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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
ANOTHER COMPARISON.
The Flood Of Bengal, in '56, In Which 20O,-
900 Pernoua We're Drowned.

900 Persons Were Drowned.
At first flush it was stated, and half believed
that, with the exception of great food disasters
In China, few years ago and of some sort oi
great inundation in India more than decade
past, the Conemaugh calamity was the worst IN
its results of anything at all like 1t in modern
times, on any continent. That was true. Still
1t may be interesting in instituting such COM
parisons to recall the exact published proper
tions OF the flood in Bengal in 1876, which IS
done by quoting from tina files Of this Journal
Tor that year, as follows:
The awful calamity in Bengal. intelligence of
which comes to US by cable is unparalleled In his
tory. A number ofislandsly lying about the estuary
identical with the Brahmapootra, were entirely
submerged by storm-wa7e on the 3lst of October
t!SI6l and nearly all their Inhabitants were de-
stroyed. As the wave swept ownward for five or
SIX SIX miles inland, and as one island alone-Dakhln
probably not less than So 600 human beings were
overwhelmed in the catastrophe. With the ex-
A. d., when, according to Gibbon, 25O, 90 people
perished, history affords nothing like 30 whole
sale destruction as this.
be compared to these is the great earthquake Of
17ss in Calabris, which probably caused the death
a. large part of Europe. Originating under the
center of Caabria. the disturbance passed under
destroyed the city OF Messina. On Il The morning Of
November l, 1855. an earthquake threw down the
principal part of Lisbon; the sea retired leaving
the bar dry, and then returned in wave 50 feet
high; In SIX minutes 90, 900 people perished.
The battle OF Actium was fought 81 years before
the Christian era, whild the ground rolled and
rocked under the feet of the soldiers on land as
they watched the sea fight in which they could
take no part. This convulsion Of nature destroyed
about people. In 1872 TO- O0Opersons perished
1u a similar way at Caracas. OF memorable inun-
dations the following are noted down: In the
early part of the Fifteenth century the sea broke
In at bort, in Holland, and drowned p villages
and over 100 900 people and about 100 years after
hv
OF the dykes in Holland is said to have destroyed
400. 000 souls.
1t is not too much to say that within historic
times recorded calamities by flood and earthquake
have killed off between 0OO 900 and 8 0O0 900 peo-
pie Of all that have occurred in recent years the
Hood in Bengal is by far the most disastrous.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
PROOF OF ITS TRUTH.

That Statement About the Chicago Commits
tee and Funds.
An attempted "speciar' contradiction, from
Chicago, of THE DISPATCH news of yesterday
morning regarding the shutting off Of Chi
cago's food contributions, is itself contra
dicted by the reliable Associated Press ad-
vices from that city: In that eonfirmatory
Chicago committee, is quoted as saying:
We retained the funds because the money was
raised to relieve distress. and for that purpose
only, and If 1t had been turned over our arrival
there lin Pittsburg), part, If not all, of 1t would
have gone to pay for clearing away the debris that
has accumulated In the river bed and at the bridge
proach. and our action Is in no sense a reflection
nm hafn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
SALT CHOKES OIL TO DEATH.
A Singular Situation in the Northwestern
Ohio's Newest Field.

OhiO's Newest Field.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
FINDLAY, o., June l-Sorne time ago THE
DISPATCH correspondent made mention of the
fact that salt water was destined, sooner or
later. to play sad havoc with many of the oil
wells in the Northwestern Ohio field. 1t did
not then seem possible, or, at least probable,
that before three months would pass all such
predictions would be fulfilled; but such is the
case to-day.
The Syndicate Oil and Fuel Company, of
this city has number of wells in the vicinity
of Cygnet, some of which, when first drilled.
flowed as largely as any in the field. Others
again were light producers, but the average
has been about the same as all other operators
secure.
From Mr.. Howard, the Superintendent of
this company information is obtained that
some of these wells now yield from 100 to 200
barrels of saltwater per day, and, in almost
every well owned by the company, more or less
of this briny substance has made its appear
ance. This seems especially the case in the
North Baltimore section of the field where it
affects the life Of tie wells much earlier than
anywhere else. Here some of the most prolific
producers stop flowing before the end of the
third day after being drilled, and to saltwater
apprehension all over the field on account of
this menace, and numbers of operators are dis
couraged.
The daily output of oil in the Northwestern
Ohio deld has not been increased to any great
extent the past three months, Notwithstanding
the increase in the number of wells completed
within this period.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
Aid From ST. Xavier. Young Ladies.

