Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-09
LEAVING THE RUINS.
The Saviors of Johnstown on Eve of
Their HOmeward Journey.
A FINE BADGE FOR HASTINGS
Presented to Him by the G. A. r. Through
Commander Stewart.
THE FIGURES ON LOSSES AND DEATHS
A FINE BADGE FOR HASTINGS
THE FIGURES ON LOSSES AND DEATHS
rrRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT

tFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTowN, July S.-There is very
little sleeping being done in the camp to-
night. Nearly all the State officers and
employers will leave for their homes in the
morning. and are now putting in their time
preparing to take their departure. The old
officers, who like to gather around a camp
fire and review old associations, are bidding
goodby to their fellows. From many a tent
comes the sound of clinking tin cups, in
dicative of many gatherings around the
flowing bowl, or rather the flowing keg. The
men who have worked from early morn until
midnight are rejoicing in the fact that they
will enjoy a short season of rest after tonight.
1t will be very short, as many of them will have
to do duty at the annual encampments.
The feature of the closing ceremonies of the
camp was a badge presentation from the State
officers of the G. A. R. to Adjutant General
Hastings for his valuable services in rendering
assistance to the families of the members lost in
the food. The badge is a beautiful emblem
made of gold and set with diamonds. The bar
is fac simile of the shoulder straps of Brig
adler General with the star set in diamonds.
Pendant from the bar is the monogram IN. q.
p" made entirely Of diamonds. The main
badge below is a keystone of dead and bright
gold. surrounded by an enameled circle having
in gold letters the words "From the Depart
:nent of Pennsylvania of the G. A R." On
the reverse is the inscription: ITO Adjutant
General d. H. Hastings for many fayors and
public"
AFFECTING SPEECHES.
Department Commander Stewart made the
presentation speech, which was responded to
by the Adjutant General. General Hastings
spoke of the calamity and of the efficient SER
vices rendered by the members of the Four
teenth Regiment of Pittsburg, portion of
which was drawn up around him. he paid an
elegant tribute to the members of the q. A K,
and said be felt sure that the members of the
regiment would make as good soldiers as the
former, who had served their country
Other speeches were made by Colonel Frank
B. Eshelman, of Philadelphia, who paid just
recognition to the efficient services OF General
John A Wiley cf the second Brigade, and by
Colonel John H Linton and Cyrus Elder, of
this place. The latter read a set of resolutions
adopted at meeting of the Finance Commit
tee this afternoon, euIogizing Adjutant Gen.
eral Hastings for his valuable services rem
dered to the citizens of the town. The general
was visibly moved by the kind words of praise
heaped upon him. At the conclusion of the
meeting he was kept busy for an hour shaking
hands and bidding farewell to those who are
going to leave.
presented their Chief Clerk, Harry Keller of
Bellefonte, with a beautifully engrossed set of
resolutions as a testimonial of his services
The tents will be struck in the morning and
by night nearly ali the men who have been
here for nearly six weeks will be on their way
home. Adjutant General Hastings will visit
the place once each week and direct part of
the work, which will be under the charge of
Captain George Hamilton.
The new system of having the work done by
one contractor went into effect this morning.
and there was rot five minutes delay in max
ing the change. The new contractors. McLain
& Co, had nearly 500 men at work and scattered
fhar al ha in ha
matter of clearing out cellars was begun this
morning on Main street. Many of the citizens
disapproved Of the force of men being cut so
heavily, but their dissatisfaction vas not out
spoken.
FIGURES ON LOSSES.
Mr.. H. ]. Davies, Secretary of the Board of
Inquiry who has been conducting the registra-
tion left for his home in Cleveland tonight
The board will make their report this morning
before the meeting of the commissioners at
Cresson. Judge Cummin, the resident repre-
sentative here, will recommend that tine report
be adopted. The grand total of the losses sus-
tanned blythe food is placed at SS.6b5.ll4 The
aggregate loss of borough property. all the
boroughs having reported. is sl6S. $50. The
damage to school property Rported from seven
school districts is So 49, Inc hre companies,
six in number report loss of S37, ISL The |
losses of private corporations so far reported
amount to 81, ,13l, ,662
General Hastings and his assistants will at |
tend the meeting of the Commission to-mor- |
row. |
Contractor James Mcknight left for New |
York tonight. His accounts with the State |
have been Strengthened out, and the discrepan- |
cies which existed have been adjusted. Head |
Bookkeeper J. E. Mcclellan stated this even |
ing that the misunderstanding about the pay |
rolls due to the fact that the rolls had not |
been properly divided among the different &C. |
partments.
In determining these losses allowance ha9 |
been made for property that has been saved, |
hence this is an estimate only in total loss.
The following are Secretary Dawes figures: |
The aggregate of the local committees esti- |
mates of loss classes 2 g. and is a. 79l 74T.
The total number of cases in these classes is |
364 The average loss therefore is 81, 424
The Cambria and johnson companies, the |
Westmoreland Gas Company and the churches |
have not yet reported losses 1t is expected |
losses vet TO be heard from will swell the total
to SS656ll4 The immediate payment of 4
g. 1856 600 to the sufferers will be recommended |
to the commission tomorrow.
The first legal sale since the food was the |
selling out of Clark's novelty store by the \
Sheriff to-day.
The FIRE department is now in good shape, |
being under the chief charge Of Chal l. Dick, |
who has thoroughly organized a set of home |
fTemen, seven men being assigned to each of |
the four engines left here by the Philadelphia 1
department. system of signals will be /
sounded from the II. E. Church. Chief Engi- |
neer Swedley, of Philadelphia, was here to-day 1
and took a survey of the streets and alleys. |
Miss Clara Barton spent some time at head |
quarters tonight, and stated that the Red |
Cross still found plenty of places where help |
was needed. Several of the officers wives ar 1
rived tonight, and the Western Union en-
ployes gallantly gave up their sleeping quarters |
Tor the use of the fair sex.