The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-06
COY. BEAVERS APPEAL
Ho Issues on Address to the Pao-
pie Of the United States.
NEEDS OF THE SUFFERERS.
Not Aiono In tho Consmaugh. But Also In
she Susquohauna Arc PcopIo in Great
oistross-Shoos and Clothing
Arc Greatly Needed

HARRISBURG, PA. June Slate to-
night Gov. Beaver issued n strong appeal
Tor aid 1t is addressed to the people of tie
United States. and is as follows:
The Executive of the Common wealth of
! fennsylvanla has reirained hitherto from
| making an appeal to the people for their
oenetactlons in order that he might receive
oehnlte and reliable information from the
Genters OF the disasters during the late
Hoods. which have been unprecedented in
the history of this State or Nation.
Communlcation by wire has been cstab-
| lsned with JohnstOwn to-day. The civil
authorities are in control, the men of the
state cooperating with them. Order has
oeen restored and is likely to continue
Newspaper reports as to loss of lite and
property nave not been exaggerated.
SCOPE OF THE DISASTER.
The valley of the Conemaugh, which is
peculiar, has been swept from one end to the
other as witn destruction. 1t contained
living for the most part along the
banks OF small river, confined within mar
row limits. The most conservative estimates
place the loss of life at 5000 human
beings and of property at S25, ,OOO 900.
Whole towns have been utterly de-
stroyed; not a. vestige remains.
In the more substantial towns
main, but In damaged condition. Those
who are least able to lose have suffered the
loss of everything. The most pressing
needs, as far as food is con-
cerned, have been supplied. Shoes,
clothing of all sorts for men, women
and children are greatly needed. Money is
also urgently required to remove the debris,
bury the dead aud care emporarily tor the
widowed and orphaned, and for the home
less generally. Other localities have sui
tered to some extent in the same way but
not in the same degree.
ALONG THE sUsQUEHANNA.
Late advices woulu seem to indicate that
there is great loss OF life and destruction of
property along the west branch of the Sus-
quehanna and in localities from which we
can get no definite information. What does
come, however. is of the most appalling
character, and it is expected that the details
will add new horrors to the situation
The responses from within and without the
State have been most generous and cheering.
North and South, Eas: and West from the
United States and from England, there
comes the same hearty generous response of
sympathy and help. The President, Govern.
ors OF States, Mayors OF cities and individuals
and communities, private and muuicipal
corporations seem to vie with each other in
their expressions of sympathy and in their
SNh1i VI huuSthuIi1l ulu. But graf
flying as their responses are, there is no
danger of their exceeding the necessities of
the situation.
DISTRIBUTION OF SUPPLIES
A careful organization has been made up
on the grounds for the distribution of
whatever assistance comes The Adiu-
tant General of the State is there us tho
representative of the State authorities aud is
giving personal attention in connection with
the Chief Burgess of Johnstown aud a com
lnittee of relief to the distribution of the
help which Is furnished.
Funds contributed in aid of the sufferers
can be deposited with Drexel s. Co., PhiIa-
elphia; Jacob +. Bomherger. banker. Har-
risburg, or William l.. Thorn pson 81 Co.
bankers, Pittsburgh. A II money contributed
will be used carefully aud iudiclously. Pres
mt wants are fairly met. A large force will
re employed at once 10 remove the debris
md bury the dead so rs to avoid disease and
Epidemic. The people OF the Commonwealth
md others whose unsel6sh generosity is
hereby heartily appreciated and acknowl-
dged may be assured that their
will be faithfully distributed
nd Judiciously expended, that every
fort possible will be made to bring their
'enefactions to the immediate and direct re-
let of those for whose benefits they are in
ended JAMES A. BEAVER
BY the Governor:
). w. STONE, Secretary of the Common
wealth.