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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-06-03
DAMAGE no nAl1noAps.


The damage to the railroads Is very
great, the heaviest sufferer being proba-
bly, the West Virginia Central Railway,
which loses three iron bridges between
here and Piedmont, one at Caudy's
farm, one at Potomac and one at Nc
KenIie's, besides some trestling at West
ernport. The track between here and
Keyser, along the river bottoms, Is also
badly used up In many places. The
damage south Of Piedmont Is thought TO
be considerable.
The George creek did not rise exces.
siyely high yesterday, and the Cumber-
land & Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will not be a very great sufferer 1t Is
thought. The passenger train came
through oil right TO Cumberland, but in
returning was not able 10 get any further
than Midland. Coming 70 Cumberland
In the afternoon II also transferred pas.
sengers at Wingerts trestling, this side
OF Corrigansville, that trestling not being
considered safe. There were trestles
washed out at Barton, at Morrison's, near
Barton, and at Detmold, near Lonacon.
ing. The regular trains on this road
arc not running.
No trains came into the city over tho
Pittsburgh division Of the Baltimore \
Ohio railroad yesterday. II is said that
very heavy breaks and much damage
has been done on that road In the neigh.
borhood OF Hyndman, and from there
on To lockwood.
On the Bedford division OF the Penn.
sylyania railroad the bridge at Hyndman
ID down and several other bridges also
between that point and Bedford. The
tracks Of this road along FayerWeathel
d LadeW's tannery are covered with five
or Bix feet OF water, and 80 for the pres.
ent the Georges Creek & Cumberland
railroad, which was the same, will have
its passenger stationat Hay street.
| A later dispatch says; The West Wiz
ginla Central railway has three iron
bridges down and much track 10 destroy.
ed between Cumberland aud Piedmont,
II will commence ttestling and repairs
At once. The PennSylyonIa railroad hai
several hridaea down between Cumber.
land and nedIofd. Trains arc running
10 rlttsbufgh direct and 10 Johnstowh
via Somerset, The Baltimore 4 Ohio Il
In bad shape for q distance Of sixty
miles east Of Cumberland, and 40 tSaini
have passed over that portion OF Tie roat
since Saturday al Da q. m. Largo number
Of east bound passenger trains are Btll
blocked at this point and will not bl
nbla Lo cot ofiL lhsniDhI
seyefa relief tfAlha iof Johualown lei
here to.dAy heavily stocked with sup
plles Subscription Lists were started b
public meeting thia afternoon and
large sum oi money raised. DAILY News
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-06-03
THE AWFUL DETAILS.
The Terrible Calamity in Johns,
town, Pennsylvania,
The Half Has Not Been Told
About the Horror,
HOW MANY THOUSANDS PERIsHED
Cannot be Known for Some The Latest Reports More Than
Days 10 Come, Confirm the First
PITIFUL SCENES ARE WITNESSED.

Stories that Make the sOue earFames Broken UpA lOl Of
People rowuele Of Life far the Search for
c ycms-A Picture Beyond the Words to Describe
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-06-03
aREAT DAMAGE.


Tho waters kept swelling the whole
afternoon, and at dusk the situation
could be summed up as follows: Balti.
more street from the Lutheran church
corner TO Central station was one sheet
OF water, being about two feet in depth
In front OF the Reynolds block, with the
first foors OF nearly all tho business
houses on the east side, commencing
with the postofiice, flooded with from
ten 10 fifteen inches OF water, and some
ofthe first floors on the west side. Me.
chanic street was practically an open
stream from the yiaduct to Harrison
street. Liberty street was a rushing
stream from Mill street to Harrison, and
In some places the water was fully three
feet deep. Harrison was submerged
from Centre to Mechanic. There were
several ugly places on Centre street.
The first was from Polk to Hanover,
where the water backed up from the
race and entered a dozen or more houses.
Another ugly place was Just on the east
side Of the Viaduct, and still another OH
the flat near the Payne Spring taunery.
The water reached It's greatest depth oi
inundation probably on South Mechanic
street, at the factory Of Landwehr 4
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-06-03
ALONG THE RAILROADS.
Great Damage on the B, & o,
and West Virginia Central,
THE FLOOD AT CUMBERLAND,
Many Trains Blocked-No Railroad
Communication with the East
The Potomac Overflow = big
Flood in Washington, no,

