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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
ANOTHER FIRE IN
 THE STRICKEN CITY
THE LOUVRE HOTEL IN CHICAGO BURNS AND THREE PERSONS PERISH IN THE SUPPORTING SMokE-ANoTHER MAD RUSH.

Chicago. January 1.-Three persons were killed and four others injured in fire tonight that destroyed the Louvre hotel, 3611-23 Lake avenue. Nearly one hundred guests were in the hotel at the time the fire broke out, several of whom had retired for the night With the re- membrance of the Iroquois theatre horror fresh in their minds. every one in the place became panic stricken and rushed madly for the streets as soon as 1t became known that the hotel was on fire.
 The dead:
 PATRICK RYAN, retired merchant.
 MRS. FLORENCE CHAPIN.
 BISSEI CHAPIN, 12 years old.
 When the fire was discovered most of the guests were in their apartments. and all hurried to escape, but in the upper story of the building the smoke was so thick that they had great difficulty in finding exits Several persons were res cued from the second story through the efforts of three of the guests of the ho- tel. These three men raised a plank to a window and breaking in the glass, held 1t so several women and men could slide down it. Many were enabled to escape in this way, as the stairs and passage ways to the bottom floor had become con- gested in the rush for safety. A boy of l5
 was taken from the building almost
 ated He died a few minutes after
 . taken to the street. But for the heroic efforts of Miss Mary Corbett, an employe of the hotel, three children of Mrs. F. O. Schaffer. one of the guests would undoubtedly have lost their lives. Tying a cloth about her head Miss Cor bett rushed into the burning building, picked up two of the children and carried them to the street The other child was led from the place by man who heard Miss Corbetts call for assistance.
 The loss is S40,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Indian Chief Left.
Governor Reyes, Son Accidentally Shot.

Monterey, Mex, January 1.--Alejan- dre Reyes, the 9-year-od son of Gen eral Reyes, was accidentally shot in the back by J. Oliver, a boy with whom he and four other young boys were hunting. The weapon was 22-calibre rife. The wounf will not prove seri- ous unless unlo1ked for complications set in. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

salute you and to wish you well.'
 Colonel Mcclellan responded briefly. Then Mir Low retired to his private office and handshaklng began. All the demo- crats in town seemed to be on hand and long lines reaching to the city hall steps were formed by the police. Ii took long time for the democratic enthusiasts to file by the mayors desk. After the reception the new heads of departments were sworn in
 Police Commissioner McAdoo after talk ing office today, issued statement in which he said he would do everything in his power to prevent backmailing, ex- tortion grating or bribe taking by the police but it would be useless. he said, to expect policeman to be honest if he has to pay for his appointment. promotion or assignment. Therefore, he declared, here after the men would be promoted on mer- it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
RUM0RED NAVAL
 ENCOUNTER A FAKE
ASSISTANT SECRETARY DARLING OF NAVY DEPARTMENT SAYS HE
 HAS HEARD NOTHING OF CO.,
 LOMBIAN VESSEL BEING SUNK.

