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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31

OF the burning hotel, besides receiving
the people into their homes held open
house for the brave firemen and the Off
GERS of the law. They Were supplied
with coffee and other things to drink.
while cigars were as abundant as at a
banquet.
The hondsome homes OF Mr.. Thomas At
kiason Mr.. Virgiuius Newton, Mr.. James
e. Pace and others were thrown open and
the hospitality dispensed was as lavish as
it was genuine. Nothing that they had
was too good for the brave men who risk
ed their lives to save Richmoud's grand
hosiery from the grim devourer-
Mr.. Atkinson, acting host. was as
genial and courteous to all as If they had
been guests invited TO banquet with him.
Richmond has lost her grand hotel but
her reputation for true hospitality has
been maintained and those who in after
years shall relate what they went through
with at the Jefferson Hotel fro viii not
forget to tell of the kind and courteous
treatment that they received from Rich
mond's citizens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
COURT PAPERS WERE BURNED.
Fortunately There We're Duplicates and the
Case Toes On.

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
arguments were heard by Judge Minor
in the case OF James Beliwood We. the
Richmond and Petersburg Electric Rail
way Company and others, on a demurrer
as TO the title OF the piece OF property
known as Drewry's Bluff, in Chesterfield
county. Decision was not rendered. Cour-
sell from New York. representing Mr.
Beilwood. called at the Office OF court
Friday and secured a copy of the bill FOR
examination Friday night. and this paper
and others IN connection with the case
were destroyed in the FIRE of Friday night.
After diligent search. Mr.. P. P. Winston.
the clerk of the court. fortunately found
another copy of the bin.
In the Law and Equity Court in the
suit brought by Anna Thompson for di-
vorce from her husband, John Thompson.
on the charge of desertion. decree Of
divorce was entered
y divorce sidt was Instituted by Ida
Abel for divorce from her husband VIII
liam Abel. on the charge of desertion..
A suit was brought by D. OSu!livan
against the Richmond Traction Company
for damages amounting TO 5000 No decia-
ration was filed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
Three Hundred Guests.

Chief Clerl. Booker. of the jefferson.
said yesterday that the list of arrivals on
Friday was unusually large. Just before
the fire broke out a long line Of guests
were approaching the register counter.
and were being pidly assigned to apart
ments. There were about three hundred
guests in the hotel and many parties
had engaged rooms for days and q num-
Der for weeks ahead. We did the biggest
business this season since the hotel was
opened. Prominent people from all parts
of the country We're coming to the no.
tel as; guests, and the Jefferson was COM
ing to be known as a ma Sniticent hotel.
Not only the people of this country. but
even many in Europe admired the struc-
ture and it's handsome appointments The
hotels reputation was growing rapidly.
and not 4 few people who came 20 Rich
mond to stop for q while were attract
ed here by the Jefferson.
1T certainly seemed a great pity that
just as the hotel was getting in shape
to do a. handsome business It should have
been ruined by fire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
True Hospitality.

Overcome as the people Of Richmond
were by the disaster of the burning OF
the Jefferson Hotel Friday night, and to
each and every ons it is felt as person
al loss, their true hospitality asserted IT
self and their doors were thrown wide
open and warm welcome extended to
all who entered.
Those whom the flames Hospitality
drove from one roof were welcomed to
another, and the question was not where
TO put them, but whose hospitality
should be refused.
There were over three hundred guests
in the hotel and In a few hours they
were all comfortably housed, some In
hotels but many In the private homes
of Rtohraond's citizens.
Never" declared one Of them. .'have
sssp such hospitality. We were taken
81 and received and treated a
.honoHed SnestH
TIE ettixszs living IN ths naishborhood
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31