Special DtpatcA 10 ls IBtellgaeH,
CUMBERLAND, ND, June e,-The rain
fall that began Thursday night about /.
o'clock and has continued with Sigh
Interruptions ever since, brought dowr
the Potomac and Wills creek an unpre
cedented flood Of water, and gave the
city the most tremendous deluge it has
ever known, The waters Of these two
streams began to rise with increased
rapldity, until dark at last night they
reached the highest point ever known,
Then both river and creek began to fall
somewhat, and in the course Of several
hours the latter hal dropped nearly a
foot, as carefully measured at the Cement
Mil bridge, DuriRgthe nightthecourse
Of both streams was slightly downward,
II was shortly after y noon yesterday
when the waters OF Wills creek, that had
been swelling rapidly, rose to q level
with the sides OF the boiler plate truss
bridge OF the Pennsylvania railroad
near Baltimore street. They mounted
higher and kurged against them with
fun force, pouring through and over 1t.
The bridge stood the shock, but the
waters thrown back by this obstacle
turned by the flank into Baltimore and
were soon pouring down Mechanic
street iu torrent, swirllng around the
Hotel Elberon and making stretch OF
inundation TO the postoiliCe corner.
The leap OF the water over Its banks
near Baltimore street crossing was quick
ly followed by breaks elsewhere. A
great tide came poured into Mechanic
street through the grounds Of the Co.
operative Soap Factory and made lake
OF that thoroughfare Us far down as the
Viaduct. Below the Viaduct there was
IN ugly rush into Mechanic street. and
perfect torrent swept into the mill race.
The first floors and all the cellars OF
houses In this neighborhood were filed
with water, and at this point on Me-
chanic street, that Is just below the Via
duct, Its depth was In many places fully
Two feet, The depression on Mechanic |
street near.John Morrisey's residence,
offered the swollen creek Just the op.
portunlty 1t wanted, and a regular river
broke through at this point, deluging
everything from there 10 Baltimore
street with q two feet current, over
Ilooding Mill street to the same depth |
and sending bouncing streem down
Liberty street that made II one bed |
of running water from Mill to Harrl.
'on.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-06-03

West ylrglnians Delayed at the Capital.
The Hotels on Pennsylvania Avenue
Floodsd-Ali of South Washington I'm.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-06-03

PROMINENT PEOPLE LOST.
II Is reported that R. i. Linton, a
prominent attorney Of JohnStown, and
his family; John Dlcbert, the banker,
and his family, aud N. O. McAlillen, ol
the Cambria Iron Company, were
drowned. The lhst seen Of Mr.: Linton,
his wife ard children, they were On Tue
roof Of bis biz brick hpube, Another
house struck II, when the walls separated
and tho party fell between and were lopt
Even the large brick Moftell mansion n
said 10 be out Of plumb. nm 4
Ex.Mayor ChGlnet Dick, In speaking
Of the aood, sallt u was playing n
tho yard with my little daughter, and Z
nelghbor's child was on The swing All
az once Without any warning the Watel
rushed down upon me. tRrabbed mi
littlp glrl, and Wv Feachidg out 10 taltl
hold 6l the other child, when quick aS I
wink, blie wAe Garfield OF. lmhnaRed Il
gOt olt allvewlthmy daughter, but hon
II happened do not know,
1.-THE water mutt hare come down n
feet deep, Isaw people drown like iilet
all around me-"
Atli o'clock llsl night The wrecke,
houses we're ltill burning, The tlre VA
not violent, but steady and ihlenaelt
hot. A numbot pt bodies were Seei
burning DIP, but lhb people have beel
dead for some time. tElooka aS II lh
Gre will continue 10 burn for q couple Z
days,
bodies Of 4 women and 3 children ID
, been recokbted,t One body VaS ldeni
fed "a Mrs. Bobnhhe. N'' VT 'dF Y
!, ",T. WtRltlendia wlIbs0piAc
''ol business gA4'oPpoaiss the olAliII
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06
Many Thanks 10 Hon. J. G, Lonss,ree,.

During our absence of about three
weeks, our distinguished young friend,
Hon. ]. G. Longstreet, kindly took charge
Of the editorial and local department Of
the SENTINEL. To say that he was equal
to the responsible position would hardly
be doing full justice to his able manage
ment, as golden opinions have been
pouring in from all sides. We hatter
the SENTINEL by saying that the last
three issues were equal if not superior
to any paper that has ever been pub
lished in this State. His articles not
only indicate graceful and pungent
writer, but a sound reasoner and pro-
found thinker. In this field it would
take but very short while to gain for
himself the same enviable reputation he
now enjoyes as lawyer, and brilliant
young statesman. Mr.. Longstreet is a
happy combination. lie possesses mag
netism that draws q host of friends
around him, and his intellect and true
worth retains them. A brilliant future
is in store for him, and no one will re.
joice more at his advancement than the
SENTINEL. We thank him most cordially
for his recent kind services.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06
MIR. G. Ii. Jones Accepts.

