HEADQUARTERS TALK
Tho Changes in tlie Delega
tions Caused by Blaine's
Eesignation.
A LONG DOUBTFUL LIST.
The rolitic.il Chessboard Being
Worked With Skill and Vigor.
FIGURES FBOJI BOTH FACTIOUS.
Kew York and New Jersey Belnc Pulled
in Each Direction.
GOSSIP CLEANED AKODXD THE HOTELS
Minneapolis, June 5. A tour of the
headquarters of a number of the delegations
which have arrived here show that .the
changes as a result of the resignation from
the Cabinet ot Mr. Blaine have not been so
numerous as many persons had expected.
Indeed, in many delegations the reports
thus far do not indicate any change. In
others, notably South Dakota and Texas,
the changes have been marked.
A great nianj- delegates, however, are to
be put in the doubtful list, and nothing can
be predicted of these men, as they are
awaiting the incoming of other delegates,
pcrhaos the majority of whom are yet to
arrive, before announcing themselves def
initely. The political chessboard is being worked
with skill and vigor, notwithstanding this
is Sunday. One of the reports was to the
effect that Hiscock and Depew had a scheme
o-i Soot by hidi the Xew York delegation
was to be divided and strength taken from
Mr. Blaine in the place where he needs it
the most. The rumor was that these two
members of the Big Tour, knowing the
friendship of Warner Miller, intended to
join forces with him provided he would
agree to urge Senator Sherman's caudidacy.
One or the llradqnarlera Stories.
The eflict of such a lessening of the
Blaine strength in one of the pivotal States
is obvious, but so far as could be learned
there was no truth in it, those alleged to be
parlies to it denying that it was a fact.
Part of the story was to the effect that Mr.
Piatt, who was "to be left as a solitary big
chiei ot the eitwhile Big Four, was aware
of the scheme and was checkmating it at
every turn.
A m.ir.br of interviews with members of
the Xcit York delegation showed that it
will take a poll of the delegation to ascer
tain just w here it stands.
Shendan Shook was enthusiastically for
Blaine, puiting his strength at 50 in New
Yoik, and declaring that the man from
Maine could win the fight in New York if
nominated, of which he had no doubt.
Police Justice Jake Patterson wandered
around with a big hcaillight in his shirt
bosom, but was not committing himself
politicalh.
Itepresentativc Quackenbush, of North
ern Xew Yoik, was a -trong Harrison man,
and according to his figures, the delegation
stood evenly divided, o far as the two
leaders were concerned, each having 32
volts according to 3Ir. Quackenbush's can
vass, with the rest in doubt. Eight of
these Harrison votes, he said, came from
New York City, and six from Brooklyn. Mr.
Quackcnbusli thonght the Blaine resigna
tion had strengthened the Harrison men in
New York.
Hrrnrimr t Harrison's Heaclqnartors.
At the Harrison headquarters they figured
HarrUoa's New York votes at 2fl. Mr.
Piatt says that Harrison has not over 17
votes m New York State.
The New Jersey delegation got in this
morning, with General Scwell, their leader,
at the head. General Sewell was originally
a Blaine man, hut he is a strong personal
friend of the President and will hold the
delegation in line solidly for Mr. Harrison,
if it be possible, ltepresentative Buchanan
is not a delegate, but he accompanied the
delegation here. He said there were three
of the delegation not with the party. All
on board were Harrison men, and about the
absentees he had no knowledge. Speaking
of the Blaine reicuation, Mr. Buchanan
s.iid: "Yes, I do think the letter h2d some
effect; it stiffened the Harrison men. Most
of the New Jerseyites were Blaine men.
They took him at his word. They then de
cided lor Harrison and will standby him."
Concressman Bergen, from lurther north
in the Stale, said that he thought there was
one Blaine man in the delegation, and he
added: "He ought not be."
At the Harrison headquarters, away up
at the top of the "West Hotel, men were be
ing sent out to button-hole delegates and
others, principally Land Commisnioncr
Carter and Mr. Michener, were on hand to
receive the assurances of those who came
in. Mr. Carter said: "V?c are perfectly
serene. The people at headquarters are ab
solutely coulident. They have receit ed as
surance that their delegations are going to
btard firm."
Arkansas Still In Line.
Powell Clayton was present and said Ar
kansas would not change.
General Cogswell, a strong Harrison man,
was a!so there, having arriied ahead of the
delegation. He said: "Before the an
nouncement I think Harrison had a clean
majority of the votes. I think the an
nouncement has made the Harrison men
twice as strong as ever. These announce
ments have made the Harrison men quite
confident, and they appear to have recov
ered irom tlie Urst alarm at the change in
affairs "
A story was in circulation at the Harri-f-on
headquarters to the effect that to-morrow
Mr. Blaiue would withdraw from the
lace, but it was pronounced a canard by
Mr. Blaine's friends. Someone expressed
to Boutelle doubts that Mr. Blaine could
be nominated. "Win, he will be nomi
nated without any trouble on the first bal
lot, and he . 11 accept," he said.
