New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-01
THE SAPPHIRE.

shot. half-dozen fremen were oadly injured wh1&
trying to the city. Some OF the missing haW
left town and others the hills with fnen&
but II is feared several bodies will be taken iron
the ruins
The origin of tho fire has not been determined 4
Portland Hotel waitress, who In the kitchen
when the blaze broke through the partition wall
SAYS IL originated In a restaurant adjoining ArNn
is still suspected because the flames broke out fra
so many places at once. Coal oil fumes were "
tected about the schoolhouse to-day, and soma
women saw two men trying to set fire 70 houN
near the reservoir. One unknown ncendlary vu
wounded besides the killed and a number Of
suspects were arrested during the night and sent
Colorado Springs to-day. Fifty Objectionable char
acters were marched out OF town and a Vigilance
Committee has been formed to show no mercy.
A corps OF twenty-five insurance adJusters roughly
estimate the property loss at 81 $4,000 not more than
20 per cent OF which is covered by insurance. The
loss By the two Ores will reach 81 100000 and the total
insurance loss 100000 The city officers are having
no trouble in preserving order tonight. The people
need only food and shelter both Of which have been
fairly we'll supplied
The First National Bank opened early In ware
house this morning. The Bimetallic Bank will ope1.
tomorrow. In the burned district Of Saturdays are
the work OF erecting temporary buildings was re-
sumed ''f'
Colorado Springs. Col. April ac-Intense excite
at Cripple Creek. At o'clock few OF the most
prominent citizens organized themselves Into Re-
lief Committee and began active preparations 70
send aid to the stricken people OF Cripple Creek A
special train chartered. and byl6 p. m II wu
loaded with all OF provisions tents and grest
bundles Of blankets and comforters Every dry
goods house in the city was completely bought out
OF bedding etc. Wholesale grocery houses also
sent truckoads Of supplies. The train left here u
p. carrying United Press correspondent
Both OF the mining exchanges here have tele-
sraphed the Mayor OF Cripple Creek to draw on
them for any amount, and In addition 20 these
offers many wealthy citizens have also sent mes
sages to the same effect.
w. S. Stratton chartered a special train and lsft
here last night for Cripple Creek with frisndA
Mr.. Stratton. 1t is understood. will make contrib.
tons TO aid the sufferers. A mass-meetng was
held in the Coliseum to-day at l o'clock to formu.
late plans TO relieve the sufferers.
Denver. April 3O.-Robert Campbell a prominent
OF this city, ex-Mayor Of Central City. who
impoverished by yesterdays fire at Cripple
Creek. having had his extensive properties there
uninsured. killed himself this morning In At Of de-
His wife subsequently attempted self-des,ruction
The Chamber OF Commerce called public meet ss:
for the relief OF the suffering at Cripple, Cret.
THE Evening Post" in extra just issued. head
the contributions to the relief fund viii be largs
and two trains loaded with necessities started !as
INC camp oeioTe HlSntidii DeiNcf So'tiou"~~
Cripple Creeks big fire cost insurance compaho
in this city more than $1,000 Nearly score o.
concerns were involved in the loss. The amour.
however, regarded yesterday by the companies
mere bagatelle. The list, including iore'sn
concerns having offices in New-York. with tns
amount OF insurance written by each In the nv.
swept town. s follows: Liverpool LondS S. an1
Globe 1880; Royal. 5000 ST. Paul s.. 800; Pnoen,,
OF Brooklyn. $500; German American. GvO Ve sm
$780, Union Association 5000; LanGasnIe' = nj,
Home OF New-York 5000 North British w.
Palatine 5000: Continental. $780, Caledonia. "a
500: New York Underwriters 5000; Northern S'""'
Greenwich, 1880, and Atlas. $500.