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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03
RURYING THEDEAD.
Placed in Rough Pine b Oxes Blackened
and Unknown.

HINcKLEY, Mimi. Sept 3.-A gentle
rain is falling today and quenchiug the
burning EN- bers Of the Immense forest
fires that did so much damage in this
city Saturday afternoon and night The
blackened ruins of two or three brick
buildings is all that remains standing of
the once prosperous town of Hinckley
with its II 900 people and its busy rail
road and lum mbering interests.
This is today a place of mourning and
the burial of the charred and unrecogniz
able bodies of the hundred of victims
has saddened the survivors even
more than the disaster itself The
fire was so overwhelming IN its
immensity, that none in the first terror
Of the moment could realize how great
was their loss Each was so intent on
saving his own life that little thought
was given to the disaster in general by
most. although many cases of unselfish
herOism have been reported
The bodies thus far recovered have
been placed in rough pine boxes for
burial, and the majority Of them
have been buried without there
being any knowledge of their
identity. The wires that we're down
this side of Pine City have been so far
put in shape that the Associated Press
operator is able to send his report as he
sits on an empty keg in the open air,
there being no shelter Of any kind in
the town.
Most Of the survivors went to Pine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03

Whereas: Death has laid his cold
hand upon one of our beloved brothers
and CO. workers in the pride OF Topeka
Temple No. 6, Henry Pollard He was
chief Mentor of Pride of Topeka Tenn
pie No 6, who worked so faithfully for
its success and
Whereas Since it has pleased God to
remove him we feel that while we will
miss his advice and council he is enjoy
ing the reward which Will come to all
who are faithful in the discharge of the
duties of truly born child of God. We
also bow in humble submission to the will
Of Divine Providence trusting that our
loss may be his eternal gain and we ex-
tend our sympathy to the bereaved family
commencing them to the care of Him
who has promised to he husband to the
widow and a father to the fatherless and
may the hand of Providence provide for
them such things may add to their
comfort while on earth andat last take
them to that rest that remaineth for the
people of God.
Be it Resolved. That a copy of these
resolutions be borne to the bereaved
family. A BARTON.
GEO PORTER,
Committee.
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DEAD MAY REACH 1000.
The Loss of Property viii Easily Amount
to $12,0OO,OOO.


CHICAGO, Sept 3.=Reports to the Tri-
bune from the portions of Minnesota,
Michigan and Wisconsin in which the
forest fires are now raging show that
the condition of affairs there is more
than terrible. The loss of property, at
low estimate has already reached $12,-
100000, not including the standing tim
Der that has been destroyed But even
worse is the loss Of life which it is fe ar
ed will reach as high as 1000.
Nearly 400 cases of persons having
perished have already been received,
while the reports as they continue to
come in are increasing the list The
best information is that about twenty
TOW rs have already been destroyed, driv-
ing thousands of families from their
homes into the flames.
The Herald summarizes as follows:
Six towns wiped out and more than 500
dead is the record made by the forest
fires in Minnesota in the last twenty four
hours.
In Hinckley, Sandstone, Pokegama,
Sandstone Junction, Skunk Lake and
Mission Creek there are 355 known dead
In addition several hundred are missing
while from $50 to 200 people are scattered
on farms throughout the district burned
over.
The Record summarizes as follows:
Eastern Minnesota has suffered in the
last tWenty-four hours from Ii horror
never equaled in this country except at
Johnstown, Pa, May 81, 1889. Nearly
400 persons are known to be dead, over
100000 worth of property is destroyed
and hundreds Of families are homeless
in Pine and adjoining counties.
The Times estimates at least half
thousand persons dead, as follows:
Hinckley, $50; Sandstone, 40; Sandstone
Junction, %; Pokegama, 20; Skunk
Lake, %. Pinetown, u; Mission Creek,
g; Partridge, s; Kettle River junction,
6; Carlton, 3; Rutledge, p miscellaneous,
SO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03