missed by a long shot. It was more OF
a fire trap There is only one fire-proot
building III this city-that is the new
row er-house on the canal
Captain Canary, of Engine Company NO.
8 said when asked Tor his views about
the lire:
Ny company was one OF the first to
reach the 4th floor. and with our stream
would soon have quenched the names
but for the suddenness OF the eNpiosloll'
1.hjch caused the main destructlon
Lieutenant S. N. Chaisa, OF steamer
No. 1. WHO is in command OF MS COM
panv, owing to the injuries sustained ny
Captain Wise last night, related d UNIQUE
feature of the fire.
Our company ran off a limo OIL nose
and was entering the building, he said
when one of the clerks rushed out ana
exclaimed:
There is no fire; no hose needed IN
this bui!dinG,' and rushed out TO check
our company
wye wheeled around and ran our line
I'M the fire escape and when we reached
the fourth floor we found the ceilings
and sidewalks a mass of flames. l think
The fire would soon have been eNtinSuish-
ed but for the explosion. which cut our
stream in several sections and burned
our CAPTAIN and a number OF other fire.
men The fire''was one OF the most stuo-
born to fight I have ever tackled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
Host IN Graceful and Fin
ished Phrases Proposed
Health of Virginia's Fa-
vorite Son.
General Lee Responded IN
Brief But Eloquent Ian
guage.

OMAHA, NEE. March Sat the On
aha Club tonight DR. George L. Miller,
tNo veteran journalist of this city, ten
dcred a formal dinner in honor of Cen
eraI FitZhugh Lee. Covers were laid for
forty The hall was profusely decorated
Dr. Miller, the host acted as toast
master and in graceful and finished
,,brases proposed the health Of General
Lee.
I'VE are gathered here to do honor TO
one Of the most illustrious names in the
national annals. to one of the most fam
Gus soldiers of our time; to one of the
ex-Coye-1lors Of Virginia, the mother of
states and statesmen, who are among
the chief architects of our free system
OF government
The guests drank to the health of Cen
eral Lee standing.
General Lees remarks were brief. but
eloquent Upon his departure for the
southwest lie had a kindly feeling for
Omaha He gratefully acknowledged the
many tokens of esteem.
The General was applauded heartily
after an eulogium pronounced upon Cen
ersl Funston for his exploit in capturing
Asuinaldo which, he said, was but an
other striking illustration Of the daring
pines
Governor Charles II. Dietericl1, of Ne
hraska was expected to reply TO the
toast Nebraska. but owing to the great
pressure of official duties incident to the
closing of the legislative session. the Gov
error sent his regrets. in which he paid
h,s, tribute to his adopted State and to
the guest of honor. concluding with the
following lines;
The name of the distinguished guest
ts so essentially part of the history OF
this nation that I am irpelled hE a sense
OF gratitude TO revert 20 il. The name
OF Lee Is associated with every important
eooch In orr history. It is among those
that appear on that immortal document
,be Declaration OF Independence; it is IN
+be catalogue of American statesmen ana
,,atr;ots and in our international comph-
cations 1t is ever found CT the muster
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
TO SUE THE SOUTHERN.
The Interstate Commissions Actioa-A 30
Convict in Trouble.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times }

DANEILLE.. VA. March 30-Inforrna-
ton reached here to-day that the Inter
state Commerce Commission gave out
the Information that the commission has
ordered a suit against the Southern Rail-
way Company to enforce it's order in tho
case OF the city of Danville against that
company. The proceedings will begin II
the United States Court for the Western
District OF Virginia
Edward Brown, who WAS conditionally
pardoued by the Governor last June for
good behavior in the penitentiary. got on
a. drunk and committed a missiemeanor
Yesterday. The authorities have wired
the Governor. and Brown is being held
in Jail awaiting his decision as to whether
he VIII he returned to the institution.
The boy is OF good parentase
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
Manager Ery's Escape.

