Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-04-25
Tspecial Telegram to the Globe. !


EAU CLAIRE. Wis April 24.-At O'Clock
this afternoon the fire bells tolled that con.
fagration was raging on the west side Of the
Chippewa. A representative of the GLOBE
repaired to the spot, and found out immedi-
ately that the barn belonging to A. W. Ken.
near, located directly In the rear OF his build.
ing, in Pioneer block, was In flames.
The fire department responded quickly to
the alarm, but on arrival at the seat OF con-
fagration your representative POUNDS barn
and warehouse belonging to the Empire Lum-
Der company adjoining wrapped in flames.
The contents of the barn consisted of an i'm.
mense lot of inf ,mmable matter, partly con-
sisting OF dry debris in the shape of straw,
hay and oil AMI belonging generally to stock
of drugs. The flames soon communicated to
| the Pioneer block, valued at $4,000, owned
respectively by the Empire Lumber company,
Theo. Hoffman, and A. L. Dodge, the invest.
ments being equally divided.
The Pioneer block was seemingly safe. but
finally succumbed to the flames. On the east
ern part OF the first floor was A. Kinnear's
drug store, whose loss on stock was $500;
Insured for $4,000. Loss on barn $3.50.
1heo. Hoffman occupied the west end Of the
building for general merchandise. Loss on
stock $500, covered by an insurance of 81
500.
Mr.. Hofman's loss on one-third Of the
Pioneer block is $1,000; insured for $4,000.
The Pioneer block was handsome three
story building always by it's isolated situa.
ton considered free from fire. It was the
business block of the west side center, and
tonight scarcely any of the walls are remain.
ing. The Empire block occupied the center
portion of the building with new and com.
plets store OF general merchandise just re-
ceived from eastern markets. The Empire
lost heavily.
Their goods were new throughout, and they
were receiving large and increasing trade
from all points Of the city.
Mr.. McMaster informs your representative
that the total loss Of goods in the main store
will not be less than $685. 900, which is covered
By an insurance of $4,000.
The clothing department at this store was
removed few days ago to block opposite,
nearly all OF which was destroyed. Its valua.
ton was $1,000; partially insured in the risk
of the main firm. The Kleiner block, locat.
ed directly opposite the Pioneer block, was
totally destroyed. Not vestige save the
foundation is left where it formerly stood.
Mr.. Kleiner estimates his loss on the build
ing at $500; insured for $4,000; and it is the
last one in To city, from It's isolated position,
that world be likely to take fire.
At 4 o'clock the fire commenced to gain on
oil tho efforts m ala IN pontr0i and sOon
swept from Fourth 10 Fifth avenue, along We
ter street: the buildings destroyed were most.
ly saloons, except the hardware store of Carl.
son Bros, Union hou-e and the building of
FIRE engine company No Q. While the men OF
the latter company were hard at work their
building was entirely destroyed.
From the corner of Fifth avenue the fire
swept, by change of wind, to point north.
ward, involving three more blocks In ruins.
The buildings destroyed were of substan.
tiaT character, generally erected by men or by
the labor of families who intended to occupy
them as permanent homes. No less than
seventy.fve families have been thrown out of
homes By this unexpected disaster. Sixty.
three dwelinfs are consumed, many of them
from two to three families.
Those who have no friends 10 shelter them
are camping out until something better awaits
them.
The total loss OF property destroyed will
lot be less than S225,000 10 s250,00O.
The scene presents decidedly desolate ap-
The Are has razed the West side
% an extent that strikes terror to property
holders In that particular part of the city.
II will be the means OF making new era In
his growing city of Eau Claire and doubtful
t Is If the west side will ever erect such sub
Iautial buildings as she has just lost.
Last but not least the sprigntly Leader pub
lshirg company lost their total fixtures
which will be replaced TO morrow from st.
PAUL. In endeavOrs TO save the effects after
,eiDg supposed 10 be deposited in a safe place
hey were consumed, but the latter sheet will
e on its legs again to morrow.
ANOTHER REPORT.
MILWAUKEE april "a .-Reptrts from Eau Claire
70 late, al is excitement and yet it is impossible
get particulars of individual losses and assurances.
The Ere has burned four blocks the " est side of
hs river, taking the business portion aDdis now, at
nidnil ht burning dweln g. but it is believed to be
srtialy und,r control. The loss will exceed $780,