Messrs J. C. DeLoach, w. S. Hall, j.
B. Crowder, M. G. Burke, B. G. Duncan
G. H. Guy, w. B. Winter, /. P. Powell,
and others.
GENTLEMAN:-I have been deerly
moved by the appreciation my fellow
citizens OF Grenada county have shown
of my humble efforts to faithfully dis
charge my duty as sheriff, and to con-
scientiously fulfill the obligations OF the
office to which their past kindness and
favor assigned me. have felt that, un-
less the people of Grenada county ap-
proved my official career and were
satisfied with my public acts and desired
their continuance, that l would not be
free to ask further indulgence OF their
favor, Your calls, the many assurances
others have expressed of a desire for
the continuance of my services in tie
sheriffs Office and the other manifesto
tons of regard and esteem, induce me
to declare my Willingness to accept the
office and to become candidate for it
If shall be the choice of the people Of
this county and be elected, it will be my
sole desire to honestly, fairly and hon
orably discharge my duty, with neither
lear nor favor, and to deserve their gooC
will confidence and commendation,
am grateful gentlemen, for your marks
of esteem and accede to your request.
Respectfully,
= r JoNES
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06


The different Beat meetings held in
this county last Saturday to select dele
gates to the county convention which
met here Monday last, was very poorly
attended, so we are informed. In some
of the Beats there was not even dozen
people present. The convention Mon
day was rather an easy going affair, as
there seems to have been an under
standing all around. There wasn't a
hitch from the election OF Il chairman to
the selection OF delegates. All re~olu'
tions were accepted as offered. We be
lieve the county IS strongly for Stone
but as his friends failed to turn out, anc
accepted the action OF a few politicians
nobody is to blame more than them
selves. If they can stand it we can.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06
Johnsons $3.50 Ladies Shoes take the
Lead. Every pair warranted.
A. Summerfeld q Bro.

In obedience to the wishes of large
and fattering call upon our present eff
cient Sheriff, Mr.. G B Jones, last week to
again become a candidate for reelection
he, in this issue, consents to submit his
name to the next Democratic county
convention. It is useless tor the SENTI-
MEL to speak Of the merits of Mr.. Jones
to this people. He is known and liked
of all men. He has made agood sheriff, and
done his duty conscientiously and fear
less. As tax collector there las never
been a better one since we had a county.
His collections, were close, and he has
accounted for every dollar of the peoples
money. His character as a citizen for
honesty, sobriety and morality is unsur,
passed. Could more be said or required
OF an officer or o,privato citizen
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06


Again we feel it our duty to call the
attention of our people to the fact that
we are tagging behind our neighbors in
the proper utilization of our own mex
haustable resources, and this question
naturally suggests itself, why should we
be content to sit quietly by and see our
neighbors whose resources are meager in
comparison with our own, embarklng in
enterprises that are no longer an expert
ment. We know our people are not
laggards, and need only to be awakened
to a realization of the benefits that must
inevitably occur, when they will resolve
as one man that our resources justify
our peoples demand and we will have a
Canning Factory. Think of this friends.
The cost has already been given in prevl-
GUS articles on this subject in this paper,
and we cannot but believe that when
YOU look around you and see the surplus
fruit and vegetables you will weigh well
these words and realize their Importance.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06

EDITH, infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. c. II. Guy, died at their tami y
residence in this county Tuesday, anu
was buried at the Odd Fellows cemetery
in Il is city Wednesday evening. To the
fol i parents we extend our heartfelt
sympathy. All that is bright and beatl-
full IS given TO US by God, and in His
own good time He has right to take
it home to Himself. Let us remember
this, and in humility resign ourselves
to the thought that "He doeth all things
we'll" One tie less to bind you to earth,
one more little spirit to beckon
your to brighter life.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06

