Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-05

HARRISBURG. June 4-The following tele-
graphic correspondence passed to-day between
Governor Beaver and Mayor Foresman, OF
Williamsport:
wmLIAMsPoRT. June4.
To Governor Beaver:
The situation, expressed in few words. is this:
The boom has been cleaned of logs from the prin-
cipal yards along the river 'front.' ana manuiac-
tured lumber has been swept away. Tne houses
of the poor people nearest the river nave Deen
carried away, with all they possessed. thousands
of people are homeless and without anything out
the clothes upon their backs. PROVISIONS are
scarce and are needed quick. Many OF our peo-
pie are in absolute want for the necessitles OF
life. Although bereft of property them
selves our business men have responded nooly Tor
present necessities At the meeting called yester-
day q, 900 in cash was raised. We badly neeo ols-
infectants. Dead animals and all kinds OF nth
are strewed upon the streets. and grave iears OF
an epidemic are entertained. stocks OF gooqs OF
stores in the center of the city are ruined " Is
impossible to estimate the loss and damage 70 au-
erent kinds IrSpeFty on Pve Tmper p1 Alone. otSeT
losses are larger. The surrounding country mas mas
suffered justas badly Booms priSgeIs f Ioss o9 fe
has been considerable. Judge Cummlns is 1reas-
urer of the relief fund and will see peIsonan{ 70
the faithful distribution of all CONTRIBUTORS ne
sponsible relief committees are now organized IN
each ward of the city and aid Is admlsere1a as as
mayed, and rely on His guidance, the generosity
OF our own State aud country TO aid us In tnlstne
-V One = thousand % military tents will afford the
greatest possible relief to our people VINO are now
without shelter, and the lumber all having gone,
other temporary shelter cannot be PROVIDED soon
enough. The tents that you might send VIII De
taken charge of by the Mayor and taken care OF
and returned In good condition as posslble.
Send us several large mess tents where we can
feed the people in large numbers. Inc low
ground where many OF these people reside Is an
unfit place for them to return to Tor sanitary
reasons. MAYOR FORESMAN.
HARRISBURG. June 4.
Mayor, Williamsport, Pa:
Be of good cheer. Your reliance Is not mis-
placed. God and the country will sustain you.
win reach you with help as soon as Montgomery
bridge can be crossed. I am loading cars mere
with -four and groceries, notwithstanding the
pressure of our own stricken people. VIII tele-
graph Philadelphia at once for provisions and dis
lnfectants. Put your unemployed men TO work IN
removing debris and cleaning your city. l Will
furnish means for paying them reasonable wages,
and this will answer the double purpose OF pre-
venting disease and the lawlessness which springs
from idleness. May not be able to send you tents
The State has no large tents such as you oesire
Better use your market houses and other pubic
buildings. May be able Yhen communication Is
established to send you carload OF ordinary can
vas. The country is responding nobly to human-
ity's call sent out last night. have no rear Tor
any lack of means for furnishing all needed help.
Communicate with me directly and freely as to
your needs and how can cooperate In supplying
them. JAMES A. BEAVER, Governor.