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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
Families Driven From Home.

Sharon, Pa, April 25.-The Shenan-
10 river is rising at the rate of half an
hch an hour and has reached a higher
tage than at any time since 1898.
Ereat alarm is felt in the southern
arts of the city, where houses are UNI
Ter three feet of water. Many families
eft their homes yesterday in boats, and
everal of the manufacturing firms
losed down on account of the mills
|eing flooded The Sharon Eagle office
under water and the publication of
he paper suspended until the water
Decides. The damage between Green
lille and Newcastle will be heavy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27

Rome, April ~ Gaetano Bresci, the
slayer OF King Humbert. has gone In
sane. He will shortly be removed from
his cell to the prison for the criminal
insane For several weeks his jailers
have noticed that Bresci was rapidly
giving way under the solitary contine-
ment 60 which he was condemned. and
the news that he has at last collapsed
mentally and that his physical condi-
tion is pitlable win occasion no sur
prise.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
Ohio stu Rising.

Cincinnati, April 25.-At 6 o'clock
last night the stage of the Ohio here
was 57.5 feet. but the rate of rising
was reduced from one inch an hour to
almost one-half inch an hour. The
stage at O'Clock was rs feet above
the danger line. Although the rate of
rising is gradually decreasing, the flood
here will exceed the predicted limit of
So feet. Estimates on the rise that is
in sight up the river indicate that the
Ohio will not become stationary until
this afternoon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
Dog saves Cir. Life.

Tamadua. Pa, April -Eight-year-
old Mary Kovatus wandered from
home in company with her dog and
walked into a mud dam, where she be-
gan to sink. The animal tried to extri-
cate the child. but was unable to do so.
1t then ran to the little ones home,
where the child had been missed. and
led the distracted parents to the dam
in time to save the child's life. She had
sunk to her neck in the mud.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
Killed by His Invention.

Beverly, n. j., April 25.-John V.
Rice, successful young inventor OF
high speed engines, to the perfection of
which he has devoted all his time and
thought for several years, fell back
ward into one of his rapidly moving
machines in his big laboratory at Edge
water Park yesterday and was cut and
bruised in hundred places. He was
seriously injured internally. The ply
sicians in attendance have little hope
of his recovery
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
FIFTY CHINESE KILLED.
international Troops Avenge
Death of Major Browning.
FEELING AGAINST THE GERMANS.
Their Behavior Has Caused Great In
dignation Among Both Natives and
Foreigners Ordered Back From
Pao-tinG-fu Expedition.

Picking, April 25.-The international
detachment of 800 men under Coionei
Radford which left Shan-hai-kwan to
Punish the force of Boxers and robbers
| that recently attacked the Indian
troops, killing Major Browning, met
| the enemy in force, killing 90. or the
International detachment six British,
two Japanese and one Frenchman were
Killed. The enemy fled into the noun
tains. but will be closely pursued. The
body of Major Browning was reeoy-
erred
The Germans have been ordered back
from the Pao-ting-fu expedition. Their
behavior for the last week or so has
caused great Indignation in Picking not
pnly among the Chinese, but among
the foreigners as well. Carts, horses,
mules and ponies have been impressed
for transportation purposes. coolies
have been made to work for nothing
Ind even educated Cinnamon have
been impressed A contractor working
For an American quartermaster was
impressed while at work and was only
eicdseu On ploOl tHdt nc was "VinAhs
for the Americans. An employee OF
he British legation had a similar ex-
berience. Mr.. Hitler, manager of the
pank. was stopped and made to prove
lis ownership of a cart.
The Chinese say there is intense feel
ng throughout the province against
Foreigners largely because of the harsh
Treatment the Chinese have received
rom the Germans. They also assert
that the needless expeditions of the
Germans against perfectly quiet COM
munities have caused many Chinese
who have lost all to join rowing bands
bf robbers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
sixto Lopez WIN Take the oath.

Springfield, Mass. April 25.-Senor
Sixto Lopez stopped over a train here
to tell his friends he is going home and
that if he finds press reports true as to
a general submission to American SOW
ereignty he will acquiesce and join
Aguinaldo in working for peaceful
acceptance of American rule. He said
he viii make one more speech in San
Francisco before sailing and expects to
reach Manila in July.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
MANY BOLOMEN YIELD.
Over Two Thousand Come Out
of the Woods.
NO OWL RULE FOR sAMAR.
There Are Too Unsettled.
SIX Hundred Insurgents Stiii Out
Natives Fire ON Catbaiogan Before
Arrival of Commission There.