On Friday night OF last week as
north-bound freight train was switching
in the Grenada yard, Mr.. Frank W..
Faulkner, and q negro brakesman on
the same train named Ernest Smith, had
an alteration, which resulted in the
shooting of Faulkner by Smith, the ball
entering the skull just over the right
eve, and inhictlng a mortal wound from
which Mr.. Faulkner died on Tuesday
morning at 6 o'clock. Mr. Faulkner was
resident of Battle Greek, Michigan, and
was member of Amboy Division, No.
33, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engl-
neers; also member OF the Masonic
Fraternity. which fact was not known
by the Lodge here until just before his
death. However, he received every at
tention that could be administered by
willing hands during his suffering. His
wife left with his remains for Battle
Creek on Wednesday morning, accom-
panied by Hon. J. G. Longstreet. who
was sent by order of the Masonic Lodge
here. The character of the deceased
taken together with the conflicting
statements of the negro fireman, who
was the only witness OF the difficulty
will cause any fair-minded man to de
duce the inference of foul play and
conspiracy in the matter, and should th'
perpetrator of the dastardly deed D'
caught, it will, no doubt, go hard witt
him.
LATER-The negro fireman hiss beer
arrested and is now in Jail here.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06

In this issue of the SENTINEL will be
found the announcement OF Mr.. c. G.
James as a candidate for county assessor,
subject to the action OF the Democratic
Conservative party. Mr.. James is a
gentleman of education and good busi-
ness capacity. He has all the requisites
to make an efficient and capable assessor.
The office is very important one, and
we doubt not that Mr.. James has fully
considered the responsibility of the
office From what we know of Mr.
James he comes fully up to the Jefter-
sonian standard. His friends are mai
and numerous in this county, and he
will doubtless provea a stray competitor
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06
$500 RR w ARD!

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick
headache, indigestion, constipation or
costiyeness we cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, "hen the direc-
tions are strictly complied with. They
are purely vegetable, and never fail to
give satisfaction. Large boxes contain
thirty sugar-coated pills, 25c For sale by
all druggists. Beware of cOunterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured
only by JOHN C. WEST & Co, S62 W,
Madison ST., Chicago, Ill.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06
Physicians Use 1t.

One s,eat argument in favor Of We t
moreland's Calisaya Tonic is that physl-
clans never hesitate to use tin their prac-
tice. The formula is furnished to pnysi-
clans asking for it. The following IS
proof positive : to f. merits,
COLUMBIA, 5, q.
Gentleman.-I have very thoroug hly
tested your Calisaya Tonic and do not hes
itate to pronounce it a most remedial
agent, AS astomachic and tonic it is un-
surpassed. For elimination,'malarial poison
from the system and repairing their del
eterious effects for rebuilding, reinvigor
ating and giving tone to the system when
reduced by protracted or severe fevers OF
other dcblitation causes, there is in my
Judgment no other preparation in the
whole field of medicines equal to it.
'''' J. F. Ensor, NJ. d.
Former Physician and Surgeon ;. Z
Ineqnc Asylum.
Carisaya Tonic is sold by all Drugs Sts
at so cents and one dollar Il bottle.
Sold ~ Hughes & Nance.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06
Hon. J. G, Longstreet left on Tuesda,

Hon. J. G. Longstreet left on Tuesday
morning to accompany the remains OF
Mr.. Frank w. Faulkner, the murdered
engineer, to Battle Greek, Michigan, the
former home OF the deceased. Mr.. Long
street went as the representative OF the
Masonic Lodge OF Grenada. This is a
most noble institution. Its principles
are based on a broad humanity and a
genuine fraternity. The action OF the
Masonic Lodge in sending a representa-
tive to guard the remains and to protect
and care for the widow was commendable
and will testify to their Northern breth,
ren more than assurances would do Of
the kindness and sympathy OF the
Southern people.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06

At the meeting OF the Board OF Mayor
and Aldermen last Monday, the time for
electing School Trustees tor this separate
school district was changed from the first
Saturday in September to the first Mon
day in July,-this law to take effect
from and after its passage. The old
Board OF Trustees having resigned and
thereby leaving vacancy, the Board ol
Mayor and Alderman elected new
Board OF Trustees for the ensuing year,
which resulted in the election of Judges
A. 7. Roane, S. S. Fairfield and DR.. j. IL
Campbell, the same gentlemen who
composed the old Board. We approve
of this action of the Board Of Mayor
and Aldermen most heartily, as it gives
| the Trustees ample time to make selec,
tions of good teachers, and that too be.
| fore the season is too lar spent, and all
good teachers are engaged. The SENTI.
MEL has before spoken of this matter and
taken the ground that teachers should 9
selected as early at least as July. This
will not only be to the best interest OF
the school, but simple justice to all ap~
plcants as it let's them know what to
depend upon. We have heard that the
Trustees will make their appointments
within the next few weeks as the, Board
is organized and applications are already
being received.
The above article was written and put
in type Wednesday. On Thursday the
Board OF Trustees met and appointed the
same teachers that taught last session,
viz: Prof. H J. Phillips, Principal,
Miss G. Lusk, Mrs M. E. Ayres and Miss
Ballard. We think this was a wise Sc
lection, as they are all good teachers, and
have given satisfaction. There were a
number of other applications for the
different positions. Time prevents us
from saying more in this issue.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06

