Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-19
THE WORK OF RELIEF
As 30 Goes on at wefisburs-Much Yet
TO be Done-AddttiouaI subscrlp-
SDsciaT 10 The Rs5ister,


WELLsBURG, February lS.-A visit to
the rooms of the relief committee this
morning develops the fact that the work
of the committee is not at an end yet. Pro-
visions are still being contributed in small
lots. The county and Government funds
are now being used quite freely for food
and clothing. \ member of the committee
informed US that he did not think the
money appropriated would be sufficient
for the demands of the people. As to the
refusal OF those in charge to allow the use
Of the Catholic school house for the use Of
the sufferers it seems that there was
A Misunderstanding
in the matter. An explanation was made
and the parties re-occupied the building.
We did not learn of the real facts in the
case until after our report had been sent
off, and the correction is hereby made.
Mayor Frost received check for S25 this
morning from Miss ELnlma Parker, form
erly of this place, now of New York, for
the relief OF the sufferers here.
Receipt is hereby acknowledged Of draft
for 500 from Lewis Baker, Esq, to be
used for relief here "in such manner as
will do the greatest good to the greatest
number
Two hundred copies of
The sunday ReGiStsr
were ordered for here. The demand was
greater than the supply. TIE agent here
Orcered another supply this morning.
The statement naue by the Beach Bot
ton correspondent OF tie Sunday REGISTER
Goes Mr.. Vim. Everett an injustice. The
ianitor or watchman of the band, Mr.. David
Roberts, informed US that he told Mr..
Everett that he Roberts, would give S. to
get out of the bank, and sent Everett to
Nr. John S. Bealls TO convey him Bealls)
TO the bank before he (Roberts) look his
departure therelrom.
The more we look at the old town the
more are we impreS with the thought
that its desoistioA has not been over.
drawn.
Tae question has been asked us:
"Do yCu think the town will
Continue to Prosper
after such calamity has befallen it?"
Answer-"Yes, next summer, when
things get into proper shape again, the
flood will be one of the things Of the past
and will soon be forgotten, business will
continue the same as il there had been no
great flood.
This tlood, will learn US, who live 10 wit
our goods as far away from the reach OF the
water, as possible, and not depend too
much on the high water marks OF 80, so,
81, or the opinions of the "oldest lnhabi.
tant." the Seatherwise, or anybody else. "
The furnace that was damaged at the
Panhandle window glass works will not
&C repaired now. 1t is the intention at pr s.
ut to let il remain idle until next sum
Z er and then rebuild it. In the mean
ime. the new furnace which was far
nough above the water to be saved will be
pnt in full operation.
The work of getting things in shape
aga,n goes slowly, but brayely on.
The Relief Committee
cknowledged the receipt of the following
.oods tor the relief of the sufferers from
the flood:
One dray load OF provisions from Wash
iugtor, Pa tour dray loads from Wheel
ing; four stoves from Benz. Fisher, OF
town and Washington Pa, sen one car
| losd OF provisions and clothing.
Individusl subscriptions without can
vsssing: Archie Paull, S25; ]. C.. Palmer,
25; ?. Canning, Oil City, Pa, 5; T. II. Bu'
casnan, 10; J. B. Sommsrville, 10; f., w.
| Psxton, 25; ". II. TaTr, %: Citizens OF
West Middleto"n, ~. Louis J. Counsel
| man spent one day canysssing in West
| Liberty, West Alexander aud Castleman' s
| Run aud brought in SlSl.45. Wm. Scott,
| Cambridge. 0 $50; Mrs. Richie, ,; C. II.
Beall 20; Burgetts;owH relief, 50; Judd
Root u Co, Hartford, Conn, so; Buffalo
Village, Pa, 55; H, Duysl, 25; W. H.
| Heame, Is.
The Relief Committee say that they have
what they they think is an abundance oi
| prOyis;ous. The most they need now ID
| cash donations 10 aid poor men in restor
| ing their property, which has been wreck
ed by chimneys falling and buildings be
| ing csrried of and broken in two. Cash
donations will be gratefully received and
arknnwladoed