most blinded and fell from his seat
unconscious Immediately on getting
through the fires Fireman John Nc
GOwan was a good companion for him
in the cab. and the other members of
the creW-COnductOr Jerry Sullivan,
Brakeman MOnahan, BaRgageman
George Morris and Porter Blair-were
fit associates for the hero who led
them into what was literally fierce
furnace.
When about mile and a half from
Hincl1ley Root discovered that the
fire was too fast for him and it over
took the train and overleaped il SO
that the train was literally sur
rounded with flames The air was
sitting and the clothes of both engin-
eer and fireman caught fire Nc
GOwan leaped into the water tank,
clothes and then seizing a bucket t
dashed the water several times over
the burning engineer. Root steadily
kept at his post, although scarcely
able to sit upright
The rear car caught fire and as the
flames overlook it the passengers
rushed headlong into the forward
cars. Conductor Sullivan, with his
plucAy associates walked up and
down the aisles doing their best to
sOOthe the frightened Passe engers-
The Shriels of the women and chill
ur6n as We'll as the CeTT1ueQ SHOUTS OF
the men increased the terrible feel
ings aroused by the uprOar of the
flames on every hand The windows
broke from the heat and several of
male passengers, too terrified
for further self-cOntrOl with
a terrible cry leaped headlong
through one of the open windows and
were swallowed up in the flames out
side. Others seeing this act quickly
followed and altogether in the next
ten minutes a dozen men leaped to
death in the flames in a like manner.
The women, whose terror had been
pitiful a few moments before. now
came heroically to the help of the
trainmen in endeavoring to soothe the
frightened children, a numb Der of
W hOm were on the train
Engineer Root saw there was no
outlet apparently for his train aheat
and concluded to turn back, through
the distance already burned over
gather than encounter possibly greater
perils before them He backed at a
fast speed to Skunk Lake. a little
settlement five miles from Hinckley,
and the passengers deserted the burn
ing train at that point and took refuge
in swamp, where they spent the
night This morning a relief train
from the north brought them through
Hickey aud on to this city
The relief train carried supply of
hand cars which were used IN picking
up the bodies of the dead along the
track. One hundred bodies were
picked up and brought into Hinckley
before the relief train came to this
city with the injured passe ngers and
trainmen- Hinckley was a mass of
ruins, nothing being left standing ex-
cept the walls of the round house
Engineer Root was badly cut by
broken glass. but his worst injuries
were from inhaling the hot air and
smoke The physicians hope that his
injuries may not prove fatal
The relief trains brought supplies
sent out from this city, Minneapolis,
Duluth and other Minnesota towns,
and the sufferers are being handsome
" cared for at Pine City and other
points
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03

A Train With Provisions and Grave Dig
gers Follows in Wake of the Fire

gers Follows in Wake of the Fire.
PINE CITY, Mimi, Sept 3.-The hospi-
tai patients demanded the attention of
the physicians all night and the only
druggist in Pine City was kept busy all
night in filing prescriptions and supply
ing lotions for the injured who were
burned more or less seriously By morn
ing all we're in a state of com parative
comfort and there were none whose hurts
were deemed fatal. The town hall was
kept open all night and coffee with plain
fare was served to ALI comers.
The court house, the school house and
many private homes were thrown open.
Every blanket in town was called into
service The women and children were
given the better quarters and the men
stretched out on the floors of the two pub
lie buildings named
Before daylight the town was astir
The arrangements for the relief Of the
destitute further up the line where hun
dreds of men and children are not only
homeless, but absolutely without scrap
Of food or bedding, or ex-
ira clothing, were taken up where
they were dropped at midnight. The
appointed committees met and got their
work well in hand Before o'clock in
the morning, the construction train load
ed with bridge material for the repair Of
the bridge across the Grindstone river at
Hinckley, came up from Rush City.
Laborers to Dig Graves
couple OF hundred iOaVes of bread
and other light provisions were placed
on board in charge of Judge J. C. Netha-
way of Saltwater, representing the relief
committee
party Of laborers to dig graves and
inter the bodies was collected and the
train proceeded into the burned country.
At Hlnckley the provisions were loaded
into handcar manned by Judge Netha-
way and volunteer crew and a start was
made across the shaky bridge to Miller
nine miles further north where are re-
ported a dozen or more dead and three
or four times as many hungry and home
less.
From Miller they expect to work east
to Sandstone and five miles across the
country on the Eastern Minnesta. where
there are between forty and fifty dead
and a couple of hundred living who were
saved in Kettle river and in the great
sandstone quarries. About II o'clock
the bridge was sufficiently repaired to ad-
nit the passage Of train, and an engine,
freight car and caboose, with a plentiful
supply Of food and a meagre supply of
collins. IN charge of Undertaken O'Hal-
loran of St. Paul was sent north
A GruesOme Line of Comns.
At Hinckley the visible situation had
not materially improved over night The
thirty or forty caskets and boxes with
their gruesome contents still lay along
the track where they were placed last
night No attempt had been made to
dress or embGlm the badies an1 they
were already growing very offensive.
Fortunately the day was cloudy and cool
and grateful showers fell at intervals
during the forenoon. The remains Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03
TotaI Number Recovered 31e.

