Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
THE FOREsT BIRhS.
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MrDDLETowN, N. Y, May 3-No serious
damage has been done by the forest fires. AT
Liberty, on the Ontario L Western road, the
citizens turned out yesterday afternoon and
fought the fire and got 1t under control.
At Ceptreville the railway employees and
citizens were fighting the fire nearly all night
and now have 1t under control. At numerous
other points on that road, and all through
Sullivan county, fires have prevailed, but 10
serious losses have occurred.
Tho large cedar swamps In the town of
Warwick we've burning all day yesterday, but
the fire is now subdued. 1t destroyed much
valuable growing cedar timber. The smoke
has disappeared from this section.
ELMIRA, N. Y, May g. A report from the
coal mining town OF Arnot, Tioga county,
Pa, states that about scors Of dwellings,
and both mining stores were burned yester-
day. The buildings were ignited by forest
fires. Elmira sent firemen and apparatus to
the rescue. The homeless families found
shelter last night at Blossburg. Particulars
not received.
AspuRY PARK, N. j., May "a number OF
forest fires are raging west and south OF
Asbury Park, and large area of valuable
timber has already been destroyed.
AN ENTIRE VILLAGE, AN EXTENSIVE TANNERy
SAW MILLS AND TWO RAILROAD BRIDGES
BURNED.
PoRT JERvIs, N. Y, May 3.-Tbe entire
village Of Giemans Depot, on the Port Jervis
Il Monticello railroad, 10 miles from here,
was swept away by fire yesterday afternoon
and last night. The fire started about
o'clock one mile from the depot The wind
was blowing gale. The men from Gieman's
saw mill fought the fire, but with no avail.
The residents were obliged to flee for their
lives and were unable to save anything and
not over half dozen houses are standing
within radius Of five miles.
The fire is still burning to the east aud
south Of Gilman's. The extensive tannery
and saw mills of w. W. Gilman Of New York
have been destroyed. The whole settlement
is owned by him and he is unable to estimate
his loss, which will probably reach 100000
Two railroad bridges have been burned.
READING, May 3-The Blue mountains
along the northern border of Berks county
are now on fire in every direction and serious
danger is apprehended. The destruction
of woodland il incalculable, but no houses or
barns have yet been burned. The fire spread
from Schuylkill county and the people aie out
fighting the flames.
SHENANDoAH, Pa, May 3.-The fire is still
burning and has 10 far extended over about
two miles Of country. The prompt action of
the people has saved the houses In its course.
PoRr JERvrs, Mayn5 -GilmaN's depot
presents q desoluts appearance this
morning. Nothing remains but the ruins
OF the old saw mill, the feed barns being
intact. The residents were compelled to
sleep in barns. Many spent the night in
the mill sleeping on the sawdust, having
lost everything. Men will be put to work
at once repairing the railway.
HoUTzpALR, Pa, May 5.-A large num-
Der OF people visited the ruins OF the
town OF Brisbin yesterday, and frequent
showers Of rain dispelled all fears OF 3
renewal Of tie fire among tho shoulder
ing embers strong appeal ID made for
immediate he! p, as hundreds OF people
are compelled to sleep in their clothes,
having no bed covering or bedding left
Money Is also needed to provide shanties
for temporary shelter. The citizens of
Houtzdsle and neigh boring towns are
doing their best, but with the population
suddenly doubled by refugees from Bris-
bin, they are unable t do all that is
necessary, and are compelled to appeal to
charity. -
READING, May 5.-The last of the Blue
Mountain fires along the northern line Of
Berks county WAS extipguished to-day
| through the Efforts of the farmers aud
| yesterdays ram.
New York, May 5.-The forest fires
have been nearly extinguished by the
heavy showers Of last night and this
lnorriug.
SHENANDOAH, Pa, May 5-The rain
has pxtinsuished the forest fires in this
vicinity.