Tlie South Dakota delegation arrived this
morning. Senator Pettigrew said the dele
gation stood four for Blaine and two for
Harrison, and he had strong hopes that it
would be solid lor Blaine. This State has
been regularly routed for Harrison. The
Harrison men acknowledged that it was
d'vided, but claimed that it would never be
solid.
Mr. McComas and others are doing their
best to hold Maryland lor Harrison, but it
is admitted that four of their delegates are
fliaky and their votes cannot be relied
upon.
IOWA ON TEE BBEAK-TJP,
Ar.it Sew York calu to Be Thinking of
hpruian and Allison.
Minneapolis, June 5. The Iowa dele
gation is weakening in its Harrison feeling.
The delegates who will arrive to-morrow
morning are strong Blaine men, and four
t.then. are ready to turn, tile two voting lor
Blaine in last liight's meeting. Eight dele
gates are sure for Blaine, and probably
more.
A prominent New York delegate said to
day that the dark horse feeling was growing
in that delegation, and that the delegates
were debating between Sherman and Alli
son. 'ne Indlanian for th Xomlnon.
Minneapolis, June 5. The tall form of
C V. Fairbauk. the distinguished Indl
anian, widely known as a stanch lriend of
Gresham, was among the interested specta
tors of a formidable demonstration made by
the President's latest recruits. One of the
more enthusiastic of the Harrisonians
grasped Mi. Fairbank by the arm and cate-
chised him vociferously as to whom he was
lor. "Oh, I'm for the nominee," said Fair
bank, imperturbably.
POLLING THE STATES.
Conflicting Estimate from the Leaders on
Both Sides Alcer In the Hnnds of His
Friends Ohio and 'Wisconsin Half and
Halt
Minneapolis, June C In the matter
of sentiment of State delegations there are
many conflicting opinions. The Michigan
people are undecided as yet, apparently, as
to whether Alger will come before the con
vention. Shortly before midnight a mes
sage was received by the Michigan delega
tion from General Alger stating that
he entrusted his interests entirely to the
hands of his friends. This entirely refutes
the rumors of his withdrawal, but it is
understood to leave the delegation lree to
drop the Michigan candidate and go for
Blaine at any time, should the interests of
the ex-Secretary demand it, in which event
Alger would expect the "Vice Presidency.
It is stated by Colonel Atkinson, of De
troit, that as between Harrison and Blaine
the latter will have all but four of the dele
gation. On the other hand, other promi
nent Michiganders say that Alger will have
the support of the delegation first, last and
all the time. Colonel Atkinson says: "1
hope that Alger will be nominated." James
II. Stone, another prominent Michigander,
srys: "Michigan will stick by Alger."
Ohio Just Abont Half and Hair.
As to Ohio, ex-Governor Foraker and
other strong Blaine men claim only one
half, or a bare majority of the delegation
for Blaine. It is asserted on the other sine,
that Blaine will have not to exceed 1G votes,
and possibly not more than 13 out of the
Ohio delegation.
New York, according to the figures of ex
Senator Piatt, has 56 out of 72 delegates
ready to vote and work for Blaine, but this
is doubted by the Harrison managers, who
claim a majority of the delegation.
Iowa met as a delegation yesterday after
noon and was polled during the meeting,
all but three of the delegation being for
Harrison.
The Minnesota State delegation, which
has been claimed, with the exception of two
delegates, by the Blaine leaders ot the
State, from a careful polling by those
who are well acquainted with all the
members and well versed iD Minne
apolis politics, gives seven at least
out of the eighteen who are
in favor of Harrison and who will vote for
him. One other will not vote for Blaino
under any circumstances, so that the ad
ministration forces are counted as eight,
and in general terms the delegation may be
considered as about halt tor Harrison.
Wisconsin Awrnll.v Split Up.
"Wisconsin is badly split up, according to
some of those who claim to be on the inside.
Delegate Blackstock, from that State, says
he is a Harrison man, and will vote fbr
Harrison, and believes that Harrison will
have three-qnarters of the delegation at
least 10 out of the 26. In his opinion the
Blaine letter has not affected the result at
all.
The North Dakota delegation is counted
as one of the doubtful ones, both parties
claiming at least half and possibly more
than that
Montana is generally considered as a
Blaine State.
As to the sentiment in New Hampshire,
Senator Gallinger says that four are for
Blaine, two for Harrison and the two others
doubtful.
Indiana is solid for Harrison. There
have been rumors dnring the dav that one
and possibly two of the delegation will bolt,
but one of these, who had been most decid
edly slated as a bolter, on arriving in the
city this afternoon, immediately rushed to
the Indiana headquarters before talking to
anvbody and secured as big a Harrison
badge as he could for his coat lapel.
Tne New Jersey delegation has consulted
together, and at present stands 19 for Harri
son and one for Blaine, the solitary Blaine
man being Mr. Haltrcy.
The Texas delegation, which has been for
Harrison, to-night split up, and ten of them
have come over for Blaine.