To the Editor Of The DIsDatch:
1t is touching fact that the spirit of noble
charity and sympathy which stirred our people
at the Johnstown calamity, awoke spontan-
eously in the hearts of their children. Every
where their young hands have been extended
to offer, like their parents, their best aid. The
young ladies of st. Xavier's Academy, among
whom are daughters Of our best citizens, not
only have offered their pocket money in the
hours the past week in making a ward
robe for one of the sufferers, whose sister was
of their number Swept from home Of aff1u-
ence, like so many others, these stricken young
girls at least have found loving hearts to greet
them and loving hands to help to soothe their
sorrow. The noble old academy is still at the
frontin all things good and beautiful.
BEATTY, Pa, June 10, 1885, OLD PUPIL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
INSPECTING RUINED TRACKS.
Pennsylvania Railroad officials Look Owe
Their Damaged Property.

AenhsyiNhuih haIlroHu OmcIuib AOOA OVeE
Their Damaged Property.
JoHNsTowN, June 1.-THE wrecked condi-
tion Of the Pennsylvania Railroad was viewed
to-day by a party of distinguished officials.
President Roberts, First Vice President
Thomson, Assistant Engineers Brown and
Richards, and General Superintendent Robert
Petit came to South Fork from the viaduct,
where they left their private car. At bridge
No. 6, which was reached by handcar, they
were entertained by Superintendent Robert
Pitcairn, General Superintendent of Transports
tion Pugh, and General Manager McCrea. A
consultation was then held. President Roberts
expressed himself as sgreeably surprised at the
progress made in repairing the damage. He
was assured that trains would be running over
the viaduct bridge tomorrow.
This afternoon the party arrived in Johns
town. They took view of the ruins, but did not
wander far from the railroad, not liking the
fumes from above the stone bridge. They left
with Superintendent Pitcairn for South Fork
whence they will journey eastward in the morn
ing.
In the few moments they were In Johnstown
a correspondent interviewed Vice-President
thomson. He could give no estimate of the
company's loss, but said this was the hardest
blow the Pennsylvania ever received. He
thinks 1t will soon recover, however, as the work
Of repair is going on with remarkable rapidity.
The ruin is equally great on the Cumberland
Valley and Wllliamsport branches, while on
the middle division 1t is something appalling.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

THE proposition of a survivors association
to be formed among the Johnstown suffer
ers, is made by communication elsewhere.
The object appears to be to get hold of the
funds which Governor Beaver is at present
holding back. But it is doubtful whether
the Governor would be any more ready to
yield up the money to survivors associa-
tion than to a relief committee or any other
organization which gets ready to spend
money for relief while the Governor is max
ing up his alleged mind to think about do
ing something.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
FOR WOULD-BE MIND READERS.
The Mndness Of Fostering the Development
of Abnormal Mental Conditions.

The London Lancet commenting upon Mind
Reader Bishops case, says: There is, finally, a
third subject connected with this case which
in public importance overrides all the rest; we
mean the madness of fostering the develop
menr of mental conditions leading to states so
abnormal as that which the late Mr.. Irving
Bishop cultivated, practiced and did his best to
disseminate.
The tension of brain to which he subjected
himself in his performances-of what good
could it be, even if it enabled him to make
shrewd guesses, construed from the severe
practice of taking in at glance of the eye, an
acute attention Of hearing, a refinement of
touch, of what was not appreciable to others
less observant? And what more is such ten
sion than an exaggerated susceptibility; what
more than the refinement of touch and hearing
which we witness in the blind? This, and moth
ing more: that without necessity it brings the
healthy mind. for the sake of morbid desire or
art, into states of disease, the certain end
whereof is the vanity of mental alteration and
physical dissolution.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

THE annual report of the Grain Exchange
shows gratifying enlargement Of business
and good financial condition for that or
ganization, which, while not very large
one, occupies the very creditable position
among grain exchanges of doing business
in actual grain and eschewing speculation.
The report also shows creditable recogni-
ton of favorable policy on the part of the
railroads, which is just as much due to the
railroads and the public as to pitch into
them for their unfavorable course.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
A Natural Consequence.

