Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-19
RAINING AGAIN IN JOHNsrowN.
Little Done Beyond the Usual Routine
Work.

JoHSsrowx. Pa, June ls.-It has been rain
ing here at intervals since early morning. and
the day is dark, damp and intensely Disagree
able. Little has been done ont Of the usual
routine work to-day. Work at the gorge 10
being vigorously pushed. aud blasts are more
frequent than on any previous day In and
around general headquarters and at the camp
OF the fourteenth regiment active preparations
are In progress for the reception Of Governor
Beaver and has flood commission. who are
expected here some time to-day. although no
one at headquarters has any definite or author
ltatlve knowl ledge of the intentions of the gov
ernor, or In fact that he is coming at all
SEWN BODIES REMOVED.
Up to O'Clock this afternoon seven bodies
had been recovered from the debris. All we're
remains of women and children.
The remains of Mrs. Woocher were identified
by peculiarly-wrought bracelet ON her wrist
ne others were not recognized, aud were bur
led immediately.
DYNAMIrING CONTINUES AT THE STONE RRrpos
this morning and the dynamite blasts were
somewhat heavier than those os yesterday, but
so far have not caused any damage. The mass
of gorged drift is gradually disappearing and
the streets will soon be cleared of wreckage.
! Work will then be commenced on clearing out
| the cellars. Great improvement is being
! wrought in the condition of affairs of Kernvilie
and that place will soon be restored. as it is
| found that many OF the wrecked houses are not
damaged beyond repair.
The Pennsylvania Children's Aid society will
begin work to-day on a house costing $500
| to be used as general headquarters by them as
long as tho society may require it, after which
| the building will be turned over 70 the Cam
bria Aidksociety.
THE SANITARY CONDITION.
DR.. Lee, Of the state board of health. pub
lshed bulletin No. this morning, the first
since last Thursday, of the sanitary condition
of Johnstown and surrounding boroughs
Coopersdale is still difficult of access on ac-
count OF high water in Conemaugh, and IL has
been a matter OF great difficulty 10 keep people
there supplied with the necessaries of life,
hence from that place is reported slight in
crease in affections of stomach and bowels No
new cases at Bedford street hospital. Twenty
one dtspensary had been treated
during the day, twelve of which are
slight injuries. No contagious diseases.
Red Cross hospital reports one
case of diphtheria discharged well and one
terminated fatally. At present one patient in
hospital, result of wounds. Health Of the
military excellent Not one soldier of duty
Death of a four-year-old child reported at
Morrelyille; cause not stated. Also ceath Of
child East Conemaugh. from accidental
poisoning. Measles diminishing. Collectors
are at work collecting carcasses of animals
along different streams and cremating them
with rosin. Quimbell Bros, of Newark, Eng
land. have donated 81 500 worth of their world
famed disinfectants, which will arrive by first
steamer"
Contributions for Jobnsfown.
BELFAST. June l9.-The mayor of this city
has sent $500 by cable to the Johnstown suf-
ferers AN instalment of the amount 10 be
raised by the citizens of Belfast.