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Huntsville gazette., 1889-06-08
Another CItr in Need I'D Asslstance.

HARRISBURG, Pa, June IA message
was received at the Pennsylvania rail-
road station at this point yesterday from
Wllliamsport over the Northern Central
wires, stating that meeting had been
held in that city yesterday afternoon at
which the following was authorized to be
issued to the public:
"The city Of Williamsport has been
sorely striken by the most severe food
ever known in the State Of Pennsylvania.
All have suffered great loss. Large num-
bers of our citizens are wholly destitute
and suffering for the necessaries Of life.
Those Of our people, able 50 to Do, are
giving what they can, but are unable to
furnish the relief needed. We appeal to
a generous public in the name Of God to
help us. Let every thing be sent to the
mayor of Williamsport."
Huntsville gazette., 1889-06-08
Three Hundred Bodies Discovered in the
sand.

JoHNsTowN, Pa, June 3.-Three hun
dred bodies were discovered this
afternoon in the sand at Kernville,
near the mouth Of Sandy Creek The
sight can not be described and is
one Of the most distressing ever
witnessed. A crowd of at least five hun
dred gathered around, endeavoring to
find the bodies Of some friends or rela-
tives. There were no coffins there at the
time, and the bodies had to be laid on tho
ground A rain is now falling, but this
does not interfere with the work. Most
Of the rescuing party have been up for
two days, yet they work with O determi-
ton that is wonderful.
Engine No. Is, Of Pittsburgh, which is
playing a stream on the fire at the stono
bridge, has it now almost extinguished,
and the fire is about out. By tomorrow
the task Of getting out the bodies under
the burning piers will be commenced in
earnest.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-06-08
Scenes Witnesse1 at Sang follow.


SANG Hollow, Pa, June l., p. m.-The
reports of the number drowned vary with
each person asked for an estimate of the
loss of life. One man said that he over
heard Superintendent Pitcairn saying
that the number would not fall far short
Of five thousand. Others put it at three
thousand and down as low as eight hum
dred, anywhere between the two figures
mentioned. S. H. Thompson, train mas
ter, said dead bodies are lying along the
banks of the river between Sang Hollow
and Johnstown as thick as flies. 1t is the
most terrible sight ever witnessed. The
natives forgot their breakfast in the ex-
citement, and men could be seen running
in every direction, eating as they went.
Every train is crowded with people 60
ing to the scene. Everybody has but one
objective point ohnstown.
l.. l.. Smith, General manager Of the
Gautier Steel works, was on the train on
his way home from Milwaukee, where he
had been attending a meeting of the wire
manufacturers. He has lived in Johns
town all his life. He said: Il can not
imagine that the food did as much dam
age in Johnstown as reported. The water
would have to rise thirty feet higher than
it was last June before it got above Wal
nut street. About nine-tenths Of the
town is above Walnut street, so you see
that the food must have been very high
to have reached that portion of the town.
That railroad bridge did the whole dam
age. Had l been there l would have
blown it up with dynamite had I been ap-
prised in time Of the food that was COM
ing"
Engineer De Lozier said he helped out
four women and one man near Sang Hol-
low. One was an old lady that looked to
be upward Of eighty years of age. He
helped rescue twelve persons last night
alive off floating drift. He said he got
into Johnstown about four O'Clock yester-
day afternoon, and all that could be seen
was the tops Of the houses. He left Sang
Hollow this morning about nine O'Clock.
He counted eighty five people going down
on drift. One Of the most touching incl
dents. he said, was the drowning OF
father, mother and three children. They
came down on a roof, and just opposite
the town the raft struck pile of drift
and went to pieces. All five went down
in the mad current. A moment later two
heads were seen above the water, and
their two hands clutching at the roof.
mat was Une laSt seen OF tndJ 1anlly.
This is but one incident of hundred that
are related by paople living along the
river.
Mr.. De Lozier said the scenes can not
be Overdrawn. He saw one woman go
down on a raft with both eyes lying out
on her cheeks. She was dead, having
been crushed among the timbers. Men
and women with arms broken, blood
streaming down over their faces, and
their bodies cut, bruised and bleeding,
were frequent, sight.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-06-08
One Thousand Dead and Dying Bodies
In a Pyre.