WARNER MILLER FOR BLAINE.
lie Announces Ula Decision After Care
fully Golne Over the Ground A. State
ment That Is Calculated to Greatly In
fluence His Detonation anil the Conven
tion. Minneapolis, June 6. Ex-Senator
"Warrer Miller, of Uew York, at midnight
made the following statement, declaring for
Blaine, the choice of the majority of the
Xew York Republicans:
"I have arrived here after six weeks
travel over the country, in which I have
not been able to confer with my friends in
New York. Since coming here I have con
sulted with as many of the delegates as I
could possibly meet in the short time I have
been here. I find a large majority of the
delegation are decidedly in favor of Mr.
Blaine as representing their constituents.
I respect this as the voic of the Repub
licans of the State of Xew York, and I will
support Mr. Blaine in the convention."
This is the first official announcement
from Mr. Miller since the opening of the
campaign and is regarded here as of great
significance and likely to influence
the action of the convention to a
considerable extent. It is said that
this gives Mr. Blaine at least 46 votes from
Xew York in the convention, leaving not
more than 26 vrtes for Mr. Harrison, and it
is claimed by anti-administration men that
at least four of these 23 votes should be
properly put in the doubtful column.
Mr. Miller only reached this determina
tion alter being here twelve hours, in
which he went over the situation with the
Neir York Bepublicans and with other
"persons.
A strong cnort was made by Mr. E. C
O'Brien, one of the -New Yorli delegates,
and another administration man, to get Mr.
Miiler's support, or at any rate, to have
him preserve a neutral position in the con
test. Congressman Belden, whs has generally
been regarded as a Harrison man, was
asked before Mr. Miller made his statement
how the New York delegation stood. He
replied: "It is too much for me."
"Do you know that Mr. Blame has 40
votes from New York?"
"Yes, I kuow that he has more than 40."
A DRAMATIC MEETING.
Emmons Blaine and Channcer Depew Cre
ate a Dining Boom Sensjtion Almost
as Mnrli Excitemsnt as if Blaine Had
Drawn n Pistol on Depew.
Minneapolis, June 5. The meeting of
Chauncey M. Depew and -Emmons Blaine
to-day on the field of battle was a pictur
esque sight The field was the big dining
room of the West Hotel, and the meeting
was witnessed by hundreds of less distin
guished guests, scores of whom for the in
stant stopped knife, fork or coffee cup in
mid-air, scarcely breathing, as if half ex
pecting to see young Blaine draw a revolver
on the great ex-supporter of his father.
As a matter ot tact Emmons Blaine did
not even attempt to draw a pistol, but Mr.
Depew could scarcely have been more em
barrassed if such a sensational move had
really been made. The famous after-dinner
orator and reputed most ready-tongued man
in the world for interviewers, actually
stammered and reddened as he almost awk
wardly extended his hand to young Blaine,
and caught himself inquiring 'for the wel
fare of Blame, Sr.
Tom Piatt, Depew's companion in the
New York "Big Four," had been seated at
the dining table with Emmons Blaine,
chatting at perfect ease, and seemed to
greatly enjoy the discomfiture of the usually
polished and Rerene railway" magnate.
After passing a few hasty and entirely
irrelevant commonplaces, Mr. Depew ex
cused himself and appeared glad to drop
into a vr cant chair at some distance further
on, beside Murat Halsted and out of sight
ot the hundreds of eurious eyes leveled
irom all parts of the room.
BLAINE IH A BALLOT
Carefully Prepared Table
Nominates the Ex-Secretary
Easily.
BLAINE 524, HABBISON 376,
Tho Way' Things Appear at Present,
Though It Isn't Official.
PLATT CLAIMS IT IS WON BY 500,
While the President's Managers Refuse to
Gire Out Figures.
SOME SURPBISES SURELY IN STORE
JSMCIAL TJILEOItAM TO THR DISPATCH.l
Minneapolis, June 5. Not more than,
one-half the delegates are in Minneapolis
to-day, and it is therefore impossible to ob
tain from either the Blairic or Harrison men
an estimate of their strength that can be
accepted as accurate. Indeed, John C.New
and General Michener, who are the men in
charge of the Harrison canvass, refuse ab
solutely to give figures at alL They say it
would be bad politics to do so, although
they state with emphasis that they are sure
of a large majority of the delegates.
The truth is, however, that neither side
knows just where it stands, and so they
claim everything in sight A careful study
of the situation enables The Dispatch to
make up a table of the first ballot, compiled
from the figures ot both sides. It can be
relied upon as strictly itnpartial, and much
more accurate than auy derived from "offi
cial sources."
V here Blaine's Vote Is Held.
The Dispatch table is as follows.
Harri-
Dlaine. son.
