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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
AMONG THE MORGUEs.
Surgeon Darlington Describes Their Condi.
tion and Their Needs.

Surgeon Darlington Describes Their Condi-
tion and Their Needs.
rFRoM A STAFF coRREsPoNDENT.i
JoHNsTowN, June 7.-Dr. Darlington, the
United States Surgeon at Pittsburg who was
ordered here by Surgeon General Hamilton, of
the Marine Corps at Washington, made tour
of the morgues this morning in company with
a number of clergymen. He says the ruin at
Kernville has not been half told. The morgue
there has been discontinued on account of the
place not being adapted for the purpose It
was in terribly dirty building, and it was
thought best to move It. The bodies will here
after be taken to the Fourth Ward SclreOl-
house morgue. The Presbyterian Church
morgue. at the foot of Market street, was found
to be in filthy condition. The floor was COW
cred with mud in one end. The men and
womeu'1n charge were made sick. A number
of lahorers were sent down to clean the place
ont. The Pennsylvania Railroad morgue is in
frst-class condition. Knives, scissors twine
ETC., are badly wanted at all OF them.
H. w. Oliver is expected here tomorrow.
James H. Lloyd, physician in charge of the
West Philadelphia Institute for Crippled Chill
dren, telegraphed this morning that he was
ready to receive number of patients.
MCSwIGAN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
THEIR COMMON SOURCE.
Those Two Great Floods East and West
Really Started 60 Yards Apart.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE DIsPATcH.1
BLAIRsvILLE,' June THE most significant
fact that draws together the two foods which
devastated both western and eastern sections
of this State has, heretofore, not been men.
toned in print. The two floods sprang from
the same source. The Conemaugh river rises
on the western slope of the Allie
ghenies near the summit, in Cam
bria county, and at about the
middle of its eastern boundary; narrow ridge
not over 60 yards in width, separate the head
waters of this river from those OF branch of
the Susquehanna; the one flowing toward the
rising and the other toward the setting sun.
The Conemaugh has its origin in the little
springs upon the mountain, on one side of the
divide; the Susquebanna on the other. They
both look to be insignificant at their source,
but each did business last week as few rivers
in the world have ever done before.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
. THE LONDON PAPERS
lmenf on the Flood af Johnstown and

Comment on the Flood at Johnstown and
Fire mt Seattle.
LONDON, June S-The Times, commenting
on the JOhnstown disaster and the fire at Seat
tie, says: while we may be thankful for i'm
munity from these occasional penalties Of ma
terial greatness, we cannot forget, and it is
satisfying to see that our countrymen have not
forgotten that the Americans are our brethren,
in sorrows and sufferings which make
the whole world kin, and are entitled to spe-
cial and active sympathy from ourselves.
The Chronicle says: 1.-THE Johnstown aud
Seattle disasters would appear to show that the
rapidlty with which our American cousins
manage engineering and building operations is
not always conducive to the safety of life and
property when the elements attack them Yio-
1ently."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
The Masons Appeal for Aid.

JoHNsTowN, June 1.-The following was is
sued tonight:
To the Associated Press:
A Masonic Relief Committee has been organ
lied and solicits aid for distressed Freen1asons
and their families. Remittances should bo
made by New York or Pittsburg drafts to the
order of Colonel John P. Linton, Treasurer, or
William F. Meyer, Secretary.
WILLIAM A. DONALDSON. Chairman.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
LOCK HAvEN'S CRY FOR AID,
A Heroic Attempt to Recover From the Ef-
fects of the Flood,


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
LOCK HAVEN, June LOCK Haven is try
ing heroically to recover from the effects of the
flood but will need outside help. Lieutenant
Governor Stone, who returned home to-day, in
formed the Relief Committee that he would
see that Governor Beaver should send prompt
relief. Relief committees from Philadelphia,
Scranton and Bellefonte arrived to-day and
telegraphed for additional supplies.
The town is still covered with mud two feet
thick and huge piles of wreckage. Every Gel
lar in town is filed with dirty, Shiny water,
permeated with decaved vegetable matter The
Mayor and Board of Health are working stren-
uously to clean up and prevent an epidemic.
An appeal for disinfectants was sent out to-
day.
This city was shut in from the outside world
until to-day. Three carloads of provisions ar
rived at noon and were Immediately distributed
to over 200 of the most needy families. Judge
MAYER says that there will be about 500 families
in the city that will have to be provided for.
The bridge over the Susquehanna at Heating
400 feet long, was completed to-day. This
opens the road to Erie and Pittsburg via the
Allegheny Valley Men are still working
night ana day, at Montgomery bridge. Trains
are expected to go over the first of the week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
GREAT NEED OF BREAD.
Only 200 Loaves mt One Time for 5000
Hungry Workmen.
rrRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT

rFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTowN, June 7.-Superintendent Pat
ton. of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, says:
THE report that unused bread is or has been
rotring here is utterly without foundation. On
the contrary, we have been straining every nerve
to secure an adequate supply, and have hardly
succeeded on any one day. 8. s. Marvin has
$40 breadmakers hard at work. The peniten-
tiary and workhouse have done all they could,
and we have,even appealed to Penn avenue
ladies to help us out, and yet arrived
here this morning and found hum
CRY workmen waiting for bread before
going TO work, and when reached Kernville
had only 200 loaves for 5000 people. The truth
Is that we are in terrible want for bread. and
must have some more help, and right away.
Flour is plenty. but no baking can be done.
Misleading reports make our work so much
the harder. and want THE DISPATCH to set
us right before the people"
A report that there was friction between
Director Scott and Chairman McCreery of the
PittsburE Relief Committee, has created indig-
nation here. Mr.. Scott refused to say anything
for publication. but privately treated the re-
port with derision. WALES.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
A RUSHING MOUNTAIN TORRENT
Floods West Virginia Valley, Doing Incal-
culnbIe DANA re-

culnble Damage.
WHEELING, une7.-Advices have just been
received from the South Branch Valley.
where it was known much damage had
been done by the floods Of
last week, but with which all
communication was cut of. 1t is learned that
the great volume of water which caused the
unprecedented food in the Potomac river
came from this branch. The valley is
about mile wide and 40
miles long. and along its length are hundreds
of the richest and most beautiful farms in
West Virginia. The little stream. known as
the South Branch, running through the CEN
ter, was swollen by the floods urtil it
became a turbulent torrent, reaching from
mountain to mountain and sweeping before it
buildings. fences and farm animals, while the
growing crops were swept out of existence.
The town Of Moorefeld, situated at the head
of the valley, was flooded. and the people were
obliged to flee to the mountains. The extent
of the damage cannot now be estimated. The
loss Of life, II any, is unknown. The wires are
still down. and mail communication is entirely
cut of.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
HANGING BY THE NECK.
A Calf Found in Strange Position-Bodies
of Men and Animals Unearthed.

rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTo OWN, June IA curious case was
unearthed this morning by Sanitary Inspector
G. A. Sander. 1t was that of a calf which was
hanged by the overturning of stable in the
vicinity of Vine and Union streets. When the
water bega to creep up the owner took the
calf to the second story and tied it to rafter
When the deluge of waters came, the stable
was overturned and the calf was suspended by
the neck.
DR.. Russell, of the State Board of Health,
found house on Bedford street which was
filed with damp clothing saturated with all
kinds of impurities. He also cremated nine
horses and fonr COWS. While walk
ing along the river bank he
came upon the bodies of three men
lying in the mud. The only thing visible above
the sand was their toes. One of the men was
named Bentley and another Young. The other
one has not been identified The bodies were
huddled together
The inspector found large iron safe at Hor-
nersville which was in. perfect condition. In
the cellar of the Merchants Hotel he found a
check for $50, payable to Edward Martin, of
Baltimore. MCSwIGAN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
A SAD SUICIDE.
Young Alleghenian Hangs Himself to n
Wardrobe In His Room.

WuFuFOOe IN HIB hOOm.
W. n. Wynkoop, son of the well known drug
gist of Federal street and Montgomery avenue,
Allegheny, committed suicide yesterday morn
ing by hanging himself to wardrobe In his
bedroom at his residence on Perrysville avenue.
The young man has been suffering from a
severe disease for several years, which trouble
caused him to be affected with melancholia.
This 1t is supposed prompted him to commit
suicide. Yesterday the Coroner was notified,
and he held an inquest, the jury rendering a
verdict in accordance with the circumstances
in the case.
The young man was only 26 years Of age, and
he had a large circle Of friends.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
FEW SURVIVORS UNREGISTERED.
The Total Number Accounted for a Little
Over II, 900 Up to Date.

