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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
CHASTITY FIND AT NINEvAH.
One Hundred and Thirty Eight Corpses
Uncovered In a Corn Patch.

Today corn patch of about an acre in
{ xtent AT Nlneysh was dug over by volun-
teer force and IS corpses uncovered. The
manner in which the CHASTITY find was made
was purely accidental man walking over
the field kicked clump Of earth, overturned
it and uncovered vomsns face. This in
dlcsted rlch lind and the people around
were called in 10 assist with the results
above stated. This increases the list of the
dead at Nineyah 10 $50 The new dead
were found under about four feet of sllu-
vial deposit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
REVOLVING DEED.
Two Fiends Sever the Neck OF a Body
to Steal the Necklace.

JOHNsrONN, june I.
A horrible butchery took place last night
between Woodyille and Con, maugh. II is
reported that two ilungarans found the body
of lady who had valuable necklace on
The devils dragged irer out of the water and
severed her head from her body 10 get the
necklace.
At eleven o'clock today the woods near
Conemaugh were being searched for the
men supposed to be guilty of the crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
OPEN PURSES.
Men Giving Thousands 10 Dis.
tresSed Fellow Beings.
City Of Brotherly Love True 10 Its
Name.
Jacksonville Provss &indiul of Past
Favors.

NhW YoRN, June Z.
About 200 leading citizens met at City
Hall to-day and formed the Johnstown Relief
Committee, mayor Grant chairman. An adj
dress TO the citizens was drawn up and adopt
ed, About s6o.0 200 were subscribed on the
spot, The stock exchange raised $4,000
and the produce exchange $4,000. Many
theatres are arranging benefit performances.
The police and hrs departments have author
iGed the dremcu aud policemen to circulate
subscription lists, and the newspapers have
all opened funds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Jumped Astride a Telegraph Pole

and rode some 2S miles from Johnstown to
Bolivar before being rescued. Where
Woodvale stood is now sea of mud, broken
but rarely by pile of wrecksge. Nothing
is standing but the old wooden mills. The
place is swept of all other buildings but the
ruins of the Goutea wire mill. The boilers
of these great works were carried 100 yards
The mire formed grave for many victim
and arms and legs are protrudng from the
mud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Ruined

The wreck of the Chesapeake & Ohio ca.
nal is without doubt the most serious result
of the flood in the Potomac. The canal was
begun in le26 and finished in 1850 1t cost
a little more than Sll 900 000 Since its
commencement the total expenditures have
reached nearly $40, 900 600. Senator Cor
man says the canal will have to be aban-
doned for the reason that the company is in
such an impoverished coalition that they
will be unable to raise the means with which
to make the extensive repairs necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Prompt Action Needed to Prevent the
Pollution OF Vast Water Supplies

PIrIsBt RG, June J.
The Despatch T. VI. extra edition says
that fifteen thousand lost is now talked of as
the ruins reveal.
The Masonic fraternity met this morning
and appointed committee to ask the nited
States government to take action at once.
The committee telegraphed to President
Harrison asking him to send out sanitary
commission Immediately, warning him that
unless prompt action was taken to remove
the dead bodies and animals from the
streams into which the COnemaugh emptied
the water would be polluted and carry
plague germs to the people from Pittsburg
to New Orleans. Like messages were sent
to lhe Pennsylvania senators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Jacksonville Remembers Her Friends.

During the evening President Harrison
received dispatch from Jacksonville, Fla,
saying that the jacksonville SANITARY A-so-
citation has appropriated $1,000 for the relief
of the sufferers at Johnstown and other
places devastated by the flood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
FOUR THOUSAND CoFFINs.
Sent From Pittsburg While Two Car
Loads are Shipped from Cincinnati


PfTTsHURG, june
Between 1000 and 5000 coffius were order
ed sent from Pittsburg and 2200 we're sent
thi. morning At noon an order given
for 2O00 more. pHly caskets were sent to
Johnstown, the undertakers had not time To
handle rough boxes. Another firm shipped
400 caskets and 500 shrouds. Statements Of
a coffin famine are untrue. Two carloads 4
caskets were shipped from Cincinnati and
sent to Johnstown on the b. & .. railroaI
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Philadclphians Subscribe Thousands
rniLAptrrniA, June 3

TWII IINNTTTHINi IHbt y.
At a meeting of the citl1rus held nj the
mayors office today sjO, 600 were subscribed
in few minutes for the sufferers at Johns.
town and vicinity In addition to the s2s,-
900 collected by the mayor Saturday innum-
cradle wagon loads Of clothing and provisions
were collected and shipped To Johnstown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
State Of Name.

