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Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
LIVES BURNED OUT AT ST. LOUIS
Zen Guests of Hotel Known to Have
Perished iu n Fire.

Ten Guests of n Hotel Known to Have
Perished in n Fire.
St Louis. Feb. 1O.-As the result of
an early morning fire. which destroyed
the Empire hotel. n four-stOTy brick
building at 2IOO and 27O2 Olive street.
ten lives were lost and six persons
were injured. one fatally. As far as
can he learned there were between
TWENTY-FIVE and forty dodgers, all men.
I'm the hotel last Saturday night. Some
have been accounted for and others
may turn up. 1t is possible also that
the list of dead may he even greater
than given here. Firemen and police
are searching the ruins.
The dead were taken to the mOrguc
and all but one identified, as follows:
John G. Lueders, son of Leo Leuders,
deputy sheriff: Lizzie Harris. a col
orcd domestic; Vance Marlin. civil en-
gint-er: GEORGE W. Thompson, terminal
railroad switchman: - Woodley,
shoe-sorter ut the HamilstOn & Brown
Stoe factories: j. 4. McMullin. car
penter: :. Il. Cora, telegraph operator.
Terminal association at Madison, Ills;
Morris Vail; Tobe Davis; unknown
man.
Injured: Unknown man, badly
burned, unconscious; Harry Cline. of
Marion, Ills, student at the medical
college OF Washington university.
hands badly burned and ankles sprain-
ed: Walter Johnson, body and legs
broken. jumped from third-story win
dow; T. \. WOOlsey. student of the
Barnes Medical college. whose par
ents live at Victoria. Ills. is missing.
He went to the hotel Saturday night
from the home of "A friend, and cannot
be found.
The fire broke out at $50 n. m. but
was not discovered until it had gained
considerable headway. An alarm was
turned i'm and efforts were made to
arouse the inmates. Before help could
he summoned the whole structure.
which consists Of two old residences
combined for hotel use. was i'm flames
and escape was cut off from the upper
floors. The flames were believed to
have been started from mass of rub
bish stored i'm Il closet under the front
stairway. When discovered the flames
were breaking ont of the front aud
smoke permeated the rooms.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
FIRE BEGINS IN A cARsHED
Its First Sweep Being Through the Bus
ness Part of the City.


ness Part Of the City.
The fire began its work of far
reaching destruction at the power
house of the Jersey City. HOObken and
Paterson Traction company. which
fronted on BOardway and extended
n block to the rear, on Van HOuten
street 1t commenced in the carshed
and was burning fiercely when one OF
the employees detected il. 1t was leap
ing through the roof, and the gale
was lifting it I'm forks and swirls when
the fire apparatus came with clang.
The fire speedily crossed Van. HOutsn
street in one direction. Main street in
another. and, gaining vigOr as il went.
burned unchecked down into the bust
ness district Every piece OF fire me
cianism i'm the city was called out.
but the fire and gale We're masters.
There were efforts to rescue furni-
tIire and stock. but the speed with
which the fire moved gave the rescu-
ers little time. Property was often
moved to a place of presumed safety
only to be eventually reached and de-
stroyed. The warning TO many was
brief, and they were forced to flee.
scantily clad. into streets glazed over
with ice and swept by the keen wind.
Calls for relief went out to every city
In this portion of the state. and the
jaded firemen IabOred on through the
hopeless hours of the morning. The
city hall. j magnificent structure, sur
mounted by a great clock tower, finally
caught. and with it went all of the
splendid business structures that sur
rounded IT
Flying firerbands carried the confia-
grafton over some buildings ana
Gro-nd others. These brands finally
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
HELD ACCOUNTABLE
Sub Contractor and Others Must
Answer for New York Tun-
mel Disaster.

New York. Feb. 1O.-The coroner's
jury which has been Investigating
the recent explosion of dynamite in
the excavation for the rapid transit
tunnel, returned a verdict today hold
ing Ira \. Shaler. sub-contractor.
Ernest j. Matheson, chief engineer
of the, works, Moses Epps, colored
man who had charge of the powder
house. as being Jointly responsible for
the deaths caused by the accident.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
Creapo Sent to Bottom
in Engagement With
Liberator.
CANN0NADING HEARD
From Direction of Ven
-ezue1an CafnpS--ReV-
o1ution Growing.

Wiremsted. Feb. 1O-CannonaGing
has been heard here from early
morning in the direction of the Nene-
zuelan camps. II is believed the
Iiberator * engaged with another
Venezuelan gunboat-
The report of the engagement be-
tween the Liberator and the General
Creapo appears 10 he confirmed. II
is further asserted the Creapo was
sunk ut Cumarebo.
Revolution Gaining Ground.
The revolution against President
Castro is gaming ground visibly.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
GREAT MACHINE SHOPS GONE.
Loss o. Over 81. 900. 600 I'm Fires Sweep a
Springfield. Ohio.