Manager p. NJ. Fry. Of the Jefferson,
lost all Of his clothing and personal eff
fects from the fire. He had only enough
time to throw a dressing gown around
him, put on his slippers and assist Mrs.
Fry and the nurse to get the children out.
1t was soon seen that there was no time
TO lose, and Mrs. Fry and the nurse hur-
redly wrapped up the two children in
blankets and carried them out OF the ho-
tel Nearly all of the clothes OF Mrs.
FRY and the children We're destroyed by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
FlREMEN WERE DELAYED.
Flames Had Made Great headway Before
Stream was On.

chief Fuller made the following state
,rent yesterday:
~ was seated In my buggy morse h,ten-
~ ..No Engire-H House. when the alarm
go .o,nds.a AS the distance Is only
chou. four squares. 7 was on the scene
before the bell had finished toiling.. was
.ha a,.t fireman on the scene and made
several attempt. to enter the doors. but
for come time they were futile. but final
" found one OF the doors on Main
street unlocked.
AFTER getting IN no one said anything
~ ma ahort the ffe. rushed to the box
and fouud 1t open. After several inquiries
q 70 wi,erp the fro was, I was told there
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31

was a small blaze the fourth floor
II ordered the men to bring up 4 cheIli-
cal stream. l went up to the fourth floor
and found q considerable amount OF fire
which had gained much Roadway
Il ordered the streams Of water. which
had already reached the building to be
turned on. ! then dispatched a man to
turn in a. special call for steamer No. I.
The fire continued TO gain Roadway on
Us, owing to its situation and then L or
dered the three SKIES to be pulled in, cali
ing out the entire system"
The Chief was asked the cause OF the
fire and his answer was:
Il am quite sure 1t was caused from de-
fective insulation.
Chief. how did the fire gain such a
Roadway on your valuable department ?"
was the next question propounded to him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
THE DEATH OF EPP.
The corouer's Jury Holds Meyer Responsible
Therefor.

coroner Taylor and a jury Yesterday
held an inquest over the remains OF How
ard Mayhem Epp. whose skull was
crushed On Tuesday in a. fight at Fifteenth
and Main Streets by q brick thrown by
Isaac II. Meyer.
Inc following verdict was rendered
Howard Mayhem Epp came to his
death on March %, 1901. from a fracture
OF his skull. caused b. being hit with a
brick thrown by Isaac Fl. Mover. March
Is. 1901
The body OF Epp was shipped to
Philadelphia at noon yesterday. Johns
McBree and Harry Eonning. who were
implicated in the fight. were arrested yes
tsrday and held for examination on
April 6th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31

The Roadway gained by the fire before
it was discovered and its situation. The
wire lathilg used il the fire proof build
ing and the explosion handicap peG US
considerably. ! think my men did heroic
work., was the answer.
Assstant-Chief Shaws sta tement is as
follows:
II responded on the second alarm and
when l reached the building it was en-
veioped in flames. I think the men Gid
heroic work and L am surprised at the
result. as 1 expected the Jefferson and
Pace flats TO be lowered to the ground.
l had predicted on several occasions that
a. fire got any Roadway in the building
it would go up in flames.
Chief was not the building said to be
fire-proof?" asked the reporter.
Yes, it was claimed TO be. but it was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
No Maids Killed.

There was a rumor current yesterday
that several of the maids at the no.
tel had not been accounted for
One of the maids told a lady that she
had been unable to find three or four of
those who had worked with her in the
hotel.
Manager Fry said this report was en-
tirely without foundation. He knew
positively that every maid formerly en-
ployed at the hotel was alive.
IT have heard it said that Annie GranS-
err could not be found" said Mr.. Fcr.
II have seen her at least a dozen times
to-day"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
MORE SURRENDERs..
Fiiiplnos Give Up, Briaz in Guns an TAX
Gath.
tBr Associated Pr.s,o

WASHINGTON. March 3o-The war
Department to-day received the following
cabIeg.7m from Gensral Macarthur, ae
Manila, dated March soeh:
General Geronimo. commanding East
ern Bu,acas. Norong province. surren-
dered yesterday. with u officers. 20 E.en
and 30 guns Took tho oath md returned
70 mountains IN order to secure Eore
runs CoutroraS. commanding Nosshea1g
Panay and Suiu. sarrsndsrsd PanaS uttS
y guns" - -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
Fran,in Street Front.