Alabama U ll
Arkanas ; 16
California J" 1
Colorado 8
Connecticut 10 2
Delawaie 0
Florida 2 6
Goorgin 0 21
Idalio 6
Illinois 18 30
Indiana 30
Iowa 8 13
Kansas 8 12
Kentucky 2 24
Louisiana 7 9
Maine 12
Maryland 2 1
Massachusetts 2S 2
Michigan 2S
Minneasota 14 4
Mississippi 8 10
Missouri. 18 10
Montana 4 2
Nebraska 7 9
Nevada 6
New Hampshire C 2
NcwJoiey.. 2 18
New York 55 17
North Carolina 8 14
North Dakota G
Ohio 24 22
Oregon 12
Pennsylvania 53 5
Kliode Island 8
South Carolina 6 12
South Dakota. 1 4
Tennessee 14 10
Texns 15 15
Vermont. 5 2
Virginia 16 8
Washington 8
West Virginia 5 7
Wisconsin 2f
Wyoming 6
Arizona 1 1
New Moxico 2
Oklahoma 2
Utah 2
District of Columbia 2 .'.
Total 524
376
Sonthcrn Delegates in tne Market.
Delegates from several of the Southern
States seem to be in the market, just as
they always have been before, and tor this
reason there is much uncertainty as to how
they will stand on Tuesday. In Alabama,
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana,
Mississippi and Tennessee the colored
brethren are "mighty uncertain" at conven
tions, and their present status cannot be
relied upon for the future.
The contesting delegations from Louisi
ana, Alabama and Mississippi are having a
very lively time. The fight in Louisiana is
especially bitter, with Governor Yarmouth
in control of the Harrison delegates and
"William Pitt Kellogg of the opposition. Ex
ltcpresentative McComas, ot Maryland,
has been placed in general charge of the
Southern delegates in behalf of" the Harri
son managers, and Chairman Clarkson
keeps a constant watch upon him. The
Blaine leaders feel confident of securing the
bulk of the delegates in each of the States
where there are contests, as theyare placing
great reliance upon their ability to ulti
mately organize the convention to suit
themselves.
Won Over for tlie rrosenr.
The efforts of the Blaine men have been
concentrated to-day in a determined at
tack upon the Louisiana and South Caro
lina delegates, and several of the
latter have been won over lor
the present How long they will
stick cannot be safely predicted. The Har
rison managers announce that they will re
main true, but they watch them closely,
which shows that thev are not so sure of
them as they would like to be.
At midnight Mr. Piatt said things were
in statu quo as to New York, and that
Blaine had 500 votes. The standing of the
California vote is in dispute, the Blaine
men claiming 12 to C, though 10 to 8, it is
said, is nearer correct.
The "Wisconsin delegation is very much
in doubt, with Harrison leading and having
possibly three-fourths of the delegation.
ltepresentative Cannon said that in Illinois
there were five Blaine votes, and possibly
eight
FORAKER ON .THE FIGHT.
The Bnckeye Ex-Governor as Snro ns Ever
of Blaine's Nomination and Acceptance
Be Expects to Place the Ex-Secretary
In Nomination.
Minneapolis, June 5. No man has
been more occupied during the day than ex
Governor Joseph B. Foraker, of Ohio. Hs
has engaged spacious headquarters in a con
venient place in a leading hotel, and his
rooms are' crowded day and night with
visitors. The knowledge that it is he who
is to place Blaine in nomination makes him
the object ot more than usual interest
"What has been the effect of Blaine's res
ignation on the contest?" Ex-Governor
Foraker was asked to-uight
"The effect has been to remove all doubt
as to his willingness to accept if nominated.
That is the positive effect it has had."
-'Do you think that Blaine will be nomin
ated?" "Yes, I da I think he has a majoritv of
the delegates to the convention, and I
think tho majority of the Bepublicans in
the country want him for their leader."
"It is stated that you will place Blaine
in nomination. Is it true?"
"Yes, probably. I have been requested
to do so, and will determine later."
"Do you think there is any probability of
a dark horse carrying off the nomination?"
"No, I have no idea there is."
"If there is, will Sherman receive the
solid vote of Ohio?"
"I rather think he would, though there
has been no discussion of that matter in our
delegation, and I have no authority to speak
for them, but I think he would."
Lantern Paradn.
The Pittsbnrg Cycle Company, of 428 Wood
stieet, will open their East Endsalosroom
June 11 with a lantern parade, in which all
cyclers are Invited to participate. Lanterns
will be furnisiied free to participants, as will
also refreshment alter the parade. Leave
orders for lanterns now at 42s Wood street.
WAVES OF FLAME IIP FLOOD.
Cont inutd From Second Page.
from the Eice, Robinson & Foggans' refin
ery and soap works by only the width of
South Perry street In a short time both ot
these institutions werea mass of solid flame.
Tho Entire Town is Threatened.
Now it was thought, as the wind was
blowing from the South, sending huge vol
umes of black smoke and sparks over the
main part of the city, that the town was
doomed, and every conceivable species of
conveyance was forced into requisition to
move household goods to the hills north of
the city.
Meanwhile the flames had licked up the
furniture factory of Casperson & Itowe,
together with their large store and store
room; the Cullen Hotel, 'opposite the W.
N. Y. & P. passenger depot; the W. N. Y.
&P. freight depot, together with ten cars
of merchandise; the Queen City Radiator
works; S. S. Bryan, Jr., storage warehouse;
the Titusville sucker rod factory; Hiram
Blow's extension cooper shop with big
stocK in the yard,aud no less than 60 private
dwellings.
