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The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

interest on this magnificent sum, Mis-
souri, distributes to her district schools
one third OF her entire State revenue,
amounting TO over = million dollars
annually.
"He could have said 10 Mr.. Alien
that the tax rate 10 MiisouTi !oT State
purposes was less than half what Il is
10 bis own State Of Kansas; further,
that the Missouri tax rate was the
lowest Of ABY State 10 al tho Union.
sonE SOLID FACTs.
"Then this loyal MissOurian could
have gone still ior,her and informed
Mr.. Allen that Missouri assesses cor
porpie property 60 per cent higher
than bis own State Of Kansas, and
that, In addition, the fees and special
taxes collected from railroads and
other corporations in Missouri more
than paid the es:irs expenses Of all
the State depar,ments--a condition
very unlike that in his own State Of
Kansas.
''Bul there seems to have been no
Mis4onrian present who cared TO de-
fcnd the fair name Of tho great Gem
monweallh. Instead, there were birds
Of III omen who shattered much VI
'loo,ed school fund, Of 'iugglcd Ao'
counts aud clapped their wings In
approval when their own State was
tfaduced.
''Missouri has made wonderful adj
vancemeut 10 the last few decades In
material development and progress,
not, however, because of the policy Of
the Republican party leaders and Re
publican newspapers, but In spite Of
their persistent and dishonest cry ri
Poor Old Missouri. Who has beard
3 Republican party leader or 3 leading
Republican newspaper, since the days
Of Joseph d. McCullagh, speak Ia
praiss Of MissOnri's magnificent school
fund or OF her exceptionally low Tar
rate, or say anything concerning their
State which would invite a singlo Inn
miErsn, or encourage the investment
Of dollar Of cspitalG
"There are many iair-mInded, pub
ic-spiritcd Republicans In Missouri
but IL Ia = significant fact that the met
who Shape the policy Of the party dc
not come from this Glass"
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

oluIion to investigate went through.
The attempt OF u few members to
dodge the investigation reminds one
Of the method OF the eccentric
preacher, Lorenzo Dow, TO drtcll .
thief II is told that be picked up n
rock and said he was going TO hN the
thief without fall, aud then swinging
hi. arm 81 IL to throw the rock iuto
the crowd, the culprii lodged to avoid
the expected blow. OF course We
wouldn't believe without further eyi-
dcncc the allegation Of the Danish
agents report, who was probably
trying to feather his own nest At the
expense Of his government, bu, that
dodging caper looks little suspicious
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

Emil 4. Mcysenbsrg, a st. Louis
councilman, who was recently indicted
on charge OF accepting 90, 10
influence his vote on the Suburban
railroad bill In 1901, was tried last
week, found guilty, and his punish.
meut fixed at three years in the peni-
Tertiary. Ills was supposed to be one
Of the weakest Of the bribery indict.
ments returned By the Grand Jury,
and his conviction naturally creates 8
good deal Of Unsasiness amoag the
bOodlers, big and little, st. Louis Is en-
gagged 10 q eommendable work which
might be imitsted with good effect by
a Cole county grand jury some Of these
times when the lobbyists are plying
their vocation 10 Jefferson City.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03
Order of Publication

state oTMlfeOun i.
County OF 81, Francois
In the Circuit CourS, Nag term. Isc7.
Nary Mcdaniel. rlaiatt6.
Va.
Green McDanisl. Defendant.
~ uW 81 THIS day cauaea ths plainnF here.
~ In, by her attorneys, ritkin a hwIHk,
ana fllcs her petition and ATrldnsit, nlisEs
ing, among other thinEs. thai defendant Ia
not u resident Of ths stats OF Missouri;
Mhereapon % y ordered BY The Clsrf ~
vacation that eaid defendant pc notifies ~
publication that plRintlff has commenced =
Gtlit against defendant IN this couf1. ths
object and general nature OF which 10 q Guif
tor divorce. on the grounds that the Geis2.
IA al iEzs HtseuypS ninlspii wituOut reason.
able cause Tor the space OF one whole year !.
and that uniaen tho said Green McDhniel De
and appear at this coutt at the naxt term
thereof. 10 be begun ana holden the Court
House tn the city OF Warrington, Ia said
county, on the Twelfth day OF May hext.
aud on or before the nT1t day OF SAID term,
70 the term shall 20 long conttnue-and n
not. then on or before the last day Of said
said cause. the sans viii be taken a. con %
fessed. and judgment viii BE- rendered &C.
curfingir,
AND Il q further ordered that copy here.
OF 10 yutAiahsd, according TO Law, IN the
FarminEIon Times. q nssyspaper publishsd
weeks SUCCESSFULLY, published a. ieesi oRc~
wecf. the last Insertion 10 be ct least
fifteen days before tho frst day Of said aeEt
MAY term OF this court.
:. o. WILLIAMS. Circuit Clerk.
A true oopy from the record, .,o,,,-
-: Circuit coGTs Of 81. FTaneoiS
." o County this 10th Gay % haTch.
'''''''' ts1. J. q, WILLIAMS,
Circuit Cert g.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03
sHERFF's SALE FOR BACK TAXES