JoHNsTowN, Pa. June 2.-It is impos-
sible at this hour to state the exact loss
of life, but it is safe to place it anywhere
from eight to twelve thousand. A step
can not be taken without finding some
one who has lost friends. Some Of them
have lost whole families. The scenes in
Johnstown are beyond description. In
the once peaceful river houses are strewn
without a limit. The worst Of the wreck
is at the Pennsylvania road bridge. 1t
was an arched bridge, and the arches
were very narrow. When the flood came
and swept the buildings with it, all OF
them clogged in these arches. For fully
one mile houses and parts Of houses are
lying along the stream. Iu this very
debris is where the most Of the bodies are
supposed to lie. 1t is a conceded fact
that at least one thousand bodies are
here, with little or no possibility of ever
being brought out.
THE CLIMAX OF HORRORS.
About eight O'Clock this morning by
some means or other. the debris took fire,
and burned as fercely as if it were fed by
oil and famed by the winds of Heaven.
1t started at the bridge, and burned clear
up the river as far as there was any fuel
for the flames.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-06-08
NUMBER %.
ECHOES OF THE DELUGE.

Items and Incidents of Melancholy In-
terest in Connection with the Over
whelming Disaster in the ConemauglI
ValIey-The Situation From a Military
Point of View.
HARRISBURG, Pa, June 4.-Adiutant-
General Hastings yesterday sent the fol-
lowing dispatch to C. E. Diehl, manager
Of the Postal Telegraph Company at this
point:
Better inform Governor Beaver that this
mornings reports give the number lost at
Johnstown at between twelve and fifteen thou
sand. The greatest disorder prevails. The
place is infested with thieves and vandals who
are robbing the dead and appropriating every
thing they can lay their hands on. These peo-
pie are eating almost every thing in the shape
OF provisions sent here for the food sufferers.
Tell Governor Beaver that you can reach US
direct and any thing he may wish to communi
cate with parties here will receive prompt at
tenton from u.s.
The present intention of the Governor
il to send no troops to Johnstown, but
he has requested that the Fourteenth
Regiment be kept in readiness to move
to the scene of the disaster.
General Hastings telegraphed: "Have
good organization; don't think it neces-
sary to call for troops. Be assured that
every thing will be done within possibility
to relieve the survivors and care for the
dead"
Sheriff McCan dless Of Allegheny Coun-
ty telegraphs as follows:
Have just returned from Johnstown.
The situation is such that it is positively
necessary to send at least four or five
regiments of the National Guard to pre-
vent pillage, robbery and bloodshed."
The Fourteenth and Eighteenth regi-
ments were ready to move with cars and
rations. and the Adjutant- General coun-
termanded the orders.
General Snowden telegraphs that the
First Brigade is ready TO respond to the
call for duty at Johnstown, and General
Wiley telegraphs his willingness to re-
spond to any demand made on him.
Bush Huidekoper, surgeon Of the First
Brigade, wires that the Hospital Corps is
ready to 60 as volunteers. Colonel Keck,
Of Wilkesbarre states that his regiment
is ready to do duty.
Governor Beaver is in communication
with General Hastings, who is in Johns
town, and giving necessary instructions.
Thraa Hun6red Vn1ipS DiSppverPl in tho
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19

The reprleve of William j. Calhoun
was, under the circumstances, ex.
pecled, but Governor Biggs has shown,
in making his imprisonment twenty
five years, that he fully comprehends
the enormity of the oifense. We think
that now, with this case fresh in the
minds Of the people, would be good
time for the Legislature 10 make a
change in the law by substituting an
imprisonment of not less than FIVE nor
more than twenty-five years. instead
of the death penalty. We believe that
there have been cases of so-called
ielonious assaults where, If the Jury
had not been deprived of the right of
grading the olfense, their verdict
would have been different; therefore
we would also favor change in the
law so thet the jury after hearing tho
evidence would have the power to say
whether it was really case of rape or
of assault with intent to commit rape.
AT present there IS no option In the
matter, and man indicted for this
oilense is either guilty as In manner
and form indicted, or not guilty of
any 0fiense whatever. We do not
believe that the change which we pro-
pose would increase this crime, but on
the contrary are inclined to think that
it would not only diminish the num-
Der of cases, but would also bring to
light many cases that are now kept
secret by the victims, on account OF
the punishment being the extreme
penalty of the law.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19
This Is for you, Mamma.