"NNNEbEt, =.
County Commissioners Court.
Augusta, April - is>Y.
=, IA aceorts nee with the requirements OF sec. >.
~ Shap 2si Of the Public Laws of iss9, ho,iee ~
y nefeby given that the City OF Waiervi" has
lfosiied suitable Court Room and other secoiiiao
nAuss for the superior Court of said County ~ ~
- - oeerrs 10 the accHptsnce of majority ot N
'"ehiF Commissioners of said County, ana mas -
seesfa and delivered TO said Commissioners . sui
:. S'shi iease to the Thereof to sai1 Gun
eafihg the time said court is held in sald eit!'
J. VI. CARPENTER, County
CnAs. WENTWORTH, Commissioner
Attest ". 5. CnoArE, Clerk. aprssdtluneh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Deaths in the K. OF p. Ranks.

CHIcAGo, June 3
The Chicago Knights of Pythias received
information today that Supreme Chancellor
John ID. Linen of the order in the United
States. with hi. entire family, a wife and
four children. were drowned At Johnstown.
PROSPEROUS lodges we're located al Johns
,osu and Cambria City. A majority of the
members are reported dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04

American Association.

At Brooklyn kansa. Citys ., Brooklyns
e.
At Philadelphia No game as the Louis
yilles did not arrive.
At Columbus Louis IL. Columbus 7.
At Bsltmore-liatimores I, Cincnnatis
2 Eight innings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Chicago Produce Market.
Nervous Disorders.

DR.. Flinfs Remedy must be taken when
excessive or continuous muscular exertion.
exciting passions, or over.induigeDce. stimu-
latng food or drink, or nervous disorders
have long continued. Descriptive treatise
with each bottle; or aidre., Mack Drug Co.
NY. For sale by c. b. Murphy and J. N.
Mixer. iune4deod folr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04

MANI DISPATCHES


DAMARI-corrA, June 3
Capt. John Bryant Of Bristol of the
schooner 5. SAsyer, was drowned in the
Damariscotts river, about four mile. below
here Sunday, by the capslkingof y sal boat
The body is not get recovered Two other
men with him were rescued in an exhausted
condt ton. Bryalt leaves wife and thre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
New Body Every Three Minutes

The body of Supt. B. c. Cameron of the
Cambria Iron Works was picked up this sf-
ternoon at 1 o'clock. Undertaken Fiannery
states that bodies are coming in the morgue
at the rate of one every three minutes. Dr.
W c. Beams body has Just been recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04

IIIHTToRD, June 3.
At a meeting of the citizens this evening
committee was appointed TO receive funds
for the relief Of the flood sufferers. The
mayor today sent TO the Governor Of Penn
sylvania check for si5o the unc1pcndcd
balance Of the fund raised here for the
jacksonville yellow fever sufferers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Pensions Granted Maine People

WAsHISGToS, June 3.
Pensions have been granted to the follow
ing citizens of Maine
Original, Thomas W. Thorndike, Josiah
Mason; increase Nathan Green, Charles L.
IIoyt, Nathaniel Gardner, Helen F., widow
of james T.. Ford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04

CAMDEN, June 3.
Judge +. VI. Wood of Camden died Sun
day of paralysis of the heart at the age of Il
years. He was a native of Camden. a re-
publican. member of the State Legislature
in j3, go and '6l, and hal been Judge of
Probate for l6 years, never missing a ses-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Bates Wins Another Victory.

ORoNo, June 3.
The inter collegiate game of base ball be-
tween the Bates and Maine State College
teams resulted in favor of the former by a
score of 90 :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
THE NATIONS SCAPITAL.
Sanitary Interference in Penn
sylVanla Impossible.
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Beyond
Repair.
Capt VIM D. Jaynes Appointed In
spector OF immigration at Boston.


