RSUILDING JOHNSTOWN.
ROME ATE VIEWS ABB NOT IN ORDER
JUST YET.
A Vanit Amount of Wreckage ha* Been
Removed, Yet It la Folly to Claim That
the City We# "Cleaned Up"— Fllmty
Bullding*, Buggettlve Beer Keg* and
-• { Evident-*'.* of lluftiuitiam.
fit is not overstating the case to say
I that the current impression among tho
thousands who personally viewed tho
Johnstown ruins during the ten days or
two weeks succeeding the Hood is thut
, Jobustown has risen from its ruins.
It will bo granted as a matter of course
thut the roseate views of those who have
been iu Johnstown day in and day out
since the flood, and have seen the small
improvements gradually rising, and the
horrors of the situation gradually di
minishing, have some foundation in fact.
But when one.who has carried a mental
photograph of that awful scene of ruin
for two months, suddenly returns and
' steps from the train to the sld" of the
Pennsylvania depot, where at one giance
what remains of the city can bo seen, the
sensation is one of great surprise, and
recalls most forcibly Treasurer Thomj.-
son's remark that SIO.OJ" 000 would not
rustorethe eiiy.
\ A BOOMER'S HOUSE,
j The Impression was almost pntnful,
. rlmost a shock. In every din-c.tlou
stretch the same broad acres of debris
ijhat met the eye in the first days after
the flood. It is univeisally admitted
the scene as u whole L.uffictl
Bjgflrfi'iption, and it cannot bo said that
~ frrr contrast is so marked as to render
easjor the task of wood-painting the scene
i To be sure the vista of devastation is.
dotted by new roofs here and there. But
so few and far between are these ovl
doueesof rebuildingiudustr. thut the iso
lation is terribly overwhelming. Iu
general terms, tho traces of the work of
man are still grimly overshadowed by the
footprints of ilie storm. Mere and i hero
can lie soon a narrow ribbon of fair ground
running through tho dreary wade of de
bris. Those are the streets which have
an been opened by tho contractors. But
the territory they inclose is seemingly
untouched
fhvoluuTarily one propounds the men
tal query: "Whut has all the money ac
.-oniplisbed?" und this question cannot
be answered by a cursory Inspection—
no.liing but a minute and painstaking
j tour of the ruined distrlot can at all sat
isfactorily convey to one's mind an ade
j| quale Idea of the results of Hie expendi
ture, and the conclusion which comes
with irresistible force is w.dl" wonders
have been accomplished, miracles yot re
main to be done.
Hoveral weeks since, wnen Gen. Hast
. Inge formally withdrew from Johns
tSown, he is on record as having said that
the town site was cleaned up; that all
the 'cellars hud been uncovered, und
that iho inhabitants could now proceed
in the work of rebuilding tho city, un
hampered by debris or remnants of tho
wreck. This statement was hailed with
satisfaction at the time, but it must tie
acknowledged that it had only a slight
foundation in fact, for whole square
blocks by the dozen yet remain covered
from three to ton feet deep witli every
va: i-v.y of rubbish. Or it is barely pos
sible that acre- of Johnstown's business
and dwelling houses wero built without
cellars. 11l short, it is a reasonably safe
conclusion thut a square half mile of the
heart of Johnstown has not even been
disturbed by those in charge of the busi
ness of clearing up the wreck.
But it iu list be conceded that in clear
ing up several miles of streets a vast
amount of wreckage has been removed.
The streets naught the bulk of the float
ing debris, botli from the original onset
of tiie flood and tiie subsequent back
watt- from the stone bridge, for the sim
ple reason that the rushing waters took
i streets, especially tiiose lined with
:tqutial brick stores, as a natural
>iway offering no obstruction to the
■■m. Main street was thus jammed
debris, as were a few other streets,
taose t' oioughtarc - closer to tho di
current of the flood were obliterated,
g covered by -and, bricks and earth,
ii- uoplh of from throe to five feet,
tiiok of restoring these streets was
as formidubie us if all hud been
1 high with wreckage as were Main,
- and Clinton Streets,
here was Hie now city built6f wood?