Washington, January 1-Assistant Sec retary Darling of the navy department said tonight that he had received no news whatever with reference to the rumored sinking of a Colombian war vessel by an American warship, and it is believed the rumor was without foundation in fact.
 All Satisfactory on lsthmus.
 Panama, January 1.-The situation on this side of the isthmus is quiet and sat- isfactory to the naval authorities. Reports from Darien up to last night do not give any evidence of Colombian activity or the presence of Colombians in Panamanian territory. Darien miners who came a fort night ago have gone back to resume work.
 The thirty American marines and blue jackets who remain at Yavza are patrol ling the rivers in two armed launcnes' Panamanian soldiers continue scouting from Yaviza through the Darien reglon' The United States cruiser Boston IS Tn San Miguel bay supporting the Yaviza outposts. The Wyoming Is indulging in target practice. and the Concord and the Mar bleh head are both at Panama.
 The Yaviza and the Real Santa Maria outposts have been materially reduced, as they are simply observation outposts, which thirty men can look out for.
 Persons best informed concerning the military situation along the Daren from tier, do not expect an yColombian aggres- sion for the present They are of the opinion that the situation is likely to re- main as 1t is at present until the canal fe,o hu ha Of the United States or until General Reyes returns to Washington. This opinion pre- vails notwithstanding the reports Of con- centration of Colombian troops at Barran- uuilla and the fact that Colombia is doubtless moving troops toward the Atra- to river The disturbed internal condi- tons of Colombia are thought to give suf- ficient reason for these movements Of Co., lombian troops, but the naval authorities are in no way remttlng their activity. President Zelaya of Nicaragua cabled to the junta this morning saying that 1t gave him pleasure to recognize Panama s New Years day.
 The recognition by Nicaragua has caus- ed much satisfaction.
 Indian Chief Left.
 Colon. January 1.-lIt is not known here that the Indian Chief Inanquina left his territory of his own accord or was forced to do so by the Colomblans Much importance seems to be attached to that point The cruiser Olympia and the gun boat Castine have not returned from the direction of carti. where they went to investigate the situation.
 dispatch to the Associated Press from Colon on December 3l said that man had arrived there from Carti and report ed to the governor that Colombian troops had landed on Carti on December 1 and conferred with the Indian chiefs, who afterwards were taken aboard the vessel and 1t was thought conveyed to Carta- gena.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
YESTERDAY IN CHICAGO
 WAS DAY 0F MOURNING
One Man Worn Out In Efforts to Find Carriage Boarded Car With Dead Child in Ills Arms and Forced
 Conductor to Carry Him.
DEAD NUMBER 5s2.

Chicago, January Hast mid night 5S2 bodies from the Iroquois theatre fire and panic of Wednes- day have been accounted for. This is believed to be the total number of dead. Of these 5S2 bodies, 561 have been identified. leaving only
 twenty-one unidentified at the morgues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
IN ST. PETERSBURG I IS
 NOT CONFIRMED OR DENIED
Both Countries Continue Their WarIike Preparations and It Seems Almost Impossible to Prevent the
 Long Looked for Clash.
SQUADRON Is READY.

Toxic, January IA powerful squadron, consisting of six ar mored cruisers. is expected to leave Sayho tomorrow for Mazampho, Korea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Biz Flow of oil.

Rawlins. Wyo., January 1.-Exeitement is intense over the announcement <aat a big flow of oil has been struck ast of Rawlins by independent prospecU ks, J. H. Anderson and Nels Johnson in the Fort Steel region.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
RUSSIA HAS DECIDED
 NOT TO AcCEDE ITO

London, January 1.-Baron the Japanese minister here.
 informed from Paris that Russ cided not to grant the Japan posals.
 This is kha-A,st lntimatlon he one admit ~se4yed an, Russian r.ais
 The baron said to a representativ- the Associated Press: If inform from Paris is borne out by the worc of the Russian reply. and if the Japs nese government adheres to it's presen determination, there seems to be sma possibility of avering war.
 My information from Paris" said i minister of Japan. lis not official but connection with 1t information impart\ to me by the British government it probably only too ,correct
 If Chancellor Von Buelow's predicti, that Russla's reply will be framed inI manner intended to satisfy Japanj tm out correct, it will be better news ltha have dared to hope for"
 It was learned that Japan has lser a large additional amount of coal name of one of the large English firms sending vessels to the far ca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

Chicago, January 1.-Mayor Harrison to- day took steps to provide as far as pos sible against repetition of Wednesday, s horror at the Iroquios theatre. As a re- suit on an investigation made at his own orders, and lasting only a few hours, nineteen theatres and museums were ordered closed; some of them being among the leading and most popular play houses in Chicago. The action of the of the ordinances which are intended to protect the patrons of theatres from just such an occurrence at that which cost so many lives on Wednesday. This was that every one of these places had failed to supply an asbestos curtain
 The theatres ordered closed are:
 Towards. Sam T. Jacks, Marlow's, New American, Olympic. Academy of Music, Alhambra, Avenue, Bijou, Chicago Opera House, Columbus, Thirty-first street; Criterion, Fiegenbaum's. Milwau- kee Avenue. Garrick Gin Milwaukee ave- nue) and Glickmans.
 In addition to these the London Globe Museum and the Clark street musem were compelled to close their doors.
 The Chicago Opera House and the Olympic theatres are high-class vaude-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
THE WEATHER.

