The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-03
RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERERS
Active Interest Shown on Behalf of the
Destitute at Johnstown and Vicinity.
The Board of Trade and Other Organizations
! Preparing to Send ALI Assistance Possible to
the Desolated Valley-The Railway Service.

everywhere yesterday. On the street cor
ners, in public places, in homes. and IN the
churches people referred to the details of
the flood. and expressed their sympathy for
the thousands of unfortunates. Many In
dianapolis people had relatives or friends,
either residents of the destroyed towns or
passengers on the trains that were washed
away. ALI day long the telegraph office
was visited by those who wanted to send
messages of inquiry. Quite a number of
well-known indianapolis people, among
them one or two merchants left here for
New York on the o'clock train Thursday
afternoon. and as yet nothing has been
heard from them. 1t is believed and
hoped that they had passed beyond the
Conemaugh valley before the flood swept
it, but kilograms to the destinations of the
travellers did not receive any answers,
The friends of these absent ones think
they are water-bound at Altoona or some
some point near there. Among those who
left Thursday is II. p. Wasson, but while
nothing has been heard from him it is
thought he is all right among the passen-
gers at Altoona. But among those who
perished are the Misses Carrie and MollIe
Richardson. of Ypsilanti, Mich, nieces of
Brainard Rorison, of this city. They were
visiting In Johnstown.
As citizens read and discussed the story
of the food they were unanimous in the be-
lief that Indianapolis citizens should not
delay in contributing for the relief of the
sufferers A more generous spirit perhaps,
was never manifested throughout the city.
On every hand men were asking what steps
were being taken to raise a relief fund, and
were saying that they stood ready to con-
tribute literally. "By all means there
James H. Rice, ex-Auditor Of State. "One
thousand dollars from the Board of Trade
was good starter, but this city should con-
tribute not less than $4,000. 1t is ques-
to contribute literally. indianapolis has
always taken the lead in such matters, and
l would like to see the citizens do nobIy
again."
An unauthorized announcement in a
morning paper that there would be meet
ing of citizens at the Board of Trade yes
terday morning brought out good many
gentlemen, who. in an informal way, dis
cussed the situation, and unanimously
pose of raising money. and provisions should
be called for Tomlinson Hall. They de-
cided, however, to allow the Board of
Trade to direct the movement The members
of the board talked with each other yester-
day, and it was decided to call full meet
ing at 11:30 o'clock this morning.
In accordance with this wish
President Scott issued the call last evening.
The desirability of holding citizens meet
ing will be considered, and it is desired
that there be full attendance of the MEM
bers of the board. Its relief committee will
also meet this morning at O'Clock for the
purpose of devising means for further aid.
It is composed of Messrs. A. NJ. Fletcher,
Eli Lilly, n. s. Byram. 1. s. Gordon. II. $.
Frazer, j. III. Holiday. $. i. Bowen, J. +.
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Governor Hovey was asked last evening
If he would issue proclamation. calling
upon the cities and towns throughout the
State to contribute for the relief OF
doubt but what indianapolis and
the State would contribute literally
without being asked to do so. In case,
however, enough assistance was not
promptly forthcoming, he would, in a proc
lamation, urge greater contributions. 1T
is an awful disaster" said he. land not one
of those who survived must be allowed to
suffer for want of anything"
who are anxious to contribute" said gen.
tleman, last evening, but they do not
know where to send their money or to
whom to send it. / think some one here,
Trade. should be designated to receive all
contributions" -
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
transport free all provisions. clothing, bed
0lng, etc., contributed
Getting Ready to Repair the Damage.
1t was a busy time at the yards of the
Pennsylvania Company yesterday morning.
Superintendent Bennett having received
instructions to find all the skilled workmen
on his division who understood bridge work
and making general repairs. He was Or
dered to send them to Pittsburg as soon as
possible. BY noon he had large number
of men. with relief train ready to start.
Attached to the train was dining car, an
other with sleeping berths. and the third
we'll stocked with food to last several days
All engineers of maintenance of way on the
lines west of Pittsburg, including division
superintendents, have been summoned to
that point. Last evening it was impossible
length of time it will take to get the tracks
again in condition.. but "a telegram
stated that probably definite in
formation could be furnished to-day. Hero,
and at other points. number of civil en-
gineers of other roads and railroad build
ers are arranging to 90 to JOhnstown to see
what the Pennsylvania Company can ac-
complish In such an emergency. The conf
pany has duplicates of most of its iron
bridges. which it can soon replace, but the
stone bridges swept out will need to be re-
placed with temporary structures. 1t is
rebuild, and in many cases where there are
long, high fills.
Action by the knights of Pythias.
The Knights of Pythias of several lodges
met yesterday afternoon, in the hall of the
order on Virginia avenue, With Mayor c. S.
Denny presiding and +. b. Pugh as secre-