The sun., 1890-03-30
THE HAVOC IN LOUISVILLE
The Work OF Recovering bodies Goes On
Under . Bright Sunny Sky.

Under . Bright Sunny Sky.
LOUISVILLE March 20. The work of
rescue shows that the first estimates OF the
killed and wounded were exaggerated. Up to
10 o'clock this morning about 100 bodies had
been found A number still remain in the ruins
at Falls City Hall. but how many 1t is impossl-
BILE to estimate. Some say that not more than
fifteen or twenty remain: others think there
may be 100 still there. Many people are miss
ing whom their relatives think are killed
some OF them are from time to time
found all right, but others are n
doubtedy killed. 1t is impossible to
tell how many are buried under the scores of
houses whose ruins have not yet been touch ed
Owing to the chaotic and confused condition
inseparable from such an event. the OK act num-
ber OF the killed in Louisville will not be known
for long time At present 1t is believed that
1t will between $50 and 200. This excludes
those killed In the country near by. who may
number 80 or 40 moro.
Tho weather to-day is clear. the sun shines
brightly. and the temperature is springlike
The work Of recovering the bodies buried un-
der the chris of the tornado goes on with
augmented zeal. There Is a slight breeze
blowing. but scarcely enough to rufle the
waters Of the Ohio. A prettier. brighter day
could hardly be imagined. and it seems
scarcely in keeping with the sad scenes being
witnessed in the centre OF the tornado track
on Market and Main streets, as the remains Of
new victims are brought to view. Tho ine
weather, however, Is very favorable for the
work Of clearing up the debris and the removal
Of valuable goods in the tobacco and mercan-
tile district to safe shelter from the elements.
THE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
tour OF inspection through the ruined por-
tlon Of tho city shows that from the extreme
southwestern corner Of the city. across to the
river In o northeasterly direction. is a track of
complete ruin and desoation. No building
was able to Withstand its force 1t swept
on across tho river and went crushing
through Jeffersonville, leaving wreck nine
blocks wide IN its track Then. as II II had
forgotten 10 complete its work on this side,
II whirlod around and came back across
the city. demolishinR the waterworks and all
else In its way. and continued on its course Of
destruction southeast
Temporary roofs are being put on wherever
possible. and hundreds Of hoRsheads Of tobac-
co are being oarted to warehouses; In parts of
the city untouched by the storm. One or two
large uew houses. which have not yet had win
down put in. are being filled with tobacco and
other storage In spite Of all efforts. however,
several thousand hogsheads OF tobacco at the
Planters Sawyer Wallace & Co., tho Phoenix
Storage Company and other places. stand un-
covered on second. third. and fourth floors,
their long yellow rows making strange spec
tacle. There will be considerable danger In
reaching these; they seem ready now to topple
into the street below. They are exposed to
ruin by rain. and will be for some time.
Tho total Insurance. 1t ls believed. will not
exceed sl25,oO0 OF this 100000 is life insur-
ance. The life insurance is upon laborers and
middle class people. and In small lO-cent COM
panies. and the knights Of Honor. About $50
COO is In tho Knights Of Honor, and will be
promptly paid by an assessment OF cents upon
tho members. Tho remaining $4,000 in the
companies may break those
companies realizing only small part to hold.
ors OF policies.
The cyclone insurance amounts to only 81, 900.
OF this $1,000 is held by ]. T. CalAGhan. and
1000 by MsttiDgly & Co.. both liquor dealers.
Their Joint losses are $500. The plate glass in
BurGnco amounts to $4,000.
The loss Of property will bO nearly double II a
heavy rain falls within forty-oight hours.
There has boen some snow tonight, which
melted at onoe. but not enough to do consid. |
orablo damage. The principal single itom of |
property In danger 10 tobacco Of which SlOO. 900
worth is exposed
DAMAGE ON THE RIVER
Tho river 10 strswn with floating debris from |
.hO storm from Tenth street to tho water
works. and hundreds OF SkifIs arc plying about |
the splintered wreck. All boating
RATS are in the best OF condition this morn
nR The ferry dock at tho foot OF First street
Was tossed about yesterday by the gale. and
inRly 1t sunk George Ritter. the clerk. was
he only person aboard. and he escaped by
ashore
The most damage was done at the Pumpkin
Patch whore six pieces were lost. and Capt
Ouffy's landing. One small boat OF GOAL, bo-
onEinE to Wood 4 Bon Of Pittsburgh was sunk.
rhoIboat contained about 5000 bushels and
vas valued at $1,000. At Cook. Hoffman 4
10 landing were sunk three boats belonging
o Thomas FAwcott Sons, and two barges OF
l 8. Crump d Co.. both OF Pittsburgh. loaded
Ftth coal and containing $4,000 bushels, val
led ct about e1GO00 The coal and boats were