Whether you make the chi|dren's things, or have
them made, or get them ready made, this is Tor you
The whole outspread Of suits and Dresses aad Goats
and Kits and Jackets and Blouses, and what not for
Miss Midget the bright eyed steps between is lit
Gle world of hnta, hiak HINTS Look among those heap
cd tables for hour so and you'll know what the we'll
dressed and the comfortably dressed world of little iokg
will soon be wearing
They things that bear telling of. For the girls,
Bfoadcoths Woven and Printed Challs Debeige Paids
Scotch Plads French Paid Border Stripes Printed and
Plain Bengalins, Lawns, and the whole clan of Cling
hans, To2ch ard home Then there are all the wanted
color IN Cashmeres and Henrettas---chrome old blue
old rose, luminous gre. tabac and the lk beautifully
trimmed with GALL, na India SILK novelty brads, ribbons
Iaces or whatever makes be 4utY more beautiful
For Misses styles lean TO Empire and Directoireaud
there Accordion Skirts with jaunty sashed waist
plain and fancy materials Eccordeon Skirts with Empire
waist effects will be favosites for children.
Saor aid Outing Suits for Misses and Children
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19

The regular monthly camp fire of Smyth
Post, No. |, 6. A. R., was held last even
ing, and the headquarters was packed.
Quite number OF the members of Du
Pont Post, No. 2, were present, and also
representatives from other posts in this
department. Past Commander Lewis
presided, and upon taking his seat made
a brief address. Speeches were also made
by Comrade RodeTick OF Post No. z, Com
rade Nelson Monroe Of Post No. Ii OF
Boston, Mass, Past Department Com
mauders Ny. s. McNair and Daniel Ross,
| Past Commander Alexander Burleigh,
William d, Sparks and others.
Las w ednesiey night, when the post
visited Naval Post of Philadelphia, Com.
rade Sparks lost his silk hat, Rud he WA
presented with one last evening In plac
! VI il.
After the camp fire closed sew ral ,
those present visited Sumner Post, No. =
and made stirring speeches.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19

PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, March 10, 1889.
Tile weahEsr to-day is likely 10 be fair.
THE FIRST VIEW OF
SPRING DRESSES AND WRAPS

In various ways by post and by newspapers, have
invited you to visit to-day for the first view OF our col
lection of Spring Dresses and Wraps
They will be worth examination. Our own work
and artists have contributed many commendable
things but the highest and newest notions from
Paris.
We have had keen, appreciatlve but critical eyes, all
through the ateliers of the French modss which have
caught and brought think they have the best Paris has
produced this year.
This first view Is little late but quite early enough
The late Easter defers interest in Spring fashions.
We make no descriptions OF things you are to see.
They include costumes for house USE dnpers receptions
yachting, boating, athletics-Jackets, Wraps Coats
Fichus
The sufs Cloths, Silks Lugters Laces, Chais
Sateens, Ginghams. The wonderful things a French
Dressmaker do with cotton cloth you may see re
Don't think these Pals Sateen gowns cheap because
they cotton Pounds avoirdupos as
the bols go from Alabama or South Carolina, pounds
steting-not few-when the French have manipulated
the completed stuff.
All the Chestnut street front second floor you
will find the attractions to-day This takes cogni
sance of the baby the girl the On the east sde
Thirteen street. the Ladies' Costumes; the west
ode Juniper street the Baby things aud spreading
widely between are the Girls Dresses Over Gar
mentsthe fashions for all ages of genter humanity and
tOr infants without distinction.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19

The resignation of United States
Senator on the ground that the salary
of the position is not sufficient to pay
for neglectng his business has again
diTtc'ed attention 10 the fact that our
members of Congress do not re.
ceive enough for their services. We
believe that the majority OF Congress-
men are poorer at the end of their
term than they were at the commence
ment, and consequently it is nothing
unusual to hear OF members of Con
gress leaving their duties at Washing
ton to attend to their business or pro
fession at home. This is frequently
the case with attorneys, who go 10
their homes, even while Congress is in
session, to take cases in Court. Moth
ing else can be expected as long as
these men are not paid sufficient sala-
ries TO live in accordance with theil
positions at Washington. The cost o
living at the capital is high. and {
member Of Congress or of the Cabine
has expenses from which persons il
other positions are exempt, conse
quently they should be paid accord
ingly. We believe that il the presen
Congress were to make an increase O
salaries TO date from the close of tn
Fifly.first Congress IL would NEE
with the approval OF q majority OF tn
people.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19
For the Baby.