By virtue OF a special execution issued
truIu the once Of the Clerk of the Circuit
Cuuri Ut ~, Francois county. Missouri
dated the 7th DAY Of March. ign, and made
Teturnnb's To the May. 1901, term of the
Circuit pourt. in and for said 81. Francois
county. to tho shsrlT OF said county direct
eli and 20 me delivered, in favor OF the state
Of Missouri al the relation ana 90 the zee OF
Prank Richardson. Collector Of the Revenue
OF ~, francois county. and against w. q.
Ferrili, have seized and levied upon ali
the right. title. claim, interest and estate
o; the said ". c. FerTiL OF, in and TO the
following Described rea. estate, situate,
lying aud se;Hs IN the county ot 81. Fran.
coils aud state of Missouri. to. wit: one hun.
dreu and forty acres. part Of northsast
quarter, scctiOn "a. Township ss, range g.
and l Sili
On Thursday, May Is, 1909,
between the hours OF nine O'Clock in the
forenoon and i've O'Clock In the afternoon
Of that day. at the south front door % the
Court House, In the city Of faTminRtoh, -.
fsnncois county, MlSs0urf. and during ths
sszslon of the Circuit Court Of sAid equity
sell al public vendue 20 tine highest bidder
for cash. all tbs right, title. claim, interest
and estate Of the said W. q. Ferrlli OF. 10
and TO the foregoing described real estate
60 satisfy said execution ana costs.
JEFF d. HIGHLET, sheriff,
March 10. f.05. -. Francois Couaty
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

TINS FARNtSGTOS TIMES 10 tho only Ro6h
. orEHn In this county. not even In past
years thu wiley Non. I'd oiled tho wheels Of
! THE TIAEs' editorial machinery. -iionns
eTerTu Densoerat Register.
In what way, pleased II Is not
surprising that our Republican neigh
Dor should dislike Afr. Robb, IL for no
other resacn Than for his rugged, fear.
less democracy, and would like TO zee
him defeated for the nomination be-
cause Of his strength before the peo-
pic, bat that certainly doesn't justify
tho Democrat Register In uttering =
slanderous impu,Aiion against tho ed
itor Of TnE TiHEs because Of his sup
port of Mr. Robb.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03
SheriTs Sale.

ny virtue Of q special execution issued
from the once OF thu CIerk of the Circuit
uuurt nf a.. Francois county, Missouri.
dated tha gta day OF march, isV7. and made
rat==Ezbls TO the May, lee7, tern Of the
Circuit Court tn and for shn said 81. Fran.
cots county, to the Sheriff Of said county
directed. and 90 me delivered, IN favor OF
T., uibbtta and o. 7. Pool, - trustees Of
Knob Lick Lodge No. al Independent order
OF odd Fellows, and against John ", Chan
b~riain and KiiEahstb Chssiberiain, ! have
as'Esd and isvfed upon oil the right, title,
claim, interest and estate of tina said John
NJ Chamberlain and Eiigabssh Chamberlain
OF, IN and % the foregoing described real
estate. situate. lying and being N the
cruniy OF &c. Francois ana state OF missouri
to.wffi Southwest quarter OF southwest
quarter Of sectinB u. township "a, range Q
east, and east half southeast quarter sec.
tinn ie, township 81. range 6, containing -
acres. and goods and chastslu; and Will
On Thursday, May is, 1909,
ba,ween the bougs OF nina O'Clock In the
forenoon and ave O'Clock tn ths afternoon
OF thai day, az the south front door Of the
Court House in the city Of Farmfngton. ~ /.
Francis county, Missouri, and during the
session ef the Circuit Coart Of said county
cell at public yendaa to the Highest bidder
4 q cash, all tho rtEft, title. ciatni. Interest
ana estate OF thn eaff John NJ. Chamber.
laif; and EfiKab9th Chamberlain of, IN ard
a. the foregoing deseribed real estate Ia
satisfy said execution and c6stx.
SKFF d. mfGiILRY. Sheriff.
March 70, tu9s 81. francoiE County &.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

