The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-17
CHIC,AGO'S CALAMITY.
The Great Fire Checked Yester-
day Morning.
EnceEadiaries Caught and
Hung to lamp Posts.

Enceradiaries Caught and
Hung to lamp Posts.
Five Hundred United States SOL
diers on Guard Daty,
tits Estimated Five Hundred Per-
sons Burned to Death.
THE ORIGIN AND INCIDENTS
OF THE FIRE.
CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 80 PM-Word is
just brought that fierce fire is raging
on Thirty first street. This street is
two miles south of the southern fire limit
on the South Side, and little less than
that from the limit on the West Side
This has been set on fire for the purpose
evidently of destroying the remaining
part of the city, largely occupied by
wealthy residents. 1t is also. known
that two men, caught in the act of firing
buildings, have been shot, and two 9TH
'ersgled off with ropes round their necks.
AS the wind is blowing perfect gale
the end cannot be fofetold, Further
news will be forwarded as soon as re.
ieeived -,
CHcAGo, Oct. 10, P. M-Another
fire has broken out on the South side of
Thirty-frst street, which it is feared will
take the balance of: the Southern part OF
the city -----
| ;srII1 LArrR-A dispatch from Chi
cago dated at 8 P NJ says that the repor-
-ted.new attack of fire was greatly over.
drawn. Only two or three houses had
caught when the flames were promptly
suppressed.
'"@ 'o,-T THE NORTH SIDE. ia r.a'
1t is. literally true to say that there is
nothing remaining of that side from the
river north to Lincoln Park on the north,
and from the north branch of the river
on the west to the lake on the east. This
portion Of the city,except along the main
river occupied. BY dwellings, and two
thirds of the population afe Germans
and Scandinavians. These now are
homeless, and are some in the frame
buildings in the northwest section, and
others on the prairies, without shelter
NARROW ESCAPE OF THE WEST SIDE.
Throughout the long yesterday the re-
newal of the fires on the west side was
looked for, and a change of five degrees
in the direction Of the wind at any time
would have led to that result. There
would literally have been no refuge for
any; every one had clothing packed,
ready to start for the prairie at any mo-
ment, but God ayerted this last possible
addition to our desolation. .u sul,-
At sundown the wind lulled, and at 8
o'clock this morning the rain so fervent-
fy prayed for came. 1t did not rain
long, but The roofs of houses and the
ground have been wet, so that now it is
possible to have fires to cook food for
the multitude. !.
ALE NIGHT MEETING OF CITIZENS.
A meeting of citizens was held in the
First Congregational Church, W estW ash
ington street, which was continued
throughout the night.
Measures were considered to protect
what property was left, and. provide lfol
the homeless.
Messrs., Richard and Charles -Craine
of the Northwestern Manufacturing
Company, contriNed plan, which, is be.
ing put into execution, for providing
water in case Of The fire breaking out al
any time. The machinery of the works
is being used for that purpose. Engine:
and boilers are used for pumping watel
from the river. ,z9 50 q :.
poIIcE-F1vE HUNDRED SOLDIERS ON DG
IA,
Fifteen hundred citizens were sworr
in last night as an extra police force, and
the Secretary of War authorized Gen
Sheridan to employ all the available
troops for guards, and issue llandred
thousand rations; five hundred soldiers
are on duty. stt
,INCENDIARIEs HUNG TO LAMP POSTS
This precaution was necessary, foras
remarkable as it may seem, there were
fiends who still sought to extend the dis
aster.7 Two men caught in tue, act el
firing houses on the. west side were selx
ed and Immediately hung to lamp.pQs
one on Twelfth street near the river and
another three miles away on Clay 5orne
avenue, on the north side; this samma-
ry action has checked the thieves ailsl
murderers. y =
o.ia sis HELP FROM ABROAD: sos5
The arrival Of fremen and engines
from Milwaukee, st. Louis and other cit!
les has apparently restored confidence.
The Cincinnati train arrived this morn.
ing with four engines, three from that
city and one from Dayton. They were
seventeen hours on the way, having to
change the route twice. They finally
came via Piqua and Logansport.
There was an ,inexpressible pleasure in
seeing these experienced mengo right to
work in a business way where work was
most needed. They are playing on coal
piles TO save whatever of fuel is posi-
BILE, and preventing further spread of the
flames. - -
WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE DOING.
The vast plain is covered with people
wandering abont seeing the evidences Of
a wealth that has completely vanished III
flames and smoke.
BUSINESS MEN OF NERVE.
A few business men with some nerve
are seeking houses for business on the
west side Rooms that rented last week
! for ftty dollars, now readily command
five thousand. There are not many oi
these, but enough to afford nucleus fol
business. ss r.3
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