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The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
The conemaugh DIM.

Prom the Engineerns and Mining Journal.
We have made further investigation and
have been favored with the following re-
liable information concerning the dimcn-
sions and construction OF the fatal dam.
Tho South Fork, or Concmaugh dam,
nine miles from Johnstown. was built by
the State, as n feeder TO the canal, and
was completed In 1851. As originally built
across the valley II had width Of base of
80 feet, and 80 feet on the crown, with n
hcighth OF 70 feet at tho center face, the
outside slope being Is degrees and tho In
side slope os degrees.
The dam was built of puddlcd clay faced
inside with stone and with riprap of great
stones on the outside, the proportion being
200 feet Of clay and 100 feet Of riprap, di-
minishing with the slope. The length of
the dam was SO feet Tho culvert was
IL feet In diameter and in its center was
the regulating pipe.
This dam was abandoned after tho salo
Of the canal by tho State, and the culvcrt
and adjacent parts were washed out The
dam was subsequently reconstructed by
the South FORK Fishing Club in lssa The
culvcrt was closed up with solid stone,
fillcd In with dirt back.
This dam was IS feet high and had q
waste weir 20 feet wide by 10 feet deep cut
In tho solid rock.
Tho dam did not burst, but the water
rosc so rapidly that tho waste weir could
not carry il on, and it ovcrfiowed and
washed out gap in tho dam sas feet wide
on top and l'a feet ut tho bottom. Tho
lake above the dam was 90 miles long by
u mile in width, with maximum depth Of
10 fcct, and an average depth of ~ feet.
This volume Of water was discharged, nc
cording TO the evidence Of the engineer In
charge, Mr.. John G. Parkc, In IS minutes.
From all this information IL is seen that
the dam did not burst ;that its strength was
sufficient for the work II had TO do; that 1t
was lower than the old dam, and waa pro-
vidcd with waste weir OF large, though,
as events show, insufficient dimensions
The washing out ofthe dam was not uncx.
pcctcd; for hours the engineer saw that II
was Inevitable, since the water had risen
above the crown ofthc dam, and was flow
Ing over 1t, and this in the impossibility of
increasing tho waste weir, made the failure
ia thC ANhh W "oshshE out aHutNtiou
,f time. The engineer sent men and rode
nimsclf down tho valley, warning tho pco.
pie that the dam was breaking, Many not
only saved themselves, but their furniture,
md those In Johnstown had abundant time
after the warning to have escaped, but
they did not realize the effect of such q
Hood, and remained in the houses, no doubt
expecting flood, but not torrent and de-
lupc. Tho damming upof the water against
the stone bridge, no doubt was tho cause
of very largo part Of tho loss of life.
Insufficient overflow wcirs and tho ma
tcrial of which tho dam was built seem to
have been the chief defects in the struc-
turc, which was strong enough. No on
ginccr should think of building an cnrth
dam at such point, and had this dam
been built of rock tho overflow would not
have worn It away.
An earth dam has appropriate places,
but ono Of thcm certainly 10 not just above
thickly inhabited valley.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
Tho Reaul.ition Mot GRANTED.

ALBANY, N. r., Juno ia requi-
sition WAS presented 70 Cover nor Hill to.
day from Governor Fifcr, Of 1llinois, for
tho surrender Of Maroncv and Mcdonald,
charged with tho murdc. Of Dr. Cronin.
out prejudice 10 q renewal of tho same,
simply on tho grounds: First, that the ap,
plication was not accompanied by an In
dictmcnt; second, that no proof whatever
was presented showing that tho accused
Aro guilty Of tho crime charged against
thcm, - required by tho laws Of this nud
ali other Htatss; third, that the application
was based solely upon 9fadevit niAde upon
Information and bclicf.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
SLAUGHTER OF InNocEnTs.
Scventy-two Children Killed In Rail-
road Accident in ireland.

