Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-21

Burglary at the 0igel Hotel. ol2S
and Q Gold Wo&oh Taken.

Abes. one e'sleck this morning, 6ss was
Discovered il shs rear Of the frame build
ings On the corner u Second and Perry
streets, 10 the Dsvesp port Blsck, oppssits
shs old Mseshsnts' Unien Express s1les.-
The alarm was promptly given, but, - IL
vas that time Of night whom people sleep
most soundly. Il Vas some time before .
sufficient number asssnblel TO do much to-
ward checking the progress Of the flames.
Those 6rst on the ground gave their attsn-
ton to saving the property ofthoss occupy
ing the buildings. The buildioes being oil
Of wood and lightly Constructed, were en-
veloped in flames before the water from the
Engines could BE- brought 70 bear upon
them, Add then il vas thought best 70 save
the adjoining property rather than waste
water upon the already nearly consumed
buildings. The Fire King boys we're con-
siderably delayed BY their engines getting
the start Of them and backing down into
the river, this extinguishing the fire. As
The flames received No check until the ad
joining property had been rendered safe. the
briliancy Of the scene attracted many from
all parts Of the city. Those employed in
the rear Of the buildings in saving property
and checking the further progress Of the
flames, came very near being injured By the
falling chimnsys. Several we're hit, but
not seriously Injured.
The Fire King. Liberty boys and Hook
and Ladder Company wsrs promptly on the
ground, and rendered Ill needed service il
saving the buildings on Perry street, oppo-
site Luss 4 0rigs's store.
The following are the names Of the losers
and IN estimate Of the losses.
3. Gusttsll, building. Loss $500 in
sursd for $500 in the London and Liver
pool.
P. Shaadly, Union House. loss 81 900 ;
insured for $500 in the Ssngamo.
Geo. A. Davenport, bsilding; loss $500.
A. Hallsr, butcher shop. Loss on bail l.
Jog. tools and stock. 81 800 insured in
the Farmsrs 1 Nsrchants Of Qainey fsr
5000. A $500 policy in; the Merchants
Insurance Company, Of Chicago, expired On
Thursday last.
John Smith, saloon. Loss $500.
Heinrich Kicks, sslosn. Less $500 !; 10.
sured for $3.50 in the Fasmsss 4 Msr.
chants Of Quincy.
There were several families occupyieg
the building, whose losses were light, -
they sucesedd in saving III their goods.
Their lessss will probably not exceed $500.
We are unable TO learn Of any other in
surancs on the property. Ourihsms esm-
panies, We believe we're NOT interested in
this are.
During the confusion Of the Gre, . bur
slar entered the Sissl Houss, on Front near
Main street, and proceeded TO the sleeping
apartment Of Mrs. Fahrnss, and there ran
sacked bureau, drawers. etc.. and succeed.
cd in finding el35 in money and geld
watch. He then made bic escape. Mrs.
| outuOs WssV " - OOVu uu WV bOVtD - WV
time, was unable to make any alarm. The
authorities were informed OF the Transaction
and steps will be taken for the spprshen-
sion Of the villain.
The numerous Transactions Of this nsturs
that have transpirsd at this house, should
convince the proprietors Of the necessity ei
being . little moro particular - to whom
they harbor about their premises, thus
permitting them to learn the location Of the
different rooms, etc. At least ID has given
the house bad name, and will very mater
tally injure its business. The occurance ol
this burglary during the excitement gives
rise to the suspicion that the Ere was the
work Of an incendiary, which will prob
ably be found to be correct.