II IL ungracious In the Jefferson
Democrat, after using Walker iiensley
and taking advantage Ui his regard for
As worl until 1t was ready to fash
Judge bearing before the distrie, as y
candidate, to be casting snecrs at
him unyy
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03
Administrators NoAce.

Notice is hersby given that letters OF ao
mIniatratfon were granted 10 the under
signed BY the Probate Court OF %. Francois
county, Missouri, dated the 9Th 6ny OF
March. fgK7. Oh the estate OF
4. l.. NOON. Dseeased.
All persons having claims against saic
estate are required 20 exhibit them 10 she
Administrator for allowances within one
year from the date Of said ietfeFa, ~ they
laaay be- prssinAsd From any bansflt OF said
within two years from the date OF eai9 let.
teFs thsF Wa be forever barred.
ZENo @. MoOS. Adm'r.
March G, 1907.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

Gen. Thomas Estrada Palma, pat
riot and hero Of two wars for Cuba s
indeperA -, viii be- inaBgurated
President Of tho Cuban hepublic May
goth, wbcn he will reap the fruiiiou
uf hls sacrifices Tor his native island.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03
suERtFF's SALE von BACK TAXES

NJ virtue Of . On rcial execution issued
frum the once OF the clsTt Of the Circuit
Deart OF -. Francois county, Missuari ,
dated the Tth day OF March, 100. and mace
retarnablo 10 the May. isul. term OF tbs
Ctrcuit Court IN and for the said 81. iran
coils county, 20 the sheriff of said county
directed and 90 me delivered, ia favor OF
lite STATE Of Missouri at the relation and 10
the use OF Frank Richardson, Collector OF
the Revenue OF ~, Francois county. and
against Gnstnvus silbsrbers. ! have ssixed
and !svlsd upon all the right, title, claim
Interest and estate OF the said Gustavus III
berterE u, In and 20 the following descrth'
"a real estate, situate. lying and being "a
the county OF 81. francois ans state OF MS
aoslTi, TO wit Ons hundred and sixty acres
pest haif northwest quarter and west hall
southwest quarter. section II. township %.
range 8; and / will,
On Thursday, May Is, 1909,
beswren the hours OF nins O'Clock In the
forenoon and ivs O'Clock In the afternoon
Of that day, Of the south front door Of this
uouEt HoaSe IN the city OF Rarnalngion. q,
FrnncDis county. Missouri. and dnriag tbs
session of the Circuit Court OF said county
sell AZ public vendue to the highest bidder
for cash. all tiss right, title, eiastz interest
aud estate OF tbs said GfstavuB siisRrbert
If, IN and 90 ths foregoing uascTibsd rea
estate, 20 satisfy said execution and costs
JEFF d. HIGMLEY, sheriff,
March %, 1874. 81. Francois County
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

E1-TammHny Chief Croker has CONC
into the dairy business on large scale,
and has secured a contract 10 furnish
milk, cream aud butter 10 the Amer.
Jean Line steamers. lie will doubt
less find bis new calling less hArs'sing
and wearing than bossing tho TAm-
many Indians.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03
DOCKET PROBATE COURT.
MONDAY, Arm IA, 1909.

