The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-07
AFTER H WRECK
Removing the Debris-The Ruin Com
a plete-Cause of the Accident.

plete-Cause of the Accident.
Hundreds of people visited the scene
of the disaster yesterday and contem-
plated the ruins that contained death
and misery on the previous evening.
Ropes were stretched across Sixteenth
street, and special policemen put on
duty to prevent the workmen in the
debris from being interfered with. Mr..
F. E. Warren had employed a number
CT explorers to fathom the extent of his
loss. 1t is not easy at this time to
place Mr.. Warren's damages, as some
of the pianos may be repaired. He
had about $1,000 worth of stock in the
store, and has saved some small musi-
cal instruments, sheet music, etc.
Yesterday morning, upon looking at
the ruins Mr.. Warren offered to sell his
interest for $500, but he will save more
than that value. A numbar Of pianos
are still in the wreck, and will be re-
moved as soon rs practicable.
All of the personal effects of the
other occupants of the two buildings
were Of ourse lost. Nothing of value
a be recovered.
Mayor Bresnahen states that he will
not rebuild at present. Mr.. Fulton
has not been heard from on this subject.
Meanwhile the shattered lumber is be-
ing piled up in the middle of the street,
whence, however, it will o be re-
moved.
Public opinion seems to have con.
cluded that the faulty construction of
the building was the cause of the acct
dent. In the first place 1t was put up
during frosty weather, and the mortar
contained in undue proportion Of sand,
and quicksand at that. The joists were
also green when put in and of course
shrank some in length. 1t is known
that water vas allowed to trickle
down the central foundation wall from
time to time, and the mortar was
washed out, thus weakening the wall.
Hence by the sheer weight of the build
ing the wall settled until the joists
slipped from their small supports and
the general tumble was the result.
For some time previous to tile acct
dent n of the buildings was consid-
cred unsafe by visitors. A lady in
forms the LEADER that a few weeks
since when in the music store the floor
thereof vibrated heavily under the
tread of customers, and she remarked
the circumstance at the time. Several
other persons now call to mind this
same observation.
The buildings situated on either side
Of the ruins have been examined by
architects and pronounced safe. But
to secure additional strength anchor
bars will be inserted in the walls. Col.
E. p. Snow own the building on the
east side, and T. jeff Carr that on the
west.
AS the LEADER stated yesterday, no
insurance can be recovered on the lost
property.
Cheyenne Fire Department Meeting.
A special meeting of the Cheyenne
fire department was held last evening
in the city hall, pursuant to the call of
Chief Haas, who occupied the chair.
The chairman stated that the object of
the meeting was to take proper action
relative to representation in the Dem
yer tournament, which takes place on
Tuesday, Sept. 90.
A general discussion ensued, during
which the fact was developed that the
Cheyenne department could join the
Colorado fire association on very good
terms.
The motion prevailed that the secre-
tary be instructed to request each COM
pany in this department to hold a spe-
cial meeting before Wednesday evening
next, in order to obtain the sense of its
members relative to joining the Colo
RADIO association.
1t was further resolved that a special
meeting of the department be held on
Wednesday evening next, in order to
take united action on the above men,
toned subject.
A motion was put and carried unan-
imously that a committee Of one from
each company in the department and
the chief, be appointed to wait on the
mayor and request that a special meet
ing of the city council be called imme-
diately, for the purpose of considering
the proposition to purchase a proper fire
alarm bell. Furthermore, that the
committee be present at the council
meeting and urge the necessity of
prompt action, and report to the meet
ing on Wednesday evening. The COM
mittee consists of: Pioneer Hooks, T.
w. Rutledge; Durants, j. K. Jeffrey;
Alerts, W. S. Tobey; ]. T. Clarks, 7.
A. Davis; ellis, NJ. McEvoy, and Chief
Haas.
Another motion was adopted that
each company report to the meeting on
Wednesday night the probable number
of members who wish to attend the
Denver tournament.
Adjourned.
A large arrival
of
CLOAKS AND SUITS.