Gas from leaking meter filed the cellar Of
Green Point tenement house to-day. Bertha
Mann, "a years old, entered the cellar with a
lighted candle. The explosion which followed
knocked the whole building askew. The in
terror walls were smashed and the roof was
demolished. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sabbath
and two little Sabbaths were thrown from their
beds across the room. James Brown was pre-
cipitated down the top fight of stairs just in
time to escape the timbers falling from the
roof. Miss Mann's injuries caused her death
within few hours. None of the others were
seriously injured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

WHEN the New York Stock Exchange
sums up the total result of its recent great
stroke in the line of abolishing the ticker
service, and finds out that it consists in per-
mitting Jay Gould to charge S25 for tickers
where he previously got $40, it may deem it
worth while to inquire whether the Stock
Exchange has any other object of existence
than the enhancement of Mr.. Gould's in
anuna
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
HE CHANGED HIS MIND.
johnny Jenkins Heart Won by Miss
Hinckiey's Kindness.

IFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTowN, June 1.-THE Ladies of the
Pennsylvania Childrens' Aid Society made a
general report tonight to the headquarters Of
what they have done since they came here. 1t
has been published from day to day in The
DISPATCH. Little John jenkins was found
wandering on the streets this morning, home
less and without friends. All his relatives
were lost. Miss Hinckley, who was going to
Philadelphia TO attend wedding, undertook
to take him with her. The little fellow re-
fused and finally he was committed to the
ladies' care by Justice Of the Peace.
The kindness Of the lady soon overcame
Johnny's obstinancy, and it wasn't long before
he was throwing stones, boylike. into Stony
Creek, and watching them skim the surface OF
the water, He was entirely satisfied to leave,
and will be well taken care of in the Quaker
City. The ladies are receiving numerous ap-
plications for children daily. A man from
Pittsburg was in town to-day Offering $50 to
any one who would obtain for him child from
to years of age. ISRAEL
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

From the Norristown Herald.l
A Chinese doctor in New York prescribed for
one of his countrymen who had taken an over
dose of opium, "pickled lizardE, two pairs; one
half ounce Corea ginseng root, half dozen
willow cricket skins. on ounce sweet potato
vines one-quarter ounce rattlesnake tail, one.
half ounce devil fish toes, one-half ounce elm
bark, one-hat ounce coffin nails, one-quarter
ounce bird claws" and three or four other
drugs" the whole ".o be boiled with two
quarts of water until only half of the water is
left, and then drink it as preliminary dose. y
And yet the doctors bill was not as long as that
of some American physicians who simply feel
the patients pulse and look at his tongue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

A REPUBLICAN cotemporary remarks
that JEFF Davis attitude in his old age in
dicates that he "will probably register from
the Southern Confederacy when he arrives
on the other side" As the Southern Con-
federacy is among the list of the decidedly
defunct, the probabilities seem to be rather
in favor of JEFF Davis joining the Southern
Confederacy again when he reaches the
abode of the dead. A newspaper writer
recently in noticing the death of Aimee,
the French opera-bouffe singer, after re-
counting a number of her immoral pranks,
closed with the salutation, eau revoir,
Aimee" thus indicating decided con-
fdence as to the place in the next world in
which both the opera-boufFe singer and the
newspaper writer were to join company.
Perhaps Mr.. Davis has the same confidence
with regard to the section of eternity
which he and the Southern Confederacy will
oncupv
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
CURSE lf EHTlE'E H1ll,
A Story of Adventure,