DULUTH, MINI. Sept. 3.-The Evening
Herald has information that the total
number of cOrpses recovered from the
forest fires 80 far is 312
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03

q Rain is Falling Today and
the Fire is Checked.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03

Hundreds of Charred and Un-
recognizable Forms Buried.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03
ALTERNATE PACE FOLLOWS

City yesterday for food and shelter and
the women and children are still there
but many of the men have returned to
their ruined homes to see if by any pos
sibility anything remains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03

Boston, Sept 3. Morning game: Bos-
ton 5; Chicago 4.
New Morning game. New
York 10; Cincinnati 2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03

A HEAP OF CORPsES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03

Ninety Men, Women andChildren
Found in One Pile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03
OVER 500 BURN
Six Minnesota Towns Wiped
Out by Forest Fires.
People Unable to Escape Perish
in the Flames
THEY fAE In TERROR.
The People Fight the Flames
All to No Purpose.
Frantic Crowds Seeking for
Safety Besiege a Train
A RACE FOR LIFE.
Train Rushes Through a Fiery
Furnace at Full Speed.
Engineer Stays at His POstWith
His Clothes on Fire.

RELIEF CAME AT LAST.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03

On Shows Pine Expectorant still the
same. 1t cures coughs and colds, at 20
and soc a bottle. For sale by all drug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03

Go to Hopkins tonight and hear the
Alhambra mandolin music.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03

Engineer Stays at His PostWith
His Clothes on Fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03

The Woman's Keeley league will meet
Tuesday, Sept 4, at 8 b. NJ, with Mrs. J.
B. Hibben, at the q. p. hotel, North
Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03
RACE FOR LIFE.

Train Rushes Through a Fiery
Furnace at Full Speed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03
OVER 500 BURN
Six Minnesota Towns Wiped
Out by Forest Fires.
People Unable to Escape Perish
in the Flames
THEY fAE In TERROR.
The People Fight the Flames
All to No Purpose.

Frantic Crowds Seeking for
Safety Besiege a Train
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-03

[C0nIlnued on I'm q
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The ars hrst struck Hine<ley On
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05

THIRD SUIT FOR DIvoRcE.-Charles
a. Dorr, only son of Toledo'sfrst May
or and prominent business man, on
Saturday commenced divorce proceed
ings for the third time against the same
woman. In The first suit n divorce was
granted after stubborn fight. About
~ month afterward Che couple married
again. Two years ago Dorr filed an
other petition, alleging that mis- wife
was untrue to him. The trial was a
farce, in which the husband and his
wife exchanged winks and jokes at
each other across tie court room. The
case was thrown out of court. Satur-
day Mr. Dorr alleged that his wife is
The star of theatrical company known
as '"rhe Queen" that she has deserted
him and has repeatedly disregarded
her marriage VOWS. Eminent lawyers
have been employed to push the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.


No confirmation of the reportod d
trouble among the Apache Indians in
Arizona has been received and it is
generally discredited.
AT Atlanta, Ga, today, Harry Hill
was sentenced to seven years in the
pcnitentiary for forgery. A motion for
n new trial was made and overruled.
Notice of appeal to the Supreme Court
was taken
Frank Hall, colored man, was
brought to Indianapolis from Lebanon
yesterday oprotect him from lynchers.
Mrs. Mary Akers, widow, was as
saulted Saturday night and Hall was
arrested. The threats against him
were so outspokcn that the sheriff
brought him there. Hall denied the
charge.
The arrangements for the funeral of
George w. Childs tomorrow have not
yet been completed. 1t has been def
nitely decided, however, that the inter-
ment will be made, temporarily at
least, in the Drexel mausoleum, in
Woodlands cemetery, Philadelphia,
Pa. Prior to the public services in St.
James Protestant Episcopal Church, at
l p. M, short service for the imme-
date family will be held at the Childs
residence at 1890. 1t is expected that
Bishop Potter, of New York, will con-
duct both services.
The thermometer registered ] 8 degrees be-
low zero at Pittsburgh, n. Y. this morning
At Sarnac Lake Al degrees below zero were
recorded, being the coolest weather in the
history of that region.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05