Then, at exactly noon, the Oil Creek re
finery and wax plant caught, and at this
writing is still burning. Three stills at
that institution have already exploded.
Two Morgues Aro Improvised.
The undertaking establishments of Messrs.
Davidson & McNett have been turned into
temporary morgues, and, with tho excep
tion of seven Hebrews and two chil
dren, all the bodies bo far recov
ered have been carried there as fast
as taken from the water. Most of the
bodies bear evidence of having met death
from blazing oil, mpny of them being
burned almost beyond recognition, and
several of them in such a terrible manner as
to leave the bodies nothing but blackened
trunks without the least semblance to the
human form. The list now actually found
and known to be dead is as follows:
WILLIAM CUPPEY.
FHED IIEIDE.
Mrs. MAKY 11AEHN.
MAMIE IIAEIIN.
TETEi: HAEHN.
CLAItA HAEHN. .
Mrs. TEED CAMPBELL and two children.
OLIVEltKI'GAK.
JOE SPIEGEL, two little children visiting
herofioni Warren.
FRANK WHALEN. wife and child.
EKED LHORES.
NELLIE QUI NN.
Mrs. EUUMAN and daughter (colored).
Mrs. A. JACOBS.
DELIA UICE.
Mr. ENGLISKY and one child.
A pack peddler, name unknown.
Mrs. JACOBS and 0110 child.
GOLDIE COHN. 11 vears old.
Mrs. JACOB BINGENHEIMER and seven
children.
Mrs. c. P. CASPERSON.
Mis. P. QUINN.
MAGGIE QUINN.
JOHN McEADDEN.
The above, with the exception of those
noted, were all residents of this city.
The Missing Nnmbired by Hundreds.
It is impossible to give even an estimate
as to the number missing. It runs into the
hundreds. The night is dark and raining.
The streets are filled with people. No city
water is in the mains yet; no natural gas or
electric light.
Woods' refinery and wax plant did not
burn this aftsrnoon as reported. It caught
about 8 o'clock tonight, and although the
department have two streams of water at
work there seems to be but little hope of
saving the works. There is not much oil
in the tanks, and it is thought that even if
it does burn the tannery and other adjoin
ing property can be saved.
It is very difficult at this writing to esti
mate the actual loss and insurance. The
three refining plants were not heavily in
sured, and conservative estimates place the
loss on refineries at about 5200,000. This
does not include the Woods refiiiery now
burning. The total loss in the city will ex
ceed fl, 000,000, and is only partly covered
by insurance.
The Memures Taken for Keller.
No sooner was the true state of affairs
apparent to our citizens than a meeting was
at once called and over S2,500 in cash con
tributed for the immediate relief of the
sufferers. Committees were chosen and the
House Armory was turned into a vast
hospital and sleeping and eating house.
No less than 100 homeless people are being
cared for there to-night.
The loss in the county by washouts and
the destruction of bridges will be enor
mous. There is not a county or township
bridge for many miles that is not swept
away, and the roads in every direction are
ncarlv impassible. The W. N. Y. & P.
and the Union and Titusville Railroads have
not attempted to run trains, and will be
obliged to spend an enormous sum of money
before trains can be run iu any direction.
Two hundred people who went to Cana
dohta Lake on Saturday are cut off by the
floods and unable to return to the city.
Among the number are some of the most
prominent gentlemen of the city.
THE AFFLICTED VALLEY.
A Description of tho Country and the
Towns Through "Which Oil Croek Buns
The Many Bis Industries or Oil City
and Titasville.
Oil Creek rises in the north part of Craw
ford county and flows in a general southerly
direction to Titusville, and from there
almost due north to the Allegheny
river at Oil City. Just below Titus
ville it is joined by East Oil, or
Pine creek. Between Titusville and Oil
City there are nine hamlets where oil wells
have been sunk, which have attained the
dignity of postofiices. Altogether these
hamlets have apopulation of about 2,000.
From Titusville toward Oil City, in order,
t he towns are:
Titusville 8,073
Bonshton, about 100
Miller farm, nbout loo
Meredith, about 200
Pioneer, about 100
Petroleum Center, about 200
Columbus, abont SCO
Rynd farm, about S00
Ronsevllle, nbout 3rt)
McClintock, about 100
Oil City 10,932
The 18 miles between Titusville and Oil
City probably represent a population of
from 40,000 to 45,000. In Oil City the resi
dences are mostly built on a high blnff
Between the river and the bluff is a narrow
strip, which is occupied by business houses.
uii uuy is me principal nil mantel in tne
Pennsylvania oil region. Formerly the oil
was shipped to Pittsburg by steamboat, but
since the building of the railroads it is sent
out by them. The river divides the city into
two parts, whicli are connected by a
passenger bridge 1,150 feet long, and by
a railroad bridge. UU city was incor
porated as a borough in 1862, and as a city
in 1870. It has 13 churches, 3 public
schools, 6 banks, 2 oil refineries, a manu
factory of engines, of engine boilers, a bar
rel factory and other industries.