And from our perusal of the Manuscript we have
no hesitation in declaring that the story will be
enjoyed by all classes of readers. Their sym
pathies will be at once aroused in the characters
first introduced to their notice, and in the cir
cumstances attending lamentable catas-
trophe which breaks up a happy household in
grief and despair. The hero of the story
broken hearted and despairing fees to the
Cape, determined if possible to lose his life in
battle He joins the Cape Mounted Rifles and
in active service finds the best solace for his
detected spirits. Romance is again infused
into his life by his success in rescuing from
the Kafirs young and beautiful lady, whom
he calamity bears on horseback beyond reach
of their spears.
From this point the story takes up novel and
startling developments. The hero's affairs in
the old country are adjusted by surprising
discovery, and 1.-The Curse of Carne's Hold" is
brought to a happy and satisfactory conclusion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

Ira D. Sankey, the singing evangelist, has
bought some 80 acres of beautifully situated
land at point between seatuck river and Lit
tie Seatuck creek, near Eastport, L. l., where
he will build handsome residence. He is me-
gotiating for about 20 acres more adjoining,
and will then have one of the finest farms in
Suffolk county, with plenty Of good fishing in
the south bay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

DEvoE, the Hackensack weather prophet,
is now on hand with the prediction of a
cyclone which is fixed for June II, theanni-
versary Of the battle of Bunker Hill, and
which will be the elimination of catastrophe
on the Atlantic coast. Devoe is evidently
under the impression that since he missed
the Johnstown disaster and the Seattle fire,
he must keep on predicting catastrophes
until he happens to hit the right one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

THE information that three Paris editors
are in jail for saying hard things concerning
the President of the French Republic, is
calculated to make American editors catch
their breath. A legal system of that sort in
this country would put the State in the busi-
ness of furnishing free editorial quarters for
the entire press of the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
Ready for the Battle of Ballots.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArCH.I
CANTON, o., June 1.-THE Stark county
Democratic Convention met here to-day and
nominated the following ticket: Reresenta-
tives, John e. Monnot, Canton, and Rev. E. E.
Dresbach, Massilon; Auditor. L. A. Loichot,
Canton; Treasurer, j. NJ. Mandru. Maxine;
Clerk of Courts, o. N. Coxen, Alliance; Sheriff,
Charles Krider, Tuscarawas township; Com
missioner. John A. Krichbaum. New Berlin;
Int1rmary Director. William Schaeffer, LOUIS
vile; Surveyor. Oliver w. Hall, Canton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

In referring to the fact that there have
been structures on Governor Beavers
Financial management at Johnstown," the
esteemed Washington Star fails to catch the
true inwardness of the complaints. The
criticisms are based on the absence of fnan-
cial management on the part Of the Gov
ernor, and his prolonged absence of body
from Johnstown.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
O,Brisn Rn. In John.rown,

At the meeting of the Humane Society yes
terday there was no business done, owing to the
absence of Agent O'Brien in Johnstown. The
resignation OF Mrs. Emma V. Stowe, of the
Board of Managers. was received, but not ac-
cepted. Donations were received from Arm
strong q McKelyey, $40, and from George A.
Berry, S..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
CATHOLICS OPEN MEETING.
The G. M. B. A. Had a Pleasant Time nt
St. PauI's Cathedral Last Night.

Sts faufs Cntne0rni Last NlRnt.
An open meeting of Cathedral Branch No. So,
M B. A. was held last evening in the base
ment of St. Paups Cathedral The object Of
the meeting was to give the male parishioners
of the church who are not members, an Oppor-
tunity to analyze the organization and allow
them to see wherein twould be to their advant-
age to join the association.
There was large crowd, made up OF the best
element of the congregation, present, who
heartily enjoyed the performances and listened
attentively to the addresses OF the officers.
The opening speech was delivered by Very Rev.
Father Wall, rector of the Cathedral. He was
followed by Father Kenoy, of Grafton, and an
influential member of the organization. The
following gentlemen spoke on the aims and OBJ
jects of the association: Messrs. ]. w. Sullivan,
Molamphy, Deer and Burns. Miss McDermott
rendered . charming piano solo, and Messrs.
Maxwell and Ferguson sang number of
patriotic songs. The branch at the Cathedral
now has membership of so. The total num-
ber of members in the organization is about
1900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
An Interesting Social Question.
From the New York Tribune.I