The Total Number Accounted for a Little
Over ~, 900 Up to Date.
CFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTowN, June THE registration
list Of the living, which has been exclusive
ly published in The DISPATCH, was amaz-
ingly small to-day. There are many, though,
who live on the outskirts of the six
boroughs who were not aware that such 3
list was being prepared. According to the
lists the total number of survivors who reg
istered was over 1900. The census one,
month ago made the population something
over 10000.
1t is not fair to presume that the difference
between the number of survivors and the
census is the total loss of people. The sur
lYivsrs es families who have not registered
will approximate nj into the hundreds, as
many have lett the city for, other places.
KANE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
Some of the vnIunbIes Unenrtbcd.

ITHOM A
JoHNsTowN, June I'll. q. McSpaden. one
of the citizen rescuers, found a package con-
tanning s.. 600 in money and a quantity of dia-
monds and deeds. A large hardwood box was
unearthed, containing gold coins and green
hacks, revolvers jewelry and valuable papers
They had the name of John NJ. Shorts upon
them. Nothing could be learned of the owner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
TIE UNION LEGION HELPING.
Arrival of Committee and Money-New
Supply Stations.
rrRoM A sTAFr ooRREsroNprNr. ]

rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTowN. June z-General A L. Pear
son, Colonel Gallupe and DR.. Seip, represent
ing the Union Veteran Legion, arrived here to-
day to assist in the work of relief. General
Pearson had with him 81. 900, the first Install
ment of money from the Legion.
A new supply station will be erected near the
old Baltimore and Ohio depot. All goods ar
irving over the Baltimore and OHIO will be un-
loaded there and then distributed to substa-
tions which it is proposed to establish in diff
ferent parts of the flooded districts. The sta
tions will each be in charge of a committee of
three citizens who are thoroughly acquainted
with and competent to judge of the wants of
the survivors. This action is rendered neces-
sary on account Of the large number of fraudu-
lent applicants who obtain goods to which they
have no right MORTON.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
Thought IL Wa. n Comn.

Mr.. Edward Smith, of Coraopolis. ordered .
wedding present from Philadelphia for the
occasion of the marriage of his brother-in-law,
c. E. Cornelius. ESQ, and Miss Shurtlef on
Thursday 1t didn't come to hand until after
the couple had left on their trip. The express
agents thought, from the size of the box, that
it was coffin and sent it to Johnstown. where
a more minute inspection detected the mis-
fal
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
MITCHELL AND DONOVAN
win Second Jake Kilrain In His Fight
Against Sullivan.

ESPECIAL TEIEeRAM TO THE DISPATCH!
NEW YORK June 7.-Jake Kilrain's handlers
in his fight with John L. Sullivan for 500
and the championship of America have
been selected. 1t was known all along
that Charley Mitchell was to be one.
but there was considerable doubt as TO the
other. When Kjlrain was here on Thursday
nSa me anu hor;ng - th NsI ynr
letic Club and engaged his services to assist
Mitchell in seconding Kilrain on July g. Some
thing like $500 will be paid Donovan for his
work IL Kilrain IS victor.
1t is said that Sullivan will be waited upon in
his corner during the championship fight by
Mike Cleary and Jack Dempsey. This was tho
intention before Dempsey made a match to
fight the Marine in August. but 1t is probable
that in view Of this engagement of the Nonpa-
riel other arrangements will be made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
DIED.

on Saturday, June 8, 1859, at 12:l5 A. NJ, DAVID
AIKEN, JR,. In the 56th year of his age.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
COX-At his residence, $40 Second avenue,
on Friday, January =, 1889. at P. NJ, STEVEN
Cox. aged 70 years.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
Freezing Milk to Preserve Ii.

Artificial freezing is the latest French
method of preserving milk. An opposite
principle is adopted in Norway, where the
minute organisms which cause the fermen-
tative and putrefactive changes in milk
are destroyed by heat. The milk is then
Theoretically sealed and will keep fresh for
an indefinite time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
SEQUEL TO A TRAGEDY.
Portraits of DeKnight and Miss Patton
Found in the Rims.

