The age-herald., 1898-01-13
The Scene Following the First Crash of tho storm Was Ono of Awful Grandeur Beautiful National Cemetery a
 Wreck-Business Abandoned.

Fort Smith, Ark, Jan. 12-Two score of human lives and upwards of $1 ,000,00o worth of property were destroyed by terrible tornado which burst upon this city few minutes past Il o'clock last night. The storm struck near the national cemetery and tore its way through the entire city, leaving it's path marked by death and des- olation. Men, women and children, peace. fully asleep in their homes, were, without moments warning, awakened to horrit ble death in the fearful storm, while oth< CTS momentarily more fortunate and who escaped the furies of the wind, met a Tar worse fate a few moments later in the flames which soon engulfed many of the wrecked buildings. i.
 List of the Dead.
 The list of the dead and wounded, so far as known, is as follows Silas Mincer, prominent young merchant. His residence was blown away and he was struck across the back with heavy piece of falling tim- ber Harvey Rutledge, a negro; Mary Tim- merman; two unknown young men from Burgess hotel; John Griswold, tailor; John Martin and J. J. Riley, farmers from Madison county, here attending United States court; George Carter foreman Grand opera house; Mrs Milt Burgess, proprietor of the Burgess hotel; two unknown young men died at St. Johns hospital J. M. Foutz, farmer; Joe Kyle, farmer; two Lefevere boys; Malt Knapton, Jr.; Mrs. Malt knap- ton; Joe Ukase, negro; Ed Terrell, butcher, and his two little children, Irene and Roy; Frank Richardson, restaurant keeper; John Adams, a carpenter; Mrs. Charles Mauver; = Ritter, gardner; Mrs. Will Lawson; Louie Sengel; Miss Holden; John Badt, g. farmer; Mrs. Maggie Shehan's infant h. Woehle butcher; James Smith, clerk; Mrs. Jones; Mr. Gray, son and wife; Atlas Jones; Frank Lefevere and Etta Knes.
 The Injured.
 The injured Mrs. Braden, arm broken; D. l.. Grimes, collar bone broken; - Martin, chin fractured and side bruised; - Hosea, jaw broken; William Lawson, back injured; Bell Martin, chest smashed; Toney Eberhardt, hips bruised; F. E. Hub- bell, back hurt; R. H. Crenholder. back injured; A. B. Stafford. back injured; - Ashworth, chest crushed; Dr. Gate. both arms broken Mrs. Gate, badly mashed; Mrs Gates mother, seriously crushed; Minnie Burgess spine injured; Mrs. E. Grell. injured about chest; Mrs. Hugh Rogers, badly bruised about body; Mir. and Mrs. Ritter, caught under failing walls; Mrs. F. H. Brown, body crushed; Mrs. Luther Hunley, chest crushed; = Lane, hip dislocated; Ed Yaden, badly bruised; = Woolsey, seriously hurt; R. L. Hirsch- berger shoulder dis,ocated, injured about head; Miss Lily Stahl, seriously injured.
 The scene following the first terrific crash of the storm was one of awful grandeur Business blocks, handsome resi- dences and humble cottages were razed to the ground and scattered in shapeless masses. Several of the wrecks caught fire and the inaammable tmbers burned fu- riously.
 Frank Magruder, chest crushed; unknown tramp, body mashed, will die; Mrs. Emma Austin, leg broken; Mrs. Whitney, wounded on head; Emma Whitney, injuries in chest and body; Julia Whitney, internal injuries; M. Gerger, wounded on head and evidence of confusion; Irving Kopler. shoulder broken; Mrs. John Beale, ribs broken, may die; Baby Beale, badly bruised, may die; Mrs. Koher, leg broken; Mrs. John Adams. injured about neck and shoulders; Job Jones, leg cut and arm fractured; Miss Wilkinson, arm broken; M. Broby, bruised about back and chest; Pearl Knapton, arm broken D. D. Foreman, arm and leg broken; William Blalock, injured internally: H. H. Fisher arm broken; w. A Dumford, hip dislocated; J. J. Short, spine and head injured
 The city was crowded with rural visitors, many of whom were sleeping at boarding houses unregistered. For this reason the number of victims who perished in Fort Smith last night may never be definitely known.
 The storm struck the city near the Na- tional cemetery and swept it's way through the heart of the town. Leaving Fort Smith 1t bounded by Van Buren and continued down the river, demolishing everything in its path. News from outside points is nod yet at hand but rumors of much damage as far south as Alma have reached here. ie being reported that number of persons were killed near that place.
 Path of the Tornado.
 The tornado struck Garrison avenue as @-