiiiirntlal Wmlhrr -A Coot Iy Fight. Xkw 08I.EAXS, April 25.—The river ! is still ltf feet above low water, and ' the fine stretch of weather has en- j aided the levee force to hold the banks despite the terrifie strain. The ; weather has been providential, for a I few stormy nights would have meant several crevasses almost to a certainty. I The fight is a costly one. as can be j judged from the fhet that last week's j work on the Carrollton levee, about one-fiteenth of the city system, cost I S14.000. A number of weak spots have' been added to the list, but the levee boards have gone promptly to work in all cases and danger has been bridged j «rer. Capt. Derby, of the United States engineers. has already begun arrangements to rebuild the levees where defective and the levee board across the river has turned over three levees to j the government's supervision. Fas id Um Kajra of Um Bank. SoMKBSWOKTB, X. H.. April 26.—The I room in Berwick of J. E. Kelly, the con- | lessed murderer of Cashier Stick ney of the Great Falls national bank was searched last night, and In it were fonnd the keys of the Great Falla na- j tjpnal bank, which wens taken from Stickneys pocket. THE WHITE SQUADRON Aachored la the North Bln r to Taka Fart j ta tba Naval Parade. New Yobk. April 26.—The white j squadron left its anchorage off Tompkins ville. Staten Island, early yesterday morning, and sailed np the North river to its new anchorage off Grant’s tomb, where it will remain until Wednesday or Thursday. Large crowds gathered at the Battery, and on the piers of the North river front to see the vessels pass. The Ne w York, the flagship of the squadron, with Admiral Baaee in command, took the lead

Kitchen Garden Planting Table. Guide to tile Proper Times tor Sowing of Various Seeds In Order to Obtain Continuous Succession of Crops.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION. A SaMachiMtt* Civil EBitlncer Present* His Views. Massachusetts is foremost in the work of constructing better roads, her example having already been followed by six other states. The system which the commissioners in this state have adopted of building one-mile sections in different parts of the state is that they are all parts of one general plan, simply links in the chain, and when completed.and joined will make continuous good roads through the state each way, east, west, north and south—a work that will contribute greatly to the prosperity of this state. I believe every branch of industry, agricultural, manufacturing and commercial, will be stimulated and made more productive by it. flood roads are a special beneht to the country districts, where the demand is for better roads than the towns can afford to build and maintaiu. Prices of farm products are fixed at the great cities, centers of consumption and distribution, and are largely beyond the farmer’s control, and the cost of transportation is a principal factor in determining whether there is any profit for him or not. The difference between good and bad roads is often the difference between profit and loss, to farmers situated far from market. It has been my privilege for the past year to be in a position to see and know, in a practical way, the minner and methods of construction of *hese state roads, in different parts of this state, as now being built. I am convinced that to construct roads intelligently lequires a good degree of professional skill, but not that alone. Technical engineering must yield to practical common sense methods in dealing with The problems constantly being met with in the varied conditions in road building, such as variety of soi!—hilly, wet, clay land that is necessary to thoroughly drain. and in some sections hx.se sand and in others good gravel, and everywhere is to be met the destructive effect of the elements and the deep frost, which work a great injury to an improperly built road. Economic condition* must also be considered. Nearly

▲ CHARMING SUBURBAN ROAD. nil of these state roads are the main tJboroughfaie* radiatirg from the business centers, where there is a large amount pf travel, making it necessary to build substantial and expensive roods, with a view to a constant increase of travel. But gcod engineering does not consist' in expending large turns, but in building the best possible roads with the least amount of money, although the opposite sometimes appears to be t he ease. The preparatSoB of the subgrade or roadbed, making it suitable for the broken stone. » first in order. It is to be brought to the grade line and with the same crown as the finished roadway. then rolled with a roller of not less than ten tons weight, until hard and compact as possible, all depressions being filled so that the stone will be of uniform thickness. Then it is ready for the first course of broken stone of four inches in thickness, which Is as thick as will roll to the best advantage. This course is then rolled until compact enough not to be disturbed by the empty teams passing over it. < Then It is ready for the second course

of the same thickness, to be treated ic the same manner as the first, care always being1 taken to roll from the outside towards the center. With thi* course the shoulders of gravel are to be rolled and it is then ready for the last course of screenings or dust. Car* must be taken in putting this on; it should be sjuread just thick enough tc cover the broken stone and fill the spaces between them, then watered ami rolled until the mud shall flush to the surface. This works the dust down between the stone, making a solid compact water-proof road ted. The above description applies tc roads built entirely of macadam, but w here there are soft places or wet clay or springy land, it is first drained bj putting in tile drain pipe, then Telford paving is used. This consists oi stones four to ten inches in width and six to twenty inches in length and not less than eight inches in depth, placed vertically and lengthwise across the roadway, making a firm pavement when driven down and rolled. CpoE this the broken stone is placed and treated as before stated. During all of the work from the beginning, teams should not be allowed to pass over it unless absolutely necessary, as any disturbing of the foundation on the different courses of stone is an injury to the durability of the work.—R. E. Allen, C. E., in American Agriculturist