DUBLIN, june 12. An excursion
train from Armagh was wrecked to day
near that place. The train contained 200
persons, composed Of Methodist Sunday
School scholars, teachers and their rela-
tivcs. 1t is reported that 70 bodies have been
taken from the wreck and many others are
still buried under the debris. Over 100
persons were injured by the accident.
The excursion party left Armagh this
morning in two trains. The accident oc-
cured ut point where the trains had TO
ascend grade on bank fifty feet high.
The first train asccnded the grade with
out any trouble. The second section
attempted to ascend but the weight Of the
train proved too great for the engine. Sew
cral cars were detached and were allowed
to run back toward the level track, but be
fore they reached it they came in collision
with an ordinary train from Armagh, which
was proceeding ut good rate OF speed.
The excursion cars were completely
wrecked.
Hosts of volunteers were soon at hand
and the dead and wounded taken from the
wreck and carried down the bank.
&sAcAlthi hih NuS hia - olNs'"A
train from Belfast brought to the scene
twenty surgeons from that city and num-
Der of medical men from other places. The
disaster is unparalleled in the railroad
history of Ireland. All shops in Armagh
were closed this afternoon, and the people
are in general mourning.
The engineer, fireman and guard Of the
train and the traffic managers clerk were
summoned before u magistrate and were
remanded on the charge of being respon-
sible for the accident
The shricks of the children were horri-
bic. Many were manglcd beyond recog.
milton. There is scarcely family in Ar.
mneh that has not some one dead, and in
many cases whole families were killed.
The embankmcnt upon which the acci-
dent occurred is 20 feet high. Before
starting on the fatal excursion tho child
rem paraded through the streets Of Armagh
with fngs and banners. The town folk
turned out almost en- massc to wish them
u happy holiday.
All the bodies have now been taken from
the wreck. The total killed is ~, of which
GA have been identified. The number OF
tho injured 10 almost onc-third Of the en-
tire number OF passengers.
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18

Pnes. for sososs.alns arc rssalas.a py
aslidine scale,
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
Pre.ider.,aI Appointments.

WASHINGTON, Juno 10.-The Presi-
dent madc the following appointments this
afternoon: Thomas j. Morgan, of Rhode
Island, to bc Commissioner of Indian AZ
fairs, vicc John II. Obcrly, resigned.
Hoyt Sherman, Jr., Of Utah, to DO Re-
ccivcr OF Public Moneys at SaltLako City,
Utah, vice Geo. w. Parks, removed.
Frank O. Hobbs, OF New Hampshire, to
be Register Of tho Land officc at Salt Lake
City, Utah, vice David Webb, removed.
Charles d. Ford, Of Colorado. Register OF
NE Land Omce at LANAI, Colo, v!cc Frank
p. Arhucs,e. removed,
The Delta independent., 1889-06-18
The Lutheran Synod.

Rock ISLAND. H., June II. The
Lutheran Synod met to day. There wers
present including those from tho Pacific
coast, lS7 clerical and 1888 lay delegates
This number will be somewhat augmented
during the ncxt three days, rs good many
delegates have not reached hero yet Rev,
Lindaht read his report, in which hc called
special attention to Mission work amonH
aries are now engaged, und recommended
that number OF English missionaries b
sent there Tho election OF officers 10
suited In the re election Of President s. p
A. Lindaht, Of lllinoi. SocretAxT y. Eor
lin. Of Moline, and the election ot Pfu&oo
sor ], Sward, st, Paul, ~ Voc Ps(aiAiat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-28
KISSED MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
w. j. Devine Held in Bail for Varied
OSCILLATIONS.

A Norristown special TO the Philadelphia
Inquirer says: W.. Devine, foreman OF k-asley
q Mattison's chemical works at Amber. is held
for kissing Mrs. Elizabeth Kellar and her
daughter Lizzie. The accused lives at Penllyn,
where he owns a house, which he formerly
rented to Mr.. and Mrs. Kellar, retaining sew
eral rooms for himself and wife and boarding
with the prosecutors, who retained possession
OF the house until q short time ago, when they
removed TO Amber.
The accusation is that he forcibly upon four
occasions kissed Mrs. Kellar and likewise stole
similar osculatory sweets from her daughter
Lizzie, who rejected all such advances.
Mrs. kellar testified IN Squire Billings office
at Amber that kellar sneaked up behind her
on July IL, just as she had finished breakfast,
and throwing his arms about her neck
kissed her heartily. Two weeks previous to
| that he committed a similar breach twice in
rapid succession
The daughter, Lizzie testified that two DAYS
prior to the recent prohibition amendments
election be invited her and Nellie Slower, a SER
want In the family, to accompany him upon =
trip TO North Wales, where he proposed to dis
tribute prohibition tracts. They drove TO North
Wales and distributed the temperance literature
broadcast. Early in the evening they had not
| proceeded far upon the homeward journey whe n
Devlne proposed that Lizzie kellar should
take charge Of the lines and drive the horse.
The coy young lady OWNED what the result
would lead 70, and desiring TO avoid being
Rugged promptly entered a vigorous protest.
Upon the trio arriving at home, about IL
o'clock, Devine accompanied the pair 70 the
family parlor, where he took position
between them upon the sofa and attempted to
kiss them and succeeded
The justice held the defendant in $500 in
each case Tor assault and battery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-28
Didn't Owe Him q Cent.