FOuu0 IN tue hulu8s
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
JoHNsTowN, June z.-One of the curious
discoveries in the debris to-day was two proofs
from cabinet size negatives of two persons,
man and woman. The prints were found
within two feet of each other in the RUNS near
Merchants Hotel. They were immediately
recognized as portraits Of Mamie Patton, of
Johnstown, and Charles DeKnight once a
Pullman palace car conductor. The two were
found dying together in room in Pirtsburg
hotel several months ago, the woman having
shot the man and herself She claimed he was
her husband. se-s
The dress in which the picture showed her
was the same she wore when she killed
DeKnight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
WITHOUT SHELTER FROM THE RAIN.

Poor and Homeless People Crowd Around
the BInzing Wreck of Their Homes.
tFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
YOUNGSTOWN, June IAN ugly chilling rain
is falling at this hour, which increases the mis-
cry of the poor people tenfold. Although
there are acres of tents. holding thousands of
people. there are many who have no shelter of
any kind.
These unfortunates are indeed in a pitiable
condition, and are buddled around the fires
fe with debris, perhaps of their own houses,
s kirering from chill ram and a weakened
Ir..tne. II did seem as if their cup of misery
was certainly full but scenes of sadness to-
night seem TO transcend all.
GATHER
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
A PATHETIC OCCURREaCE.
The Bodies Of n Preacher, His Wife and
Child Foupd Together.
1rRoM STATE coRREsroNpENr.l

IFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENCE
JoHNsTowN, June IA very pathetic occur
renee was witnessed this afternoon by the find-
ing of the bodies of Rev. AlonzoP p Diller, wife
and child in the river near Lincoln street. The
husband was clasped to his wife and babe in a
death embrace, the sight of which brought hot
tears to the eyes of the spectators.
Rev. Diller was the rector of the Episcopal
Church, and was last seen standing at the Sec
ond story front window of his residence, with
his babe on one arm and his other arm around
his wife. The bodies were found about half a
mile below his house. MCSwIGAN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
SIGHTSEEING VERSUS RELIEF.
Some Committees That Commit Themselve.
Only TO skip Ont Soon.

Only TO skip Ont Soon.
tFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTowN, June 7.-Some of the volunteer
relief committee, which we're only too eager to
lend helping hand of assistance, upon arriv-
ing here and viewing the awful sights. turned
away and fed. Especially was this true of the
young and brave boys-at home.
s. c. Stevenson, who is In command of the
Scottdale people. said that many of his men
had left for home while he was temporarily ab-
sent. IF had been there" said he, ''they
would have been compelled to stay here and
assist in the arduous work"
The relief committees in many cases are
sightseeing committees. KANE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
FOUND HIS PARTNERS CORPSE.
Mr.. Hayes, of Philadelphia, Receivers MIR.
Murrny's ValunbIes Intact.
lFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT


JoHNsTowN, June 7.-Mr. James A. HAYES.
of Philadelphia, has learned that his missing
partner, Mr.. Murray had started for the Penn
sylvania Railroad depot on the omnibus, but the
water was so high that he returned TO the hotel
to meet his death. Mr.. Hayes, after identity
ing his partner, searched the body and found
Mr.. MurTay's watch, cham, money and papers
intact. His valise was also found.
Mr.. Hayes telegraphed to Mr.. Mufray's fam
jly ef Ave children the sorrowful Intelligence of
the recovery Of the body, and will go on TO
Philadelphia with the remains as soon as posi-
BILE. WALES.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08

Colonel George W. Balm lectured on the
Constitutional amendment at the First United
Presbyterian Church. Allegheny, last night.
The arguments that prohibition does prohibit,
etc., were dwelt upon at length. No new the
ories were advanced.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
u.efnl. hut MOI Es.entinl.

[FRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTowN, June 7.---The strange ideas
which some people seem to have of the wants
and necessities of the flood sufferers was ex-
emplifed this morning when a package of
contributions was opened and found to contain
two dozen testaments and pair of lace win
dow curtains.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
More sufferers Arrive.