CREAMERY SITES. ! < Some TklHfn Without Which Thete Is So Chance ot Success. The large number of creameries which are now building makes it worth while to give a word of caution in regard to the selection of sites. A great many creameries prove unsuccessful because the expense account is toe large. This account may be materially affected in the chdice of site. In the first place there must be roads conveniently leading to it. and they mus: oe good roads. If there is trouble in this respect the most distant patrons* will drop off during the season of bad roads and the output will be reduced, while the expenses do not diminish. In the next place, it must be well drained. We do not say th^t good butter cannot be produced in a creamery situated on low. undrained ground, but we do not believe that owners sufficiently unwise to locate a creamery in such a place will usually be wise enough to overcome the difficulties which they thereby create. And if they do. it wiil cost a lost of money and increase the expense account. There must be a never-failing anc abundant supply of pure water. Without this there can be no chance of success. Fortunately, the requirements is this direction are not too large to be generally attainable, but a sufficient sup ply is essential. Finally, the factory should be so situated that the milk should flow by gravity wherever it is tc go. A side hill presents obvious advantages in this respect, but when that is not possible It will usually pay tc construct a plank incline. When the milk is loaded on the wagon the cheapest way to elevate it is by horse pow er. A milk pump is not an easy thing to keep clean, to say nothing ol the cost of hand or steam power to rue it A factory thus located will attract patrons, and the more milk it receives ' the more profit for all concerned.—Sat Francisco Chronicle. Care of Hoase PtssU. From 45 to 65 degrees is the best temperature for growing plants in the house. They will make up for it by a strong and vigorous growth in the summer. Tropical plants have rest when | the dry season comes, and it is uanat- ; oral to keep the plants forced and growing continuously all the year around, j It is the same as if you were to take an apple tree and keep it in leaf all the year. They should have a season of rest. All kinds of fruit trees, especially peach trees, should be headed low.

WHEELS AND WHEELMEN. American bicycles made a pronounced impression at the Dublin cycle show. Arizona has a bicycle manufacturing company located at Phoenix, and expects to turn ont 1.000 wheels thin year. There are now 74,000 members in the L. A. W.. and the division officials are sanguine that the figures will be increased to 150.000 by next fall. A match-box attached to the handlebar is the latest device. Its chief use will be for women, who have no bandy pockets, like men. in which to carry matches and other necessaries. It is held by some persons that the true definition of a scorcher is “one who affects a hot pace, makes pedestrians boiling mad, warms up the police and gets censured in court, after which he complains that it is a burning shame.** * The proposition made by E. C. Bald to ride a series of races against any professional from $1,000 to $3,000, has aroused the ire of Tom Butler, the Boston expert. The latter expresses his willingness to meet Bald, and seems to be anxious to clinch the match at once. English cycle critics are writing very bitter articles about American bicycles, and finding numerous reasons why no one should buy them. This is pretty good evidence that some one is buying them, and the sales will increase if American makers will keep up to the high standard they have established. A hundred had machines sold in England will prevent the sale of 1,000 good ones. WHAT WOMEN ARE DOIN6.0 Mrs. Josephine Shaw Lowell is one of the pioneers in prison reform work. As an expert in household economics she has been an educator of the women of. her age and country. Mrs. Prof. Parks, Atlanta, Ga., has received COO additional names of women to be added to the appeal to the spring conferences to vote to admit women to th«* M. E. general conference. Recreation la Readlne* If you contemplate a pleasure trip this season, you want information about the principal' resorts in the west. There are numerous points on the line of the Union Pacific, and it is a pleasure to read about, if you cannot visit them. Send six cents in stamps and get a copy of “Western Resort Book.” Address E. L. Lomax, G. P. A T. A. Union Pacific System, Omaha, Neb. If you get sick by going to church it is all righU but if from going to a show it is called a judgment.—Washington Democrat. Look out! Shiver, then soreness and stiffness. Use St. Jacobs Oil—then a cure. When people say of a man that he is worse than dead, they mean that he is alive.— Atchison Globe.