Washington, January 1.-Forecast for Alabama: Rain Saturday: Sum- day fair and much colder; light tol south winds, becoming westerly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
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St Petersburg, January 1.-The foreis office today informed the eorrespondel of the Associated Press that nothing ha been done in connection with a reply Japan.
 The Japanese minister here isl to confirm or deny the advices from Paris by Baron Hayashi, t nese minister to Great Britain, t sia has decided not to grant t nese proposals. He says an these proposals has not yet be
 It is generally accepted in circles here as unlikely that will soon be delivered, and now mainly directed to tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
WASHINGTON GETS
 READY FOR IT.

Washington, January 1.-Barji shi's statement from London va municated to Japanese minister hara just as he was starting 10 Year reception at the White Hqu though it was what the minis been expecting for days. it was somewhat of shock. The lega has had nothing yet from Tokio
 The Russian embassy was equ ing of advice from it's home ( the state department has not to secure any indications of the of the negotiations between Ru, Japan, notwithstanding 1t has special instructions to it's agents countries to report deleyolments. The news of the likelihood of war was communicated to the staff of the army and the genera of the navy. the members of bot gathered in their respective depa preparatory to marching to ths House to pay their respects 10 th ident. It was immediately discus there was a good deal of specul to how hostilities between Rus Japan would effect the United The attitude of the government of course, be one of neutrality, b is always danger in case of war of the combatants by unwarrant, ference with the rights of neutrs merce or by III treatment of neutr zens may require stern admoniti, perhaps the exhibition of force. $, general stan officers feel called put their respective arms of the into a state of preparation.
 Is Not Provocative.
 Berlin, January 1.-The German g ment has been informed that Russi ply to Japan is not provocative. an it Is sincerely intended to satisfy The aroused state of Japanese publil ion is fully recognized here, but cellor Won Buelow and the foreign c do not believe that war is within the abilities, and this view. the Assc Press learns, has been ieommunica the representative of the powers il
 
 (Contlnued on Second Paoe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

to Rolston's and Jordans, almost In de- spair, but hoping against hope that they might have overlooked their dead in the great number that had crowded the tables and floors on Thursday morning. In some cases they were successful. Nearly all the bodies which admit of careful identifi- cation hyve been carried away, and of those which remain, the majority are in such a condition that only the most mil mute and careful inspection will be able to reveal their identity to those who knew them best. It was impossible for relatives to secure all the carriages they wished to convey friends and relatives to ceme- teries today In many cases 1t was not possible for all members of the immediate family to ride in the funeral procession, because no carriages could be had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

Take your meals at Gelders'.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Italy Sends Coincidence.

Rome, January 1.-MiIister of Foreign Affairs Tittoni has requt sted the Italian ambassador at Washington to express to the American government the sympathy of Italy with them in the Chicago the atre disaster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
A Day of Mourning.


 Chicago never witnessed such a day of mourning as that which ushered in the new year. In every portion of the city almost, 1t seemed as though there were funerals going on or undertaking wagons arriving with dead. taken to their homes for the last time. While the funeral pro- |cessions were moving through the snow |covered streets to various cemeteries, the Lthrongs about the various morgues seemed lalmost as large as ever. The scenes here were the same as those of Wednesday night and of Thursday and Thursday night. Many men appeared at the door of Rolston's and Jordan's morgues this after noon who had been on their feet for
 orty-eight hours constantly searching for
 hose they had lost. The greater num-
 Der of unidentified dead are in these two places. and men who had viewed the
 hastly rows of corpses before and had
 zone on unavailing search to every other
 porgue in Chicago, went back once more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Liverymen Overwhelmed.