Manila. April 23.--One hundred and
fifteen insurgent officers and =, l5I bolo-
men surrendered to the Americans at
Marvacan on April -. They also pre-
scented rolls of membership which
showed that the secret organization
known as the Katipunan society exist
ed in all barrios.
The Philippine commission left the
island of Samar without organizing
civil government There are said to be
800 insurgents. with rifles, still out
there. Seven companies of the First
infantry and one light battery are gar
risoning Z of the 40 towns. The COM
mission met representatives of the sew
en- towns. who asked that the Ameri-
cans garrison the remaining 33. The
commission promised to ask for an In
creased military force on its return to
Manila.
The insurgents fired from the hills
into Catbalogan Tuesday before the ar
rival of the commission at that place.
The firing caused no damage, and
troops went out yesterday morning to
dispense the rebels.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
Half Of Europe shnken.

London April %. Earthquake shocks
were felt yesterday in the island of
Guernsey. in the English channel. A
slight one was felt at Lisbon yesterday
afternoon at half past 3, and violent
shock was experienced at Algarvo at
half past 4 in the afternoon, during
which several persons were thrown
down and bruised. A dispatch from
Rome says a slight earthquake was felt
there and in southern Italy yesterday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27

Albany, April -. The legislature
1T about 80 bills for the governors
during the 80 days" pc
od. OF that number &C have already
zen delivered TO the governor, of
hitch rs are in the hands of the attor-
ey general for examination. The as
|mbly has 10S bills TO send to the gov
Nor, of which 73 are in the hands of
|ayors. There are 40 senate bills. in
hiding 80 in the hands of mayors, to
submitted to the governor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27

Catski,l, y. y, April 25.-Deeds
transferring the Consolidated Ice COM
pany's several properties in Greene
county TO the American Ice company
have been filed in the county clerks Of
flee. One dollar is the price named In
each instance, but the internal revenue
stamps indicate total of 1898. 500. The
Consolidated companys houses in AL
bany. Duchess and Ulster counties are
also transferred.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
ROOSEVELT a Master Mason.

New York. April 25.-vice President
Roosevelt is now a master Mason. hav-
ing taken the third degree last night in
Matinnecock lodge. No SOC, at Oyster
Bay. on Long Island. The ceremony
was witnessed by 300 master Masons,
including Grand Master Charles w.
Mead of the grand lodge of this state
and his entire staff. Visiting brethren
were also present from Connecticut,
New Jersey and Massachusetts,.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27

Brigadir General Reid, commanding
the Third brigade of the India imperial
service troops in China, sent company
of Punjab infantry to dispense a band
of robbers in the vicinity of Fu-ning.
A force of Boxers and robbers. more
than 1000 strong. attacked the Indian
troops, killing Major Browning and
one sepoy and wounding others. The
company retreated to Fu-ning. Re-en-
forcements have been sent from Shan
hai-kwan. The Boxers are apparently
well armed with modern rifles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
HAVEN FOR HEBREWS.


Fifteen hundred Hebrews held n
meeting recently Ia the interest OF the
ZioniStic movement aud demonstrated
approval OF the plan which. il is hoped.
win restore the ancient prestige Of the
Jews as a nation.
The plan IL TO raise fund sufficient
~ large TO purchase the land OF pales-
tine from the Turks and make 1t a
haven for the oppressed Jews OF every
land, says the Kansas City Times. One
OF the branches OF the organization Ii
located 10 Milwaukee. Or. Caro- OF
Milwaukee. one OF the chief promoters
of the movement. says the cause Is to
be prosecuted with fervor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
Mr,. Nation Again I'm Jain.

Wichita, Kan, April 25.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation, Mrs. Lucy White, Mrs. Julia
Evans and Mrs. Lydia Muntz appeared
before Judge Dale yesterday in the dis
trict court and failed to give bond.
They were taken to the county Jail and
will remain there until bond for $500
each is approved or until their trial III
the May term of court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
americans Sentenced In Jamaica.

Jamaica. April 25.-Frank
Her and Thomas Smith. Americans,
We both been sentenced to six
'nths' Imprisonment for having
de false contracts here with Jamai-
d laborers TO work in Cuba. A po-
5 investigation showed that large
indie had been perpetrated, Fuller
h Smith exacting passage money
Ina each laborer with whom they
|de contracts. Smith is also held on
|harge of forgery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
rrinr Question settled.