For the Baby. More and better than we ever had
before We have been putting thought all that
goes to making the little tots comfortable and presentabe
to strange eyes. Come with any fancy you please if we
haven't the thing ready made we'll make them The
finest needlework possible the best taste at your COM
mand.
But not one In hundred will care to go beyond the
cute, cosy things ready to your hand
Maybe Se0enty-ff0e styles OF Long Dresses and Slips
For as little as 6sc-and good garment oo-up to $40
for the home made. The imported Dresses-wonderlu
for the amount OF hand-work them-go to Sal 90.
Baby won't care, bat the women folks will
Short Dresses ranpe from Lace Muslin at $50 to
French Nansook at 81 rs. That's the bought STOCK But
we've been making Short Dresses that every moth
er will step by They've been doing it since began
to show them. How beautiful it's made" "What fine
embroidery That's part OF what hear OF them. They
deserve every word of il. Look at this at SAYS
tucked yoke inserting sleeves and band, Hamburg
edge on neck and sleeves All the materials fine. Other
grades up to So of them with fine hand leather
stitching.
Fine Bingham Short Dresses with nainsool yoke and
sleeves, embroidered band in front and sash back are
vorites with many. So rs and $475.
Long Coas in @ cam Cashmere and fancy weaves
1915 to So
Short Coats In Cream Cashmere and in colored
stuhs stripes, p1ds surahs. A comfortable, hkeabe
Coat for $25o dream of stitches and lace and India silk
and velvet $3.50. e score SO OF steps between.
More MaH enc hundred styles at Cabs from Puritans
with Todd rib5onwings atop Csc al to bewilder-
ing maze of silk gauze, satin striped isiled which
Prs sends out the tptoppest 49, The round French
caps that so many baby heads gets stuck into begin at
25c
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1880.

We do not think that either the
Legislative Committee OF Council or
Council itself treated Mr.. Baugh TAI Fly
or even courteously last evening, in
reference to his proposed bill, to per-
nit the tobacco aud segar stores to be
open OIL Sundays, under certain re-
strictions We cannot say that we
favor the bill, but at the same time
Mr. Baugh, it is presumed, does, and
therefore he, not only as member Of
Council but also as citizen, had a per-
feet right to present it, and it was the
duty of the Legislative Committee TO
place 1t before the General Assembly.
The excuse that II conflicts with law
already in force IS no excuse at all, for
II this bill should be adopted, that part
OF the law now on the statute books
which relates to the same matter
would be repealed.
Again, If the fact that Mr.. Baughs
bill conflicts with existing laws justi-
tes the Legislative Committee in act
ing as they did in regard to it, they
should take the same action in regard
to number Of bills that have already
been endorsed by Council, as they
conflict not only with existing laws
but also with the city charter itselt.
AS matter of fact, it was a piece oil
impertinence on the part of Council to
request the Legislature not to act on
any bills relating to this city unless
they had first been presented to and
received the approval of Council.
Upon what meat doth this our Cesar
feed, that he has grown 50 great"
If Mr.. Baugh wishes to exercise lit
rights as citizen he will take or sent
his bill to the Legislature himself, ant
If the members recognize the fact
which we believe they do, that the,
are the representatives OF the people
and not mere creatures TO obey tn
commands or demands OF Council, the,
will take action upon it, and ethe
adopt or reject it,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19

This Is beyond question the mott sui
cessiul Cough Medicine we have ever
sold, a few doses invariably cure the
worst cases Of Cough, Group, aud
Bronchitis, while Us wonderful success 10
the cure Of Consumption is without =
parallel in the history OF medicine. Since
its first discovery T. has bceu rod on a
guarantee, a test winch ne other medi-
cine can stund If you have Cough
we earnestly ask you 10 try It. Price IL
cents, 81 cents, and 81. Ii Your Lungs
are sore Chest OF Back lame, US. Shi
lOh's Porous Plaster n. B. Dan 0rth,
Wholesale and retail agent, Seconp aud
Market streets, Wilmington. Del.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19
Meeting of the Hl.torlc.,I soelety.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Historic al Society OF Delaware was held
last evening, with President Leonard E.
Wales presiding, and willard Hall Porter
acting as secretary. 1t was decided to
have catalogue of the library printed
and TO seud bound volume of the FRO
ceedlngs aud property of the society to
the Paris Exposition.
Among the gifts to the society during
the past month were laws of Delaware
for 1886, 1871, 1915 and 1s40, donated
by DR.. L. P. Bush; report of the COMMITS
sioner OF patents lor the year 1913, the
message OF the President OF the United
States to the two houses OF the ThiItieth
Congress, donated by DR., Bush. M
merous other smaller donations were
received.
Thomas McClary and WIN, DUPONT
were proposed for membership, and AL
bert W. Smith and John Dandy weie
elected members OF the society,"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19