Eight manned and bus load of other Johns
town sufferers came into the city at about 3
o'clock this morning. The Mercy, Homeo-
pathic and West Penn ambulances each took
two, the patrol one and friends one. The others
went to the Second Presbyterian Church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
Church Services in Open Air.

rFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTowN, June This morning notices
will be posted up in conspicuous places through
out the city calling upon the people to assemble
at several religious meetings to be held Sun.
day morning. The meetings will necessarily
have 70 be held in the open air, as none of the
churches are IN condition for use.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
MRS. DIcKsoN's SISTER SAVED.
The Thrilling Escape Of Venerable Mrs.
Burgess, of Cleveland.
rFnoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT

rFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT.
JoHNsTowN, June Mrs. Joseph G. Dick
son, Of Thirty-third street and Dickson avenue,
Pittsburg, who came on here to look for her
sister, Mrs. Samuel Burgess, Of Cleveland, who
was passenger on that fatal day express,
found her safe and sound and accompanied her
back to Pittsburg. Mrs Burgess experience
was thrilling one; but. despite her age, she
escaped without scratch. CoNNKLLY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08

R1VeF TeIeEfams.
ESPECIAL. TKLKG8AMs TO THE DIsPATcR.I
wARREN-River 8 feet, $40 inch; falling.
Weather cloudy and warm
MoRGANTowN-RiYer 5 feet and stationary.
Weather cloudy Thermometer 79o at P. N.
BRowNsvILLE-River feet inch and TALL
ing. Weather cloudy. Thermometer 75o at
p. II.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
A FAMOUS NURSE ARRIVES.
Mrs. Jerome, with rs Others, Comes to
Assist the Sufferers.
ENEEIEL
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT

rFRosf A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTowS, June 7.-When the train from
,Pittsburg came in this afternoon Director ]. B.
Scott was seated on a truck writing out ORDERS
He is all business and his orders are implicitly
obeyed. Mrs f. s. Jerome, president of the
Yellow Gross Society, an outgrowth of the
Jacksonville epidemic. arrived from New York
this morning She is a woman with a most re-
markable history. and was all through the Zulu
war. In 1882 she was a nurse in Chill. and has
. strong foreign influence backing her. She
offered Scott her own services and those of 70
trained nurses, and was immediately assigned
70 active duty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
River Telexrams.

hours.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
enmoa Not Ye, s.,,Iad.

LONDON. June a-The Berlin correspondent
of the Times says: The American and English
delegates TO the Samoan Conference are still
waiting for the necessary powers for the final
conference. It Is evident that America Is dis
contented.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
Eel From a Bridge.

John Getz fell from the wall Of the Junction
Railroad bridge, Thirty-third street, yesterday
afternoon and suffered severe internal injuries
He was taken to his home on the hillside above
Twenty-eighth street. His recovery is doubt
ful i
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08

OLD MEXICO and am 1:rs.aR me sR-ss,S.s s@ss:;.s :,
through the country are IeEicftouslv described
IN to-sorr0t0's DISPATCH by z B. France.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
VERY OMINOUS.
Continued from First Page.

quantity of stuff by other means in short
enough time to prevent more dire results than
have already been brought about. Look at
the progress Of thousands of workmen for the
several days past, and then estimate from it
how long it will take to accomplish an end In
anything like reasonable time. KANE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE WORK.
HoIbrook and 81 Wreck
ers Comes to JOhnstown's Relief

lFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTowN, June This morning General
Superintendent Holbrook, of the Pittsburs
and Lake Erie, arrived here with 81 expert
enced railroad wreckers. With the General
Superintendent was Purchasing Agent Roddy
Evans, Chief Trainmaster ]. B. Yohe Road
master ]. w. Corcoran, Wreckmaster G. q.
Mcguire and Chief Clerk W. A. Parker.
Upon the arrival OF the party the men were
put to work, clearing up the railroad tracks
They were picked especially from the Lake Erie
forces for this work. They will make special
ty of clearing up the railroads.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-08
STOLE A STARVING HORSE.

The Meanest Man In Johnstown Leaves on n
Stolen Animal.
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTowE, June THE meanest colored
man seen or heard Of in this city left abruptly
for Altoona this afternoon. He was above
walking and went on horseback. No one would
have objected to his exit from the scene if it
had not been for the fact that the rascal left
town mounted on q valuable horse belonging 70
William Sickner. 1t seems that the animal
had belonged to Frank Benford, of the Hurl-
burt House, and escaped after nearly starving.