MONDAY APRlL IL, l9U2.
Estate Of Charles G.dicy .der~as~f-A ntoins
and Robeeca 0ldisy, kHeoutors.
Estate OF Marion D.. LARRY, Minor--Jacob
LARRY, Guardian.
Estate Of Jacob Haynes IT al, Minors
John Holman, guardian.
Estate OF lone ttlttrrson. minor-W. n
Young, guardian,
Estate OF hoDeFt BOYER 81 al. minors--J, Y.
Pratt. guardian.
Estate OF Matte Alexander. niinoF--Iewis
Butler guardian.
Estate Of llcvada Williams vt al. minors--
James W. uigbley, guardian
Estate Of Peter Melt, dacraaed-fuaeT Nell.
JF., Executor.
Estnte % Floyd nn'sr. Tninor-Floyd nay.
loF. guardian.
Estate 81 John KrochtA Of at, minors-w.
~ Young, guardian.
Estate OF Eibrrt Gideon 81 al minOra-J
G.. Gideon, guardian.
Estate OF Unity D.. Graham Of al. . minoTk--
,, u. TuFngf, Eua rgiinn.
Estate OF bnctnda Marc, dcceassd-ThnTnaa
T. paltnn, executor.
Estate OF John Hunter, dHrpaseds Robert
Tetley, administrator.
Estate % Afbinnh Hunter, deceased
knheft Tetisy, executor.
ESTATE OF Antoine CaTgow. deceased--Jos-
CaFruw, executor.
Estate of FRANCIS sebastian, minur-holla
sebastian, guardian.
EseatH Of W. b. Cayee. decraAed-J. p
Cayro. administrator.
Estate of FwtrT AuBnchon deceesed-Ersd
q. AuBuchon, administrator.
JEI2E 3. GogsoM. judge
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

Republicans may abuse aud 'iliiy
Sam Is. Cook, MiFsouri's fearless aud
aggressive Secretary Of State, but ,heJ
cant get around the forcciulness and
truthIulness Of his logic aud com'
PARSONS.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

Col. Phelps was rolled good and
hard BY the Jasper county Democratic
Convention, and then the Congrens-
ional Convention rolled him soEss
more, his coutes,ing delegation rcceiv-
Ing only four votes. The king lobby
ist's star Ia waning even In his own
county and congressional district.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

Our imperial Secretary u War and
strenuous occupant Of the " hitc House
are after Gen. Miles scalp, and are
In a fair way TO make him very pop
Ular among the common people
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03
Administratnr's Notice.

Notice ID hereby given that letters Of sd.
Inlaiseration we're granted 20 tho under
signed hY the Probate Court OF ~. Francois
county, Missouri. dated tbs ifth day oi
Februe.y. tsg2. on the estate Of
ELIxABKTH ELLINGTON. Decd.
al persons having ciaims against said -
tate are required 20 exhibit than 60 tes
Administrator tor allowances withln ofss
year from tire date ne MssG fettsra, on they
fstmy be pggcin6ed from Gay .tsnans OF snic
within two years from tlsa date OF na.d let
teEs tfaay VIII he f1reveg barred.
W, IT. BiI.iINGToN, Admir-.
April 8. fe8a. -
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

The jefferson Democrat, realizing
what faux pas il aud the Missouri
Pacific political combine made In
forcing Mr. llensley out Of the con
gressiouAl race with Judge DeaTing,
is ROW desperately endcsvoring to
shift the responsibility; bu, the thing
won't go, Mac; stop trying 10 dcny
the parentagc Of your child.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03
Final Settlement.

Notice q hsrShF Htysn ersdtt1Ts and al
athags snterested IN tho estate OF
III ~. AsfiEuAN. pscsaseas
that THE uBasrsjEssd. sxcrufof o. sAla
al tue next farm Of the Probate Cptsrf o.
VI. Francois CountFs Atsxnnfi. 10 - nasax
afps sassd I'll tins CDsrf H5ass IN Faf1aEaE
ton, q. said ecnnty. on tbs SECOND htfsay
" aga. r. v. AsHBgRs. g=rratsr.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

The EGne Of Senator Vests sue
vrssoT Is Vim. j Stone. This Is not
official, but there is M getting around
the fact, providence permitting ~
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03
FInal Settlement,