Silk Blouses popular garment Of the period. So
popular that quick bargains at the opening of the
curios Nevertheless have secured very choice
ot which put at but little than half the pres
ent market prices.
Erst-Silk Tyrolean Blouses many colors, full
sleeves lined yoke, at So. Should be S..
SeeOw1Slk Blouses several very choice colors four
clusters Of pats back and 'front.' stitched at waist
So So Should be IS SO.
7hud-slk Blouses, many coors, hand-smocked,
gathered, clustered and killed, at $3.50 Should be
$1,000
FoanM-Silk Bouses, many coors box plated, dou.
BILE brar stitched deep velvet cuffs, at So So Should be
$1,000
FEh Six Blouqes, many newest, oh ocest colors
corded gnd SHRED ba k 'front.' and waist deep velvet
cuffs and choSer at 50. Should be SIG
SirA-Slh Bouscs, mspy colors, custom made
(Which each garment separately tried and Gted)
with shocked box plas briar hand stitching Ty clean
sleeve, very elegant, at gil Should be SIS
The "fhould BIZ prices such as prevail else.
where At least reliable and Intelligent critics say so
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19

1t costs to have them well cared for
are too narrow minded to be worthy
of serious consideration. Delaware Is
far behind her sister States In many
things, but in none more so han caring
for The INDECENT insane. This Is es-
pecially the case In the lower counties,
where we are informed the insane are
crowded into ill.vsntilated buildings
like lot of animals. If oil the insane
patients of the State were placed in
the asylum at Hare's Corner, and the
money which is now paid to other
States for caring tor a part of them
applied toward their support there, 1t
would insure a care and attention
under which many might recover.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19
EGsy Terms. Low Limit:
PUBLIC SALE,

on The promises,
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, fGGs,
commanding Of $50 p. m.
a good II roon,ed residence f1to
REST street.
An excellent store prOPsrly COS
Delaware avenue.
Two s FDomsS houses with bs;h,
Trsni porch, front and side
yard, Si5 E.ineosn street, els
Linc9sn sirce9.
Terms will ia INSIDE E;nawn On
day Of sais, or on aPP!iCsii0I
at iie Oiise.
nhgxIssS q. CO.,
Tia EsaFkst Street
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19
Rheumatism, the i,ane Of Human l..ast.

Yields rapidly hy the use Of few Goss. Of
Professor Drcw's Rheumatic Mixture L
acts uuon an entirely new principle. t
Immediately discharges iron! the l.i1nL Il
the poisonous urc acid that accumulate
In the blood, THUS producing heart aud
kidney diseases OF AZ lucIrlhle nature.
Its action is immediate ami permanent
Beware o: quaek or secret npstrums; tEeI
never cure. Get the original; price 81
cents at Dir. CantwelI's pharmacy, Eighth
and eprucc slreeta.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19

Boys come In strong with Man o'War Suits of Eng
ish Serge DashIng, wide awake rigs that make young
ster hold his head up step lightly, and feel like little
Indigo and cream Serge. Blouse kits and Faunt
leroy kits show their graceful folds in multitude OF
boysh coors Then there the rakish Galatea Stripes
in kits for boys and girls
In all these things we have got away out ofthe rus
and brought together styl Sthg while lacking nothing
for service and fitness kick up their heels the
onal. There's nothing old mannsh od.womanish In
these things The soberest child should be risky in such
outfit the full blood hilarious youngsters should be
fuller OF lie and spirit.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19

Do Won remember when VIC introduced the Imparat
Shower Pfoo SergeP The waterproof material that
IL comogt in the sunshine We discovered four years
ago, but has remained for this year sh in pcrea.
ton Black Blue and Garnet Raglan, $l2, Connemara
Pessanss Coat, $I3.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19

made Of shsnnken fannel-indigo. brown Mixed cardi
nal and creamblouse, full skirt and SASH begin at 1926
and 60 to $3.50 for the largest girls.
Ten styles OF Sailor Suits In accordion plats, knife
plats and plain drapery skirts. Up to $40 for largest
sizes.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-03-19

Across the bridge from the Chestnut street show in the
Muslin Underwear stock many things to please no.
taty the Silk Dressing sacks from Paris GU viii see
them in the the counter ends.