WAsgIsGros, June ?.
Ihe following Maine postmaster. have
been appointed j. G. F. Powers, Canaan.
wee Geo W. Johnson, removed Alfred
>tnson, North Sear.port, vice Z. W Seav-
efs' removed; Mrs. A. G. Tremin, East
Knox, vice A, f. GRAY, resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
FOREIGN Intelligence.
Seamen and Piremen On a Strike al LiV-
erpOol,
Tho Valkyrie Comes In Behind.

LIyEuropi. June 3.
The union seamen and ifemen have gone
on a strike here. Many vessels are unable
to hire experienced men, and compelled to
snip artisans and yokels as Gremen. Sirik-
ers are using every effort u prevent vessels
securing new men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04

NEW YORK June }.
IN the first Of three trial races between
the 5 yachts Katrina and Shamrock resulted to-
dav in the victory for Katrina, winning by IS
minutes AMI . seconds on "a mile course
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04

SKOwHEGAN. June B.
Governor and Mrs. Burleigh came here
this afternoon. They expect to join party
for trip up the kennebec tomorrow. Trout
ing at rarln Pond is one object Of the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
The Living Unable to Care for the Dead

Kernyile is il deplora5le condition.
The living are unable to care for the dead
The majority of the inhabitants of the town
were drowned A lean-to Of boards has been
erected or the only street remaining in the
town and this il the headquarters for the
committee that contr Is the dead. As quick
y a. the dead are brought to this point they
are placed in boxes and taken to the GENE
terry and buried.
supply store has been opened in town
A milkman for overcharging for milk this
morning, narroTly escaped lynchng. The
infuratcd men appropriated all his milk and
distributed it among the poor and drove him
out of town.
The body Of A Hungarian was lynche d
last night and removed by friend. during
the night The monster had cut eff four
fingers of the right hand Of woman and
dropped the fingers into his pocket, where
ha fouuI whom pau-urai
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
One Thousand Exhumed Near Kernville.
THOUGHT TO BE $4,000.

over one thousand bodies were taken from
near kernville today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Postoffice Money and Mail Gone

The postmaster at Johnstown today tele-
graphed the postotiice department that the
Jnhnstowu postotiice building with all the
office money and stamps WIS carried away
In the flood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Slow Work OF Exhuming the Dead.


ing for the bodies 80 very slow is the strange
way that the great masses of objects rolled
into intricate masses of dirt and RUBBISH. As
the flood rolled down the valley OF the South
Fork it oblitersted the suburb of Woodyale
and not house was left and the material
contained in them rolled on dow the valley
the water grinding ii to pulp. The masses
contain human bodies and il is slow work TO
pick them 10 pieces. Inside of one today
were the remnants of a carriage body. har-
messed horse, baby cradle. doll, a tress of
woman's hair, rocking horse and piece of
beefsteak still hanging TO hook.
The hourly recovery of bodies at and near
the vicinity of what was once the Baltimore
4 Ohio iepot at Johnstown is increasing With
frighiful rapidity. Half of the unknown
dead are msngled burned or crushed beyond
recognition. Since the recovery OF the first
body the populsce have not had near enough
collins for the dead, although hundreds ar
rive daily. Owing TO the deeomposed con-
dition of most bodies they are boxed up in
rough board boxes, merely store boxes, and
buried at once.
Chris. Myers was rendered completely u-
sane by the fact that his father, mother. two
sisters aud brother were among the mi sslng.
This afternoon Wm. Heneral manager of
the associated press, and Frank Hatton,
ex-postmaster general, came in from Ebens
burg, where they have been in a packet
since. The train lost all passengers. Twelve
or thirteen who left the train were killed,
Hatton and Smith were lucky enough to
stick to the train. When the waters struck
the roof of u house on which man named
Daupherty had taken shelter he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
( Bangor W hig.

We hope thar before another year rolls
around faculty and students of our Name
colleges will cordially unite in abollshlng all
college sport, on Memorial Day. Let 1t be
generally understood nov that hereafter that
day is to be excluded in the arrangement OF
n schedule of games and then there VIII he
no misunderstand ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Severe Damage to a Virginia City.