•io were the rows of temporary
e- Not visibls, certainly: snan
i.oots. lean-tos, in some profusion,
lot the solid blocks of wooden build
that were expected to be seen, it
t l.e confessed that outside of the
I.C.TS block on the square of goose
in" in the ceiitei i>f theoity, that used
rejoice in the appellation of "The
v." and some scattered stores of the
e description—ali ere-toil by tiie
mission, and a very useful and val
,e addition, just mee:iug the wants
In- community— there JIIH few new
dings. There are at lea.->t a doroo
' creditable new wooden buddings,
ei erected or iu course of erection by
s or individuals. Lust, but by no
n . least, are the shanties which have
in.: up all over town, in which tho
on element does business,
iken as a whole, the flimsy character
in buildings, the suggestive h-ajis of
■ k-'gs, the squure-Mioiildei"d bar
rel's Uio gangs of hulking ruffians
ling about the doo: iv.iys, and the
rang in progress in the id.lighted In
>r, where a gummy i I.ink fulfils the
Ii e purpose of eu|it o" i for the di ink
HI inkers, this element, of Johnstown
all i:.e nicy color of a thorough min
ium |> in the Rockies.
MATERIAL FOB THE NEW TOWN.
where has the writer been accorded
(w of u tougher class of camp foUow
trid all-around thugs than that which
its Johnstown. Burgess Hoerlesaya
uny of these fellows who gets "in the
i. the current definition for drunk
disordealy, will be given to any prop
bolder for as many days' work ae is
esented by the amount of fined. But
property holder might have to mount
d with a gun to enforoe the working
that. While upon this subject, it
might bo as well to state that a sort of
reign of terror begins at nightfall.
Women and children eornotiinea sudor for
necessities, through their four of passing
through th" streets to reach the various
commissaries. The fear has some foun
dation In fact, as the ruffians have been
gunned foron several occasions by angry
relatives of women Insulted upon the
streets.
Returning to the matter of actual
work done, a detailed tour of the wreoked
district was determined upon as the best,
and, in fact, tho only method of arriving
at an Intelligent estimate of the work ac
complished iu the past two months.
Crossing tho Conemaugh on the rude
wagon bridge which offers the only
moans of ingress or egress from the
Pennsylvania depot, a few hundred feet
brings one to Washington street, which
parallels tho Cambria offices, tho com
pany stores II nd the Baltimore and Ohio
depot. From the bridge to tho street
both sides of the wuy are lined with
shanties, from which every sort of arti
cle Is hawked. Washington street re
joiced in twenty-three saloons before the
flood, and has now the proud distinction
of possessing a series of buildings, each
of which Is a saloon.
Passing the Cambria offices it Is noted
with surprise that very little work has
been clone in fixing up those buildings.
The mass of debris which crushed in one
side of the company stores of Morrell <fc
Co., has been partially removed, and the
foundations lay bare awaiting rebuilding.
Tiiore is no' further point of Interest
until 'he Baltimore and Ohio depot is
reached. On the Conemaugh side of
Washington street some railroad tracks
have been laid as sidings. Otherwise
this vast expanse, from tho wagon
bridge up toward Conemaugh as far as
ihe eye can reach, remains untouched,
just as It was after the flood. There Is a
small cluster of new houses in the rear
of the Baltimore and Ohio depot, and a
few tents show their peaked roofs further
up the valley.
No indication of the Chicago portable
houses, locally styled "boomer houses,"
wero to be seen until a visit was paid to
the roar of the depot. There stood one
large and ono small "boomer," erected
evidently as samples. But lining the
tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio for
fully one-third of a mile were sections
of the hon-cx piled upon trie ground.
There must h .ve been fully 500 houses
lying there rotting.
tMr,4§P*t .'-I:
PBANK 1.1 X RHiEET FROM UALTIMOUK
SXBEF.T.
This state of affairs eailed for some in
quiry. Tho master carpi- -r of the
Johnstown commission, .... so offico
stands upon the opposite corner to the
Baltimore and Ohio depot, iniormed the
reporter that. 127 of tho houhad been
erected up to date.
"Where?"
"Oh! all arouml. On the hillsides."
"How many are lying on the ground?"
"Oh, I couldn't say just how many.
The boomer houses aren't very popular."
A very intelligent young man who canw
along volunteered some information.