I xatsca IL hexrby efvsa 20 efe1isore and ~
a. hers inleresfnA {n thu estate of
Wst.1s1H ~. H1GALkys Lee "a,
thxf I'M naz3efNiFns1, Administrator u
zssid Estate. win make g snail s&fst0xeul
shereof Al fa.e nexf tersn a. the frrfAss
f5cfsYf 81 ID, frRExuiR epasty. Mtzzpufts u
u bax1N ara Ase1 "a tire pcssz House =
sssaAs e ~. I. 4uoxAssoz kS~'r.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

We msst ''rOll'' Lieutenant General
allies. Root. concur Teddy.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

CIRCUIT CLERK AND RECORDER
| WE are authorized 10 announce
w JOSEPH G. WILLIAMS
as a Candidate for 10 election 90 the once
OF CIerE OF the Circuit Court aud Recorder.
subJscl 20 the nominatlon Of the Demo
cratic party,
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

FOB Pr 1SECCTTNG ATTORNEY.
WIS are authorized 10 announce
w PARKuURsT sLEETH
ne q candidate for Prosecuting Attorney
subject To the nomlpntion Of tho Demo
cratic party.
VEyE are authorized To- announce
w n N. MARnuRY
as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney
subject 20 the nomination OF the Demo.
cratic party.
WYE are authorized 20 announce
w y. u. CARTEH
aa a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney
subject TO the nomination OF the Demo.
cratic party.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
WYE arU authorized 10 announce
w JOSEPH II. DuEKLis
as candidate for Representative, subject
N the nomination of the Democratic party
w JOSEPH PtNkERTOS
a. a candidate for Representative. subject
20 the nomination Of the Democratic party
XNE are authorized to announce
" JOHN u. ulGiiLET
ne a candidate for Representative. subject
20 the nomination OF the Democratic party
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

FOR COUNTY CLERK.
WYE are authorised to announce
w J. A. LAWRENCE
as q candidate for CicrS ni tho County
Court, subject TO the nomination Of tho
| Democratic party.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03
FOR SHERIFF.

FOR SIIEHIFF.
NKTE are authorized To snn0sRpo
w J. n. skMAE
as n candidate foF BherfR. uubfecl 10 the
nomination Of the Democratic party.
WYE are authorized to Ganosnes
w %, n. (n0SDAIi MURPHY
as candidate for shoTtn. subject 10 the
nomination OF the Democratic party.
WYE are authorised TO announce
w CfiAs. a.. ADAMS
40 a candiGats for sheriff. snbiect TO the
nomination of the Democratic PaTty.
WE arusau,horiEsd to announce
LOUIS Y. HEAyE.
ns 4 candidate for Sheriff. suhicct TO the
nomination OF ths Democratic parry.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03

FOR COUNTY COLLECTOR.
VrTE are authorized 10 announce
w PRANK RICHARDSON
as q candidate for County Collector. subject
20 the nomination of tho Democratic party.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-04-03
FOR COUNTY TREASURES


FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
WE are authorized :,,,, g announce ns
as a candidate for CoaBty Treasurer. sub.
iect 20 the nomination OF tho democratic
party.
WE are authorized 10 announce
7. Il. MURPHY
as a candidate for County Treasurer, sub.
Jsct 20 the nomination Of the Democratic
party.
PRESIDING JUSTICE co. COURT.
WYE are authorized to announce
w JOHN A. ekFFELL
ns a candidate for Presiding JssiiSe q the
county Court. subject to the nomination
Of the DCnobratie paru.
FOR JUSTICE OF COUNTY COURT,
FIRST DISTRICT.
WE are authorized 70 announce
w ROBERT A. BOYD
as candidate FOR Associate Justice Of the
County court Tn the First District, subject
20 saa nnmination Of the Democratic party.
FOR PROBATE JUDGE
ME- are authorized. 20 announce
w JERE s. GOSs0M
Rs a candidate forrs election 10 the Office Of
Judge Of tho Probate Court. subject 10 ths
nonainEiion Of the Democratic party.
ron JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
yEss are authorised 90 announce
W. J. LEVEL
as candidate Tor Justice of the fcaee ol
~. Francois Township. subject % tho nom
nation OF tsas Democratic party.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-14
A STRONG STATEMENT.

