The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-14
THE ST. LOUIS RIRE.
A Day Amid the Ruins Of the
Southern Hotel.
REMNANTS OF TWO BODIES FOUND
Evidences for Identification Dis
covered.
THE MISSING SERVANT GIRLS.
Stories Of Narrow Escapes and Acts
OF Heroism.
REMNANTS OF TWO BODIES FOUND
THE MISSING SERVANT GIRLS.
REVISED LIST OF THE DEAD.
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ST LOUIS, April l3 1877.
Tho search for bodies in the ruins OF the Southern
Hotel has continued during the entire day. but very
slowly on account OF the hot condition OF the debris
Al seven O'Clock this morning body was unearlneu'
but badly burned that It's recognition vas iinposs-
BILE All the face and two-.hsrds OF the upper portion
Of the head were burned entirely away. The arms
were burned of 10 the elbows ana the lower limbs
were SO crisp that they fell into 0!ackened
ashes when tho body was picked up Enough
OF tho breast remained, however, 10 prove that
the body that OF woman, but only this, rs there
was no clothing about assist in the Identification
A cloth was procured and thrown over tho romans,
which were then conveyed to the Morgue. where they
now are. A quantity OF remnants OF clothing was
iocnd all around the body, but none Of the badly
burned apparel belonged to female
The body o: subsequently discovered
about Eve feet the body OF tho woman. and the
bodies were identified as those OF II, j. CLARK and wife,
OF North Adams, Mass
EVIDENCES IDENTIFICATION.
There were portions OF two fine white shirts and
Q handsome night shirt, and a small piece
or white vest. Within foot OF where
tho body lay fine linen handkerchief
with blue border was found. In Of the corners
The handkerchief was folded, and has four or five
holes burned In the folds In addition to the rem
nants OF clothing alluded TO u letter was also found
lying very close TO the body which may possibly aid
IN the Identification Tho letter written sheet
OF paper having letter head OF the National Photo
graphers' Association addressed 10 W. j. Berryam, OF
New York, and signed by James H. Fitzgib6on, tho
photographer city The letter includes request
10 deliver picture OF G. w. Brooke Richard Ill
TO Mr.. b on the payment Of 81 due.
THE EMPLOYEES.
Charles W. Sheppard, OF the proprietors OF tho
hotel gives 1t as his opinion that mono Of the en-
ployes Of the house, excepting those heretofore re-
ported were killed. About twenty Of them still
Tor but it is believed that they alive,
and are either with friends parts Of the city
or have left town. or tho guests thirty eight havc
not reported but the reasonable presumption Is that
most OF them left the city the day following the fre
have since departed.
OF COOLEY.
The remains o! George Frank Gouey, Grand Masonic
Secretary were removed 10 the Grand Lodge room,
Masonic Hall, this noon, where they will lie in state
until Sunday, when the funeral will take place. Ex-
tensive preparations beng made for this event.
Numerous delegations OF Masons from this State ana
surrounding States will participate IN the ceremonies
The body Of Mrs W. c. Stewart will be taken to syria.
cuse n. Y, her former home for burial
DEATH LIST.
To relieve the anxiety which to prevail In
some sections Of country respecting how many and
who wero killed on the night OF the fire. may
have died, the death list is reported as follows:-
Rev. A. r. Adams, OF England
George Frank Gouley.
Henry Hazcn.
Mrs. W. s. Stewart
Charles Tienal.
Andrew Eitman
II. J. Clark and wife.
Kate Reilly
Kate DoIan-
Mary Moran.
William Felix Munster, OF England, who committed
sccide under arrangement brought by intense ex.
citcment
There are two three others who had
legs broken or were otherwise more or less
hurt but the above list comprises all who
have been killed, and 1t Is not believed by
any one who is intelsenty familiar with the crcum-
stances that this number will be materially Increased
OF MISSING GUESTS.
The following guests in the hotel tho night Of
Ore are still unaccouned for II the list should meet
nc eve or any one mentioned he will relieve a great
anxiety felt here by tecgraphing Breslin. Darling
Co. proprielors Of the hotel, that he Is saie
+. =. Brown, Georgetown.
A. Chushian, Cairo.
y. A. Henning, New York.
u. Hail. Providence.
s. f. Heavy, New York
II. loebey, Indianapolis
NJ W. Latson,, Indianapolis.
w. s. Monroe, New York
b. W. Marshall, Cleveland
H. 5. Porter indianapolis
Adolpn Schiewnd, New York
}. II. Weston, Wisconsin.
J. Is. Lutcy. New York.
A. wlloushby, Philadelphia
These may not all DO entirely accurate, but
they are believed to be nearly SO.
MISS MCCLELLAN IMPROVING.
Miss frankie Mcclellan, the actress was so dan.
Rcrousy injured by falling, is improving rapidly,
though will be before she is able 10 re-
ner place in the olympic stock company.
Hiss Rose Osborn and Marion Clifton have both re.
covered prostraton and are on the
Olympic boards again.
IN. coRoSEgs INVESTIGATION
The Coroner has selected six well known and rcspon.
sibe citizens who will serve his jury, and he will
begin his investigation on Monday next
CONDITION SCOTT
Notwithstanding tho report that AIRS Scott the
mother n-aw or Mr.. A. Etsman, was killed By falling
from fourth story window, the old lady Is stil al,yc
and gives promise this morning recovery She IS al
the residence OF Mr. Phllhpi Catapa rect In this
connection It Is proper to relate the circumstances OF
the death OF Sir. A. EiIsman, the escape of his wife
and tho accident TO Mrs Scott, by 50 doing give
credit 10 gentleman who rsked his lie 10 save tina,
u strangors
HONOR BRAVE.
When the alarm OF dre was given Sir. Ernest Argo
ar No. DUG Washington avenue was playing billiards
In the Laclede Hotel second and genera,
alarm being sounded, be went out into the
s,rcct 10 sec where The Gre was Looking
down Fifth street bc at once that the
DANES were deyouring the Southern Without stop
,ps moment he rushed to the scene. and assisted
rus,ug the rst ladder the third story Of the Walnut
ssrcet front At this time M Ersman ana his family
rare Al he windows OF their room the fourth floor
CRYING for help Although the ladder referred to only