The "boomer houses," either large or
small, only contained one room. When
first brought to Johnstown the large
houses were sold to citizens at $250 and
the small ones at SIOO, but when they
proved it drug in the market I he ju ice fell
to $l5O and S9O. Had auv been given
away? Not that he knew of. Anyone
who wanted a "boomer house" bad to
pay for it out of tho amount, allowed by
the governor's commission.
This young man pointed to a rather
nice looking two-story building of wood
near by. and said tha' it was n sample of
the kind of hou that Contractor Hughes
ofKiie, was going to furnish for $235.
He said he had just put in an application
for a house, and hud lound 200 odd appli
cants ahead of bun. Ho also explainod
that a train of cars on the sidings, liea'v
ily loaded with lumber, represented Mr.
Hughes' houses, and that work would be
started building tho lious-s immediately.
Ob, yes; the commission would deduct
the ?285 in ei-ery ease. Tie- fad that any
man had an upplftatloii in for a house
was known to Judge Cummin, who held
out the amount iu mnk ng settlements.
Yes; lie bad no doubt iaal the "boomer
houses" would rot before they were used.
He thought thov would make good wash
houses after a while.
So, after a glance at the capital going
to waste lie- reporter mov. .1 on. It may
be stated tha no subsequent investiga
tion brought io light aityth.iig like "127"
of the •bo-'sn-r nouses." i.iglit adjoin
ing Hi e Bni'iiiiore and Ohio depot is the I
new Yiaiisc-n iiouM l under'construction,
the lui u-i m-w building in the town. It
oce'-i ie- I - old siie, and will soon be
•pen ;. i 'a accommodation of man and
beasi.
The Baltimore and Ohio jieople are fill
ing up the yawning gap made by the
flood in tie- eastern side of the depot
build.ng. They have also erected a
handsome freight depot, 150 feet long
and :i i led wide, oovere.l on th" outside
witli corrugated zinc. The old tempo
ral y wooden Height depot still does
duty indifferently well.
Much remains to bo dono, however,
and a long time must pass before ail
'.races of tho calamity can be obliter
ated; but the people generally arc re
covering from the shook, business ie
reviving, und Main street abounds in
evidences of activity und proofs of the
awakened hopes of the populace. uf
cams" the work >d relief is stdi carried
on, imt the number of bonefli-iari.-e U
every week liilllilll-hing. Tile work ot
paying out. Itioney rel.ef to the suflereis
hii* been going forward a--tlve|y, nn-l the
large elim- filiated ! i-. e—WU eli
will be in ;ni way dioti it.-it.-., must , -r y
greatly stimulate the courage and
activity of the pe jple.
A Postage Stamp Specula! lon.
A story is told by a commercial trav
eler who. 11l the ti.no of -l.e ill! i oduet ion
of the penny post was doing business
in the ehuuii'-l i-lnn Is. An Kngii-h
shilling brought thireen Jersey je-nuies
in exchange. So. wli"il th" penny
•taui|m ealua into the island they wero
sold for a Jersey penny. Thirteen were
sold for an English shilling, and our
friend win not long in finding itoiu.
Ho he bought up all ihe local stock of
stamps—some KM pounds 'worth —and
Bold them when lie cross.'l the water,
realizing about eight per cent, on Ids bar
gain. Other commercials followed salt
and the officials at the general jus-toffice
were astonished at tho num-b-r o' stamps
which were required for ig significant lit
tle Jersey. Keltling dav came—sad
with It tbs explanation. Tne ente rpriM
was speedily stopped.—Loudon Tid-Btfc.
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the reach of medicine. They often say,
"Oh, il will weiir away," but in most
cases it wears them away. Could they be
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called Kemp's Balsam, which we sell on a
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Does prohibition prohibit? We claim
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Consult you friends in Maine, Kaneeu and
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QUEENSWARE, YELLOW WARE,
AND WOODEN WARE, IRON AND NAILS,
LEATHER AND SHOE FINDINGS,
PAPER HANGINGS, FURNITURE, ETC. ETC.