“Star Tobtceo." As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use Star. It is not only the best, but the most lasting, and therefore the cheapest. The w»*n who is always suspicious of his neighbors is hardly to be trusted—V» ashington Democrat. Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe, 10c. You can’t tell how little a man knows by his sue.—Washington Democrat. A slip—a sprain—lame. St. Jacobs Oil cures it all the same. Imaginary eminence is actual humiliation. —Ram s Uorn. Fits stopped free and permanently cured. No fits after first day’s use of Dr. Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer. Free $2 trial bottle A treatise. Dr. Kline, 933 Arch st., Phila., Pa. Act without thought, and you are a fool; think without act, and you are a visionary. —Ram'ii Horn. I use Piso’s Cure for Consumption both in my family and practice.—Dr. G. W. Patterson, Inkster, Mich., Nov. 5, 1SSM. If one of a man’s relations visits at his house as long as a month, his wife never in the world gets over it.—Atchison Globe. Don’t refuse or excuse—St. Jacobs Chi’s the cure for bruise. Reflection is a key that unlocks the treasures of the memory.—Ram’s Horn. Just try a 10c box of Cascarets cnndv cathartic Jinest liver and bowel regulator made. Nothing will upbraid you like unused faculties.—Ram’s Horn. THE MARKETS. New York. April M. 1*0*. CATTLE-Xatlve Steers..* 4 35 0*5 00 COYTON-Middling........ TVi FLOCK—Winter Wheat. S 35 d# WHEAT-Na3 Bed... <0 OOKN-Na 2.. OATS—No. 2... t* PORK-New Mess. 8 75 ST. LOCIS. COTTON—Middling. REE V ES—Steers.. 3 35 Cows and Hellers .. 2 75 CALVES—(per head;.. 4 00 HOGS-Fairte Select. 3 05 SHEEP—Fair toCSoioe. FLOCK—Patents.. Fancy to Extra da WHEAT-Sol 3 Bed Winter. CORN—Na 2 Mixed. OATS— Na 2...... BYE—Na 2. 33 TOBACCO—Legs.. 3 00 Leaf Burley.. 4 30 HAY’—Clear Timothy. 10 00 BCTTEK—Choke Dairy-. 10 KiAiS—Knth.................. .... FORK—Standard (new).. BACON—Clear Rib. .... LA Rl>—Prime Sterna... CHICAGO CATTLE—Native Steen...— 3 85 HOGS—Fair to Choice.. 3 05 SHEEP—Fair to Choice.... 3 50 FLOUR—Winter Patents. 4 50 Spring Patents. 3 75 WHEAT-Na 2 Spring......... 74\ Na 2 Bad... 90% CORN-Naf. OATS—Na 2. <U 3 50 ** 4 75 4 75 * 490 185 400 1 92 (A 1 00 2314 U <0 34 t* 800 1250 FUKKR *56 500 3 MO 21 a* <e*w). 8 50 KANSAS CITY. CATTLE—Shipping Steers— 3 75 < HOGS—All Grades. 3 50 ( WHEAT-Na 2 Bed. I OATS—Na2 White..... I CORN—Na t. *1*< NEW ORLEANS. FLOCR-HlahGnda.... 4 03 CORN—Na2. 35 OATS—Western... HAY—Choke. *6 00 iWU POKK-New Mess..— .... R »BJ4 BACON—Sides. • 5* COTTON—Middling. .... fcft 7* LOUISVILLE. WHEAT—No.2 Bed.... 96 * 04 CORN—Na 2 Mixed. 27 5 2W4 OATS^-Na 2 Mixed. «| M PORK—New Mess- 9 25 a 9 75 BACON—dear Rib. - . 0 . Hit 1H

Vacation Day*. era Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota along the lines of the Chicago, Milwaukee 4 St .'Paul Railway, axe hundreds of charming localities preeminently fitted for summer homes, nearly all of which are located on or near lakes which have not been fished out. These resorts range in variety from the “full dress for dinner” to the flannel shirt costume for every meal. Among the list are names familiar to many of our readers as the perfection of Northern summer resorts. Nearly all of the Wisconsin points of interest are within a short distance from Chicago or Milwaukee, and none of them are so far away from the “busy marts of civilization” that they cannot be reached in a few hours of travel, by frequent trains, over the finest road in the Northwest—the Chicago, Milwaukee 4 St. Paul Railway. Send a two cent stamp for a copy of “Vacation Days,” giving a description of the principal resorts, and a list of summer hotels and boarding bouses, and rates for board, to Geo. H. Heafford, G. P. A., Chicago, HL A Clear Conscience.—“Don't some of these old songs haunt you?’' “No; I’ve never murdered any of them. ”—Chicago Record. Physicians Wise In their Generation. The above class of scientists recognize'snd have repeatedly borne testimony, to the efficacy of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy and preventive of fever and ague, rheumatism, want of vigor, liver complaint, and some other ailments and infirm conditions of the system. Experience and observation have taught them its value. They but echo the verdict long since pronounced by the public and the press. Only the lienighted now are ignorant of America’s tonic and alterative. People never know that they had anything to lose by marriage until they are married.—Atchison Globe. Shake lata Year Shoes Allen’s Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. Cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions. Greatest comtort discovery of the age. Allen's Foot-Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easv. Is a certain cure for sweating. callous, hot, tired, aching feet. Try it j to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. 25c. Trial package FREE. Address Allen S. Olmstead. Le Roy, N. Y. -- We can see one way with a little thought, but it usually takes a second or third thought to see the best way.—Ram’s Horn. Pains and aches break down. St. Jacobs Oil builds up and finishes with a core. He is littlest, who belittles others.—Ram’s Horn.

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