Loss o. Over 81, 900. 900 I'm Fires Sweep at
Springfield. Ohio.
Springfield, Ohio, Feb. 1O.-The
great East street shops built by Will
liam y. Whitley. the reaper king. at a
cost of $2.OOO.OOO were destroyed by
fire today. The shops were occupied
by the Springfield Foundry company.
and the Progress Stove and Furnace
company. the indianapolis Frog and
Switch company. the Kyle Art Glass
company. the kreil French Piano
company, the Miller Gas Engine COM
pany. the Champion Chemical COM
panv. and the Owens Machine Tool
company. The building WAS bought
by Senator Fairbanks. of Indiana. 10
years ago. following the failure of
Whitley. The loss is over S1,OOO.G0O.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
FataI Case of Runnway.

Sibley. Iowa. Feb. 1O-Edward RI
nus, aged Il years. son of c. Il. Rinus
was thrown frOe a wagon by the team
running away and fltally hurt Satur-
day. His head was crushed by strik-
ing the railway track near the station
and he died in about an hour after the
accident.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
meant TO snoot in the Air.

Mason city, Ia. Feb. 10.-AIrs. a.
6. Linhoff broke down and wept dur
ing her cross-examination Saturday.
When asked why she shot Bromley.
she replied: Il did not mean to shoot
any one. l meant to shoot in the air"
The state commenced its rebuttal evil
dence, Witnesses testifying that Mrs.
Linhof used vulgar and Indecent lam
guage on one occasion when speaking
OF the Bromley children.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
DESERTERS HANGED
Two Soldiers i'm Philippines Pay PEN
atty for Deser-
ton.

Manila. Feb. 1O.-Edmond y. Dubose
and Lewis Russell. deserters from
Company +, 9th cavalry. and who
stole arms belonging to the regiment,
and Joined the insurgents last Aug
ust, for which they were tried,
were hanged Feb. :. at Gurnobatan.
province of Albay. in the presence
of 5000.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
Young Man with a Past.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 10.-Albert
Dempsey. a young man with a police
record. was shot in the head by Pa
trolman Nelson Saturday morning
while he and Frank J. Hines. his pal,
were resisting the officer. Dempsey
G:ed shortly afterward in the emer-
gency hospital. The men were wanted
hy the police and the officer had in
structiOns to bring them in. Tho
shooting occurred in front of Hines
hone. ON Seventeenth street
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
Another in the pragnet.

st. Louis. Mo. Feb. 1O--George ].
Kobusch president of the St Louis
Car company. was arrested Saturday
on a bench warrant issued at the in
stance of the grand jury, charging
him with perjury. KObusch gave bond
in the sum of 5000 for his appear
ance.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
comes m Tor 100000.

Portage. Wis. Feb. 10.-Mrs. L. ID.
RutIedge. of Columbus. is in receipt
of word from the United States cen
sui in Canada that she had fallen heir.
to an estate of $4,000 left her ny an
uncle of her father, who died in that
country some eight or ten years ago.
The estate has been waiting Il claim
ant ever since his death.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
PLAY HOUSE DESTROYED.
Orpheon Th eatre In Chicago Burns--Head-
less Body Found.

Chi.ago. Feb. &c. The OrEnern the
'ntrc was practically destroyed by fire
early this morning. While the fire
men were clearing away tn debris
this morning a headless body was
found among the ruins. 1t is sup
posed street waif who mad sought
shelter i'm one of the vacant offices.
1t is believed that the fire was OF
inccndiary origin.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
BURNS THROWS TURK
Tri-City Wrestler CompeIs Terri
BILE" Man to Pay
Forfeit.

Omaha. Neb.. Feb. 10. - Farmer
Burns Saturday night throw Moura-
'ioUlah. the Terrible Turk" in fifteen
minutes at the Troadero theatre. The
Turk was to forfeit the purse if
Burns was able to stay with him fif-
teen minutes. During the last few sec
onds Burns secured Il hale Nelson and
rolled the Turk over just before time
was called.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
Two Rear Admirals retired.

Washington. Feb. 1O.-Saturday was
the last day in active service Of Rear
AdmiralS William 7. Sampson and
Bartlett Cromwell. and Saturday the
names of both were placed on the re-
tired list. on account of their having
reached the age of e. wears
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
Allen BIN Alien Renominated.