BKoUGHT HERE FOR SAFEKEEPING
Ben White and Jim Robinson. who
committed an assault upon Mrs. Helm
and Mrs. Elliott some days ago, near
Manassas, were brought to this city
saturday night and lodged in Jail for
satekeering. There has been more or
less talk of lynch law since their arrest
in Price William county, and from in
formation obtained there seems 10 have
been a well founded rumor of an up
rising of the citizens in the neighbor-
hood of the home of the women for the
purpose of dealing summary with the
prisoners. Hence they were taken
away and brought to this city by Shcr-
iiI Leachman aud Town Sergeant Rora-
bangh. The transfer was accomplished
so quietly that their removal from Ma
laSsas was not known until after the
train had left the depot The Jail has
been guarded since the commitment of
these men, and they seemed to
appreciate the gravity of their
position, and We're fearful of ven
geance being wreaked upon them.
The men arrived here on the regular
sos train and were at once lodged in
iail. White is almost white and Rob
inson is q bright muatto. Both ac-
knowledge having committed an Of
lrnse, but say they used no force AMI
had the women's consent. White says
MS mother went to see the women af e
the ohcnse, and that they said they nj
been compelled by others to bring the
charges. Both men say they live with
in a mile of the woment know them
yery we'll and had helped them to cut
wood, sc. A gentleman from Prince
William in this city to-day says the
story of the assault is questioned in his
county by many good citizens, who say
it is very strange that the women said
nothing about the affair until two weeks
after It's occurrence, and that the two
men stayed about the neighborhood
without fear.
when the men were put in Jail here
one of the prisoners already there ask
ed that they be no. put in his room,
fearing that if they werc taken out by
force a mistake might be made and he
hc harmed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05
DRY GOODS.
VcaI'Sa|pD

We have placed on our
counter an immense variety OF
ladies muslin underwear of
every description at unap-
proachablc prices. They were
made by one of the largest
manufacturers to our own or
der, we specifying the material
to be used, and we can there
fore recommend their wear.
We are now constantly re-
ceiving goods for early spring
use. One lot chemises, good
muslin, nicely trimmed with
edge, 24c; one lot do, good
muslin, yoke of inserting,
Hamburg edge to match, with
6 rows tucking, usually sold at
75c, price 49c; one lot draw
ers, good muslin, 3 rows tuck
ing and hem, 24c; one lot do.
3 rows putting, nicely finished,
$50; one lot do, good muslin,
trimmed with wide hemstitched
embroidery, 49c; one lot do,
fine cambria. inserting and
edge to match, JAG; one lot
gowns, fine muslin, extra long,
nicely finished, 400; one lot do.
fine muslin, yoke of inserting
and tucks, collars and cuffs
trimmed with embroidery, FAC,
one lot do. at 99c, fine muslin,
yoke all over embroidery and
finished with cambria edges TO
match, extra long one lot Of
skirts, good muslin, 3 rows
tucks and cambria ruhle, ACC
one lot do, good muslin, Ham
burg ruffle, Il yard deep, 74c;
one lot do. 99c F.; corset covers
from I2Hc to 49c; infants
slips at 49c, reduced from 81.
The above are excellent values
way under regular prices.
ust received a new lot of
Sea Island Percals, Hamburg
and Nainsook Embroideries,
all widths, white and colored.
All Ladies Cloaks will be
sold at one-half of former rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mrs. IdalC Kelley,
wife of Mr.. S. V. Kelley, of Alexandria,
and sister of Mr.. Elma Sherman, Of
Harrisonburg, died suddenly of he ri
failure on Thursday. Mrs Kelley
whose husband is telegraph operator
in Alexandria, had been here several
weeks on visit to her brother. She was
said to have been an excellent Christian
lady, and although she had been here a
short time, she had made many friends.
She was only 26 years old, and leaves
an infant eight months old. Her re-
latiyes have the sympathy of The COM
Notwithstanding Spirit Of the
Fallen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05

