Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-02

portion of the donation was in checks and
money Immediately available. The hall
would have held more people, but those
that we're there were enthusiastic enough to
20 a great way toward filling it otherwise.
AT the hour appointed, Mr.. VIM.
tMcCreery, of the Pleasant Valley Railway
Company, called the meeting to order and
suggested Mayor VIM. McCollin for Chair
man. Mr. VIM. r. Thompson was made
treasurer and Just here it is pertinent to
state that his postofice box is No. 1913, Pitts
burg, and any one who wishes to swell the
fund can do so-by addressing Mr.. Thomp-
son. Thgfollowing named gentlemen were
ls Vice Presidents:
.oaerT Pitcairn, H. W. Oliver, Jas. r. Scott,
-Sicholas H. Koightly, VIM. Semple, John w.
Chalfsnt Martin Lappe, Mayor R. T. Pearson,
Rev. DR.. Allison, Rev. DR.. Pershing Rev. F.
Ruoff, Rev. Father Sbeedy, Park Painter Fred
Gwinner, Simon Kaufman, Edward Gregg,
Thos. NJ. Marshall, VIM. 81. Graham, James S.
Atterbury.
An Executive Committee consisting of VIM.
McCreary, chairman, Henry Phipps, Reuben
Miller, H. c. Prick, James McCrea, H. ]. Gour-
ley and David Robinson, with W. r. Thomp-
son. treasurer, was appointed to look after the
collections and disbursements of the money
and provisions contributed.
Mr.. Robert Pitcairn was asked to urge
the necessities of the case on those who
might not have grasped the situation in its
entirety, and he said: "There is not much
time to talk, but for the credit of Pittsburg
I want to tell you what 1 can of the situa-
tion. 1t is the greatest calamity ever known
in this section. There is
No Connection East
of JohHstown, and all immediate relief to
the stricken people must come from this
side. The thriving city of Johnstowr is
wiped out of existence, and the people who
are still living are hungry and shivering in
wet clothing, and relief to be of use must
be immediate. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will give all the assistance posi-
BILE, but strong, willing men are wanted to
work to alleviate the misery, and none other
are wanted, as any others would be posi-
tive injury"
Mayor McClellin referred to a dispatch
sent by Solicitor Martin from Sang Hollow,
asking for help of all kinds and 200 cofins.
The Mayor stated that he had ordered the
b, collins sent
The enthusiasm was intense and was in
creased when Mr. H. NJ. Long announced
the action of the PIttsburg Petroleum Ex-
change, and at the announcement that Mr..
John Bindley had offered the use of the
Exposition building to house sufferers.
Thus far all went one way, but at this
juncture Mr.. Wilt, of the Opera House,
accompanied his announcement of 500 do
nation with the statement that the proceeds
of a matinee to be given to-day would be
donated, which led Rev. John Fox to offer
the following:
Resolved. That it is the sense of this meeting
that the managers of the theaters be requested
not TO giFe-their benefits for the sufferers on
Sunday.
Mr.. Fox said it would be unlawful, and
appealed to Mayor McCallin, who agreed
with him, but there was strong dissent and
confusion, during which Mr.. Wilt said
something to the effect that Mr.. Wishart
would scarce object, under the circum-
stances.
Mr.. George W. Morris, manager of the
French Spring Company, backed Wilt, and
said that in the name of humanity no obiec-
ton should be offered.
Calling for a Second.
Mr.. Fox vigorously called a number of
times for second to his resolution, being
determined to ssbear witness" and finally
\got chorus of them, and the Mayor put it
toNyote and declared it carried, amid the
dissent of hundreds, who said it wasn't.
Subsequently Messrs. Fox and Wilt had
colloquy, which seemed to be good humored
enough.
Communications were read from St.
Paul's Orphan Asylum volunteering to
care for children orphaned by the calamity,
and from Mercy Hospital offering its ser
vices to the wounded. Every announce
ment Of this kind was received with cheers.
Rev. F. Rouf rendered the services of the
German Orphan Asylum, and stated that
he. himself, was a strong man and expert
enced, and would give his services gratis, if
needed at Johnstown.
A motion by Mr.. Wilt that pastors Of
churches in other cities be requested by the
Mayor to ask for collections in their
churches was passed. A wild yell went up
when the Mayor announced that dona-