Oil City is connected with Pittsburg by
the Allegheny Valley Railroad. It is a
terminus of the Franklin branch ot the
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad, and
of the Franklin division of the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern. In the environs
ot Oil Citv is a hill called Clark's
Summit, which commands a beautiful view
of the river and surrounding country. The
passenger and freight cars of one of the
railroads are drawn over this hill by a
huge stationary engine and on an inclined
plane 2,200 feet long.
Titusville is on Oil creek and on the
Allegheny Vallev Railroad, and the ter
minus of the Dunkirk and Allegheny Val
ley and Union and Titusville Railroads. It
is' 90 miles south of Dunkirk and about
25 miles east of Meadvillc. It
is the most populous town of
Crawfoid county. It has nine churches,
several banks, ati Opera House and 'a High
School, good hotels and printing offices,
where two daily'aud several weekly
newspapers are issued. Titusville
has several oil wells, oil refineries,
steam sawmills, large iron works, which
produce engines, boilers, tubes and other
machinery, and manufactories of barrels,
wagons and of tools for oil wells. Titas
furnished
DEATH AT THE BRIDGE.
An Eye-Witness Tells of an Awful Scene
at OH Cltr A Panlc-Strlcken Crowd
Thrown Into the Kaglng Torrent Died
In the F antes.
A partial description of the scene at Oil
City was furnished last night by Colonel
Thomas Burns, formerly Chief of Police at
Buffalo, now in the United States Secret
Service. He left Pittsburg Saturday night
for Buffalo, but the train could get no fur
ther than Oil City and he returned to this
city, taking the Lake Erie route a few
hours later. He said the scene at Oil City
when his train arrived was beyond descrip
tion, and continued:
I am not acquainted with the locality, bnt
the section of tho city lying on the lowlands
on either side of Oil Cieek was all destroyed
and the whole valley was a mass of flames.
Tlie burning oil from Titusville covered tho
water In the creek, and wherever It over
flowed Its banks It made a magnificent but
terrible spectacle.
The people were In a state of panic. In
the section called the Third ward, where I
am told the poor class of people lived, I raw
a crowd make a wild rush to a small bridge
leading over the creek: to the business sec
tion 01 the city, bnt they Jammed at the en
trance, and In their terror many wero
trampled under foot and others were thrown
into tho river, Some time afterward a big,
buily tellow rushed out and yelled to
the people that the water was rising,
and would sweep them away. An
other wild stampedo followed. People
rushed in every diiection and I took to the
hill myaelf. I was afterward Informed that
tho bridge went down in the second rash,
and many lost their lives. I s.iw men,
w omen and childron, some naked and others
nearly so, cieepmg up tho hillside on their
bauds and knees, seroaming with flight,
mothers calling for their lost children, men
rushing in frantic scaich for their wives and
families, and all thoroughly panic stricken.
Many lost thelrlives by remaining in their
houses until it was too luto to escape tho
flames, and I heard of one young man, an
Allegheny Valley Railroad messenger, who,
with his mother, was burned to death in his
on 11 house.
Those of the people who were not fright
ened out of their wit3 were fighting courage
ously to stay tho progress of the flames.
Houses in the track of the flro were being
demolished by tearing them down by tho
use or dynamito. When our train pulled out
the fire seemed to be spreading but the peo
ple expected to check it before long. The
los-t nt Oil City alone is estimated uti in the
million!, and it was told that everything in
the Oil creek valley from Oil City to Titus
ville had beon destroyed.
CORRY'S BIG DELUGE.
It Exceed; tho Cloudburst of 1800 A Train
Stock in n Sea of Basiling Water Many
Houses at Union City Drmo'Ished.
Corey, June 5. Special The severe
storm continued last night until 12 o'clock.
It was the most destructive ever known
here, and far exceeds the great
cloudburst of May, 1890. As the water has
gone down the city presents a tad appear
ance. The streets and walks in the south
ern section are nearly all torn to
pieces. The eastern part of the
city was completely flooded, many
people being rescued from their
homes through windows. In one honse three
was a corpse which had to be removed to
prevent its being submerged. A careful
estimate places the loss in the city at
$50,000.
It U hard to estimate the loss to the sur
rounding country, but it is very large. In
many places whole field.3 have been swept
of their crops, and there is scarcely a bridge
left for inile3 around. The railroad com
panies will hare trains running by to
morrow. The Philadelphia and Erie Railroad has
about 20 miles of tiack tinder witer caused
by the cloudburst last night. The Ridge
way train, bound for Erie, was caught be
tween washouts near Pittsfield, and lor
some hours the train stood in a sea
of rushing waters, with buildings and
lumber floating by. The passengers were
finally rescued and are noT in Pittsfield.
Last evening Clark's mill dam, at Union
City, burst, and a wall ot water swept
through the town, carrying 30 houses from
their foundations, and while Many per
sons were badly hurt none lost their
lives. Deamorc's three - story brick
building fell demolishing liarae buildings
adjoining. The Keystone block was under
mined and fell. Other business buildings
were wrecked. Hundreds of horses and
cattle were drowned. The damage will
reach not less than 5100,000.