Danville. Ills. Fob. 1O.-Charles A.
Allen, noted chiefly as the father OF
the traction measure known as the
Allen BILL won his fight for renom-
nation as member of the legislature
in the Nermiilion county Republican
primaries which were held Saturday.
Aliens candidacy was the feature of
the camDaign
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
Woman snnragists Gather. =

Washington. Feb. lO.-SIrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait. president of the Ma
tional Woman Suffrage association,
and other officers have arrived i'll
Washington to complete arrangements
for the international suffrage confer
ence which. opens a six days session
here next "Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10

HongkOne, Feb. 10y Canton dis
patch announces that the Berlin mis-
sionary society's buildings at Fayen
near Canton were burned by an anti
Christian mob. The missionaries es-
capped.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10

Cleared the tracks or the Erie railroad
and Ramapo avenue. and, alighting on
Straight street, started another great
area of fire, I'm which the destruction
and Isolation wrought was nearly as
great as in the other.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10

Cleveland. Feb. 1a.-It is authoita-
lively stated that Miss Mabel Hanna,
eldest daughter of Senator VI. \. Han
na, is engaged 40 be married to Har-
ry a. Parsons. of Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
Death of Cen. w. g. eIcyIiIliu.

Columbus. o.. Feb. 1O.-General
William L. McMillin died Saturday
afternoon at the home Of his stepsQn
in this city, aged - years. General
McMillin served throughout the civil
war. retiring with the rank of briga-
dier general
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
ner 6hiId Burned to a Crisp.

Grinnell, Iowa. Feb. 1O.-When
Mrs. J. Il. Eickerly. of Ida Grove. re
turned home from making call she
found her infant child on the top of 4
red-hot stove. burned TO crisp. The
child had climbed from its crib and
fallen on the hot surface. The mother
is almost unbalanced by the shock.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
Boy Killed While Coastine.

Sioux City. Ia, Feb 10.-John Long
necker. aged 16. son of a travelling
salesman, was killed while coasting
Friday. His skull was crushed and
he died in half an hour
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
UIOse OF a Long VVaIII.

Rochester. y. Y. Feb. 1O.-The six
day heel and toe walking match closed
at midnight Saturday, with W. \.
Hoagland. of Auburn, " V. the 100
mile champion. winner over Messies.
the Minneapolis boy, by one mile and
twelve laps, with total record of 242
miles
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
Autbe Rusine.s sectjon Conc.

EIberton. Pa, Feb. 10.-Fir- here
early yesterday destroyed nearly all of
the business section of this place, do
ing damage which is estimated at
g1OO 400
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
Invited the Disease.

Dr. PTelIer Is one OF the strongest
opponents OF vaccination in rhe state,
and recently appeared before the leg
islative committee to urge the repeal
OF the compulsory vaccination law.
Having the courage of his convictions
he went To Galloupes island and com
pletely exposed himself TO smallpox
DIR. Pfeiffer gained notoriety some time
ago by fasting for Il month.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-02-10
HISOBJECT LESSON
Afforded by a Boston Physician
Who Spufned Vac
cination.
HAS BAD CASE OF SMALLPOX
As the Result of Deliberately Expos
ing Himself TO In
lection.
Las BAD CASE OF SMALLPOX

Boston. FeD. lO.-A sensation was
caused Saturday night by the an
nouncement of the board CT health
that Or. Emmanuel Pfeiffer. who vol
unfairly exposed himself to smallpox
at the hospital Oh Galloupes island
about two weeks ago. is ill with the
disease in its worst form. ana prob
ably cannot live
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
GLAD TIDINGS TO ALL.

Peace on Earth, Good VIII Toward All
Men.
At this joyous Christmas tide we wish
One and all merry Christmas and a
happy New Year. May the coming year
be filled with blessings and prosperity to
all. We thank all for the patronage we
have received this year. and hope that
by good work, low prices and first class
stock that we will continue to merit your
future orders. We will soon receive a
fine new stock of wall paper for the
spring house cleaning and would be
pleased to have you remember US when
wanting the house repapered or painted.
Yours Truly,
Holmes & Teats.
Central City, Colo, Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
BLACK HAWK.

John Keyes returned to Denver last
Monday. He reports his son Harry as
improving slowly.
Ben Kimber was visitor mere on Mon
day, coming up from Denver that morn
ing.
Miss Nellie Shea left this morning for
Denver to spend Christmas with friends.
George Stroehle and wife are spending
Christmas 10 Denver with their daugh.
ter, Mrs w. w. Huntington.
James Carbis was up from Denver the
first OF the week.
Albert Larson is spending his Christ
mas in Denver to-day.
Ben Hurwitz OF the firm OF Cohen &
Hurwitz, left this morning for Denver
where he will remain for several days.
The Buchanan young folks from Buck
man ranch spent Christmas with friends
in town and attended the Christmas
exercises at the Presbyterian church.
John Eustice, who has bsen unable to
work for several days on account Of sore
eyes, Is improving. .
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
OUR GREETING.
Black Hawk, Colo, Dec. 23, 1902.