BROKE His KNEECAP.-A few days
ago Mr.. H. ]. Peck, of Fairfax
county, drove his team to this city
where he took on load Of lumber. On
his return he stopped at Messrs. Ahern
& Brothers, on upper Prince street. In
attempting to alight from his wagon to
the pavement his overcoat became en-
tangled with some portion of the We
hicle and Mr.. Peck fell with such force
rs to break the kneecap of one his legs.
lie was taken home where he received
medical attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05
Foreign News.

LONDON, Feb. 5.-A despatch from
Lisbon says it is stated on high auth
GRITTY that the Rothschilds are furnish
ing money to Admiral da Cana, the
commander of the Brazilian insurgents
at Rio Janeiro.
BELFAST, Feb. 5.-Burglars last night
entered the Cathedral at Newry and
stole the plate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05

FALL OF PLAsTERING.-The fall of q
ceiling at the residence of Mrs. Ewing
on Prince street, Saturday night, set oil
a burglar alarm and several policemen
repaired to the scene. Some excite
ment was occasioned both at police
headquarters and in the neighborhood
OF Mrs. Ewing's residence until the
cause of the alarm had been explained
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05
Alexandria Market. February >

Alexandria Market, February ,.
The wholesale markets show fractional i'm
provcmcnts in leading values and business is
said to be increasing in volume. Flour, while
without change in prices, is in better demand.
Wheat receipts continue small choice milling
samples sell readily but damaged and com
mon Wheats are still hard to place to ad-
vantage; sales 60, 81, go, 63, 81 ard 65, lat
ter for strictly prime longbcrry. Corn 4 to
46. Rye Al to AZ Oats 30 to 80, all in
hulk in car load lots. Butter, Eggs, Apples,
Potatoes, Pork, Poultry, all kinds of Produce
and Provisions arc firm at quotations Mill
feed, Hay, Cotton Seed Meal and other Feed
arc stronger. Wheat, Rye and Dat Straw arc
very dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05

PROPERTY SALEs.-T. c. Thomson
has sold to G.. T. Klipstein two houses
and lots on the east side of Patrick, be-
tween Duke and Wolfe.
Chas. Dutley, ct al, have sold to
Geo. Dufley a house and lot on the
west side of Fairfax street, between
Wolfe and Wilkes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05

YESTERDAY was one of the most dis
:greeable days Of the year Rain fell
throughout the day, aud chilling
northeast wind prevailed. In the
evening the rain was accompanied by
snow which added to the inclemency of
the weather The churches, however,
were fairly well attended, but there
were few people to be seen on the
streets after church hours. Last night
the wind veered to the northwest aud
blew quite gale. The skies in the
meantime cleared and the temperature
dropped considerably, The day has
been cold and clear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05

ARRIvED.-The bark Ernestina, load
ed with Florida rock for the Alexandria
Fertilizer Company, arrived yesterday
evening in tow of the Baltimore tug
Pennwoodfrom Key West. The bark
sailed from Tampa some time since, but
put into Key West in distress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05

ALEXANDRIA FIRE INSURANCE Co
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Alexandria Fire Insurance Com
pany was held to-day, when the follow
ing directors were elected b. Wheat,
a. Herbert, +. S. Leadbeater, NJ. r.
Harlow, George S. French, George A.
Mushbach and French Smoot. The re-
port of the officers showed that the re-
ceipts for the wear amounted to $45,-
595.Sl and losses paid $21,3S1 %. A
dividend Of 81 per share was declared,
The report shows that the affairs of the
company are in a better condition than
they have been for several years past
and 50 we'll have they been managed
that Il vote of thanks was extended to
Mcssrs. h. Wheat and Geo. Wise, the
president and secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-05

PERsoNAL.-Bishop Van de Viver
was in the city on Saturday, the guest
of Rev Father Cutler.
Mr.. John H. Janney left this morn
ING for an extended trip through south
ern Virginia.