HARRIsOsBURG, Va, June 3.
The damage to this county by the foods
in land ruined, bridges and fences washed
away and crops destroyed, will exceed $780,
OAf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Berlin Organizes a Relief Fund

BrRLis, June =.
A funi for the relief Of the Johnstown
food sufferers has been organized In this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Valkyiie Beaten.

LosDos. June 3.
In the yacht race today the official time
was, IrcI $50 81; Yarans i,Go 81, Valky-
rie, % "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
viii You Work."

If an affirmative answer is given, the man
i. escorted to an employment bureau where
he is put TO work. If not they are turned
back A lot of idle, vagabond negroes
are in Johnstown an will not work, and it
is likely the committee will escort them ont
of town. They have caused most o the
trouble during the few, past terrible days.
Not a few of the relief committees have
come to the city out of mere curiosity, aud
have positively refused to work and hang
about the cars and eat the food The lead
ers of the committee have had to do all the
work and they deserve much credit. An
old man sa, on a chair placed on n box at
the intersection of two street. today and
begged for men. Every man it seems,
wants to be policeman where he can bull
doze strangers and annoy reporters.
There were some remarkable escapes.
Mrs. John Gels was standing on Main street
ard as the food struck the houses portion
Of brick house fell on Lsr. She was res
cued through a window. Mamie Greenwood
was in her house talking to her sister when
the buildings were struck. Her father,
mother and two sisters were drowned. She
was caught in the eddy and whirled around
into safety Mrs. DR. John \, Lea, whose
husband was lost, hung by her arm and was
suspended for four hours in the water, sup
porting her aged mother unil both were res
cned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Energetic Men Needed.

The great cry in Johnstown is for men
who will work and not stand idly by and do
nothing but gaze on the ruins. The
following order posted on the telegraph
poles in Johnstown today
NOTICE.
During the day men who have been i, lie
have been begged TO aid us in clearing the
town, many have not refused to work We
are now so organized that employment can
be found for every man hn wants to work
Men offered work who refuse to take the
same and who are able to work must leave
Johnstovn. For the present we cannot af-
ford TO feed men who will not work. All
work will be paid for. Strangers and idlers
who refuse to work will be driven from
Johnstown.
Per order, Citizens Committee.
Officers are stationed at every avenue and
railroad thst enters the town, and all suspi-
cious looking characters are stopped and
asked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-04
Johnstowns Population.

Just one month ago a census of the city for
the new directory was completed, which
showed exactly 2a,400 people claiming u res
in Johnstown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-16
JERSEY CITY.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company resumed uaulo '
IN the main line to Pittsburg yesterday tram ven
On, AZ a. m for the first time since the 'ohnsto"
Ss,,or The regular Pacific express train was started
at p. m and the Western express VIII Do roSumoa
this evening, but the Chicago limited Tram VIII nov
be resumed until tho middle Of this Week.
Garrett T. Wipanu was Tesppoin'ea raFH va, Con n'
missioner by Judge Knapp yesterday LOT tho iA 'efh
Of five years
The Hudson County liquor Dealers Association has
decided to mako demand upon Tho Boaru OF AIder
men that license shall not be granted TO any one VINO
Is not a member Of tho association
Mss Laura Farrant was declared YESTERDAY 70 %
the winner OF the prize offered by commissioner
Psepey for the best composition on The Ns"SpapeF'
The contest was limited TO the graduating Gas" OF
the High school The winner VIII deliver the WHO
dlctory az the commencement this week
The single Tax League has engaged salters Grove
., p,mrano for Sunday afternoon meetings during
the summer. Henry George and Il u ren'ocos'
will DO among tho speakers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-16