 because no carriages could be had
 Liverymen Overwhelmed.
 The liverymen were simply overwhelmed by the demands, and earnestly urged that as far as possible the relatives should con tent themselves with a carriage for the pallbearers, the hearse and one other car riage for the family. Where there were more members of tn family than could conveniently ride in one carriage they were compelled to make their way to the cemetery by other methods of transporta- ton. This was the situation in Chicago today, and tomorrow it will be intens- fled. The coroner's office today issued nearly 300 burial permits for persons killed in the fire. Some of these were for people residing in other cities.
 The entire family of Frederick s. Pond, for thirty-three years cashier of the Deer Ing Keeper works, was exterminated by the fire. In the disaster Mir. Pond lost his wife and two children, all of whom have been identified. A sister of Mrs. Pond. Miss Grace Futile, Is still among the missing: Helen, a 7-year-old daughter of MT Pond was identified solely by her teeth.
 Had Dead Body In His Arms.
 This afternoon d man, haggard and worn, entered a Cottage Grove avenue car carrying in his arms the body of a golden haired girl The form was partly wrapped in a canvas sack. As the father took a seat with the child in his arms, the conductor touched him on the shoul- der, saying:
 T am very sorry, but the rules of the company do not permit the carrying of bodies in this manner. l must ask you to leave the car.'
 Without changing his expression In the holding on one arm the body of his child. With his free hand he thrust into the face of the conductor a large revolver and said in a tone which betokened utter weariness and nonchalence:
 This is my daughter. I have looked for her all night and all day. I have tried in vain to obtain a cab or a carriage and can get none. I am taking my daugh- ter home to her mother. and I intend to take her on this car. Now go on.'
 Other men on the car interceded with the conductor and the conductor, realiz- ing the situation. gave way and in the crowded car the father carried the corpse home
 Little Boys Eyes Haunted Her.
 Miss Georgia Swift. society woman, was battered and bruised in the panic at the theatre. In talking of her experience today. she said:
 .I started up the aisle al about. the same time as all the otherst I suppose My seat was on the first hbor near the stage, and when reached sthe rear of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
"Nearer M God to Thee"

St. Louis January 1.-Between the acts tonight at the Century theatre. c. H. Kongdon, who said that he was from Chicago, arose from his seat and related incidents of the Irouuois theatre trag- edy. He had proceeded only few min utes when some one fl the audience be- gan to sing, Nearer, My God, to Thee" which was taken up oy the whole au- dience. the orchestra joining in with an accompaniment
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ntthf be obtaine

urel.Je at the time of open1ns.
 In addition to this they have .a,4. accustomed to selling large numbers of tickets for standing room, and as a gen. eral thing, more people are within these places of amusement at an average per- formance than can be found at any other play house in Chicago.
 The Garrick theatre, which was order ed closed, is a small play house In Mill waukee avenue, and should not be con- founded with the larger theatre of the same name situated in Randolph, one block west of the Iroquois
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

several Kinds of Curtains.
 The report of Building Commissioner Williams showed that the Academy of Music with a seating capacity of 2OOO, had a curtain of burlap. The Alhambra with a capacity of 23O0. the Avenue 500, the Bijou. 1900. the Clark Street museum 27O. the Criterion, 400, Fiegenbaum's, 400. Towards, 900 Marlow 13O0. New Amerl- can. 400. all had curtains of linens The curtain in the Chicago Opera house was of burlap. covered with fire proof paint In the Columbus theatre and in Sam T. Jacks it was of canvas.
 There were other glaring defects" said Building Commissioner Williams, which were noticed in some of the houses but we were not paying attention to them today. although I noted them and the theatrical managers will be compelled to remedy them as soon as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

MuSt Have Asbestos Curtains,
 The inspection ordered by the mayor to- day was carried out by Building Com missioner Williams and Chief of Police O'Neal The scope of the investigator Included no other feature than the asbes- tos curtain. The mayor instructed Com missioners Williams to report to him promptly at the conclusion of the investi- gation, declaring that it was his inten- ton that no theatre should be allowed to open its doors in Chicago hereafter un- less it was provided with an asbestos curtain of standard quality that would work at all times and under al condi- lions.
 Tt may not be possible, said Mayor Harrison. "to prevent loss of life when audiences rush for the doorways, but 1 have determined to see that every precau- ton is taken to prevent such occurrences. as will alarm the people and start them on rush for the exits. It is all very well to say that great loss of life in the Iro- quois theatre was due to the fact that the people lost their heads and crowded Into the doorways and aisles like mani- acs, but the fact remains and 1t cannot be denied, that there would have been no panic if the apparatus in this theatre. which judged by all ordinary standards. was the best equipped play house in the city. had been properly in working order. There Is no getting beyond that fact. From all the evidence now in hand. it Is clear that If the asbestos curtain in this theatre had been in the condition 1t should have been. there would have been no loss of life, comparatively speaking.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

we had nearly three feet of such space for each 100 persons
 To this Mayor Hs. rison said nothing, but commented on the fact that damask curtains had covered the doors. and there were no signs indicating the exits.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-10-16

