The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-10-12
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NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-THE Worlds Chicago
SPECIAL, dated early this morning, states that
the wind was blowing gale but the nre was
subdued. A thousand soldiers are patroiling
the city. The bank vaults are 10 good conui l.
ton and the city is quiet Two incenuiasf ares
been todnd. The ruins are inaccessible. wa
ter will be supplied to day. A thousand len.s
have been distributed among five thousand
families enc.mped ON the prairie. The SALOONS
are closed. Provisions are arriving. FIVE nun
lred citizens and all the firemen are acting as
police.
Arrival of wi,ne-ses of the Fire in New
York.
At late hour last night eleven persons ar
rived here from Chicago, who lett there mon
day morning. Their names are j. + Hitcn,
cock, E. M. Bradlr Y, j. Hotchkiss and Samuel
Dudley of New Haven, Abel Palmer, Mrs.
Palmer, two children and nurse OF Chlcago,
and Abner DustOL of Waterbury, Conn. Iney
state that Chicago has been as dry as tlnder
box the last three weeks.
Their description of the fire confirms all the
reports of its horrors Mansard roofs and
wooden pavements contributed largely to Ihe
spread of the flames. At the fremont House
several persons jumped from the upper win,
dows and babies were tied up in beds ana
thrown ont. The party heard of several deaths.
In OLe instance three families were surround
saved anything. Trunks were thrown into the
street but had to be lett there.
Adjuster Ireton, of the Phenix Insurance
Company, just from Chicago estimates the loss
at 5000, 900 900. He says the fire was extended
by lncend aries. He also said the flames IN
one instance burst from house several bic cks
from the fire.
Kumors of Martial Law in Chicago.
CINCINNATI, Oct. n,-Private advices state
that Chicago is under martial law. The SOL
diers are making 10 arrests but killing turbu-
lent characters on the spot. Seven persons
are reported shot and hung for attempting to
set fire to buildings.
Terrible Suffering.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct 11.-R9v DIR. Eddy, just
arrived here from Chcas o, reports the loss both
of life and property beyond conception. The
people are starving by thousands and there are
not less than 80 600 houseIess persons. Pre-
pared food and clothing are urgently needed.
Thur far the supplies sent have not lessened
the peril of starvation. Garrotipg and thieving
are frequent at night
Rioters-Viclims.
CHICAGO, Oct 1-Noon.-Forty-one persons
were shot in making arrests last night. The
station house was filled with prisoners
The number of bodies recovered from the
ruins now reaches ninety.
Much NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PIeuty
Much suffering has occurred among the peo-
pie obliged to camp out on the prairie and
number OF deaths have resulted. The Relief
Committee impressed all kinds of vehicles to
carry them water and provisions, and are
bringing them into the churches and school
houses on the west and south sides. Immense
quantities OF provisions have arrived among
them, many car loads cooked ready for distri-
ia Rnn 1r1n1ff too fol Qora had
places to stop sending more at present. Twen-
W car loads of provisions and 10000 blankets
came from Cincinnati and twenty cars from
Sc Louis. Large quantities of provisions
have arrived from other cities. All the rail-
roads leading out of Chicago are carving free
the homeless to other places. The Common
Council has passed an ordinance fixing the
price OF bread at eight cents for Loaf OF twelve
ounces.
The l. Dss of Grain.
The total loss of grain is BOW definitely as
certained to be- 100000 Four vessels loaded
with grain left tor the East to-day and the
Western movement will continue, as fully
5000 600 bushels are now in store Water was
let on in the south division this afternoon. All
the populated portions OF the city are now
supplied.
Insurance Companies.
The following insurance items are gathered
from trustworthy sources: - Royal Insurance
Co., of Liverpool, 100000; North British, of
Liverpool, 50, 100000; all Liverpool and Lon
don insurance compaaies, $4 800 000 The
Etna, OF HsrtiOid. and the Home, of New
Yo.k, each 100000 in the citu and about
81 900 each in the burnt district. The
Phoenix, of Hartford, has 81 900 900 insurance
here. Tue Commercial Mutual, of Cleveland,
loses $500, 600, It's entire capital but the stock
holders have subscribed $4,000 and the COM
pany will commence anew. The Pacific and
Occidental Companies lose their entire assets
The President of the International Company
te'egraphs that ne will be here in thirty six
hours prepared to pay all losses, amounting to
100000. The Tradesmen's, of New York
loses SIS 600, which is already paid. FEED
Letter & Co had SO, 100000 insurance on their
stock; j. V. Farwel, 81 100000. Hamlin, Hale
& Co., 100000.
All the banks will be able to resume. A
number of vaults have been opened and their
contents are unipjured. Every bank claims
that in time they will be able to pay every dol
lar of their Indebtedness.
lac Thieves and FIends.
The police continue to capture thieves burg
lars and incendiaries. They generally deal
with them summarily, thus preve ating further
trouble.
Telegram Faom the Mayor.
To all committees and persons sending aid to
our suffering perple:
In cases where money is subscribed, send or
hold the money subject to my order instead of
purchasing supplies. This Will prevent our re-
ceiving an excess of articles, and enable us to
buy those we most need, such "a shelter and
fuel which will be so necessary during the
coming winter.
(Signed) r. B. MASON, Mayor.
Relief
The Relief Committee from Cincinnati are
erecting an immense soup-house complete in
all its details By tomorrow it will be read
to distribute 5000 gallons OF soup daily. Shan
ties are building III the open lots convenient to
the localities and will be made as comfortable
as possible for temporary occupancy.
Better Than Eek pecied.
The financial prospect is hourly frightening.
The Republic Insurance Company expects to
pay every dollar OF its risks, which gives assur-
auce that the Chicago companies may be in
better condition than antici pated.
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