Of New. Brunswick The Peter spader prIes N no'e
history were awarded tho frst 10 HAIRY DAsDi' '.
Brooklyn and the second 10 j. a. Rayen OF 'he sa,''9
city. The Hart English literature prize was Ce.
10 Howard A. Reynolds OF fev-brunsVSA ~
Bowter scientific prize was awarded to Edwaru li"ei
Michael Groestein, pedleT living IN burne'
81 was struck by express train at the AoanS'
crossing OF the Pennsylvania road last evening" anu
Instantly killed
EAST oRANGE.-The Rev. DR.. George ,. biShop
denies that his son. ". II. Bishop, Of HerizoS nan
Jey brunswick has left the Reformed Church OF mas
any tntenttou OF doing DR.. Bishop SAYS that Ms
ron Is now doing work in charge OF mission chui'h
o, the Reformed denomination in Macon, Mich ana
meeting with great success
NORTH oRANGE.-The trustees OF the North orange
saptlst Church have decided to mako extensive al
terations and improvements during the summer Inc
organ is 10 be placed In aleoye to Dc eu
above and behind the platform The galiefy ID tno
TRANSIENT Is 10 be removed and placed across the nave
over the entrance. The seating capacity WI mus
be increased 10 1000 The alterations Will cost ABOUT
g., 500.
CENTREVILLE-owlng to domestic troubles MIS-.
Jacob wnzerburger OF East Nineteenth'st', atehpeu
10 commit suicide yesterday morning By lying down
across the Central Railroad tracks. enc was u.s.
covered and removed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-16
DISSIPATION FEIr IN CHICAGO

Chicago, June 49," Chicago merchants are rapidly
getting to a point where they will raise the cry Of
bread or blood on tho ST. Paul roads" said prom
nent member Of the Chicago Freight Bureau this morn
Ing Tho fighting among the roads is a matter Of
litto moment to II II docs not interfere with
business but IN this case II does interfere. The
Burlington and Northern had not gwen The notice Of It's
cut I'm the rates twenty four hours before the New
York 1obbers the opportunity and sent their drum
mers n swarms into the territory rlghtully belon gng
TO US. In competition with Eastern lobbers, VIC
not sell dollars worth OF goods In the whole coun.
try between POINTS north Of Milwaukee and st. Paul.
nor in all tho territory west Of 81. Paul. We must
nav co cents 10 ST. Paul, where the Eastern iobberS
nav os for exactly tho service. We simply can't
and won't stand It. The Western Freight Association
has dubbed On tho sublee long enough II must pull
down the local rates and give us chance. Yester-
day It tried IT, force through a resolution TO abolish
prorattng in ssch way that the discriminating feature
OF the Intertste Commerce Act would be evahcd. and
s,iu keen the through and local rates they are.
One or two OF the roads had the sense 10 sec where
thew would land and objected % such good purpose
mai the resolution killed. Not thing was done
In The way Of settlement, and last night some OF the
renresnntatyes left here for their homes
Com missioner Inglehart Of the Chicago Freight Bu'
rea saws that Unless the differences OF through rates
and local rates ao satisfactorily adjusted proceedings
against the Chicago roads Will DO Instituted In the
Federal courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-16
WESTMINSTER COUNTY.

WHITE PLAINs.-Ths yestEy of Grace Episeopa
Church has adopted plans for the erection OF parsh
building 3eI9o, two stories high at cost o. sSo tSe
ave- Str.et Methodist Episcopal Church. "A team
Of mustangs ran away easy yesterday morning w
HrosdTsy throwing out Mrs. II. 7. Dykman who
tmstained cuts about the head. Robert Briggs, who
Was driving was also cut about the face, and the
surrey was demolished.
PORTCHEsTER.-The trustees have contracted for
TIA erection OF forty arc electric lghts Of 200 can
die power, TO burn all night, for $4,000 per annuin
The Brush system will be used.
YCNKERs. Justice Dykman yesterday made per.
manent the Injunction In the matter OF restraining
the city Of YCnkers from directing the water Of Fern
brook from It's natural course into the AorrissI
sewer
GLEN IsLAND.-Thls pleasure ground, at the en-
franco Of New Rochelle harbor, Will be opened for
the reception of visitors In few days a number
OF new attractions have been added and the several
Islands forming the group look more beautiful than
ever.
WESTCHESTER.-The bill authorizing the bonding
OF the town of Weschester for 100000, with which
10 Improve the condition OF the highways, having
beon signed by tho Governor, Supervisor Rauch has
appointed Messrs. Waterbury Corlsy, Morris and
BirdssIl as commissioners In pursuance 10 the 10
QuirementS OF the blu.