The towns of Garland, Pittsfield, Colum
bus and many other places are under water.
At Pittsfield the operator, J. E. Mead,
stood at his post and worked at his instru
ments with the water three feet deep in the
office and the building surrounded by
debris and a roaring flood.
A CALL FOR CHARITY.
Mayor Gourley Issues a Proclamation Tor
a Public Msetlns This Afternoon 'to
Raise Contributions for the Victims of
the Clontlbnrst.
Mayor Gonrley, after a consultation with
William E. Thompson, treasurer of the
Pittsburg TEelief Committee at the time of
the Johnstown disaster, decided to issue a
call for a public meeting in the interest of
the sufferers at Oil City and Titusrille.
Mr. Thompson had received a telegram from
the Board of Trade of Titusville asking if
there was any money left in the Johnstown
fund. He answered that there was not, but
that Pittsburg would :oon raise another
fund if it was needed. The Mayor's address
follows :
Jose 5, 133 J.
To the People of rittjbnrg: ,
The people of Titusville and OH City havo
been visited by a terrible calamity. Fiom
present accounts many lives have been lost,
thouands have been rendered homeless and
penniless bv tho destructive elements. The
ruin wrouglitbv Are and flood Is great, and
I am Informed Mils upon the woiking class
of people, whoaie toast able to bear the loss.
Thero aio miny injured to be caied for,
rtca'l to be cofllned and buried, hungry to bo
fed and naked to be clothed. There is aain
presented to theconerous citizens of Pitts
burg an opportunity to extend to tho suffer
in? peoole of the devastated cities the hand
of charity which was so freely "extended In
the Couemauxh Vnlley.
Aid is needed, and that which Is soonest
extended will bo themo'stgratefiil. In order
to make immediate provision lor the sutrer
cis, and to organize 11 Relief Committee, I
take this opportunity to call a public meet
ing of the citizens in the Common Council
chamber of Municipal Hall at 2 o'clock to
morrow afternoon. All who sympathizo
with their follows in distress aro urgently
requested to co.no and assist in the arrange
ments lor their relief. il. L Godulet,
Mayor.
PATTISON 10 THE FE0NT.
Tho Governor TVanU Information If Help
I Needrd.
Upon learning of the oil country disaster
yesterday Colonel "W. C. Connelly, Jr., of the
Governor's staff, at once notified the Gov
ernor. Last night the following answer
was received:
ILirrisbutg, Pa., June 5, 1S9J.
Colonel AW C. Connelly. Jr.. Plttsbnrg:
rut yourself in communication with the
atithoiities and send lui-tlicr (mrtlculnr.
JJOEIRT E. Pattibox.
Colonel Connelly at once sent the follow
ing message:
Pittsburo, Juno 5, 1692.
To the Mayor, Oil City:
Hh Excellency, Robert E. Pattison, Gov
ernor of Pennsylvania, has directed me to
iiut mj self in' communication with you.
'lease let me know the exact condition of
affairs at once so that I can report to him at
tlie eailiest possible moment.
V. C. Connelly, Jr.,
.Lieutenant Colonel and A. D. C.
Similar messages were sent to the Mayor
ot Titusville and the Mayor oi Meadville.
John Newell aud.FnmllT Aro Safe.
John Newell, the hotel proprietor, has a
residence at Titusville, where his wife,
family and his parents live. As Mr. Newell
went ud to his home on Fridav there was
some anxiety among his friends as to the
ville is lighted with gns, and is
with water by the Holly system.
SEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
&2LAIRD'S SHOE STORESare doing a wonderfully brisk
business selling choice footwear at special ait prices buyers in
variably get suited and save money.
A TIDAL WAVE
AT LAIRD'S.
ELEGANT
FOOTWEAR.
SHOES AND OXFORDS.
PRICES UNHEARD OF.
STORES
WOOD ST.
Over 60,000 Pairs?
Infants' Fine Bronze Button,
sizes 1 to 5, worth 50c, at
Infants' Dongola Kid Button,
soft soles,regular price 50c,
present price
Infants' Fine Dongola Kid
Button, at 39c, 50c and
Child's fine Dongola Spring
Heel Button, tipped, sizes
4 to 8, at 59c, 69c and
Boys' and Girls' Shoes, spring
heels, tips or plain, sizes 8
to 11, at 69c, 74c and
Misses' fine Dongola, tip,
spring heel, button
Youths' Lace or Button tip
shoes
Boys' Lace or Button Seam
less, 1 to 5
Children's Slippers and Ox
ford Ties, at 69c, 74c,
Women's Serge Slippers,
sizes 3 to 8
Women's Serge Congress, 3
to 8, at 49c, 69c and
Wre 25 Per Gent
Ladies' Fine Donjrola
Lace Oxfords at $1.24,
$1.48 and
Ladies' Fine Dongola
Button Boots, Common
Sense, Opera, New
York and Philadelphia
lasts, all the new style
tipped toes; AA, A, B,
C, D, E; at $1.98,
$2.18 and
All the new, neat styles
of fancy and plain Ox
fords made at $2.50,
$3 and
S!.9
$2.80
3.50
BICYCLE AND
Russett Shoes, Russia
All Goods Fully Warranted.