Judge Taft. president of the Philip
pine commission who IL now at Cebu,
says that Mgr. ChanelIe. the papal del
egate to the Philippine Islands. told
him the friars were not 70 return to
the provinces and that only a sufficient
number OF them were now IN Manila
TO act as Instructors IN the college.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27

PRETORIA, April While Major
|yford and small escort We're pro
ding to Lyndenburs from Machado-
|p to join the Royal Scots regiment
" were ambushcd in Radfontein
hey, near Crocodile river. They
lie a gallant resistance and refused
surrender. Major Twyford was
ed, and the men were eventually
|rpowered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27

Leayenworth. Kan, April -. Mea-
sizes have broken out among the Four
teenth cavalry at Fort Leavenworth,
and 1t is feared the disease viii practi-
cally disable the regiment. Forty men
are now In the hospital. Walter L.
Horn of the Fourteenth cavalry has
died of pneumonia. He was 10 years
of age, and his home Is at Hartfort
City, Ind
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
co,,..son ON New Jersey Central.

In head on collision at Bayway, N.
j., two passenger trains on the Central
Railway OF New Jersey We're badly
wrecked and Ave passengers, all OF
them mechanics and laborers on their
way to work, were badly injured. The
accident was caused by the error OF the
telegraph operator at Bayway in SCI
ting switch.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
charged win EmbexxIement.

Binghamtcn, \. Y, April 25.--yirgil
p. McMaster of Nineyeh, n. Y. has
been arrested on warrant charging
him with misappropriating $4,000 Of
the funds of the estate of Jane Bush,
late of the town of Colesville. McMas-
ter was one of the executors of the
estate
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
su,e,as On wed.,,na nay.

st. Louis. April Is. William d.
Bender committed suicide while a car
riage was waiting az the door to take
him to his wedding lie was found
few minutes later by the friends who
went TO his room g summon him. He
was 10 have been married to Miss An
ME kienle. ~ ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27

The work of cutting the Nile sudd
floating vegetable matter that forms
in the river and obstructs navigation
has been so successful that navigation
will shortly be practicable from Rejaf
TO Omdurman, distance Of LOO miles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27

ondon. April 25.-The correspond
of The Globe in Bermuda, writing
er date of April q says that Tuck
and Darrell islands have been
an over by the British government
will be prepared for the reception
Boer prisoners.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
American missionaries Honored.

Sir Ernest Satow, the British min
lister in Picking, has bestowed the
royal Red Cross ON Miss SavilIe and
Miss Chaplin, two American missiona-
ries, for conspicuous services rendered
by them during the siege Of the lega
ti0ng
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27

The New York state legislature has
adjourned sine die. Before adjourn
ment the legislature fixed the tax rate
for the coming fiscal year at 1.20 mills,
the lowest tax rate authorized since
1855. ..as fs ss.sssss -.s...s..-ss-. vss xrsr n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27
vivian sartoris to Marry EngIishman

London. April 25.-The Times this
morning announces the approaching
marriage of Mr.. Archibald Edward Bal
four of 65 Pont street. London, to Miss
Vivian May, eldest daughter OF Mrs.
Sartoris of Washington.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27

Vancouver. h. c.. April 25.-It is
Etated that Russia has practically TAX
In possession of Ching-hai bay. Korea,
Ind that she is making it the basis of
Extensive operations. With Masampho
Ind Ching-ha Russia will have in her
possession the two finest harbors on
The Korean coast and will thwart
|nany of the commercial plans of ia
ban.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27

Warren, O.. April 25.--Furnaces at
the United States Steel company's roll
ing mill and large flour mill have
been partly inundated by high waters
from the Mahoning river and compel
led TO shat down. Many families are be-
ing taken out of their homes in boats,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-27

Japan Claims f4,75O,00O Indemnity.
Yokohama, April 25.-The claims that
Japan will make upon China for in
IDENTITIES amount to 4,750,000
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02
Union Dime Savings Institution

BROADWAY SD ST & SIXTH AVENUE. GREELEY
YORK.
Interest one-haf cent fror1 = 70 SSt"
Credited July Ist payable July 18th any time later
Money deposited on Or July 10Th draws interest,"
from the frst
GEORGE y. BIRDSALL. Treasurer.
FRANCIS NJ LEAKE. Secretary
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02

considerable
accrued
ment.
The subscription list will be o'clock Friday
earlier
Reference following If
fs he &c a the oHce Of tn bankers
%
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02