To SAINT LOUIS and ALL POINTS EAST. Excellent equipment. all lat est pattern Standard Pullman, wide vestibuied, all meals served in Rock Island System Dining Cars. The ONLY LINE into SAINT LOUIS HAVING A STATION AT THE WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS. Pas seasers via this route may leave the train at OUT WORLDS FAIR STA TON (within 300 feet of the Main Entrance to the Worlds Fair groundsl and thus avoid the crowds which con gregate at the Union Station Ef- fectiye June 5th we will operate through sleeping cars Standard and Southern Pacific from California poiuts. to Saint Louis. Think of it, absolutely no change. Watch Tor change of schedule June 9th. The Lowest Rates all ths time are via the Fl Paso Northwestern. Ask about them.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-10-16
MINERAL REPLICATION NO. s31.

MINERAL APPLICATION NO. s31
 Mineral Survey NO. ,se7. U. S. Land Office,
 Tucson, Arizona, october 12. :s04
 Notice is hereby given that Geo. A Walker. whose postofiice address is Paradise, Cochise Coudiy, A '.z.na has this day filed his a93lica;.on for a patent for 1922 linear feet of the Paradise Contact mine or vein, bear ing copper and other minerals with surface ground 600 feet in width, sit. uated in the California Mining Dis thrict, County of Cochise. and Terri tory of Arizona and designated by the field notes and official plat on file in this office as Mineral Survey No 1867 in Township 17 S. R ange 30 and 31 E. of G. and s. R. B. and Meridian.
 Said Mineral Survey No. 1867 be ing described as follows to-wit:
 Beginning at cor No. 1 the NV cor a pine post scribed 1-1967 P. C. l.. whence NV. cor. sec. 19 ID r s. R 31 F. G. & s. R. B. & M. brs. N 13 deg. 54 min. E. 1887 1t. thence S. 74 deg. 7S min. F. 1922 f.. to cor. No the NE. cor. thence S. 15 deg. 32 min w. 600 fl. to cor No. 8 the SEE. cor. thence N. "A deg. 2S min, w. 1922 1t to cor. No. the SW. cor. thence N. 15 deg. 32 min. E. 600 fl. to cor No. 1 the place of 0eGlnning. The presumed course of the vein on this claim is from the W. E. C. s. "A deg. % min. E. 1922.
 The location of this mine is re- corded in the Recorders office of Co chise County, Arizona at Tombstone in the Record of Mines in Book 29 Page 453. The adjoining claimants are: North Cowboy lode, owned by applicant herein, East, claims and onwers unknown, South, Wedge lode owned by applicant herein. Silver Guich lode. E. F. Sweeney, owner West claims and owners unknown.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any portion of said Paradise Contact mine, or surface ground, are required to file their adverse claims with the Register of the United States Land Office at Tucson in the county of Pima and Territory of Arizona during the sixty days period Of pubii- cation hereof, or they will be barred by virtue of the provisions of the statue.
 MILTON R. MOORE,
 Register
 First Publication october If. 1904
Bisbee daily review., 1904-10-16
PRoPosALs.

Sealed proposals will be received at ny ohice untl 4 o'clock p. m.. October lt. 1904, to be then opened, for the purchase by the City of Bisbee of 5000 feet. or more. of finch standard wrought iron pipe, or 5000 feet, or more, of wrought iron standard dipp- ed pipe. and 1.60O feet, or more. of 5-inch standard wrought iron pipe, CT l6OO feet or more of wrought iron standard dipped pipe. together with 0-0 inch and 9-4 inch Nelson Fire Hy- drants, g feet high, with connections for ? l2 inch hose, one opening. All bids must be accompanied by a certi- lied check for 10 per cent of the amount bid.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
 c. W. HICKS,
 City Clerk.