From the st. Paul Globe.
A gentleman who rode down the street with
south side feed and commission dealer the
other day was surprised to hear him utter a
low, chuckling laugh as he paused to let a
pedestrian have a chance for life on the cross
ing ''See that man?' he asked; s'the one with
the light suit?" "Yes; what about it?''
Nothing. only he thinks he owes me 81 or S..
and he don't owe me a cent" How is that?'
He used to trade with me, and on every order
for feed or oats he gave me he would be twenty
or thirty cents short. or course that was
nothing, and he would pay me the next order
But the next order he was short again, and so
on. 1t was his little game to beat me. sat
up nights, studied hard in the rules, and finally
beat the game" "How?" "Why before de-
hvering his order opened the sacks and took
enough oats to cover his shortage and squared
his account. Now he has quit trading with me
and goes around the block for fear will ask
him to pay up. But he don't owe me a cent,
and he is just as welcome to trade with me as
ever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-28
THE GREAT EXPOSITION,
If 1t L. to be International it Should be
Held in Washington.

From the Philadelphia Times.
There are only two places worthy Of consid-
GRAFTON for the great international EXPOSE
ton Of 1892. They are New York and wash
ington.
Which Of the two cities should be chosen
as the place for the exposition depends wholly
upon the theory accepted as the purpose Of
the celebration.
II it is to be an international commemoration
OF the discovery Of America, it should be held
in Washington and should be entirely q ma
tional enterprise. II it is to be purely COM
mercial event, New York should have it and
pay for it.
Washington is the national metropolis, and
il the exposition is to be Q commingline of ma
tions in celebration OF the birth Of American
civilization, Congress should appropriate all
the money needed, erect suitable buildings
blest nation Of the earth.
New York is the commercial metropolis of
the continent and il the exposition 10 to be q
matter Of trade rather than q matter of senti-
ment New York should have il and her people
should look pleasant while they pay for It.
Ii money getting is the chief end of Ameri-
can civilization New York should gather the
commercial interests Of the world and unyeil
the statue Of Columbus as the god Of trade. II
there are higher and broader aims for @ civil
ization that claims to be founded in patriotism
and the ennobling Of mankind the statue Of
Columbus should be unveiled in the capital Of
the republic.
It al depend. upon the purpose Of tn. In
place for il. It must be Washington or New
York and either Congress or New York must
foot the bills. Let us be sure that we are right
and then 60 ahead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-28
THE GAR. ENCAMPs1ENT.
Features Of the Parade Yesterday
Canvassing for Chief.

There we're magnificent spectacles 10 be seen
about the time the Grand Army parade started
in Milwaukee yesterday. One was observed
from the intersection OF 9th street and Grand
avenue looking down the avenue 10 the bridge.
With the bedecked avenue - . background,
and the brilliant decorations all the way up
on both sides Of the street - side lights, the
great seething mass presented . panorama
which no one who saw it 10 likely to forget
In lifetime. 1t was grand and imposing, and
how gay IL all looked The delegation from
washington made an excellent appearance, and
the ''Old Guard" under command Of Capt
Edgar, was loudly cheered along the route.
Another imposing spectacle was from 10th
street up Grand avenue. In the foreground
OF atmosphere Of bright colors, and good
nature covering it all. A little further on
was the reviewing stand, with its drapery
and freight Of dignitaries, and then, in the
distance, the yellow plumes OF the White
Horse squadron moving down the hill at the
head OF the great column between solid walls
OF cheering humanity.
The most interesting and strikingly unique
portion Of the grand parade was Post Joseph
Ledergerber, No. $40 Of the department of
Wisconsin. Although the name is German
these G.. R veterans are all Indians and come
from the Keshena Menominee reservation near
Green Bay, Wis. 1t is the only Indian post in
the GAR. 1t was mustered in three weeks
ago by Adjutant General Gray of Wisconsin,
and numbers thirty-one men, all of whom
served as privates on the Union side in the
war Of the rebellion, and these thirty-one men
were scouts attached to the southwestern de-
partment, and nearly all Of them were in the
twelfth Missouri and saw much hard fighting.
A majority of the state delegates met in eau
Gus last night on the choice OF commander-in-
chief. The New England delegation met jointly
and, while no vote was taken, it was informally
agreed to support Judge Veazey of Vermont
Minnesota also voted to support him. Ohio
and Illinois decided to support Russell A. Alger
of Detroit and the former state will presen,
his name instead Of Illinois, as at first decided.
Michigan's caucus also decided to support her
home candidate. New York's delegation ad-
journed without reaching a conclusion and the
Pennsyivanians did not commit themselves
The choice for next place of meeting lies be.
tween Washington, Boston and Saratoga and
committees are here in the interest of each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-28
The Ohio Peniteptiary AbIaze.