COUPONS of the SOUTH CAROLINA PER
CENT BROWN BONDS az per cent Brown Bends
AZ Blue Bonds due July LIST. 1901, VIII be
paid and after that date BY tte ma T1oNAL PARK
BANK OF NEW YORK
GEORGE s. HICKoK Cashier.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02
THE BANK FOR SAVINGS.
1Sn E--,r~-N sysuffA New YORK

y.
rrHF BOARD OF TRUSTEES have declared
the usual Interest under the provisions e ne naTs
ending June 3othr as rolcNS-
- t5a rats of FOUR 90 PER CENT srn1-n On =.
,,-s ~ Is auc upva-cS exceeding sSoo payace On
srd after the third Monday. being the lSa cay ei hs
- interest Is the cr-t g cesilors
a. principal on where II stands exaiS <s
deposit
required on and after the I5rh INST -.
ies MERRITT IRIABlE President
ROBERT 8 HOLT. Secretary
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02
THE BOOKING VALLEY RAILWAY co.


A sFMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND of Two per
~ cent out Of surplus earnings has this day been
Preferred stock Of the Company payable
III 9h 1901 stockholders Of record at the close Of
business June 29th lgh
The Preferred Stock books will close az the ohies Of
- Morgan & Company. No % Wall Street New York.
=, 20 oicicE noon Saturday 18th 1901. and viii
so1@r ~ The same place A NJ Monday. July
sks,ts1, " COTT Treasurer
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02

0dice of the
MARYLAND coal COMPANY.
No. Broadway. New York. June 5th 1901. -
/ 4 regular meeting of the Board or Di-
rectors. held this day. "A annual dividend Of
and onehalf cent declared the Preferred
Stock payable July 1901 preferred tocholders OF
record the closing Of the transfer books. June 18TH
1901.
and. 1901.
Checks
H. B. NEDHAM. Treasurer
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02
Messrs. Verr1ilye & Co.,
AND
Messrs. Halsarten & Co.,
NEW YORK.
DIpihenb Nolires.
Buffalo & Susquehanna Railroad Company
r;rs, uortoaoe Ref,od;os 80 Gold Bonds

Coupon No. due July 1901. from the above bonds
will ueid presentation az the once OF
FISK A. ROBINSON. s6 Nassau St, " II
z. O. CHENEY. Treasurer.
pYralo n Y June q. 1901
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02
The Missouri Pacific Railway CO.
SEAII-A NNIIAI DIVIDEND OE TWO

- ,,orYA1s AND A HALF (s2 5o) on each share Of
,oc 3. this Company declared PAYABLE al the
.ses ~ the Company Broadway. New York city.
Univ th 1901 stock holders of record at the close Of
asness On Juiy 5th stock transfer books Will
ne ~ioTed al 3 p NJ 1901. win be
anened at 10 A M July 22nd. 1901.
THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY CO
B. A. II. CALEF. Treasurer
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02
Diul6euo \ otlccs.

RUBBER GOODS MANUFACTURING co.
Firth Common Dividend.
THE DIRECTORS have this day declared
dividend ONE PER CENT on III. Common,
shares out OF the earnings payable July 18TH holders
of record July Sd
The transfer books will be Wednesday July
3D. At clock. and reopened July 18th.
Cheques viii be mailed 20 registered addresses
Barring. MAGOUN y co
June Sd. 1901 Transfer Agent
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02
Dipiocu0 Notltes.

CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY
rs LfffsF-7'Y STREET July Isl, 1901
A DIVIDEND OF OSE AND 0NE-QUARTER
. has this Gay been declared payable August
't - ftocEholders close OF business
sg 3s-h The Transfer wil closed from nom
- satEr1aE- July lsfh. morning Of Monday.
.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02
Dipi0en0 = otlres.

THE HOOKING VALLEY RAILWAY co.
Columbus. Ohio May 2Is 1901.
THE COMPANY has this day declared from
the surplus current fiscal year. after
providing for ASe dividend preferred
year, dividend Of one and One Half per
common stock payable July 10th. 1901 the office Of
Messrs J. 2. M rgan Co. 23 Wall Street. New York.
the stockholders Of closing Of
transfer books Saturday June 29th 1901
For the purposce OF such dividend books
VIII close the Office Of J P Morgan Co o'clock
Saturday. June 2sth. 1901. the
place at 10 A. NJ. Monday July 22nd 1901
WM. N COTT Treasurer
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02
Dry Dock Savings Institution,

34I AND 343 BOwERY. NEW YORK..
The Trustees have declared dividend ~ the
months ending S0th, 1901. all entitled
thereto under The bylaws the q Three and one
Ealf per all exceeding
1901.
Deposits made On Or before July 1oa Will b entitled
70 interest from July lst. 1901
ANDREW MILLS. President
CHARLES NIEEITNCi Secretary
WM. r. PATTERSON. Asst Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02
GERMAN SAVINGS BANK
IRVING SAVINGS INSTITUTION

lis Chambers St. New York City
declared Interest,"
On an sums remaining deposit during the three ara
SIX months ending 30. 1901. rate q -FOUR
PTR CENT amounts from s. 20 -. 0S0-
pavable on and Monday. July i. 1901 Deposits
made On or before July 1crh viii draw interest from
July 1st. W n 3 4C4A FIealoel4-
G. BYRON LATIMER. Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02
CRFFNWICH SAVINGS BANK.