Mr.. ]. w. Buchanan, Of the Grenada
SENTINEL, some weeks since took lying
trip, through some Of the great cities OF
the west on his way to New York
and Brooklyn, his natives place, to visit
near relatives in both places who met
him with all the warmth OF respect
and love. His visits proved not only a
social blessing but added to his fund OF
knowledge, treasures OF inntcllectllral
wealth almost p riceless in value:-'re'
NADIA Gazette.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06
Not n ROttle Returned.

Mr.. Jos. Atkins, Greensboro, Ala:
writes: Il have sold all the Hughes
Tonic bought of you and not a bottle has
been returned. am satisfied it is the best
Ague Cure ever presented to the public. !
have been in the Drug business for %
years and never have sold anything that
gave such satisfaction
Prepared by Il. A. Robinson d Co.,.
Wholesale Druggists, Louisville, Ky
Sold by Hughes & Nance.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06

Capt. Charlie Humphries, OF Crystal
Springs, Miss, and who represent the
old reliable house ofJno. |. Adams u Co..
wholesale grocers, etc, was in our city
on Wednesday last soliciting orders
and communing with friends. Besides
being q fine business man and an elegant
gentleman. DR.. Humphries is known
far and wide for his unwavering allie,
glance and devotion to that grand old
chettan, Jefferson Davis.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals for remodeling (brick) }
NJ. +. Church South, at Grenada, Miss,
until July 16. Plans and specifications
may be seen at office, Jas. B. Cook,
Architect Memphis, Tenn. Geo. Lakes
at Grenada, Miss. Committee reserves
right to reject any and all bids.
J. T. Garner.
Geo. Lake.
Rev, T.. J. Newell Com.
Geo. W. Jones.
w. B. Wright.
Grenada, Miss. June 80, 1889.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06

We hope there will be a large atten-
dance at IL festival soon to be given in
the ward of Mrs. Kate Roane for the
benefit of Mrs. Green and Mrs. NJ. f.
Kendall. These industrious ladies have
two little girls to support, and are with
out home. The noblest alms-givlng Is
to help people who help themselves.
The design of these christian women In
having the festival, is to procure part OF
the money to buili atHo roomed cot
tape ior the worthy family already men
TONED. Further notice will be given.
Let one and all attend.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06
yIyBTY-TV0 @ g NIyETI-TV9
Town Lots
viii be Sold at
Greenwood, LefI'ca Co., Miss.
Tuesday, July 9, 1889.

Sale to begin at O'Clock P. NJ. One'thId
cash. balance in one and two years with IN
terest at per cent. pei annUm' oAaln oA
title from its purchase from the government
10 its present owner, DR. p Henry perfect
warranty deeds executed to purchasers,
The lots now offered are elevated and DC"
sirably located, East Of the 4 NJ depot.
convenient to business, churches and schools
Plank roads leading into town. 1hiS IS Ino
hest opportunity ever Offered and doubtless
the best that will ever be offered to secure
n home in Greenwood, the Magic C4S
of the Delta" le county, seat OF LeHoFe
county, and on the Yazoo river and at inc
crossing, of the Y. II NJ, ", and g. ?. railroads
both now in active operation. The popu'a-
ton of Greenwood hes quadrupled ltseI1 III
three wears. Another bank with a capital Oh
slCOOeO, two ,compresses, two Oil mus
another saw mill and an ice factory are some
of its new features. The sun never Shone
npon O. better farming section than lhaI
which surrounds Greenwood Buy no"
while property is offered on easy terms
THEO II. GHBBs.
Attorney-at-L Law Il Real Estate Agent
EroanvOod Miss lime 10 1889,
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-07-06

With the present candidates IN the
field for Governor, had there been
jair SQUARE Democratic primary election
held in Grenada county, the rue anu
tried EX-Goy. j. NJ. Stone wouid nave
carried the day by large odds. Ihe
pe9ple are for him, but aspiring Poiln,,
clans are generally against him, and
thereby hangs a tale.