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
to All.
And with it everything that tends to
prosperity and business. and may the
new year prove most successful one to
you as well as to us. We are nicely To-
Gated in the old Huber stand on Main
street, and We would be pleased to meet
all the citizens of the county the coming
year. We will always have the dainties
of the season on hand, and the freshest
and crispest of vegetables in season, also
the choicest fruits. We thank you all
for the past favors extended us and will
do our utmost to merit an increase of the
same. Our stock of poultry cannot be
equalled in the city, and we sell it at the
very lowest prices. Hoping that our re-
lations will prove very pleasant, we re-
main, Yours Respectfully,
Mueller, Mckay Il Co.
Central City, Colo, Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
raE coMrL1Mrrrs or raE Season
with a Merry Xmas and Happy New
YeBr's Greeting.


with a Merry Xmas and Happy New
YeBr's Greeting.
Such is the salutation OF the Eclipse
Livery Stables to the public of the coun-
ty, and we hope that you are all enjoy
ing yourselves to day, and that in the
new year your life will be filed with joys
and success such as you have never be-
fore known. We are extremely thank
fbl to the general public for the large
business that we have had this year, and
next year we shall endeavor to continue
to please you. Whenever in the need of
fine turn out or nice saddle horse call
on US and you are sure to be pleased.
Especial attention will be given to the
looking after of funerals, and our turn
outs for this character of work cannot
be equalled. We are also prepared to
remove heavy machinery at any time
from any place. We shall always aim to
give quick service with fine rigs and at
the most reasonable rates. Respectfully,
Mayhem & Griffin,
Central City, Colo, Dec. %, 1908.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
ANOTHER YEAR GONE BY.

And the Joyous Season of Christmas is
with Us Again
With all its happiness and joys, and it is
our wish that one and all will have a
"Merry Christmas" and that Santa
Claus has been kind to one and all. We
surely believe that he has for we have
enjoyed an immense trade, and he has
made innumerable purchases from our
large and handsome line of watches and
iewelry, cut glass and silverware. We
thank the public at large for the patron
age they have given US, not only at this
time, but during the entire year, and for
1903 we can assure you that we will car
ry larger and finer stock than ever be-
fore. We hope that everyone will have
a happy new year, and also a successful
and prosperous one. Yours Truly,
A. Rapin, The Mineral Palace.
Central City, Colo. Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
OUR WE'LL WISHES
Are Extended to the Cnizens of Giipin ana
Clear Creek Counties.

Are Extended to the Cuizens of Giipin ana
Clear Creek Counties.
May you all enjoy Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year and may 1908
prove prosperous and successful year
to all. We have enjoyed good bust
ness at our large plant in Black Hawl;
and also at the branch shop in Idaho
Springs, and give our sincerest thanks
to our many customers. We shall en-
deavor to turn out only first class repair
work at the convenience OF the public.
We are prepared to install machinery at
the mines, furnish boilers, ore cars and
buckets of our own make. and in every
way are in a better position than ever to
please our patrons. Contracts figured
on and taken and personal supervision
given to all orders. We wish only for
opportunities to figure with you and
leave the rest to you. Respectfully,
Geo. S'roehle & Sons.
Black Hawk, Colo, Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
nEM1NpruL OF PAST FAvoRs

And Hoping to Merit Your Future Ones
The Central Shoe & Clothing Co. wish
everyone Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year, and may the coming
year be filled with blessings and much
prosperity to ALL We are thankful for
the past favors given us, and for all the
years that MIR. Charles Trenoweth has
been in business in the county. We
hope that next year by strict attention
to the wants of the public and carrying
a we'll selected stock of clothing, hats,
caps, and shoes we will receive large
share of your patronage. Again thank
ing you for the liberal patronage receiv-
ed, we remain, Yours Respectfully,
Central Shoe & Clothing Co.
Central City, Colo, Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Weighed in the Balance

And found to be gold. That is what the
Standard Assay Office has been doing for
the past year, and for each and every
sample left you have our thanks. This
coming year by faithful and careful work
we hope to receive share of your sam
pies and trust that wa may find them to
all to come up to expectations, Hoping
that you are enjoying aemerry Christmas
and that you will have happy New
Year aud successful one, | remain,
Sincerely Yours,
Percy r. Alsdorf,
Central City. Colo, Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
We Thank You