What is the reason of the growing tendency
in the direction of committing suicide in q
dress suit? More than one case of the kind
has been reported lately, and the thing seems
to be becoming a craze. Probably we shall
soon hear of poor man struggling hard to
raise the money to buy dress suit, so that he
can follow the prevailing style in suicides.
How is phenomenon like this to be account
ed fors It is an interesting question for the
student of social philosophy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
A BUILDING INSPECTOR WHO is.
He Closes Akron's Academy Of Music, as Its
Exits Are Small.

AKRON, June ll.--Akron's Academy of
Music was closed tonight by order of State
Shop Inspector Mcdonald, because it was not
provided with exits enough to insure safe and
speedy egress. It would cost 5000 to make the
change required by law, and the owner of the
building refuses to make it.
This is the only place of amusement in the
city, and new ground-door opera house is
being agitated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

KING KALAKAUA, of the Sandwich
Islands, announces that his proposed visit
to the Paris Exposition is abandoned on ac-
count of sickness" The sickness is prob
ably that which struck the money market
when it was learned that his Hawaiian
Majesty desired to borrow the money to pay
the expenses of this trip.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
A FervId Love Feasf.

There were some moments of intense excite
ment at a love feast IN the Zion African Church
last night. The pastor, who will soon sail for
Europe, tried to provide his flock in Is minutes
with religion enough for three months Of his
absence His fervor was contagious, and the
whole congregation groaned and shouted. In
the midst of the turmoil Mrs. Mary Stints tried
to tell her experience. At the end Of her
fourth sentence she staggered into the aisle
AS she fell back in the arms of two women who
hurried to her assistance, she shouted, 10
Lordp and died. Heart disease, rendered
acute by the exertions OF the love feast, was
the cause of her death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

EVERYBODY interested in the expendi-
ture Of funds Tor the Conemaugh Valley
should know that watchful account will
be expected by the public. This applies as
we'll to the relief funds as to the State ex-
nendituras
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

IT is mitigation of the gloomy baseball
situation to observe that when the ALLIE
gheny team get hold of the Chicago repre-
sentatives they have at last struck some
thing they can beat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

The California man who recently shot
and killed his wife when she was reading a
poem of Ella Wheeler Wilcox's to him,
used unnecessarily severe measures. 1t
ought to be adequate in such case to cor
rect the offender with a poker.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

excellent opportunity this summer vacation
presents to all of our lavwrights-America
has two or three well worthy the name now
to produce say half dozen plays, dramas
strong in the old style, or subtle in the new,
which may illuminate the dramatic heaven
when the season of $500 shall open in
September next. The thanks of the actors
and the applause and money Of the public
will make fair return to the benevolent
author of good American play.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
He,s a Goner. Sure.

From the Detroit Free Press,1
A Baltimore paper speaks of the mysterious
disappearance Of 9 citizen as follows "As he
was last seen in feed store with IS in cash in
his hand it is feared he has been foully dealt
With.n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
A DAY In THE METROPOLIS.
Gathered Together oneo More.
NEW YORK BUREAU sPEcIALs.1

ENEW
NEW YORK, June I.-Hundreds'of veterans
have been gathering in Orange, N. j.. all day,
in anticipation of the Army of the Potomac's
reunion tomorrow. About 800 members Of
the Society of the Army of the Potomac and
1000 or more old soldiers from g. A. R. posts
in New Jersey will march, eat and picnic to-
gether for the next two days. General Joshua
Chamberlain will preside at the society's an
nual meeting tomorrow noon. Generals Sick
les, Fitz John Porter, Horace Porter, Pratt
Doubleday and Governor Green will attend
the banquet IN the evening. On Thursday the
veterans will go up the Hudson to West Point
where they will be received by General W. T..
Sherman and General John g. Park.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12

UNLESS we can have two consecutive
days of bright weather before long there will
be grave doubts as to whether the admins
tration is q success.