W
M
IAIITH BAEGAKI
433 AND 435
WOOD ST.
4 Floors Devoted to Wholesaling in connection
with our Wood Street Retail Store. Power Elevator
Je4-MWsa
satety of himself and his folio. Late last
niffht a telegram was received from Mr.
Newell stating that the flood had not
reached them.
WIFE AND MOTHEE OOHE.
A Fatefcl Telecr.im Ssnt to a. Man In
ritUbnr--.
Last night the following telegram was
received at police headquarters:
Titcsville. June 6, 1691
Jacob llanies. Chief of Police, rittstmri?:
Your wifo and mother aro dead. We havo
them. A. Lindsay.
The police anthorities made an effort to
find Mr. Hanies, but there was no person of
that name in the city directory, and the
telegram was sent bac for an address.
DELEGATES WHO TUBBED BACK.
Tho Disaster In iho Oil Country Cames
Some to Krtarn Home.
Chicago, June 5. The Associated Press
bulletin was the first intimation that the
Pennsylvania delegates who arrived here
to-day en route to Minneapolis had of the
terrible disaster at Oil City and Titusville
and the devastion caused by the storm in
the surrounding country.
Mr. P. C. Boyle, proprietor of the Oil
City Derrick. Thomas Simpson, George
Lewis and J: M. Perine have left the dele
gation here and will return home to-night.
SICK HEADACnE-Cartr. Lmi0 LlTer Pills.
SICK HEADACHE-Carter,, Lm!e Liver Pllli.
SICK HEADACnE-Cart(.r,, UUIe LlTer PI1.
SICK HEADACHE-ctCT,,LUeI,iTerPlus.
deMO-Kwrsn
MARKET ST.
Wholesale and Retail.
Ladies' Kid Tip Oxfords,
all sizes, at
59'
Ladies' fine Dongola Com- '
mon Sense or Opera Lace
Oxfords, tips or plain, at ftfiC
69c, 74c and $
Ladies' Dongola Button,
Common Sense or Opera, fiftC
99
tipped or plain
Ladies' Spring Heel, button,
at $1.24and
Gents' fine tipped, lace or
congress, Seamless Dress ftfiC
99'
Shoes
Gents' fine Dress Slippers,
plain or fancy patterns,
89(
at.
Policemen's Shoes, double
soles, tipped and laced,
worth $2, at
$1.24
Men's heavy double-sole
Shoes, hobnail or plain,
large assortment, fully
worth $2, at
99'
R GRADES.
taper flym Otte.
Gents' Fine Seamless Calf
Bals or Congress, Lon
don, Opera, French or
Piccadilla toes, the
very latest and best, at
$!.98, $2.18 and
$2.90
Gents' Fine Dongola Kid
and Kangaroo Bals or
Congress, Seamless,
latest styles, all sizes, frS Qf
$1.98, $2.18 3Z.3U
Gents' Finest Calf, Patent
Leather and Kangaroo d fl f
Shoes at $3.90 to 4)U.UU
TENNIS SHOES.
Calf, Tan and Red Goat
Privilege to Exchange.
406, 40& 410
MARKET ST.
LAIRD,
SHOE STORES.
OCCUPYING
18 FLOORS.
COMMENTS OF EHQ1ISH PAPEBS
On the I'osslbllity or Blaino Being Nomi
nated and Elected.
Loxdos-, June C. Most of the morning
papers devote some space to a lUscussion of
Mr. Blaine's chances of oBlaining the
Presidency. The A'ews says that the coming
election will be primarily a conflict of princi
ples, not a conflict of men. The Chronidl
thinks that Mr. Blaine may be passed over,
as he has been before, solely because rivaU
altogether inferior to himself are jeal
ous of his name and fame. The Standard
thinks that Mr. Blaine will be the favorite
as compared with Mr. Harrison, and addJ
that, as the Democratic candidate is almost
equally certain to be Mr. Cleveland, lively
times are in store for the people of the
United States. The Graphic says:
If Mr. Blaine's resignation from the Cabi
net meant ni retirement from puoliclife, it
would bo a real misfortune for America.
Happily the death to wnlch he is committed
Is illuminated by the hone of a splendid res
urrection. ADKIFT OH THE BIVEB.
Thrno Hen Go Down the Allegheny In
Sh-inty Boat.
At 2:30 this morning, people in the
vicinity of the Seventh street bridge were
startled to hear agonized cries for help
coming from the river. They came from
three men on a shanty boat that
had broken loose with a lot of barges and
an old P. & W. transfer boat. UothipS
could be done to help them, as the swift
current carried them by almost before
the sound of their voices had died
away. Several barges struck the Seventh
street bridge and sunk, the balance of the
fleet passing through all the bridges in
safety. At this writing it is not known
whether the men succeeded in landing ia
safety or not. ,...-
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