1t is a source of keen qualification to
every body in. Richmond that the masni-
Gcent FRANKLIN Street front OF the hotel
was not damaged worse than it was. The
beautiful massive interior and decora-
tons to a large extent escaped serious
damage. 1t is one of the most splc1-
d. specimens Of architecture in this
country. and stands as Il monument TO
the architects and builders. The dana &c
to that part Of the hotel was principally
by water.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
Governor Reviews Ruins.

Governor Tyler Mrs. Tyler, Major S.
Heth Tyler and Attorney-General Mon
tague were among those who viewed the
ruins of the Jefferson Hotel YESTERDAY.
Governor Tyler and Mr. Montague
expressed profound regret at the destruc-
ton Of the building and agreed that 1t
was a severe blow to Richmond. They
expressed the hope that it would soon be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
THE STAIRCASE LEADING FROM ROTUNDA.

The cause OF the fire is cos known
Mr.. Dold refused 70 make statement
OF the loss sustained from the fire to-
night. but said he valued all the build
ings at hair million dollars and that
they were not fully insured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31

rebuilt and said in the meantime it
would he greatly missed. as in their
Judgment it had made great contribution
to Richmond's prosperity since it had been
in opera ton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31
A COSTLY FIRE.
Five Firemen, Including Chief, Were Ia.
iured.
tBy Associated Presa.)

14*sSS3&sask"
KANSAS CITY, NO., March ao-A IRE,
in which $2oo, 1000 worth Of property was
destroyed and i've dreuen. including Chief
Hale. were injured. occurred 1t tho Jacob
Dold Packing Company's plant on Eighth
Street, nea~ Chs Kansas LIMA toAGSat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31

Heavy Jo,rtIess China Mat
tings. new patterns and color ,cc
tngs, 20 and Observation-Disclosures.
Extra Heavy Jointiess China ,-c
Mattings, 50 and ................. oOS
japanese Linen Warp Mat ,oc
tinss, new patterns, 25c. kind. ~oS
Nood-Fib-e Rugs and DruSgets. all
sizes. from lx2 yards 20 3xA yards
Prices Sl.5Q to $1,000.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-02-06
PERSONAL POINTS.

7. j. Medill is in Spring field.
Mrs. Sam Arndt visited in Hampton
today.
7. L. REGISTER has returned from a
trip to Mexico.
Mrs. Hettie Hosley. of 2717 Eighth
avenue, is suffering with typnoid
fever.
Mrs. John Orrey, of Kewanee. has
returned home after visit at the home
of f. E Black.
City Attorney and Mrs. j. X. Scott
left at noon for Chicago. They will
return Saturday.
Senator H. " Fisher. of Geneseo,
passed through the city on his way
to Springfield today.
John Mullen, formerly a clerk in
the Rock Island local freight Office, is
visiting in Rock Island aud Daven-
port.
The condition of Dr.. j. M. Silvis,
who has typhoid fever, is causing
much apprehension among his friends.
His condition was critical last nigh
and there is but slight improvement
today.
Ben lamin Whitsitt, of Preem ption.
who recently submitted to an opera
tion in Chicago for the reduction of q
fractured clavicle, is reported as do
ing well. His brother, Richard, left
today to attend him.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-02-06
ANNIVERSARY OF THE 3 D. 3.

High School Society Meets at Home of
WIn ColIins.
The anniversary of the organization
of the B D. B. society OF the high
school was celebrated last evening at
the home of VIII Collins. The Is
boys who compose the membership
were all on hand at, roll cali and sew
eral hours were devoted to recollec-
tlons of the stormy school days of u
year ago, of which the society was
one of the results, the boys banding
together for mutual protection and
pleasure They had splendid time
last night.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-02-06
ARE WELL PLEASED so FAR.
Action On Legislative Contest satisfactory
Regardless of Outcome.