One Of the most exciting conhsgrations that
has visited Columbus, Ohio, In years occurred
at the Ohio penitentiary last evening. About
O'Clock flames were discovered in the factory
building occupied by the Columbus chair COM
pany. The fire started in the. boiler room,
where shavings became ignited by Goals from
the boiler furnace. The flames had made great
department was utterly helpless. The city de-
partment arrived promptly, but on account Of
poor supply Of water was unable TO check
the fire. The flames spread from the chair fac
tory to the building occupied by the Columbus
than an hour the three buildings were q total
wreck. There was a brisk breeze during the
progress of the fire and for a time il seemed
that the flames would devastate the space in
side the prison walls, which is crowded with
factory buildings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-28
FOREIGN NOTES.

Mr.. Alfred de Rothschild has been entertain
ing small party of diplomatists, including Sir
Julian Pauncefote and ii. de Staal, at Haitian
Hall.
At the Nijni-Novgorod fur fair business ID
active. There is a large American demand for
Bokharan aud Caracal skins.
royal order which has just been issued in
Berlin sanctions the creation in Jerusalem OF
an evangelical establishment with corporate
rights. The object of the new body is to pre-
serve existing evangelical institutions and TO
add to their number.
The queens estate at Osborne comprises
about $500 acres.
Eusebio Moreno, bandit, was executed az
Guanajay, Cuba, yesterday.
The British consul at Nish, in Servia, says
that at Avala, near Belgrade. a green-colored
mineral has been discovered and called avalite,
which, 1t is thought, may become q substitute
for arsenic.
Count Herbert Bismarck is going to spend q
fortnight in England.
When the Austrian emperor saw the review
at SpaDdau he learned for the frst time that
the smokeless powder which was used with
such effect had been invented by an Austrian
apothecary and offered to the Austrian govern
ment, but bad been declined.
In the British house Of lords yesterday Vis-
count Cross, secretary Of state for India, an
nounced that the viceroy Of India had been
compelled to accept the resignation Of the
ruker OF Cashmere and place that country
under native council. He said the govern
ment had not the slightest intention of annex
ing Cashmere.
Mohammedan mosque has been built in
Woking, England. and q Buddhist temple has
been opened in Paris. There are about 800
BuddhIsts in Paris.
Count Andrassy, who has been seriously iii,
n reported to be much improved.
The Oldest public house in England is "The
Seven Stars" at Manchester. 1t dates back TO
the time OF Edward Ill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-28
MRS. MAVERICKS MOTHER.
She Pays . Visit to Her Unfortunats
Daughter.

A Liverpool special cable 10 the Philadelphia
1snss says that Baroness Won Rogue, mother
OF Mra Maybrick, visited her daughter at Wal.
ION 6aoi yesterday, when an interview Of .
very painful character took place. The baron
ess was conducted by the warden to the grated
room, where eonvicts usually see their friends,
and After an interval OF q few minutes Mrs.
AAybrick, attended by two females, who re-
manned during the interview, was brought in.
She was sttired in ordinary prison garb. She
was In very weak and emaciated condition
and the baroness firmly believes that her
daughter viii not long survive il she il kept i'm
prison.
So overcome was the baroness that she could
scarcely speak and very little was said on either
side. Mrs. Msybrick, whose conversation
turned on her children, protested her inno-
would believe ii, too, and help her for the sake
of her children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-28
OVER A HUNDRED THOUSAND.
The Number Now on Strike In London,
and it is Constantly Growing.