: r Cor sixth Ave. & 10th -.
INTEREST At The RATE OF THREE AND pNE-
vTATFr PF,R CENT PER ANNCM viii Be credtet oepos-
if7-s for IRE STX MONTHS ard THREE MONTHS END
Nc TNE s6 rqGI on i've dollars g TIRES
thousand dollars there-o under the bylaws paya
bic JULY Is. 1901. --,,.---
LANES QJ-INL4AN. Treasurer
= OGDEN CHISOLSA. Secretary - -
Deposits made before July 10 Iarl WI 0Tar
interest frous JULY 1. 1901
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02
finaurial meetlnps

Kew York. July Ist, 1901.
THE ANNUAL MEETING of the stockholders
fhe Lincoln Safe Deposit Company viii place
a. s5 EasI Forfyscon6 Borough Of Manhattan.
lily q New YORK Wednesday. July tenth. nineteen
hncfed and at O'Clock n for the purpose OF
escfng inspectors Of Election for
the ensuing year transaction OF other
busiasss may properly come before the meeting
JOHN r VAN WDRMER. Secretary
THE D. KoEHLER g. SON co
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
HOLDERS OF THE d n EOEHLER & SON
% VIA be held principal Office. No iie Broad
- = y city. Tueaday. July eth. 1901. o'clock
= HI Tor The election officers the transaction Of
zoch either business may lawfully before such
meeting
sAML n MARKS secy.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02
sr.NENs BANK FOR SAVINGS.
----.-

INTEREST be paid dspositors entitled the-eto
- - Sv-Iaws ana accordance win re savlnss
Ss-ks laws for months ending June SUN l'1-
al fellows; -. ...--,-s -,rf.-x AZ
,hs - ~ FOUR PER CENT per annur1
- accounts larger three thousand 1o-4IS a..
u,Si~h sxrseisd sai5 amount prior g the llnl.a91
nv me rate q Two ANI A F1A--T
PER CENT Der annuna * 80.
ravshI- and after Monday. Juiy y. L-1
EaSaDi7 % WILLIAM c STURGES. President
DANIEL. BARNES Cashier
Ner-Yark, June - 1901
New-York tribune., 1901-07-02

The American Smelling and Refining Co.
No Il Broadway. New York. June 18th,
QUARTERLY DIVIDEND NO s
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS have this day
declared Quarterly Dividend OF ONE AND THREE
FOCRTHS PER CENT upon the Preferred Capital Stock
this Company payable July 9th 1901 stockholders
Of record II O'Clock M June -, 1901
The Books OF the Company for the Preferred
Stock win be closed at II o'clock M. June 22d and
opened July 10th. 1901.
EDWARD BRUSH. Secretary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-01-03
CLAD IN ICE, THEY FIGHT FLAMES
CHICAGO FIREMEN PUT IN A
RECoRD-BREAKING DAY.
Start the New Century by Putting
in Their Time in a Ceaseless Bat
tie With Elements.

Chicago, Jan. I'm frozen clothing
and on sheeting of ice. ChicagO's fire
men worked almost continuously yes
terday. The first day Of the new cen
fury was d record breaker in the way
of fire alarms Up to midnight thirty
i've had rung in. On the first day of
1900 there were only twenty alarms.
The average is said 20 be about twenty.
Firemen were scarcely given time to
eat. In some cases d portion of a de-
tachment at q fire would have to quit
and run for another fire. Overheated
stoves, the firemen said, caused many
of the fires. ThaWing out of gas and
water pipes also contributed its share.
in a majority of cases the fires were
quickly eXtinguished and the loss was
light
Work by the fremen was done under
great difficulty, and with considerable
suffering on account of the extreme
cold. Water thrown against buildings
fTOze and formed banks of ice, on
which the fire fighters slipped and fell.
In all seven persons were rescued
from being burned 30 death by the
firemen-three at the West End hotel
on West Madison street and four at
a boarding house On Van Buren, street
The total losses of all the fires for
the day amount to $4,000.