Action On Legislative Contest satisfactory
Regardless of Outcome.
The announcement in last nights
ARGUS that the McEairy-Andrews
Legislative contest had been referred
by the house committee on contests
TO a suo-com mittee of democrats Was
the source of much satisfaction to
local democrats, and par r,icularly to
MIR. McEniry's friends. The refer
ring of the matter to committee of
the party insures the proper disposi-
tion of the matter on its merits.
whatever the decision may be. taking
the controversy back to the question
of which of the two was the proper
nominee of the party after the county
judges had declared the contesting
legislative conventions imperative.
and thus passing upon the legality of
the action of the secretary of state in
permitting both candidates to go on
the democratic ticket as entitled to
three votes. Mr.. McEniry's friends
feel that the course that has been
adopted is highly favorable to their
contention
Rock Island Argus., 1901-02-06
No neadwax Made.

Moline business men, who are pro-
noting the opening of new road
directly south from the Rock river
bridge near that city to Coal Valley,
had meeting yesterday with the
Coal Valley highway commissioners
to consider petition for the improve
ment. The com missioners ruled that
in calling the meeting the required
10-days' notice had not been given
and therefore blocked any action thas
might have been taken otherwise
The commissioners, so they say in
Moline, are opposed to the new road
because it will take trade away from
Coal Valley merchants. Another
meeting will be called.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-02-06
FAIR IS TO HELP RAISE
INDUSTRIAL HOME DEBT.

An address to the public has been
prepared by E. G. Berry, John Balty.
M. w. Battles, George Theirman j.
w. Cavanaugh and Peter Nelson, OF
the Industrial Home association, set
ting forth the object of the fair to be
held at the roller rink commencing
Feb. Il. 1t is stated that the associ-
alton is incorporate and has erected
a building wherein all unions of or
ganized labor may hold their meet
ings. There is still an inde
of $11. 500 on the building. The fair
is one of the means by which the
association hopes to raise this
amount. The address says in con-
clusion:
'sThe Industrial Home association
has no salaried officers and there are
no certificates of stock held by any of
the mem bers or any on the outside
except the above mentioned mort
gage, which we want to get rid of as
soon as possible. Our business agent,
L. IL. Thomas, who has acted as trus-
tee and agent since the erection of the
building, and is now agent for the
association, has rendered all his SER
vices, at all times, free of charge. as
have also the professional men with
whom we have had dealings The
above mentioned facts are set forth
in order that the public in general
may fully understood the true condi-
tion of the affairs of the industrial
home. We hope that as in the past
you will come to our assistance at
our coming fair and by your presence
and donations to the same help to
swell the receipts. and thank you one
and all in advance for any aid you
may see fit to give"
Rock Island Argus., 1901-02-06
new FACTORY IN VIEW
Substantial Concern That Con.
templates Removal From
the East.
CITY OF ROCK ISLAND is FAVORED
Representative of Company Has
Conference With Club
Committee.

Efforts looking to the opening of a
factory site in the western portion of
Rock Island are beginning to bear
fruit When it becomes noised that
city is seeking new manufactures
letters start pouring in from all sec
tions of the country from concerns
making extravagant representations
as to their trade, etc., and intimating
that removal could be &C. omplished
if it were made an object for the pro-
prietors.
Little attention is given communi-
cations of this sort, but when Rock
Island hears of substantial industry
improved facilities. an invitation is
extended to the owners to pay visit
to the city, see what we have. and all
honorable means exercised to get them
to settle here.
A representative of the latter sort
of factory has been in Rock Island for
several days. He has held a confer
ence with the committee on manufac-
lures of the Rock Island Club. al d
been informed of the purpose to pur-
chase q tract of land advantageously
situated with reference to transporta-
tion facilities, etc, and what encour-
agement could be consistently extend
ed his company to take the trouble to
move.
Close Touch With Trade.
He said the company, now located
in city east of here, was desirious
of getting in closer touch with its
trade, which was almost exclusively
in the west, and furthermore wanted
to be so that it could do river
shipping. He expressed himself as
greatly pleased with Rock Island, and
while not in position as yet to
definitely announce whether a re-
moval of his factory would be made
| Immediately, left the inference that
| Rock Island could expect to hear
from him again.
The company has been in business
20 years. 1t is managed by men of
known financial standing. They want
to expand, their increasing trade de-
| mands it, and before making alter
ations, intend finding 8 location that
will be suited to their needs.