Coal men in thousands have Joined the Lon
don strikers and the situation shows no signs
Of Improvement Meetings of employers AMI
workmen continne to be held, but without re-
suit The directors of the Commercial dock
company have declined An offer of the services
Of 5000 Belgian laborers at 41ld per hour.
Ships are being unloaded at Chatham, and
southampton without interference. The lord
mayor has refused to become arbitrator Of the
differences between the men and their en-
ployers, fearing lest it might conflict with his
judicial duties. The Commercial dock COM
pany has declined the proposal Of delegates
from the leading houses Of twelve different
trades to submit to arbitration the grievances
OF the workmen.
Yesterday the drivers Of the government mail
carts demanded an advance Of wages, which
the post officA authorities granted.
The strikers now number 10000. The coal
porters at lmportan3 centers are joining the
striker. Two hundred and fifty steamers are
lying in the docks awaiting cargoe7. Riverside
factories employing tho1:ar Of hands are
closing foi lack OF coal.
The Londo chambe' Of commerce urges th +,
dock managers to agree to arbitration. Seven
members Of the house Of commons, in an in
teryew with the dock directors yesterday ap-
pealed to them to concede the mems deman d.
The directors promised to consider the matter.
There are few vessels unloading in the Med
way, to which the strike has not yet extended.
The Salvation army, the London cottage mis-
sion and similar bodies are materially assisting
the strikers with cheap or gratuitous meals and
lodgings The coal porters have rejected an
offer from the London dock company Of q shill-
ing an hour, dinner and beer, and protection
from the strikers.
keynote showing the importance Of the
movement was struck by Mr.. Burns at meet
ing last night. He pronounced the strike the
stepstone to a greater and nobler movement of
workingmen throughout the country. The
present struggle would teach lesson Of union
When concluded he would commence his work
in the East End
In the house Of commons last night Home
Secretary Matthews, referring to the great
strike, said he was not prepared to admit the
existence OF organized intimidation which
would justify interference by the police. He
earnestly hoped that each side would endeayor
to adjust all differences.
Monday an extra insurance Of 1Sd. per cent
against the risk of pillage arising from a civil
riot was paid on vessels and docks here Goods
to the value of millions were insured. Today
the rate rose to a. 4d., and it is expected to be
As. Sd. tomorrow.
A Berlin dispatch says that belief that the
dock laborers strike in London will result in a
general rise of wages throughout England, to
the detriment Of English competition with for
eign markets, caused general rise on the
Boerse there yesterday in coal and iron mining
shares, DC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-28
Four BOYS Killed by Lightning.

special from Matamoras, Mex, to the New
Orleans Iin,es-Democrat says that Carlos
Rosendez. a boy of fourteen years, three other
boys of about the same age and dog they had
with them, were struck by lightning yesterday
morning in cotton field about a mile below
Delacais and all were instantly killed The
boys were picking cotton on Major Torres
plantation, when, the storm coming up, they
sought shelter from the rain in a stack of corn
stalks which was struck by lightning shortly
after, the party entered. One Of the boys had
removed his clothing and was taking a rain
bath short distance, but he was killed by the
same bolt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-28
Gave the Pastor q Chance,

From the Chicago Advance.
Stories OF discourteous smartness in either
pulpit or pew abound The following is as
fresh as the winds which blow across Cape Cod,
where the incident occurred The congrega-
ton was not attending to the sermon. The
minister stopped in his reading. "My hear
ers," said he, 81 have given much thought to
this sermon. 1t has cost me many days of
labor. I have meditated on it in the night
seasons. If you cannot listen to it will stop
right here and now" The reply was prompt,
from a member of the congregation: "Go on,
pastor, go on; you must be about through"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-28
What's In a Word?

from HArper's MsRazIne.
A New York pastor, who, though . Scotch
man, had lived in America over forty years,
was one day taken to task by his daughter for
the broadness Of his accent in the pronuncis-
ton Of the word difference.
SLOW do pronounce it9" be asked
'You say difference"
"And what do you say?"
Difference"
Looking at her for q moment, and getting
her to repeat, he continued:
''Well, now, M, will you just be 30 kind
as to tell me the difference between difference
and dufference?"
to gang his ain gait in pronunciation hence
forth.