Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-05
PACIFIC COAST ADvICES
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"A Gas Explosion at the Palace II,

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A Gas Explosion at the Palace HO.
tcI-Number OF Persons Burned.
SAN FRANCISCO, April About 2
o'clock a fire alarm was turned in, caused
by a gas explosion in the Palace Hotel, in
the cellar, under the sidewalk. A leak Of
| gas caused the investigation. Officer
Jackson, John Apshen and William Moy-
selle, employed in the hotel, went down
with a light, which caused the explosion,
all Of them being burned, though not very
seriously. The Patrol and Fire Department
were at once on the ground, and entered
the cellar, when another explosion occurred
OF greater violence, blowing out the side
walk light and severely burning a number
of persons. Assistant Engineer Ross of
the Fire Department was dangerously in
jured. John McGory, driver of No. l
truck, Capt. White Of Fire Patrol, George
B. Larose, G.. ". Harrison, l. l.. McCor-
mick of engine Dtow, John Ford and r.
Chapman, members of the Patrol were all
badly burned. 1t is feared that Chapman
will not recover. James Reilly, foreman
Of No. . Hose, John C%avanaugh, son OF an
occupant OF the store overhead, and
Frank Smith Of Virginia City and John
Wise, an employe of the hotel, were also
burned, though not seriously. The dam
age to the property is not OF consequence.
The wounded were at once removed to a
drug store, and subsequently to their
homes, and the members of the Fire Pa
troll being taken to the Patrol building on
Stevenson street, the next block. The in
jured men were all burned about the
hands, face ana head, but though in great
pain, no fatal results are feared, except in
the case of Ross and Chapman. Surveyor
General Brown, who was standing on New
Montgomery street near the cellar light,
which was blown out, had his clothing
burned.
A New Bark Mt Eos Angeles.
Los ANGELES, Cal, April 1.-The Los
Angeles National Bank, with a capital of
500, 600, was organized to-day. The Off
GERS are G. H. Bonebrake, President; John
Bryson, Vice President; F. c. Howes,
Cashier. They will commence business as
soon as a suitable room can be procured.
The capital is all taken by residents of this
city.
Heavy rains prevailed in the mountains
east Of this city last night and to-day.
Arrest of John s. Gray.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.-John S. Gray,
the defaulting Secretary of the Harbor
Commission, wal arrested at Guaymas by
United States Consul Willard, who turned
him over to the Mexican authorities, by
whom he will be held pending the arrival
of the necessary papers, when he will be
sent to this city.
Dr. Dawson Removed.
Carson, April 4.-Dr. Dawson was re.
moved from the charge Of the Insane
Asylum yesterday, and DR.. Bishop elected
in his place. 1t is looked upon as a polit-
ical job, and much Indignation prevails.
A thousand leading petitioners Of the State
demonstrated to the Board against the
chan Sc.
A Pistol Fight.
C~ANDELAR1A, New, April 4.-Wm. began
and another miner were engaged in a pis-
tol fight here this morning. Some six or
seven shots were fired. John Hampton,
an outsider, was shot through the right
shoulder. Neither of the contestants were
hurt.