Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-03


| earth. He had no sooner finished the las,
| sentence than five burly men, with looks OF
| terrible determination written on their faces
were on their way to the scene Of plumber, one
another with a revolver in his hand. In twenty
minutes, 80 it is stated, they had overtaken
| two OF their victims, who were then in the act
Of cutting pieces from the ears and fingers from
the hands of the bodies of two dead women.
| With revolver leveled at the scoundrels, the
leader Of the posse shouted:
Throw your hands up or I'll blow your
heads off," With blanched faces and trembling
forms they obeyed the order, and begged for
| mercy. They were searched, and as their
pockets were emptied Of their CHASTITY finds the
| indignation Of the crowd intensified. and when
| bloody finger Of an infant encircled with two
| tiny gold rings was found among the plumber
In the leaders pocket cry went up:
Lynch them! Lynch them!''
without moments delay ropes were thrown
around their necks, and they were dangling to
the limbs of a tree In the branches of which an
! hour before was entangled the bodies of dead
father and son. After the expiration of half
| hour the ropes were cut and the bodies lowered
the hill top. 1t is limited that an Allegheny
| county official was one of the most prominent
| factors in this justiiable homicide.
DELAYED PASSENGERS AT ALTOONA
The superintendent at Altoona says that the
Atlantic express leaving Pittsburg at am.
Friday, the Chicago and New York limited
| (eastbound) which left Pittsburg at ITO Friday
| morning, and the seashore express which left
Johnstown early Friday morning arrived at
Altoona Saturday afternoon. All the passeng-
ers on those three trains are reported to be
well. Altoona sends a list of passengers on the
day express from Chicago, which was caught
J in the flood at Conemaugh. and who are known
to be safe. Among them are William Henry
Smith, New York; Mrs. Mary L. Crowne Huston
Porter, Mrs. E. W. Halford and daughter and
Mr.. Frank Hatton.
RELIEF FROM PITTsBURa.
Early yesterday morning seven carloads Of
provisions left the Union depot at Pittsburg
for Johnstown on a special train. Many cars
loaded with provisions. bedding, &C., are ar
irving from points west, north and south, and
are being rapidly forwarded to the scene OF
disaster.
A scene of activity was presented at the
chamber of commerce. A number of gentle
men OF the relief committee were present re-
ceiving kilograms, official and private, from
towns and cities In this and other states re-
ceiving contributions Of money from authori-
ties and individuals, and answering questions
for those who came to seek information.
special train conveying two fire engines and
hose carriages, with a full quota of fremen,
left about noon for Johnstown. Twenty-eight
policemen of the Pittsburg force accompanied
them, under command of Inspector McAleese
The coffin manufacturers are worked to their
fullest capacity, and collins are being shipped
rapidly. This morning ten carloads were sent
down, containing ZOO collins. They will be
distributed at various points along the river
where the dead have been collected.
CONTRIBUTIONS BEING RAISED
Philadelphia yesterday morning started in to
send her share to the sufferers by the awful
disaster at Johnstown, and before night had
fallen it is estimated that fully 5000, 900 in
money. clothing and provisions had been COL
lected. Headed by many wealthy citizens there
Was started at Mayor Filters house. on Walnut
street, subscription list, which will before the
week Is ended probably carry upon it the names
OF persons giving more money to the needful
than has ever been raised for the victims Of
any calamity by the City of Brotherly Love-
Gov. Foraker has sent the following dispatch
to the governor:
please name some one to receive our finan-
cial contributions for Johnstown sufferers. We
will send clothing and other supplies to mayor
of Johnstown unless you otherwise direct"
Mayor Hart, of Boston, has telegraphed the
governor:
What can Boston do for the Pennsylvania
sufferers"
Gov. Beaver has telegraphed Capt Maloney
superintendent of the state arsenal, telling him
to get tents ready to accommodate the Johns
town sufferers as soon railroad communica-
ton is restored.
S1ght-Seers Stay at Home.
A Pittsburg special TO the New York Herald
says the following telegram from Johnstown
has been received: For Gods sake tell the
sight-seers to keep away from Johnstown for
the present. What We want is people to work,
not to look on. CITIZENS COMMITTEE"
Three trains have already been sent out with
crowded cargoes of sight-seers. At every sta
ton along the road excited crowds are waiting
an Trrlt v IN atahn or1
WOULD HAVE BEEN MoBBED.
That's what would have happened to the
owners of South Fork if they had put In an ap-
pearance.
There is great indignation among the people
OF Johnstown at the wealthy Pittsburgers who
own South Fork. They blame them severely
for having maintained such frightfully dan
gerous institution there. The feeling among
the people was intense. II any of the owners
of the dam had put in an appearance in Johns
town they would have been lynched.
The dam has been a constant menace TO this
valley ever since it has been in existence. and
the feeling, which has been bitter enough on
the occasion of every food hitherto. after this
horrible disaster is now at fever heat
Gen. Hastings In Command.
Adiutant-Gen. Hastings, n. G. P, and Major
Sanger have assumed charge of Johnstown.
Nothing is legal unless it bears Gen. Hastings
signature. One effect of this systematic work
is making itself felt One town is guarded by
company II, of the 9th regiment. Lieut. Leg
gett is in command. New members were sworn
in by him. and they are making excellent SOL
diers. Special police are numerous, and the
regulations are so strict that even the smoking
of cigar is prohibited. Gen. Hastings ex-
presses the opinion that more troops are neces-
sary. Alex. Hart is in charge Of the special
police. He has lost his wife and family. Not
withstanding his great misfortune he is doing
the work Of a Hercules in his own way
The unrnly element has been put down and
order is now perfect The citizens committee
are IN charge and have matters well organized
proclamation has just been issued that all
men who are able to work must report for work
or leave the place. I'VE have too much to do
to support idlers," say the committee. and
will not abuse the generous help that is being
sent by doing So" From tomorrow all will be
at work.
Money now is greatly needed to meet the
heavy pay-rolls that will be incurred for the
next two weeks. w. C. Lewis chairman of the
finance committee, is ready to receive the
| same.
Twenty-Five More Lives Lost.
Sunbury, Pa, was flooded all yesterday. The
water reached the top of the entertainments
early in the morning, and at 1880 broke in the
fifth and third wards. The entire population
was up the entire night moving to the second
stories. The water reached the highest point
at $50. which was within eight inches Of the