The Attention of Country Merchants
Is invited to the Facilities this Establishment tor supplying every article in demand
by their customers, goods of all descriptions being offered
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
AS CHEAP AS THE SAME QUALITY CAN BE PURCHASED IN NEW
YORK, PHILADELPHIA OR PITTSBURGH.
Their Goods liein" bought iiv large quantities, and 1 on the mdrt liberal terms, the
management arc enabled to seffl at the very lowest market prices, and to successfully
defy competition.
IHE DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT.
Ladies will find this spacious Store Room fitted' up witli every convenience tor
Shoppin.' and a Stock that will equal in assortment that of the most complete Dry
Goods anil Millinery Stores in the larger cities. A splendid assortment of Cloths,
Cftssimeres, Trimmings, etc., n&y also be found in this department for saleby the
vard Carpets, Oil Cloths, etc., are kept on the second floor, accessible by elevator.
None but the best of Staple and Fancy Goods arc handled, and " long measure" guar
anteed.
CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS.
In this Department Heavy Stocks are carried, selected especially for the Johns
town trade. All goods are warranted to be of the very best material, well made,
stylish and durable. The Stock of Gents' Furnishing Goods ?n general cannot be
excelled.
BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
From the Hop-nailed and Wooden Shoes of the- workiugraan to tlie dainty Slip
pers of the lady, the stock in this department is complete, and customers will have no
difficulty in coming to an "understanding." Only the best of leather is used ia the
manufacture oi' these goods, and: they will be found it once stylish and durable.
Shoe. Shop and Leather Department.
On the second and third floors. with convenient entrance by hallway from Wash
ington street, is the Shoe Sliopaud Leather Department, whore Fine and Coarse Boots
anil Shoes are made to order, and where a large stock of Slice Findings of all kinds,
and a lino assortment of Upper* and Solo Leather is. kept constantly on hand.
orocuries, Vegetables, Hardware, htc
The stock of Groceries, Provisions, Etc., is unsurpassed in quality, and is always
fresh, beiti" turned once every month. Only the very finest Teas, Sugars, Spices,
Etc., in the market are purchased, and clerks arc under orders to invariably give
"down weight" and "heaping measure." The stock of Qucensware is large and
varied, and from the common Earthenware to Die finest Porcelain and China Ware
the assortment is complete. An open stairway 'cads from llie Grocery to the Vege
table Department, where cverv variety of Seasonable Produce and Green Groceries is
kept including Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Oysters, Fish, Etc. In the rear of the
Grocery are the Hardware mid Tobacco Departments, and the buyer is assured that
he will he offered the very best goods at the lowest prices.
Merchant Tailoring Establishment.
The Tailor Shop occupies several rooms in the second and third stories of the
building— entrance from the river side. Ttie Cloth Room is well stocked with Cloths,
Cassimeres, Cheviots, Etc., and also a tine assortment of the celebrated Woodvale
Woolens, which are without, a rival in the market Clothing will bo made to order
promptly and in Fashionable style. Inferior trimmings are never used, and satisfac
tion is guaranteed in every instance.
MEAT MARKET !
This Drpartmeiat is located just east of the Main Store Building, and is one of the
best reg dated Markets in the country. Particular attention is paid to the selection of
every animal that killed, from a lamb to a bullock. The slaughtery is a model of
neatness, is supplied witli all the modern improvements, and while the Steaks and
Roasts are. always lender and true, an air.of mvstcry does not surround the Sausages,
Puddings, Etc., so the preparation of which tie- greatest possible care is exercised.
Venison and all kinds of Game arc kept in season.
THE FEED STORE.
Here tons of Flour are stacked away, and huge bins arc tilled with Meal of every
description for use iu the house or stable. The stock is always fresh and good.
FURNITURE:.
In this Department are kept a full .ass irtment of Kitchen, Parlor and Bedroom
Furniture, from the lowest to the highest g • les. and the customer will be promptly
supplied with House Furnishing Goods of ail descriptions.
SAOOOMMODATING OLBRBLS.
Our Entire Stores are preside 1 over by courteous gentlemen, who are thorough
masters of their business, and strangers and citizens alike will have their wants at
tended to promptly and intelligently.
ALL GOODS DELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE
WOOD, MORRELL & GO., LIMITED.
' Johnstown, Ps., Nov. 19, 1879.