Star, Wis. Feb. i0th.-Mr Samuel 3.
Hook, one Of the most highly respect
I'd residents of this neighborhood, he's
given n very hearty recommendation
90 Dodd's Kidney Fills, a remedy fe-
Gently introduced here. lie says:
81 have been a sufferer from kidney
Disease for some time and found
nothing TO help m iii ] began TO use
Dodd's Kidney Pills. They gave me
almost immediate relief, and | am
now well. | have recommended them
TO many friends and in every case
with splendid results.
They are the very best pills for all
kinds Of ailments, but especially for
Kidney Complaints"
This Is n very strong statement, and
coming from n gentleman Of Mr..
Hooks standing and reputation. IL
has had q tremendous influence In
Vernon comfy,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-14
IN THE REALM OF SCIENCE.

Cocoanut Is much used In Germany
instead Of cod liver oil for consump-
ton.
The silken thread Is spun from two
orifces in the nose Of the silkworm.
the two threads being united by a
gelatinous substance.
Animals are found to be subject to
hypnotic influence. Lobsters, Il is said,
can be hypnotized by standing them on
their heads Ave or ten minutes.
David A. Nicoll. Of Baltimore, Nd.
claims to have discovered the means
Of making glass soluble. by means OF
n chemical action he reduces Il to .
fluid state, when II can be applied with
a brush like paint.
In naytia new species ofiobacco has
been produced by cross fertilization.
which grows from five 10 seven feet In
height, bearing a leaf 25 inches long by
is In width. Three or even four cut
tings can be made from one plant be-
tween November and March.
The great majority Of mosquitoes
never taste either human blood nor
that OF any animal. not having the OPP
portunity. They live upon vegetable
juices and decomposing animal and
vegetable matter. found In the iocali-
ties where they are most numerous.
and thus perform n valuable service a.
natures
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-14
The ST. LOUIS HOLOCAUST.
fire that Cost Eieveu Lives
The Dead and Injured.

St. Louis, Feb. 1.-THE Empire ho-
tel, Twenty-scventh and Olive streets,
st. Louis, was damaged $4,000 by
FIRE. and II lives were lost. The fire
occurred ut nm early hour Sunday
morning. The hotel was run as n
bachelor apartments.
The FIRE started either In the base
ment or on the first floor. tearing its
way upward along the double stair
way TO the third floor. A remarkable
feature Of the confiogration Is that
many Of the rooms In which men
were found dead were but little rav-
aged by the flames. Lace curtains.
bedsteads. pictures, books and mural
ornaments were not scathed In most
apartments. Smoke and gases were
the primal cause OF the fatalities.
Thrilling escapes are recorded by
survivors,. John Mcmahon and Jo-
seph !. Hart rescued their compan-
ions from the second floor by form
ing a human ladder. Cornelius Ryan
tNtlDtu Wy iuNlnk hONh 'n' FA'IN
through the gauntlet of flames. G. W.
Park and Y. Fisher. street eur rom
duciors. jumped from second-story
windows. Joseph Godfrey scaled the
roof from n third-story window aud
dropped to the ground in the back
yard. Similar experiences are rclnt-
cd by others whose lives were
spared. One man. u. y. Woodicy. Of
Binghnmton, n. v, lcnpcd from u
~third-story window and was killed by
striking, head foremost, on u flag.
stone.
A pillow tossed out by John Me-
Muhun had $50 In bills concealed un-
der the slip. Mcmahon and his com.
panions managed To get out their
trunks. They say that many who
died would have been saved had they
exercised de%libcration and not be-
come excited. A lifeline, as good as
new, was found in the closet In the
room Of George w. Thompson. Lizzie
Harris. the negro chamberm0id, was
s~uffocntcd. Her room was some dis
tnncc from the fire. aud nothing In
Il WINS even scorchcd.
d Dead.
Morris Vail. formerly of No. 1909
| State street, Chicago.
II. +. Woodlcy, Of BinFhamton,
y. Y.
John G. Lucdcrs, carpenter.
George W. Thompson, svyitchmnn,
Chicago.
Nnnce Marlin. hoistinp engineer.