Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-14

there were two elements that lifted us all up.
They we're Mr.. Powell StackhOuse, First Vice
President OF the Cambria iron Company, and
General Hastings. After spending the Sabbath
as best 1t could be spent, for their was no rest
for anyone. came down to the valley. knew
when learned that General Hastings was here
that his big stout heart was just what we
needed, and felt encouraged.
In the calamity | think the men suffered less
than the women. The men were busy. They
went TO their work, but the women sat at home
and considered what had happened. I have
often wondered how they were able to hold their
intelIects at all.
As soon as we could get things in order we
had all the whistles blow. 1t was the beginning
of inspiration, the dawning of new hope.
remember how sent Madam west, and how
walked about managing the work OF the differ
ent departments as best I could, when my only
earthly possessions were an umbrella and gum
coat AT the Works our experiences were
varied only by the new difIicultes that con-
fronted us.
AS TO the future, that depends upon us. The
large works will be rebuilt and expanded. 1T
was almost worth the experience to see the
wonderful pluck of the people in the valley
Where all was washed away, 1T has been built
up again, OF we are preparing to build.
think / voice the sentiment Of all our people
when express to General Hasting our graft
tude. We can never forget those who came to
our assistance. AS long as this is aplaee, the
name of General Hastings win be known here.
This is attested by tAe turnout of people this
evening, Notwithstanding the inclement
weather. Everyone here knows General Hast
fnOc IIgo IN ho tpfth 1g
the crowd passed him this evening the hearts
were yelling up with gratitude for the good
ness and kindness with which he had treated
our people. We are glad that we have as such
an honored citizen one who is a friend of the in
dustries of this great Commonwealth, that have
made this grand old Keystone State famous
throughout the country and the world. We ale
glad that the General recognizes the progress
We have made, and we hope he will come often,
for he shall always find our doors open.
L. D. Woodruff, MIR. p, Singer, of the
Philadelphia Red Cross. and DR.. j. G..
Sheridan spoke, upon being requested, the
latter speaking quite at length for the
medical profession.
This ended the ceremonies, and after
Captain Carswell, who acted as master of
ceremonies, made few remarks,
the party adjourned. 1t was then after
II o'clock.
HOW SUNDAY WAS SPENT.
After breakfast at the Hotel Windsor
Sunday morning the General accom-
panied by Capt. E. I. .Carswell took a
drive over town, after which an elegant
dinner was served. During the afternoon
he received great many callers IN the
parlor of the Windsor,an when a reporter
for the DEMOCRAT called on him Sunday
he was just recovering from days
fatigue and was enjoying cigar. In
eaking of his trip he said, while
driving over town this morn
ing l was greatly surprised to
see what great improvements nav
been made since l was last here, and |
was astonished to see how many people
knew me. for when l was here before
was minus the big overcoat which now
wear. l have enjoyed my trip greatly
and am very thankful for this kind and
great honor shown me-"
The General and his wife will leave for
Bellefont on Day Express this morning