Very much for the large business we
have epi ,yed during the past year, and
we hope that duriLg the coming year
we will receive Il share of the same. We
wish yoi all very Merry Christmas and
d Happy New Year, and may you all,
while delving for the worlds riches, have
the fortune to ''strike it rich We can
be found at the old stand aud ever ready
and willing to do your bidding. giving
you your samples in the shortest posi-
BILE time and with all there is IN the ore.
.-.-..a Sincerely,
Central City Assay Office,
ie Joseph Williams, Mgr.
Central City, Colo Dec. 30, 1902
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
AT THE OLD STAND
On Lawrence Street we are still Furnishing
Supplies

On Lawrence Street we are Stiu Furnishing
Supplies
To the miners and people of Gilpin
county, and during the new year we. will
have the largest line OF hardware, stoves,
powder, candles, fuse and all supplies
needed for the mine or house. We have
done a large and increasi ng business the
past year, for which we are thankful,
and We hope that in the futuIe We may
have the same patronage and that Of
your friends. Our customers can always
depend upon receiving the best at the
most reasonable rates, and with prompt
delivery. We wish all n Merry Christ
mas and Happy, Joyous and Success
full New Year. Respectfully,
jenkins, Mckay Il Co.
Central City, Colo, Dec. 22, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
THANKFUL FOR PAST FAvoRs


And Hoping for IA Continuance of the Same
in the Future,
We wish all the citizens Of the county
very Merry Christmas this nice morn.
ing and may you all eojoy IA happy and
prosperous new year. We have received
IA large amount OF your orders during
1902 for which we are very thankful, and
we hope that by prompt attention and
the selling OF good goods that we shall
receive your orders in 1903. We aim to
carry none but the choicest of groceries,
canned goods and provisions, and when
10 season, only the freshest fruits. We
also have n good supply of hay. grain
and -four on hand, and our teams will
deliver at any time ordered. Our new
store in the Masonic building is nice and
clean and our goods can be seen to ad-
vantage. Start the new year by giving
us trial order either for your groceries
or for feed for your live stock and we
will guarantee to please you.
Yours truly,
Philips, Ebli Il Co.
Central City, Colo, Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
flick & CO.,
The Black Hawk Wagon Makers,

The Black Hawk Wagon Makers.
Extend Merry Xmas and Happy
New Years greeting to their many Gus
toners throughout the county, and with
many thanks for the patronage that has
been bestowed upon us during the past
year, We pride ourselves in making the
most serviceable ore and express wagons
in Colorado, and We would pc pleased to
have talk with you before making any
deal for the purchase of wagon. We
hope that one and all may prosper dur
ing the new year, and that you are en-
ioying very Merry Chrietmas.
Very Respectfully,
VIM. F. Flick & Co.
Black Hawk, Colo, Dec. 23, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Happy New Year.

Appreciatng the many favors that
have been extended me the past year, /
most sincerely express my thanks to the
good people OF Gilpin county, and dur
ing the coming year will be better able
than ever TO furnish you with lumber OF
oil kinds. wish all merry Xmas and
happy aud successful new year. Yours
Truly, M. w. Ballard,
Office with the Standard Assay Office
Central City, C,lo., Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
a Happy New Year.

Ed. s. Blake & Son, the Black Hawk
livery, extend thanks to their many
customers for the large business they
have enjoyed the past year. They are
ready at all times to furnish rigs and
horses for any or all occasions. Their
horses are gentle and good drivers and
good saddlers, and when in need of any.
thing in this line, call them up and give
them an order. They wish everyone Q
Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year, with many returns of the same.
Respectfully,
Ed S. Blake & Son.
Black Hawk, Colo, Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
NOTICE.

The city clerk of the city OF Blacl
Hawk has been instructed by the com
mittee on unsold lots aud grounds to an
nounce that James p. Richards has
made application for curface ground in
the city of Black Hawk, state Of Colo
RADIO, which is described as follows:
Beginning at cor. No. l. thence N 32
deg. w 15l.i7 feet, w whence cor. No.
sur. No. 55l Jennie Blanche lode bears
n 10 deg. min. w, 1868 feet; thence n
80 deg Il SIl.2 feet; thence 32 deg. Il
l5l.i7 feet; thence S 80 deg. W S7l.2 feet
to cor No. /, the placs OF beginning.
Said ground containing 3 acres.
p. G. McNEvINs,
JOHN O'MEARA,
PETER NELSON,
Committee OF unsold lots and grounds.
Black Hawk, Colo, December %. 1902.